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These Cruise Mistakes Quietly Drain Your Wallet... Don't Make Them!

Shug & Alan's Travel Channel
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👁️ 404 views📅 3 months ago⏱️ 5:58
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Cruises can be an amazing value, but only if you know what to avoid.

Some of these can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars if you don't know about them ahead of time.

Don't fly in the day of your cruise. Fly in at least a day early.

It can get out of hand really quick, especially if you do casino um drinks when you don't have a drink package.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Keep an eye on cruise prices after booking and call the cruise line if prices drop.
✓Fly in at least one day early to avoid missing the cruise due to flight delays.
✓Choose the correct drink package based on your needs to save money.
✓Put your phone on airplane mode or get an internet plan to avoid expensive cellular data charges.
✓Check shore excursion prices at the port or through travel agents for potential savings.
✓Check your onboard account daily to monitor spending and catch errors.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing the cruise due to flight delays — Fly in at least one day early.
Unexpected high bills from cellular data at sea — Put your phone on airplane mode or get an internet plan.
Overspending on onboard account — Check your account daily and monitor charges.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the most costly cruise mistakes to avoid?
QHow can I save money on my cruise booking and onboard spending?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description↓

Cruises can be an amazing value… but only if you know what to avoid. In this video, we break down the cruise mistakes that cost people the most money. These aren’t small $5 slip-ups. Some of these mistakes can cost hundreds — even thousands — of dollars if you don’t know about them ahead of time. From booking decisions to onboard spending, we’re sharing real experiences (yes… some of these happened to us 😅) so you can cruise smarter, avoid expensive surprises, and keep more money in your pocket. If you’re planning a cruise on any cruise line, this is one video you’ll want to watch before you sail. 🚢 Subscribe for cruise tips, cruise vlogs, theme parks, food and ride POVs, and all things travel: https://www.youtube.com/@ShugAlansTravelChannel?sub_confirmation=1 🎉 Become a Channel Member for exclusive perks & early access videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeMpg_qlS0LNnV0WTBu2bbA/join 🛍 Check out our merch: https://shugalanstravelchannel.creator-spring.com 📱 Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShugAlansTravelChannel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ShugAlansTravelChannel TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ShugAlansTravelChannel X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShugAlansTC #CruiseTips #CruiseMistakes #CruiseAdvice #CruisePlanning #Cruising #TravelTips #VacationPlanning #AnotherDayAnotherAdventure 00:00 Intro 00:39 Mistake #1 01:05 Mistake #2 01:31 Mistake #3 01:53 Mistake #4 02:22 Mistake #5 03:22 Mistake #6 03:49 Mistake #7 04:18 Mistake #8 04:38 Mistake #9 05:06 Mistake #10 05:28 Final Thoughts 05:48 BLOOPER!