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We cruised 3 WEEKS on “FREE” Casino Comps (THIS is what we REALLY spent $$$)

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👁️ 37K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 9:37

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Editorial Summary

The creators provide a detailed financial breakdown of four Royal Caribbean cruises taken over twenty-one nights in April. These cruises were obtained through casino complimentary programs, which the creators used to attempt to reach Prime status within the Club Royale loyalty program. The video outlines various mandatory and optional expenses incurred during the trip, including taxes, port fees, gratuities, specialty dining, and internet access. The creators also disclose their total casino cash in, explaining how they managed their gambling budget to accumulate points. They detail how they utilized free play and jackpot winnings to continue playing and reach their status goals. Ultimately, the creators conclude that while the total expenditure for the month was approximately $3,500, the investment resulted in five future free cruise certificates and Prime status. They emphasize that their approach is strategic and intended for entertainment, noting that they are not encouraging or discouraging others from participating in similar casino programs.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Royal Caribbean Group
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Royal Caribbean Group
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Spring · 21 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We just got back from taking four of them with Royal Caribbean in the month of April and I'm going to share everything that we spent down to the last dollar that we spent in the casino

Our entire spend was about $3500 now when you think about everything we got from the casino with that as well as everything that we did

We are not encouraging people to take part in this program nor discouraging people we are just straight out telling you exactly financially where we were

Creator's Tips & Advice

Set a budget for gambling and do it for entertainment purposes only
Recycle winnings back into the casino to accumulate points for status
Consider the tax and port fees when booking complimentary cruises

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

How much money will I actually spend on comped cruises?Be transparent about all costs including taxes, gratuities, and gambling spend

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow much did the comped cruises actually cost?
QWhat is the financial outcome of using casino comps for multiple cruises?
QHow can cruisers achieve Prime status with Royal Caribbean's Club Royale?

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