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Hidden Costs on Budget Cruises That Will Shock You

Addy and Terry
Addy and Terry
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πŸ‘οΈ 3K viewsπŸ“… 10 months ago⏱️ 7:49
What This Creator Said
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πŸ‘Ά Best for Family (Young Kids)Other Β· 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Between the Wi-Fi, excursions, daily gratuitities, one steakhouse dinner, and four photos that I probably didn't need, but could not resist. We spent almost $700 on top of the cruise fair.

We once did a Jeep tour with a beach day in Cosmo. Absolutely loved it. Highly recommend.

Your cruise can be affordable, but only if you know the full picture.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use Carnival gift cards from Sam's Club or Costco for 5-10% off.
βœ“Bring your own wine; each adult can bring a 750ml bottle at embarkation.
βœ“Book specialty dining pre-cruise for 10-25% discounts.
βœ“Bring your own snacks and restock in port.
βœ“Budget by category and preset limits for drinks, souvenirs, and excursions.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Unexpected charges on the final bill β€” Know the full picture of hidden costs like gratuities, dining, drinks, Wi-Fi, excursions, photos, and souvenirs.
Overspending on specialty dining and drinks β€” Book dining pre-cruise for discounts and consider bringing your own wine or using gift cards.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat hidden costs can turn a $499 cruise into $1,200?
QHow can you cruise without cutting back on fun while saving money?

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Top: Jeep tour with a beach day ($139)
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