ZERO Spend On A Cruise Ship | Is This Even Possible in 2026?
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Technically, yes, this can be done, but you have to be willing to give up a few luxuries.
The minute you get on board a cruise ship, unfortunately, the upsell begins.
If you're on a tight budget, yes, then absolutely. You've got a luxury ship. You've got amazing food.
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Can you really enjoy a cruise ship without spending an extra penny? Is a "zero spend" cruise actually possible, or is it just a myth? In this video, we reveal a strategy for navigating a cruise ship without paying for specialty dining, drink packages, shore excursions, or onboard extras. Whether you are looking to save money on your next cruise holiday/vacation or are just curious about the reality of budget cruising, this challenge covers what it's really like to stick to a strict zero budget while at sea. we’ll show you how and what you might be missing out on—or saving—by avoiding the upsells. Time stamps and chapters 0:00 Is a £0 cruise possible? 0:55 The Speciality Coffees 1:24 The Drinks Package 2:15 Avoiding the Upsold: Food & Drink 3:13 Staying in touch - Ship's WiFi 4:02 Shore Excursions on a Budget 5:22 Ship activities 5:56 Professional Photos 6:49 Gratuities 7:49 Is it worth it? If you found this video helpful, please give it a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Cruise Corner for more honest cruise tips, ship tours, and reviews! https://www.youtube.com/@CruiseCornerLuci?sub_confirmation=1 ***************************************************************** V I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T : MSC Virtuosa Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dARL--fcxg&list=PLml1ms0gvCXoPbkVsMUCuQ5x2N68XlhlM Sky Princess Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBk5jF28GKo&list=PLml1ms0gvCXrm74sUrRy6dkAXvcIR1M3m P&O Arvia Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpaUw5mmJ3c&list=PLml1ms0gvCXoTbr2uciE9pSQjXmCT4WiF MSC Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW5NT8xPw5Y&list=PLml1ms0gvCXrTqsYmMMWnXDq_aBV82VIQ Thank you so much for watching and supporting us, as a new channel it means a lot. Fair winds and smooth sailings. Best wishes Kerrin & Luci x #CruiseTips #BudgetTravel #CruiseHacks #TravelChallenge #MoneySavingTips