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Ten Money Saving Tips to Outfox Cruise Ships
By CruiseDirector | November 8, 2009
Planning on taking a cruise ship excursion? Knowing how to save money inside a cruise line is critical as having an awesome time when going on a cruise.
Here are some tips on how to save money on your cruise ship vacation.
Supply and demand
You have to anticipate the correct timing for this. If the demand is less then the cost would also be not that expensive. Different areas have different high and low seasons. Take a look at price differences as high as 50% when comparing the lower cost to the higher cost.
Cabins
Try to get your cabin as early as possible, then watch the price. If the price goes down, you can then ask for the updated lower cost. Just stay with the original price if the cost goes up.
Photographs
You should definitely bring your own camera and take your own pictures. If a cruise line photo is appealing to you, get your whole family into the photo because you only pay per photo and not for every person in the group.
Meals
You can eat your food at the main dining area because they have very good food there which you don’t need to pay for. Be cautious in going into restaurants which can have additional costs.
Water
The price for a small bottle of water inside a cruise liner is only . The thing is you don’t have to buy water because it is FREE inside the ship. The drinks in the buffet are free and a typical cruise ship excursion allows you to bring in a moderate amount of soft drinks. Let me repeat, you don’t have to buy water because it’s FREE.
Spa and auctions
This is simple… stay away from them!
Internet
Go to the shore if you need to use the Internet because the bandwidth outside the cruise liner is much cheaper and faster.
Laundry
Bring enough clothing that will last you the entire vacation. Some ships do have an area for laundry and some do not. Sometimes they will wash your entire laundry for a flat rate.
Discounts
If you need to buy anything, make sure to do it on the last day, because stores will drop the prices on some of their items. You can also check out the photographs from the entire trip and just take the best ones.
Cash
Pay using cash and try your best not to use a credit card. You’re going to be much more aware of how much you’re spending when you buy with real money rather than buying through your credit card.
Going on a cruise trip combined with these money saving tips will allow you to fully enjoy the trip and save more money after your vacation.
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