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17 Extra Costs of Cruising
While your cruise fare includes your accommodations, food, entertainment, and travel to the ports of call, there are many extra costs of cruising that can surprise you (and your wallet) without proper planning.
1. Specialty Dining
Today’s cruise ships offer unparalleled quality and variety in dining that sometimes comes with an added charge. Be prepared to charge to your onboard account if your ship has some specialty restaurants that entice your taste buds. 2. Bar Bill
At the Carnival Freedom’s cocktail pharmacy-themed Alchemy Bar, mixologist Daniel Zanoaga prepares custom-designed cocktails using herbs, spices and other interesting ingredients. (Andy Newman/Carnival Cruise Lines)
3. Other Drinks
Along with alcohol, other drinks like sodas, sports drinks, bottled water, specialty coffees, energy drinks, smoothies, and milkshakes are not included in your fare – only tap water, regular coffee and tea, and lemonade, apple juice, and orange juice typically found on the lido deck. You can either purchase these à la carte or look for the non-alcoholic beverage package offered by your cruise line.4. Shore ExcursionsWhat you do in the ports of call is on your tab. Luckily, there are plenty of third-party companies like CruisingExcursions.comthat offer exciting activities for competitive prices. 5. Spa
Spa treatments, packages, and some fitness classes are not included in your cruise fare. If you plan on taking advantage of these, anticipate some onboard expenses. 6. Room Service
photo NCL
7. Gratuities
photo credit: flickr/Pictures of Money
8. Casino
What fun would blackjack be if you weren’t playing for money? 9. Internet
Want to stay connected at sea? Plan to pay for a wifi connection, whether the rate is per minute or per day.10. Pictures
Photographers will be taking your photo during the cruise to sell these professional shots to you before you leave the ship. And who can resist a family portrait in front of a starry background or the classic sailaway photo? 11. Shopping
Whether you shop on the ship or ashore, don’t forget to factor souvenirs and travel knick-knacks into your travel budget.12. Laundry
Cruise ships almost always have a self-service laundry room for guests, but you’ll need to bring some change to be safe, as only select newer ships support using your sailing card to pay. You can also pay more for valet laundry. 13. Travel Insurance
It may be an extra expense, but this one should not be skipped. A trip to the ship’s medical bay or an emergency trip cancellation can end up costing you thousands, so purchasing insurance could actually end up saving you big time. READ MORE: Why You Should Buy Cruise Travel Insurance 14. Transportation
Depending on how you’re getting to the port, your extra costs may include airfare, a taxi or Uber, parking expenses, shuttle transfers, buses, etc. Plan ahead and factor these costs into your budget. 15. Tipping
In addition to the gratuities for your room steward and dinner waiters, don’t forget to bring some cash to tip miscellaneous people throughout your cruise like your porter, shore excursion tour guide, taxi driver, etc.16. Before/After Hotels
photo: Hilton
17. Texas Taxes
If you’re cruising out of Texas, you’ll be subject to a state tariff enacted against the Port of Galveston by the (rather unpopular) Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commision. If you bought any alcohol or cigarettes on the ship or at any duty-free store, expect to pay about $3.75 per liter of alcohol and $1.50 per pack of cigarettes thanks to this special state import tax.Despite these extra expenses, cruising continues to be one of the most budget-friendly ways to travel! What are some extras costs of cruising that you’ve experienced? The post More Cruise Lines Are Stopping in Honduras appeared first on Cruise Radio. |
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