Cruise Line Extra Charges Can Easily Double The Price

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9-13-2012 @ 12:10PM

Steve said...

Typical family? I think not. Maybe a typical family with really loose wallets. Our average bill after a 7-day cruise, $500. That's for two people. All of the charges you've listed are completely optional, including the gratuities. Not all lines have mandatory gratuities. Cheap or free shore excursions are easy to find. Juice, milk, iced tea and water are free. As are tea and coffee. Use a hotel with a park-and-cruise package. Forget about the internet, its way too expensive. Find an internet cafe in port and use wifi for free. Cruising costs can rack up quickly, but with a bit of restraint, cruising can be the best vacation value available.

9-15-2012 @ 10:43AM

glitzy said...

Tell me where to find 7 day cruises for $250 including port charges and taxes...please do tell!!

9-15-2012 @ 11:07AM

Jim said...

Your a dreamer......although tips are not mandatory, clearly the staff for the most part deserves their tips and that alone will be $12.00 per day per person in addition what do you go on a cruise for other than relaxation and the ports that you visit. There is no way that you can get a reasonable tour for less than $75-100 including tips on any of the islands from the locals. What about drinks and don't forget the bottled water!! I have been on more than 40 cruises and over the past several years the cruiseline rates are no longer all inclusive but have become an a'lcarte menu which includes coffee, steaks, orange juice, location of a chaise lounge and many more items. Clearly the article has hit it on the head...be prepared to pay close to double the actual fare that you paid.

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