Cruise Line Extra Charges Can Easily Double The Price

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Having sailed over 300 days, I still prefer Holland America. My next cruise is a 10 day on HAL at which time I will achieve 4 Star Mariner status (200 days) at which time I receive 50% discount on wine packages, specialty restaurant surcharges, beverages in the Explorations Cafe, mini bar packages and MUCH more. To save a buck or two, take a case of water and a few 6 packs of sodas, each passanger can bring a bottle of wine onboard. Not many kids running around pushing elevator buttons is also a plus--try Carnival out if you want to spend your day on the elevator and get squished by those 300 pounds plus "guests" who spend their entire cruise eating! YUK! Gratuities are NOT mandatory, you can "do your own thing" and tip those who give you good service.

9-16-2012 @ 11:43AM

blov8r said...

Bringing water and soda on board is the height of silliness. Spend a couple grand on a cruise and shlep water and soda on board to save a few bucks?

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