How to save $$$ on your next cruise |
Don’t get us wrong. Cruising is one of the best ways to enjoy a relaxing, exciting vacation. Prices are very reasonable, cabins comfy, food plentiful and onboard activities fun. However, when you go aboard, keep in mind that cruise lines offer the bargain rates because they expect you to spend a lot of money on expensive extras. Here are some suggestions on keeping your bargain cruise a real bargain. 4. Cruise lines make a lot of money on their shore excursions. You can pay $150 per person or more to be hauled around an island in a bus for a couple of hours. Instead, get a local taxi or use feet power, and see the same sights for much less. You’ll also have the freedom of choosing your own places to visit, rather than be taken to the usual tourist trap shopping areas. 5. On most cruise ships, the pools, saunas, water slides and whirlpools are free. There’s usually an onboard spa club, where you can pay $150 or more for an hour’s rubdown. Unless you like being pampered and patted for a fee, take advantage of the free stuff. |