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Saving Money Tips For Cruises
Money-Saving Tips on A Cruise Holiday
Love to cruise but would like to save some money while enjoying your holiday? Cruising offers a variety of options to do things your own way. This flexibility means you can choose how, when and where to spend any extra dollars onboard. Read on for some great money- saving ideas and tips.
1. Included Restaurants can represent good savings
1. Included restaurants such as Windjammer Cafe and Main Dining Rooms on cruise ships can offer good food without having to pay extra for your meals if you're looking to save money.
The variety of food onboard in included restaurants can be really good without the need to pay for additional food in specialty restaurants if you want to save dollars on your holiday.
Some included restaurants offer formal and theme nights so be sure to check when these are on to vary your holiday experience!.
2. Specialty food and beverage packages
If you enjoy specialty dining or beverage packages, you can often research available packages ahead of time by accessing the ship's cruise planner before you cruise.
You may also be able to view sample menus and beverages to see what is included and if the packages suit your needs and save you money. Some ships bundle multiple specialty restaurant dining deals into one package so it can worth checking if it will save you money!
3. Cruise Specials Once Onboard
Keep an eye out for specials once you're onboard the ship. Some cruise ships offer great specials on services in the spa and beauty salon or deals for the internet or shops onboard on port days when many people have left the ship to go ashore. A bonus is that it can be a peaceful and value for money experience at the same time!
4. Deals on cruises before you book.
Research all cruise deals before you book to discover sailings that are offering bonus onboard credits for services and purchases on the ship that can save you money and can add to the enjoyment of your holiday!
5. Check out the free cruise activities and entertainment
Check out all of the included cruise activities and entertainment in the daily newsletter delivered to cabins at night. Highlight all of the activities that you are interested in and clip this to the wall for easy reference.
Often, there are many free activities and entertainment onboard without the need to spend additional money. A bonus of participating in free activities is that you can have fun and meet new people at the same time!
This article is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge. Content is for informational or entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for personal counsel or professional advice in business, financial, legal, or technical matters.
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