We reveal some of the biggest hidden costs of cruising so that you don’t get caught out! We have put together a list of hidden costs on a cruise so that your costs don’t spiral out of control! We give you some of the biggest money saving tips for a cruise vacation.
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43 Comments
A joy ,while doing New England and Canada cruise our friend got sick n had to spend day n nite in ships care n sent to hospital in Quebec City Before ambulance took her off ship had her sign for bill. $22,000 lucky her credit card company covered most of cost then she had 3 days hotel bill in Quebec plus air fare home . But the shops doctors really watched her for 24 hrs
Heh guys, another great video! I want to hire you guys when we are in the British Isles in July with Princess Cruises!! 😂😂 Going to research some of the areas that we are stopping at and see if you did a video on any of the ports….
You too are a HOOT 😍
Regina Phalange 🤣🤣
Loved your bit about the WiFi. Funny! Great tips, guys!
Great tips and hilarious video, but those shoes! OMG, they didn't go with that outfit. If you hadn't said you bumped your noggin I would think you were being treated for dying of embarrassment. Just a harmless ribbing, Ben, you and David are by far my favorite cruising video hosts. Keep up the great work and I'll vote for your guy's cruise channel every year to try to help you win!
Hi again u 2 your tips are so true but why do cruise ships charge so much for drinks that are bought Duty Free. Just a thought we always book shore excursions with the ship hate being late and watching your ship sail away but if u book on board the ship must wait. Talk again John
Great video, guys! A tip that helped me budget well for my last cruise was buying on-board credit before my holiday started, and having it on my account before I even set sail!
It won't cover absolutely everything, but it did cover a lot: daily gratuities, drinks, and premium dining that I had on board. If you've got the funds to do it, it can still give you the "all-inclusive" feeling up front, and makes it much easier to stick to a budget if you know you've got one. 🙂
I like to pre-pay the gratuities that are per person, per cabin, so I don't have to worry about it at the end. We have found some wonderful private excursions but also book some through the cruise line especially in ports where you don't have a lot of time. If you book the excursion through the cruise line, and you're late, they'll wait for you.
Only problem with outside shore excursion, is if it gets delayed are you going to make it back to the ship on time? That's why I like to book through cruise line excursions.
I am such a fan. Thank you guys….you make these so funny. Your vlogs and informative videos are always grand.
Awesome vlogs Ben&David!! Thanks for sharing these great tips!! Love Regina and all other cameos u guys do!! Keep them coming!!🤣😂 keep up the great 👍🏻 work!! 🛳⚓️😎🍸😎🍸🌏🧳🚢
Having to pay for your two children too lol
very helpful thank you xx
omg you guys are really funny! ( i actually blew my glasses off my face exactly how you just did!) hahahaha
I normally don’t get travel insurance but I really wish I had just this past October 2018. I booked the Norwegian epic a year and half in advance for a Mediterranean cruise. I had it paid off by Jan 2018 I had my flight, my excursions and an airbnb bc I was going down early. Then I lost my job in July and started a new one in sept they said they would let me go if I wasn’t available during the week of my cruise. It was heartbreaking. I made the right decision to keep the job but my heart hurt and I got zero dollars back.
Great vlog! When we were getting prepared for our first cruise I remember being shocked when my mother-in-law told us about the gratuities! We adjusted them at the customer service desk when we embarked, which is something you can do if you feel they aren't appropriate or you want to tip as you go. We also bought a drinks package so we wouldn't have the shock of the bar bill on the last day!
i always pre pay my service charges before my cruise…
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Stupid question. Do you know if Royal Caribbean has Bud light lime or orange?
Every new cruiser should watch this video. We all learned this the hard way. Btw, I am testing my international language skills. Is one of you Scottish and the other British?
Wish you'd posted this a year ago before our first cruise! LOL
Just wondering if you can get a glass of club soda at the pool for free? I know you can get free still water, but I prefer something with a little fizz, nothing fancy just a club soda from the bar. Thanks for all of your wonderful videos. Not only are they informative, but you guys are absolutely adorable and funny! I've watched all of them I can find!
i adore you two omg 😩
Hi there, I'm a new subbie! thanks for the tips? this will be my first cruise.
You guys are awesome! Great tips to remember. First cruise later this year!!!
Love watching your videos! You guys are down to earth and funny…easy to relate to. We have our first cruise this November…we booked it last November and the wait is killing me!
hello, is gratuity also added to drinks ordered through the drink package?
Love your tips! For a couple of Brits, I loved how you used American Dollars ($100 bills no less) for your first visual prop! Always fun watching your videos!
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Following you guys on Instagram. Loving it!!
Think RCL cruises leaving Australian ports doesn’t add a gratuities fee on to of the advertised price because Aussies hate that. Additionally we don’t generally tip unless the service is excellent since bar and wait staff are already paid $25-$30 per hour and aren’t dependent on tips.
Great tips! You guys are hilarious too!
You guys are so awesome love your videos Thank you
Thank you for this… but this is what scares me silly. I've only done Disney Cruises because they allow you to book, order and pay for everything before the cruise and they allow you to bring your own alcohol on board. I usually cruise with my 9yo son… maybe sometime in the future, I'll be brave enough to try another cruiseline… I have beem warned that other Cruiselines cost less because they aren't as inclusive, as well as they don't offer complete packages like Fly, Snooze and Cruise accomodation at nearby Hotels for international cruisers. Do other Cruiselines offer these services when booking? Would you do a Vid if so please?
how far towns are from port, two three hours one way, so excursions add up. tickets to museums, galleries, palaces, ancient sites etc not included, often lunch snacks are not included if you are exploring destination. wifi, tips, gratuities, ….. oceania has flights, excursions included in Olife package.
I am always saying that the ship parks at the port love your mix ups when you say things like that
You can if you wish remove gratuities and pay your Tips direct to who you wish to give them too (This is a hot topic – Do not feel pressed into paying tips ) also If you buy specialty deal for dinners they do not add the tips think you have to buy a min of 3 but worth checking out on the day you board
Some cruise lines, will offer laundry facilities near your cabin where you can do your own laundry for a small charge.
Thank you for the video!
you guys are hilarious, grinning all through the video 😀
Thanks – you just made me email my insurance company to make sure I'm covered on a cruise ship in international waters.
And BTW, your videos are a pleasure.
Great info to share. Love ya guys!