How can you get free things on your next cruise, and get much more bang for your cruising bucks? I discuss the 6 main areas of cruise freebies that are available, if you go and ask for them or seek them out. They are not things that cruise brochures and websites usually reveal, or talk about. I tell you the things to focus on and how to get as many free things as you possibly can, including drinks, special food, gifts, spa treatments, better and improved cabins and more.
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32 Comments
Last time I went with Royal Caribbean there was no shower gel or shampoo in my cabin, only soap supplied. I asked the steward and he provided both.
I wish I knew this special event check when I went on my only other cruise they have going on while prepping for my second cruise but the first cruise I went on to celebrity was in celebration of my 21st birthday I actually departed the day of my birthday back in 2014 and across my parents didn’t know this either Did or waitstaff know so they did do a special kicked me the day after but we didn’t know to let them know I have time but I did do a special caking song for me on 26 May the day after my birthday is the second day at sea and the server for the staff but extremely nice or trying to help me figure out what type of alcohol is I like United States base so must be trying one but the waiter are we had an all the people work in the bars are very understanding and how far work came to having to be find the types of alcohol I like Angra also very understanding of the fact I am autistic and hopefully this next cruise this December they’ll also be able to stay on the fact that I am the queen can’t see that well same cruise line celebrity because that’s all my mom likes to cruises that a few other one does he prefer a celebrity And me both accounts and my older brother are you more trying to please my mom because it’s mommy happy nobody’s happy by the same time trying to make it so it’s accessible as possible for me
No everybody has a lot of money for cruises.
You can also get free playing cards and sewing kits at guess services. Celebrity gives you cards with their logo on them (free souvenirs). Princess give you generic decks of cards.
It might be safe for most healthy, robust people to drink the tap water onboard, but for people who are a bit sensitive, or tend to get sick easily I would stick to bottled water.
What a cheap man!!!!
Wow! What a kind captain!
thank you over and over again…for great helpful tips. blessings to you
Hi …thanks a lot for such an informative v log…what changes are expected after covid pandemic as lot of cruise liners have stopped functioning……….there are loads of revised guidelines…are we going to enjoy same quality as before covid…I am planning one next year…can u please update …Will be waiting…Great job…thanks again
The raffles are no good and not worth it anymore. Almost all are money off packages now. Cruiselines have wised up and you don't get anything free.
pay your servers first and than you talk some sheet
It strikes be as a bit strange that we need to remind folks to be kind to others so we can get something for free. Shouldn't we be kind just for the sake of kindness?
0:59 My partner's family went on a cruise when he was around 10. His little sister was a SUPER picky eater, and his family was having a hard time getting her to eat. The staff in the main dining area warmed spaghetti-o's for her. I wouldn't count on it happening every time, but your tip reminded me of it!
Many years ago and 10 cruises later,. I had cruised on a Princess ship. I will never take a room over a rock bar. They wouldn't move me and I couldn't wait until the cruise was over. I made a vow to never Princess cruise again.
Enjoy your channel Gary. My wife and I have been sailing for free’ a veranda cabins based on our casino play. We try to gamble 50% of what the cruise would have cost. Do you have insider info on what a comp’d casino player should spend. They seem to have a complicated formula to determining your average daily loss. Thanks again. Cheers
My brother-in-law gets Eggs Benedict every single morning in the main dining room. Is it on the menu? No. They see him come in and know to get it cookin'!
You forgot robes
I'm realizing more and more how much Royal Caribbean was nickel-and-diming us on our first cruise. We went for my 30th birthday and got 10 other people to go with us, but we were told no when we asked for a room upgrade once we got onboard, so our friends ended up paying for it, and then our friends had to pay for them to decorate the room too, as a surprise for me. The only thing Royal Caribbean actually did for my birthday was put a candle in my dessert that night in the main dining room.
However, with all that being said, we still had a good time and I am so grateful that my awesome friends were there with me and so eager to make my birthday even more special. It's just a little sad to hear that other cruise lines probably would have done a lot more themselves.
Thanks Gary
If you meet Indian staff ask Indian food on reservation table
Our cabin steward on our Hawaiian Norwegian cruise never cleaned our cabin. The floor was filthy, the sheets were strong with bleach and he was always on shore excursions. We complained and got a bottle of wine. I wanted my carpet vacuumed.
Can you fill your bottle with lemonade that is the buffet?
I don’t think they even offer lobster anymore unless you pay for.
We found the kitchen has birthday cakes avaiable for a birthay. Sometimes its eadier if mentioned early.
I have no clue about cruises kinda wanted to surprise wife with romantic trip help lol
Well done – Thank you for all the information…
Holland America has the best ice cream station and they will even top it off with Amaretto or Gran Marnier! Delightful! In addition, the food can be rather bland, but the crew was Indonesian for the most part, so I chatted with them about their food and culture and they not only served me specialty Indonesian dishes, but supplied multiple sambals as well! Great times!
I was on NCL Jewel recently. As soon as I noticed my pillow was too soft, I asked the steward for a very firm pillow. I received it within the hour. However, our room refrigerator went on the fritz the second day of a twelve day cruise and it was reported several times without being taken care of. Couldn't find a replacement is what we were told. It wasn't a huge deal though and didn't keep us from enjoying our cruise.
On Carnival you can ask customer service for a free deck of playing cards.
I think some of this info is old because unless I’m mistaken you can no longer get an extra lobster for free
As an expert on cruising, I can tell you that getting free items on a cruise can be difficult, but not impossible. However, we must be aware that these items may not always be of the highest quality.
At 1:29 you show a serving of hachapuri to a table with hinkali – both are the awesome dishes from the country of Georgia. Is it stock footage, or there are really some cruise lines serving it? 🤯