Is Your Cruise Really All-Inclusive? The Hidden Costs Nobody Warns You About

You step onto the ship ready to relax, but by the end of the cruise, your onboard bill is screaming louder than the sail-away party. Sound familiar? Let’s pull back the curtain on all the sneaky ways cruises drain your wallet. If you like cruising but don’t like wasting money, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed. Bring a notebook or your Notes app—you’ll want to keep track.

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*CHAPTERS*
(0:00) Why do cruises feel “all-inclusive” until your bill arrives?
(1:29) Are gratuities optional or expected?
(3:25) Who benefits from your gratuities?
(4:21) What’s the best (and worst) way to tip crew members?
(6:28) Is cruise ship Wi-Fi worth the price—or just highway robbery at sea?
(9:55) Are drink packages a good deal or a trap in disguise?
(13:07) How do port days affect the value of your drink package?
(15:08) Why could using a debit card cost you even more on a cruise?

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