Cruise Things That Are a Total Waste of Money
Ever look at your final cruise bill and wonder how you spent so much money on things you barely used? Cruise lines are experts at selling extras that sound smart online but quietly drain your wallet once you are on board. This episode breaks down the most common cruise add-ons that waste money, from drink packages and spa treatments to photo packages, shore excursions, duty-free shopping, and so-called upgrades. *Are Cruise Line Drink Packages Actually Worth It?* • Are Cruise Line Drink Packages Actually Wo... *Private Driver Recommendations* https://www.profmelissa.com/drivers *CHAPTERS* (0:46) Is the cruise drink package actually worth it? (2:11) When does the cruise ship spa become a money trap? (3:45) Are cruise line “upgrades” really upgrades? (6:01) Are cruise line shore excursions worth the premium? (9:58) Is duty-free shopping on cruises really a deal? (12:37) Why should you bring a Ziploc bag on a cruise? ----------------------------------------------- PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳️ Get my Travel Insurance Guide for Cruisers: https://profmel.com/insurance 🛳️ Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳️ Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳️ Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳️ Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳️ Grab my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planner: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳️ Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: / professormelissa Facebook: / profmelissacruises Instagram: / professormelissa ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️

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