It is so nice to know when we cruise that pretty much our expenses are paid in full before we leave. Our cruise fare covers our cabin, our meals, and entertainment. However, what some people forget is that that are extra charges that you need to calculate in.
Tips for Wait Staff, Cabin Steward: Average is $10 a day for regular cabin and $11 a day for mini-suites/suites. Most cruise lines now allow you to add it directly to you sign & sail account.
Alcohol, Bottled Water, and Soda: These are not FREE and the cost can add up quickly.
Specialty Restaurants: Now we usually go once to the Specialty Restaurants on board the ship. The food and service has been exceptional. We think of it like going to a 5 star restaurant and the fee to eat there is minimal in contrast to what we would pay on land. So we budget for one dinner. If we were on a tight budget, no, we wouldn't go.
Excursions: Some of the cruise lines allow you to order the excursions before you cruise paying for them at the time of reservation. Others charge the cost as soon as you are on board the ship for the reserved excursions.
Cruise Critic has an article on the 10 Hidden Costs of Cruising that is worth reading. It talks about the hidden costs of cruising and also ways you can save money.
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