BUDGETING
FOR YOUR CRUISE
How will I know how
much to budget for my entire cruise vacation?
How will I know how much
to budget for my entire cruise vacation?
You’ll probably find this easier on a cruise than for
other vacations because of the all inclusive cruise programs. The
cabin, on board entertainment and food are generally always
included. Extra items for which to budget for your
vacation:
Taxes, surcharges, and fees. Including airport fees, handling
fees, departure taxes and port charges. You should verify which fees
and port taxes are included in your cruise rate.
Alcoholic beverages, bottled water and occasionally soft drinks are
not included.
Cost of reaching the ship, airline tickets not booked in package,
shuttle service or in port parking fees if not included.
The costs of staying at port before or after the cruise, such as
hotel, transportation and meals.
Expenses while in port such as taxis, entertainment/activities,
optional off ship meals.
Some shore excursions.
Shopping purchases made both on and off the ship.
Travel insurance, to provide for cruise cancellation and medical
coverage.
Tips,
Certain on board extras such as: gambling, spas, massages, photos,
ship to shore calls, etc.
You can check out the Cruise Line’s web pages or information packs
to find out the costs for these extra items.
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