The REAL Costs of Going on a Cruise - 15 Hidden Costs Not Included on a Cruise

Cruising is a great value. For one set price, your cruise fare covers most of the onboard activities, dining, and entertainment. But not everything is covered. So, to help budget for your next sailing, we put together this list of common add-ons not included on a cruise.
Subscribe to the Eat Sleep Cruise TH-cam Channel if you love to travel and cruise the world! / eatsleepcruise1
If you enjoy the video, please give it a BIG THUMBS UP!
15 Things NOT Included in a Cruise
1:12 Port Taxes and Fees
2:14 Port Transfers
3:36 WiFi
5:14 Daily Gratuities
6:22 Service Charges
7:25 Premium Beverages
8:48 Alcoholic Beverages
10:22 Exclusive Areas of the Ship
12:20 Shore Excursions
14:20 Specialty Restaurants
15:30 Fitness Classes
16:21 Room Service
17:23 Laundry
19:12 Onboard Activities and Events
20:26 The Spa
What Is Included in a Cruise
When booking a cruise, the stated cost on the website is not often the true. Once you get to the payment screen, the cruise line typically gives you the actual amount. There, you will notice the cruise line has added hundreds of dollars in port taxes and fees to the per-person totals. Depending on the region and the cruise duration, these can range from 200 to 600 (or more).
Further, while your cruise ship will take you to some fantastic destinations, you will need to pay to get to the cruise ship. Your cruise fare does not include port transfers. If you are flying into the embarkation port, you must also budget for those costs. Once at the airport, the cruise line will most likely offer transfers. Each way, these will usually run between $40 to $80 a person. Of course, you can opt for other forms of transportation at different rates.
Unlike on land, your cruise ship costs most likely do not include Wi-Fi. Internet is an additional charge on many contemporary cruise lines. Plus, it is not cheap. It can run from $15 to $30 a day per device. So, you can easily spend hundreds of dollars more on the internet for a 7-night cruise.
Cruisers also need to budget for gratuties. These are usually a daily charge to your account, that range from $15 to $20 a person. So, for a family of four you could easily spend and extra $200+ for a week. Plus, keep in mind
READ OUR POST ON WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT DO ON A CRUISE!
eatsleepcruise.com/whats-not-...
-----TRENDING VIDEOS FROM EAT SLEEP CRUISE-----
We Tested the 9 Newest Cruise Ships: • We Tested the 9 Newest...
Norwegian's Free at Sea Guide for 2023: • EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO...
31 Cruise Embarkation Day Mistakes: • 31 Cruise Embarkation ...
Expert Princess Cruises Tips: • The 25 Princess Cruise...
SUBSCRIBE to our channel for the latest cruise tips, cruise reviews, packing guides, port guides, travel tips, and more.
Join us on Social Media as we “Sea the World, One Port at a Time.”
Instagram: / eatsleepcruise
Facebook: / eatsleepcruise
Twitter: / eatsleepcruise
TikTok: / eatsleepcruise
Pinterest: / eatsleepcruise
Royalty-Free Music Courtesy: www.epidemicsound.com/
Some promotional videos courtesy of respective cruise lines
#Cruise #cruiseship #eatsleepcruise

[@sethfriedman4082]

I think the biggest extra cost when starting to research a trip is upgrading room categories.
Wow! $499?! Sure, for an inside cabin next to the engine. You want to pick your own room? At midship? With a balcony? And a bit more space? Every upgrade can add hundreds.
And then don't forget the casino, photos, and tips for baggage handlers and excursion drivers and guides.

[@coachab100]

You failed to mention travel insurance! Especially expensive if over 70! All the extras could add up to more than the base fare posted

[@Surfcityham]

My wife and I travel enough that we buy a 1 year travel insurance policy. Much cheaper than the cruise offered policy.

[@skeletor9121]

Great video for first time cruisers. 👍🏻

[@cruisecrazy7066]

On Princess, if you are Elite (15 cruises) you get FREE, unlimited laundry and dry cleaning services. I only bring carry-on, even for 40 day cruises.

[@Surfcityham]

Our next cruise-Mississippi River on Viking River includes Air fare, Wi-fi, beer and wine at lunch and dinner, one tour at each port, and other things.

[@trinahunt9179]

Have a nice trip!! I'm sure you'll have fun. I thought about doing the Mississippi river cruise but the prices were much higher than what I'm paying for my cruise. That's including flights, transfers, balcony cabin, drinks packages, excursions, wi-fi, crew appreciation and more for about $10,000 for 2 people. I will admit that the Mississippi cruises I was most interested in were from Minnesota to Louisiana but $16,000 per person just didn't appeal to me.

[@paulcostello6329]

So Bermuda is charging nearly 100 dollars per day per person to dock in Bermuda surely your including the departure and arrival port as well or do cruise company add a bit xtra for themselves.

[@mea3665]

Cruisers need to stop whininy about the Cost of Cruising.
Pay it or stay home !

[@tduck828]

Unfortunately when people pay ridiculous inflated prices it encourages cruise lines to keep charging it. Cruise bookings are historically down. All inclusive are a better deal right now.