The One Mistake Cruisers Make That Costs Them Money

Do you make this common cruise mistake? I see it every single day in cruise groups... and if you HAVE had luck finding one of those unicorn hotels that does offer free shuttle service to the cruise port, let me know in the comments. And check out my FREE Comprehensive Cruise Guide here: profmelissa.co...
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HOTELS WITH FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE TO THE CRUISE PORT
Tampa: www.stay22.com... stop vid&aid=melissanewmanconsultingcreatives&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2FTampa-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Tampa-Downtown-Channel-District.h32911463.Hotel-Information%3Fclickref%3D1100lyCaeFUo%26affcid%3DUS.DIRECT.PHG.1011l45458.0%26ref_id%3D1100lyCaeFUo%26my_ad%3DAFF.US.DIRECT.PHG.1011l45458.0%26afflid%3D1100lyCaeFUo
Miami: www.stay22.com... stop vid&aid=melissanewmanconsultingcreatives&link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2FMiami-Hotels-Comfort-Suites-Miami-Airport-North.h4326587.Hotel-Information%3Fclickref%3D1101lyDnnYjW%26affcid%3DUS.DIRECT.PHG.1011l45458.0%26ref_id%3D1101lyDnnYjW%26my_ad%3DAFF.US.DIRECT.PHG.1011l45458.0%26afflid%3D1101lyDnnYjW
--- OTHER TRANSFER OPTIONS --
Get Transfer for affordable private transfer service: gettransfer.tp...
If you're traveling with 4 or more people, this is usually the cheapest option.
-- OTHER MONEY SAVING CRUISE RECOMMENDATIONS --
Cruise Direct for the best cruise deals: www.kqzyfj.com...
Radical Storage to store bags when you have a late flight home: radicalstorage...
Resort for a Day for affordable resort excursions: resortforaday....
Viator for independent cruise excursions: viator.tp.st/7...
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[@TheRiverPirate13]

Good advice Dr Melissa! I found the same results when I researched this years ago. It hasn't changed! I would also add some of these "Park & Cruise" deals are a one-way trip! They drop you off at the cruise port, but you have to arrange your return.

[@Purvis-dw4qf]

If the hotel also has free parking, it may be a deal. Our most recent cruise out of Mobile, we stay right near the port at a popular hotel with free parking for the week and a shuttle. We needed up taking a golfcart service instead of the hotel shuttle but the parking made it worth it.

[@robertsearcy623]

I did this once on my cruise but only because my brother had choice points and we saved a bunch of money in that hotel also we lived in the same state as the cruise port so that made it easy. For my next cruise in Sept i will be staying just outside of Port Canaveral and drive to a park n ride and get shuttled to the port. Much easier.

[@amandaregis313]

Our hotel in Boston is a 15 minute walk from the terminal. The weather is supposed to be good, embarkation doesn't start till 12:00, and neither of us is opposed to a nice little stroll.

[@doug8718]

You have great info and insights. But one suggestion: slow down! Gosh, you talk 90 mph! We’re not in that big of a hurry. Other than that, I love your content.

[@ProfMelissa]

You do realize that social media platforms push content based on retention metrics over anything else, and a slow pace statistically causes a drop off, right? And believe me, I’ve tested all iterations. It’s sad that people’s attention spans are so short now, but it’s a byproduct of social media quick consumption. So the pacing is deliberate. You can adjust the speed in YT to your own preferences.