The purpose of going on a cruise is to be able to relax and to keep away from the stress of everyday life. There are some people who go on cruise impulsively which results to a vacation on a tight budget. Cruises can be really expensive, so how do you go on cruise while you are on budget.
- Avoid Shore Excursions. Cruises usually schedule an itinerary for you which include shore excursions that often cost more than what you will spend just by staying at the cruise. If you want to experience shore excursions make sure that it is not via cruise itinerary to avoid double cost.
- Avoid photographers on-board. There will always be someone ready-to-click-the-camera once you step on board. And so you will think that it is just okay because you think that it signifies an important occasion but it actually isn’t. The cost of the charges for a photograph is more. You can bring your own camera to celebrate momentous occasions.
- Art shows and Fashion shows. As much as possible try not to view or go to art shows or fashion shows on board because you don’t know that there might be additional charges.
- Expensive Drinks. You may think that the drinks being served is complimentary (sometimes it is) but it actually isn’t. Most cruise lines charge you with a fee that you don’t know about and it would turn out to be the drink that you have consumed during the welcoming party.
- No-no to casino. In a casino game, the one who is earning the most is the house itself. If you are in for the luxury then sure, go ahead, gamble away! But if you are on a tight budget then casino is a place that you should stay away from.
- Fine Dining. Most luxury cruise lines offer fine dining as part of their itinerary. You need to make it a point to not have a luxurious dinner every night. Once or twice could be if the budget allows it.
- The Tipping Pressure. Whenever you let a cruise staff to do something for you, you feel pressured to give something in return for their services. You have to keep in mind that tipping is not obligatory.
- Shopping. It is recommended for those who are sailing on a budget to resist the urge to shop. Hold it off until the last day of your stay in the cruise. It would save you a lot of money.