There are a lot of misconceptions about cruise holidays - number one being that it is a very expensive holiday and only accessible to those with a few quid. This is simply not true, and to help you see how you can really budget on a cruise, we’ve compiled a list of tips for you below.
- Every cruise line offers packages and promotions so make sure you scout around for the best deal.
- Book your cruise well in advance and avail of an early booking price.
- Only buy gifts during a sale. Typically cruise ships have a sale day, sometimes with 50% off. So check any on board information to see if you can find out about a sale or reduction.
- Only use the spa when you can avail of a special offer.
- Planned excursions with the cruise lines can run costly, especially for a family, so if you are confident just take the venture on your own and save a lot of money.
- Always change your money at home into the currency of the places you are about to visit.
- Rent books from the library onboard rather than buying them.
- Give yourself a break from the web and save money as internet access on board can be very expensive.
- Be clever with dining, sometimes the lunch menu is cheaper than the dinner menu but the food is just as good. Have a big lunch rather than an early dinner and save some cash.
- Make use of the free activities onboard.
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