We’ve Tried the Cruise Upgrades — Here’s What’s Actually Worth It
Are cruise upgrades actually worth the money? We’ve paid for drink packages, specialty dining, premium Wi-Fi, balcony and cabin upgrades, priority boarding, private cruise areas, excursions, spa access and more — and some were absolutely worth it while others weren’t. In this video, we’re breaking down the cruise upgrades we would happily pay for again, the ones we’d think twice about, and how we decide when spending extra actually improves the cruise. We cover: • Cruise drink packages — worth it or overpriced? • Specialty dining and dining packages • Premium cruise Wi-Fi • Balcony and cabin-category upgrades • Cabin location and whether bigger is always better • Priority boarding and priority tendering • Private cruise areas and suite benefits • Butler and concierge service • Cruise-line excursions vs. independent tours • Spa passes and thermal suites • How to decide which cruise extras are actually worth your money After years of cruising, we’ve learned that the most expensive upgrade isn’t necessarily the best one. What matters is whether you’ll actually use it, whether it saves meaningful time, and whether it improves something you personally care about. And yes… Kim and Rob still disagree about one very popular cruise upgrade. What cruise upgrade will you happily pay for every time? And which one do you think is a complete waste of money? Let us know in the comments. Subscribe to K&R Travel Journeys for honest cruise advice, cruise reviews, cabin and suite reviews, cruise planning tips, and premium travel experiences. 0:00 Cruise Upgrades: What’s Actually Worth It? 0:23 Are Cruise Drink Packages Worth It? 2:26 Specialty Dining: When We Pay Extra 3:29 Is Premium Cruise Wi-Fi Worth It? 4:29 Cabin Upgrades: Balcony, Location & More 6:24 Priority Boarding & Tendering 7:20 Private Areas, Butler & Suite Benefits 8:29 Cruise Excursions: Ship vs Independent 9:48 Spa Passes & Thermal Suites 10:54 How We Decide If an Upgrade Is Worth It #CruiseTips #CruiseUpgrades #CruiseAdvice