6 Cruise Scams We Skip (And You Probably Should Too)

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We love a good cruise, but we don't love getting nickel-and-dimed once we're onboard. After years of cruising, we've figured out which extras are genuinely worth it and which ones are borderline scams that you can skip without missing a thing. In this video, we're breaking down 6 cruise add-ons we don't think are worth your money or your time. Some of these are obvious once you think about it, and some we learned the hard way. What we're covering: 🎨 Onboard art auctions: the whole vibe is a hard pass 💍 Jewelry and watch shops 0:38 : you can do better at home (or at port) 🎰 The casino: only worth it if you actually have a strategy going in 🚢 Priority boarding: what you're actually paying for vs. what you get 🕹️ Arcade packages: who is this really for? 💆 The spa: it sounds amazing until you see the bill This isn't a knock on cruising. We genuinely love it. But part of doing it well is knowing where NOT to spend your money so you can save it for the stuff that actually makes the trip. If you're newer to cruising, this one's especially for you. These upsells are easy to fall for when you're excited and onboard with a drink in your hand. 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss our next video 👍 Like if this saved you some cash 💬 Drop a comment: what's the worst cruise upsell you've fallen for? Chapters 💍 Jewelry and watch shops 0:38 🎨 Onboard art auctions 1:33 💆 The spa 2:09 🕹️ Arcade packages 4:23 🎰 The casino 5:10 🚢 Priority boarding 5:51 #CruiseTips #CruiseTravel #CruiseLife #CruiseHacks #CruiseReview #SaveMoneyOnACruise #CruiseAdvice

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