We Booked a $3,840 Cruise. But Ended Up Paying $6,615
Our cruise fare was $3,840, but by the time we added flights, hotel, transportation, onboard spending, our port day, and everything it took to get there and get home, the full vacation cost was $6,615. We had never added up the entire cost of a cruise vacation before. We usually paid for each part as it came. Once we put everything into one place, we were shocked. In this video, we break down every expense from our November 2025 Virgin Voyages cruise so you can see what you may need to budget for before you book your next cruise. We cover: Cruise fare Travel protection Flights Airport parking Pre-cruise hotel Transportation Onboard spending Port day costs After-sailing expenses Vacation prep costs This is not about discouraging travel. It is about knowing what the full trip may cost before you say yes. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 2:40 Cruise Budget Calculator Categories 3:44 QR Code for Free Cruise Budget Calculator 4:20 Category One: Cruise Fare Expenses 5:19 Category Two: Getting There Expenses 8:30 Category Three: Onboard Expenses 9:58 Category Four: Port/Excursions Expenses 10:54 Category Five: Getting Home Expenses Get the free Cruise Budget Calculator: https://blackloveblacktravel.myflodesk.com/calculator Get our Virgin Voyages Cabin Guide & Don't Let the Price Pick Your Cabin https://www.blackloveblacktravel.com/products/from-insider-to-rockstar-virgin-voyages-cabin-guide?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=5_cabin_mistakes Want help booking Virgin Voyages with us? Start here: https://blackloveblacktravel.myflodesk.com/bgce65qb0k?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=5_cabin_mistakes&utm_content=cruise_inquiry Watch next: We Saved $1,000 on a Virgin Voyages RockStar Suite. Here’s How. https://youtu.be/MdVoi_vnrB0?si=BXiTEb8LAgbI7ReN Don't Book a Virgin Voyages Suite Before You Watch This https://youtu.be/OhYE5A5uFUg?si=x7IuV8y1bzOKjNFD #VirginVoyages #VirginVoyagesCruise #CruiseTips #CruiseCabin #BlackLoveBlackTravel