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I've been on 50 cruises. Here are 5 things I never buy on the ships.

Megan duBoisFeb 27, 2024, 23:51 IST

I've been taking cruises for the last 15 years. Megan duBois

I've been on 50 cruises, and there are things and experiences I never buy on the ships.
Drink packages aren't worth it for me since I don't typically drink enough on the cruise.

I've taken 50 cruises on eight different lines over the past 15 years. No matter what ship I'm on, some extras and experiences aren't worth the price.

Here are the things I never buy on a cruise.

I never buy drink packages since I don't drink enough to get my money’s worth.

I like to have a nice cocktail or two, but I don't drink enough for a whole package. Megan duBois

I get pampered at home instead of booking spa experiences.

I'd rather sit by the pool than wait in line at the spa. Megan duBois

Room-service charges are getting out of hand, so I skip getting food delivered.

There are plenty of quick-service restaurants on a cruise if I need food. Megan duBois

I don't think lanyards are a necessary purchase in this day and age.

I like to pop my room key into my phone case since I always carry that around. Jennifer Greene

I skip cruise-line excursions and explore ports on my own.

It's usually less expensive to explore the different port cities on your own. Megan duBois

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