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I've been on more than 50 cruises. Here are the 9 things I never buy on board.

Amanda AdlerFeb 14, 2024, 22:32 IST

I've been on more than 50 cruises, so I have a good idea of what's not worth the money.Amanda Adler

  • As an avid cruiser, I splurge on onboard luxuries like fine dining, spa services, and cocktails.
  • However, I try to plan where to spend my money ahead of time to avoid upcharges.
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Balcony staterooms come with too many caveats to justify the higher price, so I opt for staterooms with portholes instead.

My family prefers a porthole stateroom to a balcony stateroom.Amanda Adler

Trying to break even on an all-inclusive drink package feels like a Herculean feat.

Too many alcoholic drinks leave me feeling woozy, so I steer clear of buying the unlimited drinks package.Amanda Adler
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Specialty cups may look cute, but they're impractical and often go unused in everyday life.

I’ve never used this Royal Caribbean decanter at home.Amanda Adler

Hydration is essential, but avoid overpaying for plastic water bottles.

Pack a reusable water bottle to enjoy free water and avoid using plastic.Amanda Adler
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Don't pay for underwhelming bar food when there are so many all-you-can-eat options.

I can find most of the bar snacks at home, so I try to take advantage of the unique onboard dining options.Amanda Adler

Avoid making any big spur-of-the-moment purchases on the ship.

I recommend buying luxury watches when you're back on land.Amanda Adler
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Duty-free alcohol and perfume are usually not that great of a deal.

I brought home mulled wine from Europe only to realize that my grocery store at home sells it.Amanda Adler

Many photo packages fail to capture authentic moments with your loved ones.

Many onboard photo packages offer underwhelming backdrops.Amanda Adler
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Most onboard internet packages offer slow speeds at hefty prices.

I stay unplugged as much as possible when I'm on a cruise.Amanda Adler
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