![]() Go here to see all NCL dining menus go here to see all NCL Pride of America dining menus Included Dining on NCL: Local Bar and Grill, Observation Lounge, room service (continental breakfast items are free) Go here to see all Holland America dining menus Included Dining on Holland America: Dive-in, New York Pizza, Explorations Café (pastries are free), room service ![]() Go here to see all Celebrity dining menus Included Dining on Celebrity: Café al Bacio (the pastries are free), Spa Café, pool grill, room service Included Dining on Carnival: Guy’s Burgers, Blue Iguana Cantina, Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse, Pizza Pirate, Deli, select room service items Here are some fun and included specialty dining spots in addition to the main dining rooms and buffets to look for on various lines (note that not every ship will have all of these, so check your specific ship): Relaxation: Lounging on an outdoor deck, hot tubs, reading, looking for wildlife.įor the kids: Kid’s club, pools, water slides, deck games, board games, organized family activities, movies, sport courts, frequent trips to the soft serve machines, running wild and annoying us older cruisers (kidding – just seeing if you were paying attention). Here are some of them:įood: Food in the main dining rooms (except where noted on the menu), buffets, and even some specialty restaurants (see my bonus tip below for some to look for by cruise line) are included in your cruise fare.ĭrinks: There are always a few free drink options, usually milk (dairy and non-dairy options are available), lemonade, juice (for breakfast), iced-tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and hot tea.Įntertainment: Live music, production shows, trivia, movies, contests, pools, water slides, clubs, deck games (chess, miniature golf, shuffleboard, etc), card room, board games.Įnrichment: Lectures, classes, libraries, special interest clubs and gatherings.įitness: Fitness center, classes (while there are certain classes that cost extra like yoga and spin, there are always a few free fitness and dance classes), walking/jogging track (or walk the outdoor promenade deck – this is one of my favorite cruise activities!), sport courts. Nothing is “free” on a cruise ship, but many, many things are included in your cruise fare at no extra charge. Tip 2 For Saving Money On A Cruise Ship: Take advantage of everything that’s included in your cruise fare That brings us to my next tip: Take advantage of everything that’s included in your cruise fare. If you board with an attitude like, “I can have a great time without a lot of extras,” trust me, you will. ![]() ![]() And while for some people, certain things (like alcohol or the casino) really do add significantly to their enjoyment, many people could have an equally wonderful cruise experience without spending a penny onboard (this has been true for me many times). Tip 1 For Saving Money On A Cruise Ship: Manage expectationsĬruise lines want you think that all the “extras” are essential to maximizing your onboard experience and they really, really hype them up. While I may occasionally refer to a particular line, most of these can be used on any cruise line. In this post I will share my best tips for saving money on onboard expenses (go here to learn how to get the best deal on your cruise fare), learned over dozens of cruises on every major cruise line. And because I’m cheap, I get to cruise much more often. There are two things you should know about me: I’m cheap and I love to cruise. ![]()
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