You'll probably find this easier on a cruise than for
other vacations because of the all inclusive cruise programs. The cabin, on
board entertainment and food are generally always included. Extra items for
which to budget for your vacation:
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Taxes, surcharges, and fees. Including airport fees,
handling fees, departure taxes and port charges. You should verify which fees
and port taxes are included in your cruise rate.
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Alcoholic beverages, bottled water and occasionally soft
drinks are not included.
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Cost of reaching the ship, airline tickets not booked in
package, shuttle service or in port parking fees if not included.
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The costs of staying at port before or after the cruise,
such as hotel, transportation and meals.
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Expenses while in port such as taxis,
entertainment/activities, optional off ship meals.
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Some shore excursions.
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Shopping purchases made both on and off the ship.
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Travel insurance, to provide for cruise cancellation and
medical coverage.
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Tips, see our Tipping Section below
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Certain on board extras such as: gambling, spas, massages,
photos, ship to shore calls, etc.
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You can check out the Cruise Line's
web pages or
information packs to find out the costs for these extra items.
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