My Favorite Shore Excursion for a Tight Budget
There is no shortage of things to keep you busy when your ship arrives at it's port of call. Not only is this activity completely free, but its also available in every port and takes zero preparation. Here's what you do. On the morning that the ship arrives in port, forget about rushing down to the embarkation level and waiting in line to leave the ship. This is particularly … [Read More...]
How to Avoid the Rising Cost of Air Travel
I was talking with a friend the other day about cruises. It’s a popular subject for me. She mentioned that she really wanted to try a cruise, but was frustrated … [Read More...]
Five Things That are Cheaper on a Cruise
There is no shortage of activities on a cruise ship that will cost you extra. Cruise lines are constantly trying to boost their bottom line with additional fees and … [Read More...]
Five Things We Don’t Pack Anymore
One of the best ways to save money on your cruise is to travel lighter. We did an article a few weeks ago about packing less to save money on baggage fees. We used the technique successfully on our next cruise. Our goal is to pack even lighter in the … [Read More...]
Six Ways to Score Free Drinks…Almost
There are many ways to rack up a hefty bill while you're enjoying your cruise vacation. Your bar bill will be one of them. Ask any seasoned cruiser, alcohol on board the ship is not cheap. The cheapest cocktail on our last cruise was $5.95 plus the 15% auto … [Read More...]
Make Memories in a Free Scrapbooking Class
Scrapbooking is a popular hobby. Many people take the time to make prints from their digital collection of vacation photos, cut them up and paste them into a book. That's a simplified description, of course, but that's my extent of knowledge on the subject. I … [Read More...]
Nassau on a Budget: The Queen’s Staircase
Nassau is a popular cruise ship destination. There are plenty of shore excursions available to keep you entertained. If you're cruising on a budget, there's also many activities that are both fun and free to enjoy. One of our favourites is the Queen's … [Read More...]
Pack Less and Save on Checked Baggage Fees
Cruising on a budget doesn’t start when you get to your ship. It starts when you leave your house. The more money you can save on the way to your ship means more money you have to spend when you get to sea. For many cruisers, a vacation starts at an … [Read More...]
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