"I've sailed around the world as a cruise-ship employee, and now I enjoy cruising as a passenger. I love inhaling the salty sea air, waking up in a new country, and spending lazy days by the pool - and, over the years, I've learned a lot of great tips for saving money and having a smooth sailing. Here are six things I'd never do on a cruise after working on them for three years and enjoying many as a passenger."
"Even so, it doesn't make sense for me to pay in advance for 12 to 15 cocktails a day. I've done the math on typical unlimited drink packages, and the cost simply isn't worth it for me. This is especially true with a port-heavy itinerary. If I've gone ashore to explore all day, that means I'm not sidled up to the bar slurping down alcoholic slushies."
Never pay extra for supplementary items in the main dining room because main dining meals are typically included in the cruise fare. Decline paid upgrades for lobster or steak to preserve the value of included dining. Avoid purchasing unlimited drink packages unless consuming a very high number of drinks each day; instead buy drinks as needed, use happy-hour specials, and bring allowed wine on board. Avoid touching shared contact surfaces with bare fingers to reduce germ contact. Do not wear the room key around the neck and be careful not to misname the ship.
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