Another cruise question.....

Dh is dead set on going on a cruise! Id rather do an all inclusive because I think in the end it will be cheaper.

So my question is, is there a lot of hidden fee's that you only find out about when you are already cruising? I read that they charge you $10-$15pp per day for gratuities and that some of the restaurants on the cruises have cover charges

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Posted by GT143EA

Dh is dead set on going on a cruise! Id rather do an all inclusive because I think in the end it will be cheaper.

So my question is, is there a lot of hidden fee's that you only find out about when you are already cruising? I read that they charge you $10-$15pp per day for gratuities and that some of the restaurants on the cruises have cover charges

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we didnt find this but be ware that if you like to drink ( ) the drinks are not included!

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Posted by MrsDrinkh20

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Posted by GT143EA

Dh is dead set on going on a cruise! Id rather do an all inclusive because I think in the end it will be cheaper.

So my question is, is there a lot of hidden fee's that you only find out about when you are already cruising? I read that they charge you $10-$15pp per day for gratuities and that some of the restaurants on the cruises have cover charges

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we didnt find this but be ware that if you like to drink ( ) the drinks are not included!

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yeah i knew about the drinks not being included.....this is one of the reasons that I think we should do an all inclusive!! I could go on vacation and have no problem not drinking, but I know Eric will want to drink. But he wants to do 'something different'

Some cruise lines will automatically add a daily charge to your account to cover gratuities, unless you tell them not to. Others, will leave the tipping up to you. Just check with your cruise line about what their policy is.

As a pp said, alcoholic beverages are not included in the cruise price. Some cruise lines offer drink cards for soft drinks and/or alcoholic drinks, where you prepay for a certain number of drinks at a cheaper per drink price.

Also, the cruises usually have casinos on board.

Everytime you turn around, there will be a ship's photographer taking your picture. You are not obligated to buy the pictures, though.

Finally, some of the cruise lines have 'premier' restuarants that do charge a $5-10 pp cover charge. You don't need to eat at those restaurants, though. The food in the regular restaurants is delicious!

this is everything that has to be paid extra for the cruise we are going on in july! they actually have a drinking package which comes in mighty handy cuz that can get crazy! the frist cruise we were on we spend between the 2 of us in 2 days almost $1000!!!!

BERMUDA CRUISE

Gratuities: Can be pre-paid for $ 12.00 per person per day. That will cover the cabin steward, maitre de, waiter, waitress and busboys

Alcohol Package: $ 46.00 per person per day for full open bar which includes the bartender gratuity. Total for a 7 day cruise is $ 322. pp

Restaurant Cover Charges: Venetian, Aqua, Garden Café, Outdoor pool grill and room service are all free of charge.
Salsa – Tex Mex $ 10. pp per day
Impressions – Italian $ 10. pp per day
Bamboo – Asian $ 15. pp per day
Cagney’s – Steakhouse $ 25. pp per day
Sushi Bar - $ 15. pp per day
Teppanyaki Grill - Japanese $ 25. pp per day
Le Bistro – French $ 20. pp per day