Extra costs on a cruise

[theriac]

Where you mention cheers you should add "per day" because as it reads now just says 15 alcoholic drinks, unlimited soda and juice for $287.

 

I think the list is a good idea. Friends who have gone on cruises have asked me a million questions about what to pay for and expect. When you complete the list come back and post it here so others can use it.

[Lace]

As you can see, a $399 cruise can cost twice that. Talk about deception.

[theriac]

As you can see, a $399 cruise can cost twice that. Talk about deception.

 

What? How is that deception? Carnival lists out all of those extras on the website. No deception.

 

A $399 cruise can cost you just $399 except for port fees and taxes.

[bingo3]

Why not just give them the website info and let them search and peruse the items that are of interest to each. If you try to gather all info for so many different people you will end up leaving something off or give info that may not apply etc.

 

Why put that stress on yourself? Give them the website and let them go at it, problem of list solved, carnival already did the list for you for each category!

 

I have searched for some fees on the carnival site and still cannot find them, so I am not sure this is true. For example, fees for the bear workshop. I wish they would just post a list of everything and it's extra cost. But, I guess that could get quite long and then people would talk about the nickel and diming! I for one would like to know for budgeting purposes.

[bingo3]

Thanks everyone.

 

I am coordinating a whole group of people, ranging in age 14-66. Payments are being made to me. Our "Cruise" pricing already includes our travel costs, cruise, port fees/taxes and gratuity.

 

Many have not cruised before, so they have asked for this info to help them plan extra money needed. Yes, I know they could just look at the website for some stuff.

 

Nothing to defend yourself for. Your question was about fees and asking for anyone's additions, you did not ask for unsolicited advice as to whether you should do this for people. :rolleyes:

[vaka08]

Candy shop if it's on your ship

[funinthesun1964]

Any of the spa services, if desired.

There are some pay-for classes like spinning or yoga in the gym for an additional cost if anyone is interested in those.

Casino or arcade.

[funinthesun1964]

Any of the spa services, if desired.

There are some pay-for classes like spinning or yoga in the gym for an additional cost if anyone is interested in those.

Casino or arcade.

 

 

Sorry, didn't see you had those things in your original post. I couldn't remember all of things you had listed :o :)

[txmom11]

Great list! If you are sailing on the Triumph, there's no steakhouse, so that's not an issue. There are some hotels in the Galveston area that include a parking fee in their price--might can save money there. If anyone is a disabled veteran, they can park for free in Galveston.

 

I didn't see the cake by the slice and specialty coffees (don't know the prices because we don't go there).

 

Casino (from nothing to :eek:)

[dolphin2012]

That's a great list for the newbies. Sure wish somebody would have summed that up for us for our first time. My daughter and her friend did their first cruise last year and the "most" forgotten thing to check on was their cell phone plan! My daughter listened to me and had her phone on the "airplane mode" and no cell data mode. Her friend insisted that she was ok. By the second day she received a text that her data had gone over and was 100.00 !! It ruined their cruise. Make sure everybody checks with their cell phone carrier to see how their plan works or if they need a international plan or purchase internet on the ship. . I just cut mine off completely and put it in the safe. No worries. In an emergency they can call the ship. Have fun..

[sandij]

That's a great list and should be appreciated. There is so much to take in and get done the first day of the first cruise, a list like this is a wonderful idea.

On the room service menu they now include some hot items for a small fee, don't know if they're worth it but they are there. You could always carry food back to your cabin from the buffet, for free.

[nealstuber]

Your post doesn't say if your group is driving or flying or both.

 

If flying, suggest cost of hotel to fly in the night before and transfers/to and from and or hotel (one way car rental is usually best in many ports).

 

The biggest extra expense we overlook in our planning is the Kennel for our dogs.

 

Also seems like regardless if we fly or drive, there's always one more nice sit-down restaurant meal at the airport or on the road on the trip home.

Edited January 3, 2016 by nealstuber

[theriac]

The biggest extra expense we overlook in our planning is the Kennel for our dogs.

 

That's a good point. I just did a 5 day cruise over Christmas and it was $260 to board my dog for 6 days. It is something I often overlook until after I've paid for the cruise.

[dhaza]

That's a good point. I just did a 5 day cruise over Christmas and it was $260 to board my dog for 6 days. It is something I often overlook until after I've paid for the cruise.

 

Off Topic but that is same that cost more to board you dog then cheap hotel room for week.

[elainmir]

There are single-serving cartons of white and chocolate milk in the buffet during breakfast. That said, I've heard these are being replaced by pitchers of white milk for cereal

 

The thought of a whole pitcher of milk out where anyone could add anything to it or anything could fall in it grosses me OUT! Yuk, I'd just not be having milk.

 

Don't forget if they want to purchase cigarettes, items in shops or go to the casino!

[lilmizz]

Thanks everyone.

 

I am coordinating a whole group of people, ranging in age 14-66. Payments are being made to me. Our "Cruise" pricing already includes our travel costs, cruise, port fees/taxes and gratuity.

 

Many have not cruised before, so they have asked for this info to help them plan extra money needed. Yes, I know they could just look at the website for some stuff.

 

I think you are doing a great thing helping them out! Some ppl dont like to gather info, Cannot believe ppl getting grouchy just cause you posted this.. DUH, I helped out my friends and Family last year on a cruise and planned everything, they were so grateful!

Haters are everywhere, they like to complain on anything and everything. I think your list is very accurate, Havent dot the MDR extras yet so dont now pricing.. Tell them the steak house is a do not miss!:D:D:D