Planning a cruise - the money side of things

[Canuker]

Is anyone aware of a public domain spreadsheet (or similar device) that helps with planning a budget for a cruise vacation?

[awhcruiser]

No

[sparks1093]

On 1/3/2020 at 4:41 PM, Canuker said:

Is anyone aware of a public domain spreadsheet (or similar device) that helps with planning a budget for a cruise vacation?

 

I'm not aware of one but on a cruise some of the ways to spend money are- alcohol/drinks, excursions, specialty dining, souvenirs (onboard or in port), gratuities (added in by the cruise line, extra ashore), spa services, photographs, food and transportation to and from the port, lodging before or after the cruise. On many lines some of these things can be paid for before you cruise, such as buying an alcohol package, a dining package, excursions, pre-paying the main gratuities. This gives you a bit more control over when you spend your money and allows you to spread it out before the cruise. 

 

[lindsay0526]

I just write mine down on a piece of paper...  this is our upcoming cruise (2 people, driving to port, 5-night cruise-2 port days):

 

cruise (plus port fees): $698

gratuities, prepaid: $140

travel insurance (3rd party): $68

Parking at port: tbd

Porters: $5 cash (we will just have 2 bags)
Grand Cayman: Beach Day on our own $140 cash
Cozumel excursion, prepaid: $220

misc cash, various bills: $100

Ship Account, estimated: $400

 

 

 

 

 

[cb at sea]

If this is your 1st cruise, you can expect to spend about 1/2 of the cost of the cruise on the "extras"....the more you cruise, the less you are likely to spend in things like excursions, photos, souvenirs, ect...