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Cruise Money Saving Tips

The cheapskate's guide to saving money on cruise vacations

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Posted on 6/13/2010 21:37 EST
Filed in: Bahamas, Caribbean, Cheap Travel, Cheap Vacations, Cruises, Florida, Miami, Travel, Vacations

Those cheap cruise deals sure look enticing. But Creativeloafing.com cautions that the stuff not included in the price -- like drinks, photos, and gambling -- add up quickly. So here are some creative ways to avoid a heart-stopping tab when the ship returns to port.

"It is officially summertime and cruises to the Caribbean are going for some great rates. You can book a five-night cruise departing from Tampa or Fort Lauderdale for under $450 per person. All meals are included and the ships stop in places like the Keys, the Bahamas and Cozumel, Mexico. It seems unlikely that cruise ships could make any money with such affordable rates to tropical destinations. After all, it costs more money to stay at the Embassy Suites Downtown Tampa hotel on the same nights, and breakfast is the only meal included..."

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