One of the great allures of cruising is that a lot is included in the fare, including a room, meals and entertainment. But most cruises aren’t entirely all-inclusive. On many ships, there are a lot of little things — and some big things — for which you’ll pay extra. Learn how to avoid these extra charges and minimize others with these helpful guides:
Also, don’t miss my cruise team colleague Ashley Kosciolek’s eye-opening piece on how she redeemed every possible loyalty perk on a recent Royal Caribbean cruise — and how it changed the experience.
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