Written by CruiseTweet.com - 04/23/09
Cruise Vacations and getaways is the fastest growing segment of the travel industry and it’s no wonder why we are seeing more and more cruise ads on tv, the web and even on the radio! It’s true, we’ve all seen tv commercials and online cruise ads within the last few months that are offering amazing cruise deals such as 7 Night Celebrity Alaska Cruise from $499!, — Save $1,000 or more on Cruise Travel compared to a land vacation!, — or even short term cruise specials like Cruise for 3, 4 and 5 days with Carnival Cruises from only $249! So as you can see, cruise lines are promoting individual cruise deals like never before!
With the recent economy and financial challenges that we are all facing on a day to day basis, some say that these cruise liners are on the way out as they are sinking their own ships by offering these ridiculously low cruise promotions and sell-offs. Many experts question how the cruise industries can continue to stay afloat while offering passengers these low eat + sleep + play cruise package deals. Something has to give, doesn’t it?
Well not necessarily, Cruise lines can significantly slash their prices simply because their profits do not come from the onboard tickets prices, but in fact their bread and butter come from individual cruise travelers who open up their wallets and spend their cash on various drinks, souvenirs and additional activities both on and off the ships.
Most cruise liners throw in nightly entertainment as part of their cruise vacation packages however just about every other on board activities can be a real big revenue generator for them. You’ll find yourself paying extra for things you would normally receive for free in the past. Extra activities such as early morning yoga classes, on-board rock climbing, tennis lessons, drink-mix lessons to even bingo games will cost you extra these days. Most cruise liners admit that alcoholic drink sales is one of their biggest money generator. So remember this, the more you booze, the more you spend!
The next time you consider booking a discount cruise vacation, just be sure to read the fine print and don’t be afraid to contact the cruise liners directly and ask questions to find out what is included and what isn’t. Also be sure to ask if there are any other hidden costs that you should be aware of!
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