The Flagg Agency

By the time you have paid for your cruise, you have pre-paid for around 85% of the total cost of your holiday. However, what is the best way for budgeting for extras on your next cruise? Consider that the cost of your next cruise includes everything you need for a wonderful vacation at sea: a comfortable stateroom, delicious food, engaging entertainment and lots of onboard amenities, from pools and hot tubs to kids’ clubs and nightclubs.

In addition, many ships have additional features and amenities available on a pay-as-you-go basis. Cruise lines charge separately for these “extras,” giving passengers the option of whether or not to indulge in them. Traditionally, extras have included soda and liquor, ship-to-shore phone calls, spa treatments, shore excursions and casino charges. More recently, cruise ships have added features such as Internet centers, espresso bars, alternative restaurants and specialized exercise classes available at nominal fees.

If these extras are important to you, you’ll want to include them in your vacation budget. We can help you estimate how much you can plan to spend onboard. We also know which cruise lines are offering shipboard credits – essentially, money you can use to pay for extras – as an incentive for early booking.

We can also help you explore another option: booking a cruise that includes extras in the base cruise fare. Many luxury ocean-going and river cruise lines include amenities such as beverages and alternative dining in their fares, providing greater value for their higher prices. Some cruise lines even include shore excursions in their base fares.

When you need help with budgeting for extras on your next cruise vacation, give us a call and let us help you!

Chuck and Laura Flagg own The Flagg Agency in Canton, GA and our number is  770-355- 9569

We are fee-based cruise consultants and our specialty is the selecting,

planning, marketing and administering cruises for groups of all sizes.

We help people find a cruise experience that matches both their wants AND their needs.

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