Lisa F
is a very wise woman
- Joined
- Feb 22, 2000
I already asked this on the cruise board, but I figured since this is the budget board I'd ask over here too. Has anyone here cruised on a budget before? We are going on the 7 day cruise, booked on points (couldn't do it if we had to pay cash but with DVC all things are possible!) and would like to spend as little as possible while on the trip, trying to keep it as "all inclusive" as possible.
We can definately deal without alcohol and sodas between meals (we only really drink water and sometimes juice at home anyway) and won't be too tempted by the photos. How about shore excursions? Whenever I travel I tend to visit places on my own and not do big tours anyway. Can we enjoy ourselves without spending tons on excursions? What other tips do you have for someone trying to budget extra expenses? What SHOULD we spend some money on so that we don't feel like we spent all of these points on a cruise which may be once in a lifetime and missed out?
Thanks!
Lisa
We can definately deal without alcohol and sodas between meals (we only really drink water and sometimes juice at home anyway) and won't be too tempted by the photos. How about shore excursions? Whenever I travel I tend to visit places on my own and not do big tours anyway. Can we enjoy ourselves without spending tons on excursions? What other tips do you have for someone trying to budget extra expenses? What SHOULD we spend some money on so that we don't feel like we spent all of these points on a cruise which may be once in a lifetime and missed out?
Thanks!
Lisa