Vacations are a pretty fun thing, and many people choose to take cruises when they go on vacation. It is easy to see why so many people love to go on cruises since they can be pretty cool. According to cruisecritic.com, picking just one cruise line to go with can be a really tough decision for someone to make, and that is especially true for people who have never been on a cruise before.

But there are lots of things that cruise passengers need to be made aware of. For example, there are some hidden costs when it comes to cruise vacations, and many of them are not things that passengers take into consideration before their journey begins. Here are a few of them.

20 Parking Costs Money

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Parking is a pretty simple thing, so it usually does not get factored into the total cost of a vacation. But according to moneymanifesto.com, this is something that can add to the bill just a bit. Parking at ports can get expensive, which is something people need to know.

19 Sometimes People Get Charged For Gratuity

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According to moneymanifesto.com, gratuity is something some people have to worry about when they travel on a cruise ship. Carnival is one of the cruise lines that usually do this kind of thing, so travelers should probably watch out for that if they decide to travel with this cruise line.

18 Shopping Adds To The Bill

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Cruise ships usually make stops during their trip, and those spots typically have shops for the passengers to visit while they are there. But according to moneymanifesto.com, this is one of the things that is not included when passengers purchase their cruise tickets, which is something to keep in mind.

17 Seeing A Movie Can Cost Extra, Even If It Happens On The Ship

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There are some people who like to check out a good movie while they are on their cruise. According to moneymanifesto.com, this isn’t something that is included with the initial price of cruise tickets. Visiting the movie theater is one of the things that can make a cruise bill higher.

16 Babysitting Can Get Expensive

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One thing parents need to know is that they might pay more for a cruise than those who do not have children. According to moneymanifesto.com, there are some cruise lines that actually charge some pretty hefty rates for nanny services, which is something moms and dads should be aware of.

15 Some Cruisers Don’t Know That Beverages Add To The Cost

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Lots of cruise passengers seem to think that beverages are included when they purchase tickets for cruise, but that isn’t the case. According to moneymanifesto.com, there are actually certain drinks that’ll make a person’s cruise ship vacation much more expensive. People usually have to pay extra for things like that.

14 Many Specialty Items Make The Bill Higher

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There are lots of cruise ships that really try to push specialty items, and they usually have something to do with beverages or meals. According to moneymanifesto.com, meals and drinks like this can actually make the total cost of a cruise go up, which is something passengers should know about.

13 Room Service Is Not Always Free

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According to ncl.com, there are some cruise lines that offer people room service, which is nice. But something that should be known is that room service is not always free on cruise ships, which can be a surprise, considering how expensive things like that can be. It can be costly.

12 Bottles Of Water Are Usually Not Free

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There are some places that offer people free water, but cruise ships are not always one of those places. According to cruisecritic.com, people who choose to go on cruise ships will have to prepare to dish out some extra money for bottled water. Water isn’t expensive, but this can add up.

11 There Are Some Cruise Lines That Don’t Have Free Saunas

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Most of the time, people can use saunas on cruise ships without having to get rid of more money than they planned on. However, that is not the case with every cruise line, according to cruisecritic.com. Those that use Norwegian Cruise Lines will have to pay extra for the sauna.

10 Some Fitness Classes Can Make A Cruise Bill Higher

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There are certain cruises that offer their passengers some really fun fitness classes. According to cruisecritic.com, this is one thing that can really make a person’s cruise vacation become a lot more expensive, however. Some of them are free, but some specialty fitness classes can cost passengers some extra money.

9 Sometimes Bingo Adds To The Bill

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Lots of people who go on cruise ships like to do things like play bingo while they’re there, but that is another thing that can add to the total cost of a vacation like this, according to cruisecritic.com. This is something people should know about before going on a cruise.

8 There Are A Few Cruises That Charge People If They Want To Go Bowling

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Bowling is a really fun activity that some people take part in while they are on a cruise. But according to cruisecritic.com, this is yet another thing that people need to watch out for if they are trying to cruise for as cheap of a price as they possibly can.

7 Glass-Blowing Classes Cost A Bit Extra

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Glass-blowing is a fun thing that some people choose to learn to do while they are enjoying their vacation on a cruise ship. But that does not mean that it is a free thing. According to cruisecritic.com, these can really make a cruise bill add up rather quickly. But, they’re fun.

6 There Are Taxes

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According to cruisecritic.com, cruise fare can be deceiving. Some cruises appear to be cheap, but that does not mean that they are as cheap as they’re letting on. That’s because there are taxes included in the price of a cruise vacation, which is probably something not many people think about.

5 Passengers Who Don’t Want To Be Around Children Might Have To Dish Out Extra Money

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Some adults want to be on areas of the ship where they won’t be surrounded by children. According to cruisecritic.com, those people might have to pay extra money. Some cruise lines actually charge customers up to $40 a day to use their adults-only sundecks, which is a rather steep price.

4 Nursery Care Is Not Free

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Parents with older kids are not the only ones who have to worry about paying for someone to watch their child when they go on a cruise. According to cruisecritic.com, those with babies who need a nursery will have to pay a high price for their cruise vacation as well.

3 Getting There Can Be Costly

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Getting to the cruise ship in the first place can be quite costly, as that sometimes means a person has to travel quite far. According to cruisecritic.com, some people choose to drive, but there are also others who choose to fly there instead. Both of these can cost a lot.

2 Guests Can Be Charged For Fuel

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Fuel can get expensive. According to shermanstravel.com, if the price of fuel goes up, that means that people who are planning to go on a cruise can expect the price of cruise fare to go up as well, at least sometimes. This is a good thing to keep in mind.

1 Some Cruise Lines Charge For Internet Usage

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The last thing most people expect to be charged for is the internet they use while they are on a cruise. But according to tripsavvy.com, there are actually quite a few cruise lines who charge their passengers to use their internet. Cruisers are probably much too busy for that, anyway.

References: Cruise Critic, Norwegian Cruise Line