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How to Save Money: Cruise Hacks for 2026!

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Here's how you can find the best cruise deals & the best tips to save money on a cruise in 2026. In this video I share money saving cruise hacks that work today. This includes how to find cheaper cruises, how to save on excursions, internet and drink packages, etc. Whether you're a first time cruiser or a seasoned cruise traveler, this video is full of valuable cruise tips. 00:00 Intro 00:18 Tip 1: Book early 00:42 Tip 2 : Cruise during low season 01:18 Tip 3: Use Cruise Plum to search prices 02:12 Tip 4: Use Costco Travel to book cruise 03:18 Tip 5: Use Vacation to Go if booking last minute 04:00 Tip 6: Book during Sale Days 04:30 Tip 7: Take advantage of sales for your cruise packages 05:19 Tip 8 Skip the Drink Package 05:59 Tip 9: Book cruise packages early 06:27 Tip 10: Bring your own wine or champagne 07:00 Tip 11: Bring your own soda 07:15 Tip 12: Bring your own refillable water bottle 07:55 Tip 13: Skip the internet package and get a cruise SIM Card 08:52 Tip 14: Think ahead - bring everything you'll need 09:16 Tip 15: Book excursion with a third party vendor 09:51 Tip 16: Find excursion company on Trip Advisor 10:20 Tip 17: Stay on ship on a port day 10:50 Tip 18: Choose an interior cabin 11:27 Tip 19: Choose the right cruise line for your needs 12:29 Tip 20: Things you shouldn't skip on to save money 14:31 Thanks for watching! ......................................................... CRUISE ESSENTIALS Luggage Tags ( Carnival, Princess, NCL): https://amzn.to/4bAT7hC (Royal Caribbean, Celebrity): https://amzn.to/49vAEkK Cruise Lanyards: https://amzn.to/4btedh9 Magnetic Hooks: https://amzn.to/49dRvZs Pop Up Laundry Hampers: https://amzn.to/3UELmRD Shoe Organizer: https://amzn.to/3OJNt2R Packing Cubes: ttps://amzn.to/3UztKXu Hanging Toiletry Bag:https://amzn.to/3M0zQOl Wrinkle Release Spray: https://amzn.to/42U5Ic1 First Aid Kit: https://amzn.to/3UWU7Hd Sunscreen: https://amzn.to/48iXdrT Aloe Vera Gel: https://amzn.to/49aWrOX O2 Cool Towel Clips: https://amzn.to/3OK1qxL Wide Brim Velcro Sun Hat: https://amzn.to/48w9sBH Women’s Rash guard: https://amzn.to/3wavD2y, Men’s Rash guard: https://amzn.to/3HWS6ms Water shoes: https://amzn.to/3OHp2mQ Sunglasses: https://amzn.to/49vWUeg 3-in-1 Wireless Travel Charger: https://amzn.to/3uvTVUq Magnetic Power Bank: https://amzn.to/48vMZol00:00 Intro .......................................................... Let's be friends: ♡ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexgoescoconuts/ ♡ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexgoescoconuts/ ♡ Check out my Blog: https://alexgoescoconuts.com ♡ Follow me on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/alexgoescoconuts/ ♡ Email me: * business inquires only* alex@alexgoescoconuts.com .......................................................... * I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.ca. I may earn a small commission for any links provided.

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If you’re trying to cruise in 2026 without your budget going completely overboard, this video is basically my “do this first” checklist. I walk you through the biggest ways I save money before I even step on the ship—like booking early, cruising in low season, and using price tools (Cruise Plum is my go-to for scanning deals). I also share where I like to book depending on your situation: Costco Travel when you want value and perks, and Vacation to Go when you’re booking last-minute and need to see what’s actually out there. Then I get into the on-board and port-day stuff that quietly drains wallets: drink packages, internet, and excursions. I talk about when it makes sense to skip the drink package, how bringing your own wine/champagne and soda can help, and why I’m a fan of bringing a refillable water bottle. For internet, I share my money-saving workaround: skip the pricey ship package and look into a cruise SIM card. And for excursions, I explain how I save by booking with third-party vendors, using TripAdvisor to vet them, or even staying on the ship on a port day. I wrap it up with cabin choices (hello, interior room savings), picking the right cruise line for your family, and a few things I personally don’t skip even when I’m trying to save.

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