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Although your cruise fare does include all meals and entertainment onboard, there are many opportunities to increase the cost of your holiday. Traditionally the additional costs have been alcoholic and soft drinks, cabin telephone calls, casino, photographs, gift shop, shore excursions and tipping.

As cruise pricing has become increasingly competitive so the lines have sought different ways in which they can increase their onboard income. These opportunities have increased as ships get bigger and the variety of facilities and dining options have increased. You can expect to be charged extra for exercise classes, spa treatments, speciality coffees, internet café use and dining at speciality restaurants.

Some tips for saving on the extras:

• If you take a lot of shore excursions, consider upgrading to a cruiseline that includes excursions in the fare
• alternatively excursions sold on the quayside are often cheaper than those offered onboard
• look out for special offers at the spa
• buy the special drinks packages offered eg a bottle of wine a day or all soft drinks
• use email or phones ashore to stay in touch