Saving money (or at least not losing it) on the high seas

When I cruise, I skip a lot of nonsense I usually spend at the airport or port before embarking. It's easy to blow $ on coffees and snacks etc and I don't' overindulge till I get on the ship. I go for the most economical clean hotel I can find if the cruise is the focus of my vacation. If the land portion is part of the vacation it can be different.

I have one of the coupon books for this upcoming cruise.. It's almost a ploy to spend where you weren't going to spend it on (e.x... 2 for one exercise class, or a spa visit).

I do have a port shopping booklet as well, but if you are going to shopping, it can be helpful.

Don't buy the photos, you can end up spending $$$.