EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 47 MIN
Cruise Lines Are Charging EXTRA For WHAT?! | Ship Happens: RAW #katandmatt #debate
from Ship Happens Raw · host Kat and Matt
Remember when cruising felt all-inclusive? Now, cruise travel often means a shopping cart for amenities like cruise internet. We're discussing how to save money on a cruise when everything from Wi-Fi to prime beach spots comes with an extra charge. It seems even good shade has a price now!Cruising used to feel simple.You booked the cruise… got on the ship… and most of the vacation was INCLUDED.Now?WiFi costs extra.Drink packages cost extra.Specialty dining costs extra.Thermal spa costs extra.Private island upgrades cost extra.Room service costs extra.Activities cost extra.And somehow cruise lines are STILL finding new ways to upsell people onboard.So this week on Ship Happens: RAW, Kat and Matt are diving into the cruise charges, hidden costs, premium add-ons, and “optional upgrades” that are starting to push cruisers over the edge.What’s actually worth paying for?What should already be included by now?And which cruise lines are the worst offenders when it comes to nickel-and-diming guests?This one should spark some opinions.Tonight we’re talking:Cruise WiFi pricingDrink package insanitySpecialty dining upsellsPrivate island VIP areasPaid attractions onboardThermal spasRoom service feesCruise line monetizationThe future of cruise pricingAnd the cruise charges that make people say:“Seriously?! THAT costs extra now?”Join us live and drop your thoughts in the chat.Because cruising smarter… sometimes means knowing what NOT to buy.#cruise #cruiseship #cruising #royalcaribbean #norwegiancruise #carnivalcruise #msccruises #princesscruises #cruisetips #travel #vacation #shiphappens #katandmattCruise smarter. Not harder.No stress. Just cruise.We plan it like it’s ours.
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Remember when cruising felt all-inclusive? Now, cruise travel often means a shopping cart for amenities like cruise internet. We're discussing how to save money on a cruise when everything from Wi-Fi to prime beach spots comes with an extra charge. It seems even good shade has a price now!Cruising used to feel simple.You booked the cruise… got on the ship… and most of the vacation was INCLUDED.Now?WiFi costs extra.Drink packages cost extra.Specialty dining costs extra.Thermal spa costs extra.Private island upgrades cost extra.Room service costs extra.Activities cost extra.And somehow cruise lines are STILL finding new ways to upsell people onboard.So this week on Ship Happens: RAW, Kat and Matt are diving into the cruise charges, hidden costs, premium add-ons, and “optional upgrades” that are starting to push cruisers over the edge.What’s actually worth paying for?What should already be included by now?And which cruise lines are the worst offenders when it comes to nickel-and-diming guests?This one should spark some opinions.Tonight we’re talking:Cruise WiFi pricingDrink package insanitySpecialty dining upsellsPrivate island VIP areasPaid attractions onboardThermal spasRoom service feesCruise line monetizationThe future of cruise pricingAnd the cruise charges that make people say:“Seriously?! THAT costs extra now?”Join us live and drop your thoughts in the chat.Because cruising smarter… sometimes means knowing what NOT to buy.#cruise #cruiseship #cruising #royalcaribbean #norwegiancruise #carnivalcruise #msccruises #princesscruises #cruisetips #travel #vacation #shiphappens #katandmattCruise smarter. Not harder.No stress. Just cruise.We plan it like it’s ours.
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