octagonmike Posted May 31, 2010 #1 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Mine was last week 9 Days on Explorer = $1700 including $300(ish) in Medical centre for a football (soccer) injury, $250(ish) in Spa for my wife, $85 in Portofino for cover charge and a bottle of wine, $200 in ADDITIONAL tips for waiters and bartenders. Add to that at least $500 lost in the casino and I am looking at between $2200 - $2500 for 2 of us on my last cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicman97 Posted May 31, 2010 #2 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Less than $200 We do private tours generally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octagonmike Posted May 31, 2010 Author #3 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Less than $200 We do private tours generally. So do we. We didn't spend a single penny on Excursions via RC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papajak Posted May 31, 2010 #4 Share Posted May 31, 2010 $750, which doesnt sound bad until I remember it was a 4 night cruise! :eek: Lots of wine and a couples massaage. A true vacation!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjonsn Posted May 31, 2010 #5 Share Posted May 31, 2010 This will be interesting to watch. :) But I do have one question...is there a way to view your account balance while on the ship or do they make it hard to find that out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakincakes Posted May 31, 2010 #6 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Not on RCI..Holland...grand cruise...DH had a bad time in the casino:mad:..lets just say the Manhattan phone book probably weighed less.:eek: That was a few years ago...I let him live...that time.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester & Brewster Posted May 31, 2010 #7 Share Posted May 31, 2010 But I do have one question...is there a way to view your account balance while on the ship or do they make it hard to find that out? Easy to check - use the interactive TV in your room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxesden1 Posted May 31, 2010 #8 Share Posted May 31, 2010 LOL we are going on a 14 night TA - my budget for daily spending is 100.00 (for three people) plus tours and tips. if I get out for less then 2500 i will be happy. (wine/soda card will be pre bought) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octagonmike Posted May 31, 2010 Author #9 Share Posted May 31, 2010 This will be interesting to watch. :) But I do have one question...is there a way to view your account balance while on the ship or do they make it hard to find that out? You can view your account at anytime on the TV in your room. A little tip........Don't :) it could spoil your holiday. The thing is if you dont drink beer (which we rarely do) you're going to be looking at around $10 a drink each every time you have a glass of wine or a cocktail or a spirit. 4 or 5 of those each a day and that's $100 a day gone pretty much. Who cares ? You're on holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjonsn Posted May 31, 2010 #10 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Thanks Chester & Brewster! I thought that was the case but couldn't remember for sure. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octagonmike Posted May 31, 2010 Author #11 Share Posted May 31, 2010 LOL we are going on a 14 night TA - my budget for daily spending is 100.00 (for three people) plus tours and tips. if I get out for less then 2500 i will be happy. (wine/soda card will be pre bought) I don't think you'll be spending too much on shore trips on a TA cruise ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxesden1 Posted May 31, 2010 #12 Share Posted May 31, 2010 LOL Nassa, Tenerife, Cadiz, Malaga, Valencia, and Barcelona. Kinda adds up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbie5401 Posted May 31, 2010 #13 Share Posted May 31, 2010 It might sound strange to some but we tend to spend more on sea days then days in port...casino, spa, coffee shop, shopping, etc. What should I be looking at for prices of tours while on the Rhaposdy for next year's Alaska crise? Understand they are pricey and sell out fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midasct Posted May 31, 2010 #14 Share Posted May 31, 2010 $969 for a nine day cruise...our only cruise so far. We just returned on Saturday. Would have been $215 less but DH forgot to call BINGO!!! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaofwonder Posted May 31, 2010 #15 Share Posted May 31, 2010 $2800 on a 7 day. Most of it casino. It was a losing trip...but still had a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwarz269 Posted May 31, 2010 #16 Share Posted May 31, 2010 I had $1400 on a 7 day cruise between 2 people. I did witness a couple have a bill over $6k on the freedom a few weeks ago...but we all had a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachT Posted May 31, 2010 #17 Share Posted May 31, 2010 $26,000 last fall on Freedom of the Seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyNameIsGermy Posted May 31, 2010 #18 Share Posted May 31, 2010 A little over $5k on a 4 night trip - it was cheaper to stock my bar with alcohol I could buy on board than what I was paying a wholesaler. Luckily, we were traveling with a group, so everyone was nice enough to carry some through customs. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencercoop Posted May 31, 2010 #19 Share Posted May 31, 2010 A little over $5k on a 4 night trip - it was cheaper to stock my bar with alcohol I could buy on board than what I was paying a wholesaler. Luckily, we were traveling with a group, so everyone was nice enough to carry some through customs. :D :eek::eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted May 31, 2010 #20 Share Posted May 31, 2010 We NEVER "charge" our gambling expenses--cash only!...that's a huge factor in a big bill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencercoop Posted June 1, 2010 #21 Share Posted June 1, 2010 $26,000 last fall on Freedom of the Seas. Did you do a bunch of B2B's or was it only for one week?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakes2 Posted June 1, 2010 #22 Share Posted June 1, 2010 $2,600 on a 7 day cruise four years ago on RCI. I bought some beautiful jewellery onboard which I wear very often and have received many compliments on. We just returned from an 11 day Celebrity cruise and they actually owed me $43.00. We NEVER "charge" our gambling expenses--cash only!...that's a huge factor in a big bill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachT Posted June 1, 2010 #23 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Did you do a bunch of B2B's or was it only for one week?? One week. $3000 cash advance at the casino each night. Treated the group to Chops and Portofino's as a reward for a job well done. Drinks, spa for all the wives. It adds up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmarchal Posted June 1, 2010 #24 Share Posted June 1, 2010 We can't compete with who spent the most...OMG $26 grand???...but we have left with a 000 account when we tip in cash. Unfortunately when we get home and see our RCCL Visa bill for the future cruises my husband charged, I sometimes have to blink twice. It's not the down payment, it's the future pay off bills. I just keep telling myself that I'm just that much closer to another free cruise. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoosh21 Posted June 1, 2010 #25 Share Posted June 1, 2010 well mine was $650, but that was after a $250 stockholder credit. My partner had another $800 on his card, so our cabin spent 1450 on a 14 night cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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