what charges to expect?

[dlsteve67]

My family and grandparents (twin girls just shy of their 2nd birthday) are going on our first cruise. We are planning to each bring a bottle of wine or rum to have in the rooms but I still wondering what are some of the unexpected charges we will probably encounter on the trip.

 

We don't plan to use babysitting or buy drinks onboard. We have all the girls diapers, swim diapers, wipes, etc.

 

Thanks, Steve

[ducklite]

First, you might know it, but in case you don't, the kids can't go in the pools even in swim diapers. If you are on the Dream there is a splash zone that kids in swim diapers can use.

 

You'll need to plan for tips (minimum $12 per day per person, including the kids!)

You'll also need to tip the porters at the Port, $2 per bag, $1 for smaller bags, $5 for larger or oversized/weight bags

Room service tips, $2 for a snack or morning coffee, $5 for a full meal

 

Other things you might need or want to spend money on:

 

Family photos

Laundry service

Specialty coffees

Shore excursions or cabs to beaches (plus tips to drivers)

Specialty dining

Souvenirs

[Sunkissed Mommy]

The tips for dining/stewards are $12 pp/per day.

 

The previous poster placed their suggestions for the additional tips. I think some of those a a bit high! It's up to your discretion for the porters, room service, etc.