Is it really neccessary to pay an additional charge for dining on a cruise when you already paid the cruise fare which includes your meals? This was my question prior to taking a Christmas time cruise this past December. With charges running anywhere between $10 per person up to $25 per person, this can really add up for a family of 5 on a budget. The flip side of that statement is: we like to have a fancy meal or two while traveling.
I am here to say, while it may be nice to splurge a little and it may be better quality, the free dining options are more than adequate. Some things we thought were great, some just OK and others we didn't like. I don't think that would have been any different had we paid $25 each to have a slightly better steak.
BOTTOM LINE: We would rather spend $25 each once we get home and go out to dinner. After all, who wants to cook when you first get home from vacation?
I am here to say, while it may be nice to splurge a little and it may be better quality, the free dining options are more than adequate. Some things we thought were great, some just OK and others we didn't like. I don't think that would have been any different had we paid $25 each to have a slightly better steak.
BOTTOM LINE: We would rather spend $25 each once we get home and go out to dinner. After all, who wants to cook when you first get home from vacation?
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