Emerald Princess — 8-Night Caribbean

Costs that surprise people

• ◆Specialty Dining. Reservations at specialty restaurants like Crown Grill or Sabatini's Italian Trattoria incur an additional per-person cover charge.
• ◆Shore Excursions. While you can explore ports independently, organized shore excursions booked through the cruise line come at an extra cost.
• ◆Spa Services and Thermal Suite. Treatments at the Lotus Spa and access to the Enclave thermal suite areas are priced separately.
• ◆Photos and Souvenirs. Any professional photos taken by the ship's photographers or items purchased in the onboard shops will be charged to your account.
• ◆Room Service After Hours or Specific Items. While basic room service is often included, some premium items or orders placed late at night may carry a service charge.
• ◆Casino and Arcade. Spending in the casino or playing games in the arcade will add to your onboard expenses.

Ways to spend less

• ◆Pre-Book a Package. Consider booking the Princess Plus or Princess Premier packages before sailing, as they often bundle drinks, Wi-Fi, and gratuities at a lower combined price than buying each separately on board.
• ◆Bring Permitted Beverages. Princess typically allows guests to bring a limited amount of wine or champagne on board, which can be consumed in your cabin or in dining venues with a corkage fee.