So you have booked your dream cruise , money is tight and you are panicking that you just wont have enough spending money once you get onboard. Well fear not , I have devised the below list for you as a guide to all the things you can participate in that wont cost you a penny.
1.EAT AND DRINK
All meals are included in your cruise fare so you can eat as much or as little as you want , and on some ships this is available 24hrs a day.Some of the Luxury ships include speciality restaurants , alcohol and soft drinks so you get an even better deal.
2.ONBOARD ENTERTAINMENT
Cruise ships have at least one show every evening in the main lounges. These can range from big vegas productions , Singers , Acrobats , Comedians , Magicians etc. If you feel like giving it a go yourself you can also get involved in Karaoke , ballroom dancing and talent shows.
3.GYMS AND FITNESS CENTERS
Obviously not everyones cup of tea , having a good workout when you are on your holidays. But with all that food available , some like to keep a good balance and work it off . You have all your standard gym equipment available and also the jogging tracks up on higher decks.
4.WATCH A MOVIE
Most cruise ships offer free movies in the comfort of your own cabin , but if you fancy something a bit different you can go and catch a movie on a large outdoor screen up by the pool under the stars.Alot of ships will also have an indoor movie theater that will show films throughout the day.
5.LIBRARY
You can check out a book to take back to the cabin , or most have enough space for you to relax and sit inside.
6.EXPLORE THE SHIP
Some ships offer free galley tours which is a fun way to have a look at all the behind the scenes details and what actually goes on at the bridge.
7.GAMES
Ships often have onboard games to participate in.Favourites tend to be shuffleboard , Basketball , Minature Golf , Ping Pong amongst others.The Celebrity Solstice having the lawns on top deck can also offer Bocce Bowls and croquet.
8.ENRICHMENT CLASS
Cruise ships have many interesting free onboard demonstrations. These can include a range of things such as cooking , ice carvery , napkin folding , and even glass blowing.