So how much is too much when it comes to shore excursions? Some people don’t book them at all, deeming that they can do a lot of the activities offered by the cruise lines at a fraction of the cost offered. Others will rely solely on the cruise line excursions, after all what is more convenient of having someone take you to all the attractions you want to see and do in your allotted time in port.
When looking at excursions, they can cost you as little or as much as you like, depending on the amount of detail that you want out of them. But there is one shore excursion that has been introduced by Royal Caribbean that will make even the most generous of wallets cower in fear…
Jewel of the Seas, when based in Dubai will be offering a shore excursion costing a whopping £26,000 called the Ultimate Shopaholic. No, i haven’t gone made with the zeros there.
To be fair if there was ever an excursion that would cost that much, it would could only be in Dubai. The city of opulence and grandeur that seems to be almost gold plated throughout!
What do you get for your £26,000 you might ask? Well lets see if you think there’s value for money to be had.
You will offer a style consultation with private hair and makeup sessions, as well as a three and a half hour session at a spa, plus A three-course meal at the Burj Al Arab, the world’s tallest building. Followed by A shopping trip at the Dubai Mall will be enjoyed with a personal shopper. But don’t think you have an free shopping spree in there, anything you purchase isn’t included in your excursion price.
What do you think? A snatch at the price?
Erm, personally I am really not convinced and can’t see this appealing to too many (if any) of Royal Caribbean’s guests to be honest. But I could be wrong.
What are your thoughts though. Are you going to get your Ultimate Shopaholic booked next time you’re in Dubai?