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If you have been saving hard all year for your dream cruise holiday, it makes sense to make your budget stretch as far as it possibly can once you’re onboard. After the initial cost of the cruise, taking spending money along is a must but if you are canny you can make it last as long as possible.

However, if you know where to look, there will be many opportunities to not only save money, but also obtain a great number of services free of charge. If you familiarise yourself with the ship as soon as you board, you can begin your freebie adventure.

To start with, don’t be tempted by the many cafes aboard the ship that will charge you for teas, coffees and soft drinks – even water!. Stick to the main dining areas where you know these will be free.

There will be lots of parties onboard thrown by the staff to give the passengers a chance to mingle. You can often pick up free alcoholic drinks like wine at these so it is well worth keeping your eyes open for them. Also, cash your traveller’s cheques on board rather than offshore where you will face a pretty steep service charge.

Look for special offers onboard at the various services offered to passengers. For instance, if you are willing to act as a model then you might bag yourself a free haircut or facial.

For most cruise and stay holidays, the purser’s desk will be a treasure trove of giveaways. Some minor-emergency objects that are known to be given away regularly, include decks of cards, aspirins and sewing kits.

So, if you keep your wits about you there are lots of freebies and bargains to be had on even the most expensive cruise. Giveaways not only serve as reminders of that holiday of a lifetime, but the truly thrifty can also recycle many of them as gifts for friends back home!

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