“We don’t drink and we don’t gamble. That’s where they make the money.” A couple discussed their most recent cruise. They are regular cruise passengers out of the port of Ft. Lauderdale and have been cruising for many years. As Florida residents with leisure time they can pick up cruise bargains at the last minute with five day packages going for as little as $149. The price for seniors, Florida residents, and members of a cruise line’s special frequent patron clubs makes the initial purchase very affordable.
“There are gratuities added to your credit card that amount to about $15 a day. Sometimes the service is so good that we want to add more. Envelopes are provided for that purpose. In some cases the passenger’s bar bill exceeds the price of their cruise,” the husband said.
