15 Money-Saving Secrets Cruise Lines Won't Tell You

Above, at Nassau, the Norwegian Sky is at far left. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Our recent cruise to the Bahamas was with Norwegian Cruise Line aboard a smaller and older shop, Norwegian Sky. 

Cruising on a new mega-ship (thar accommodates 4,000+ people) is not my cup of tea. The Norwegian Sky was just the right size (around 2,000 people). 

During the cruise booking, we signed up for two excursions: jet skiing at Great Stirrup Cay and boat/bus tours of Nassau. 

Since a friend and I had taken cruises before, we knew ahead of time how to save some cash. Which is the topic of an article in FinanceBuzz.

They begin it with:

Many cruise lines tout their bargains for the world to see, but there are several ways to save while booking — or even while on board — that these companies are less likely to advertise.

From booking at the right time to avoiding pricey excursions, these 15 lesser-known cruise hacks can help you save serious money on travel this year.

To read more, go here.