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Cruises are setting sail again, but not everything on board is worth the hype. I’m Brian Banmiller on Business.

A cruise sounds like a great deal, everything you need for an ideal vacation in one spot. You can see multiple places; you can get on and off board and there is no limit to things you can do. But that doesn’t mean it’s all worth your money. According to insider.com and one person who has worked on a major cruise line for six years there are seven things tourists should stop paying for. For example, gym classes. Many people sign up for the early morning boot camp hoping to ward off extra pounds they might gain on vacation. However, the classes are usually easier since every guest has a different fitness level. So if you’re looking for a good workout you will leave disappointed. When it comes to drinks,  the beverage package is the way to go if you’re downing three or more a day. Otherwise, the individual prices add up. For more cruise tips go to banmilleronbusiness.com. Splurge somewhere else. Brian Banmiller, CBS News. 

About Brian

CBS News Radio national business journalist Brian Banmiller has spent more than 40 years in the news industry, covering business, politics and the economy on television, radio and in print. Currently, his “Banmiller on Business” reports are delivered to an audience of millions nationwide.