Welcome to the very first episode of Cruise Travel 101, the travel podcast by Suburbs 101. I love going on cruises, but one thing that I hate about cruising is the final bill that I receive at the end of the cruise. It seems that no matter how careful I am with my spending, extra expenses always crop up along the way. Having been on over 25 cruises, I've learned a few tricks to help me save money and avoid any unpleasant surprises when it comes to my final bill. Here are the things that I always do when I cruise that save me money.