a woman standing in front of a ship
Allie Hubers has been to 59 countries and sailed on over 40 cruises.
  • Cruising can be expensive, but it doesn't always have to blow your budget.
  • Allie Hubers said passengers can save money by choosing the cheapest room and upgrading later.
  • Passengers should also be intentional when paying for excursions and activities, she said.

Cruising can be expensive. On Royal Caribbean, one of the biggest cruise lines in the world, a seven-night cruise in the eastern Caribbean starts from $3,137 per person.