In Episode 29 of The Expert Cruise Show, dive deep into the secrets of saving money, navigating the ocean liner legacy, and celebrating the online cruise community.This week, we reveal the money-saving methods that cruise line executives hate, including a simple boxed wine loophole that lets you save big on drinks, and the negotiation trick that saved one listener $3,000 on their suite booking. We also celebrate the incredible community reaction to our Vlogger episode, with shoutouts to  @GreenerGrass   @EmmaCruises   @NoPantsProfits   @CruiseCrazedFam   @CruiseCrazedFam   @PaulandCaroleLovetoTravel  and more!Join us as we explore the debate: Is the ship the destination or the ports? We share our Advanced Cruise Tips for 2026, including why you don't need a drinks package or a luxury suite to have the best time at sea!Show Guide: 0:00 | Introduction: The Ocean Liner's Legacy, The Ship as the Destination, and Cruising as an Addiction2:20 | The Vlogger Community Responds! Shoutouts to  ⁨@CruisingCanucks⁩   ⁨@CruiseCrazedFam⁩   ⁨@EmmaCruises⁩   ⁨@JJCruise⁩  6:15 | Viewer Question: The Wine in a Box (Cask Wine) Hack for Saving Money on Alcohol.10:00 | Why Lunch is Cheaper than Dinner, and The Best Time to Dine.12:10 | The Excitement of Bad Weather: Hurricane Season on Queen Victoria.15:45 | The Joys of the Cruise: Why You Don't Have to Do Everything in the Program.18:10 | Celebrity Ship Changes: The Fate of Eden on the Celebrity XL.20:50 | Finding Solitude on Deck: Why the Promenard Deck Matters.23:30 | The $3,000 Luxury Suite Trap; How to get priority boarding and amenities A La Carte.27:45 | How One Listener Saved $3,000 by Negotiating Their Cruise Price Down.31:30 | Ocean View versus Suite: Why a Deck 3 Cabin is Often Best!34:50 | Final Vlogger Feedback: Jeb Brooks  ⁨@GreenerGrass⁩  (public subscriber!) and No Pants Profits (troublemaker checking in)  ⁨@NoPantsProfits⁩  38:15 |  ⁨@BrightSunTravels⁩  Queen Mary 2 Duplex Upgrade Story.41:20 | Final Call & Thank You!—✅ DOWNLOAD your own "Yes - I Watch The Expert Cruise Show" sign here: https://www.chriscunard.com/wp-content/uploads/YES-Expert-Cruise-Show.pdf 🛳️ Subscribe to Chris' Substack: https://themaritimehistorian.substack.com📚 Browse Chris' Books: https://www.chrisframe.com.au/books👕 Support the channel at our Cruise Merch store: https://chrisframeofficial.teemill.com✅ Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgk7SzYDkiXWWBfMqXYH0cA/join--🗺️ CUSTOM CRUISE MAP & THE CRUISE GLOBE: Made using AIS (satellite ship-tracking) data, The Cruise Maps show the exact route. Select your cruise, give your map a title, and we'll do the rest. Use my code "ChrisFrameOfficial" for 10% off at: https://thecruisemaps.com/chrisframeofficial This is an affiliate link, meaning I may earn a small commission if you purchase through it.--Disclaimer: ‘The Expert Cruise Show’ is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of any organisation or company they may be affiliated with, nor that of the hosts Chris Frame or Anthony Davis. ‘The Expert Cruise Show’ is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, and is not intended as professional, personal or financial advice - always consult with a qualified professional for guidance. The hosts and guests are not responsible for any actions taken based on the information presented in ‘The Expert Cruise Show’. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the First Amendment right to free and protected speech (USA) and the right to freedom of opinion and expression (Australia).