Carnival Sensation what can I expect???

Question

I will be going on the Carnival Sensation for a 3 day cruise for a wedding in September. Never been on a cruise, how much do you think I will spend daily and is 3 days to short to do a lot of activities?? Please offer your insight. Female 27y/o

Answer 1

You don't have to spend anything or you can spend a lot.  Meals and a few beverages, tea, coffee, and a few other drinks are furnished. If you drink soft drinks, and alcohol it will cost you. There are beverages in the room and if you drink them they will cost so pack your own soft drinks and water bottles if you want to save money.  

They take pictures of you all over the ship.  Let them take several and pick from the best. The more you let them take the more poses you have to choose from. It does no cost anything to get them taken. That is another thing that cost but you will probably want a few.

The gift shop items will cost. And if you gamble that is out of your pocket of course.  If you decide to take any excursions off the ship they will cost.

Always take the opportunity to eat in the dining room, especially dinner. The food is awesome and you get to eat cuisine that would cost a fortune at home.  Breakfast is not much different and we liked the casual fare (buffet) better.

My husband, cousin and friend went on a four day cruise. My cousin spent quite a bit more than we did because she drinks.

And a tip for the crew is expected at the end of the cruise.