4 Overpriced Items You Shouldn't Buy on a Cruise Ship
4 Overpriced Items You Shouldn't Buy on a Cruise Ship Cruise ships set the stage for those who love to shop, with a wide variety of products, "duty-free" signage (indicating you don't have to pay the local tax) and promotions touting prices that might seem too good to be true. The truth is: While you can snag pretty good deals on a lot of onboard buys, not everything is a bargain. Some goods are actually so ridiculously priced, you're bound to spend almost double what you would back home. Here are four generally overpriced items you shouldn't buy on a cruise ship. 1. Mainstream Liquor Unless you're shopping for a rare vintage, local liqueur or brand that's not available where you live, we suggest not spending your money on booze. Most of the alcohol sold in cruise ship shops can be found in a warehouse club like BJs or Costco or your neighborhood liquor store for less. Even if you do the math and discover you can save a few bucks, it's not