Cruises are rarely affordable. Families may have to save for several months to afford a few days on these massive ships. Yet, prices can increase even after your reservation.
For instance, Disney Cruise Line recently had to charge some passengers extra fees after Hawaii added new taxes for cruises stopping at its ports. Yet, while passengers can’t do much about these, other additional expenses can be easily avoided: fines.
For instance, Carnival Cruise Line just added a $500 fine for guests caught smoking . While the vast majority of passengers know this is illegal, other rules people often ignore may lead to hefty penalties. This is exactly what recently happened to a cruise passenger in Canada.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) recently shared a post on X reminding visito