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Looking for an Affordable, Last-Minute Cruise? Try a Standby Ticket
2025/2/7
WSJ Your Money Briefing
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Dawn Gilbertson
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Mariana Aspuru
Dawn Gilbertson: 邮轮待机票提供了一些最优惠的价格,特别是对于那些可以灵活安排行程的人来说。我体验了荷兰美洲邮轮公司的待机计划,发现它确实能以非常低的价格获得邮轮旅行的机会。例如,我只花了693美元就获得了一周的邮轮旅行,这在最后一刻的旅行安排中是很难找到的。当然,这也需要承担一定的风险,因为你需要在出发前几天才能确定是否能登船,而且需要确保在那段时间内随时可以出发。但对于那些追求性价比,并且能够适应不确定性的人来说,邮轮待机票绝对是一个值得考虑的选择。
Mariana Aspuru: 邮轮待机票是一种以较低价格获得邮轮旅行机会的方式,但它也伴随着一定的不确定性。你需要先付款,然后在出发前几天才能知道是否能登船。虽然这种方式可能更适合居住在港口城市的人,但如果你愿意冒险,并且能够快速做出旅行安排,那么邮轮待机票也是一个不错的选择。重要的是要权衡风险和收益,确保你了解所有的条款和条件,并且做好可能无法成行的准备。
Deep Dive
This podcast episode explores the concept of standby cruises, a potentially budget-friendly way to travel, but one that involves risks. The episode features an interview with Dawn Gilbertson, a Wall Street Journal travel columnist, who shares her experience with a standby cruise.
- Standby cruises offer a chance to get a last-minute deal but come with the risk of not getting on the cruise.
- The price is paid upfront and is non-refundable if not selected for the cruise.
- The episode discusses the pros and cons of this type of travel.
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