Though cruise fares encompass a range of expenses including accommodations, entertainment, onboard activities, dining, and more, they're rarely all-inclusive. What appeared as a cheap fare can easily double or even triple by the time you finish calculating the additional costs, including flights, alcoholic beverages, shore excursions, and more. 

Those new to cruising might not know about all the add-ons that cruise lines charge for. To stay connected, for instance, you'll have to shell out extra cash for a Wi-Fi package, which could end up costing you upwards of $150 for a weeklong cruise. 

Similarly, mainstream cruise lines don't include alcohol in their base fares, so you will have to be prepared to either purchase each drink individually throughout the sailing and settle your onboard account at the end of the cruise, or buy a beverage package. 

Before jumping on a cheap cruise fare, here are 8 fees, as well as one sneaky hack employed by the cruise lines, that will make your vacation more expensive. 

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