When it comes cruising and duty-free shopping, don't feel alone if you're left confused. The labyrinth of regulations and rules regarding what is taxed and what isn't can give you a headache.
At the same time, however, you can use these rules to your advantage and potentially save money on things like alcohol, cigarettes, and other pricey goods that are for sale in the duty-free shops aboard nearly every cruise (and in many ports of call). So what exactly is duty-free shopping on a cruise? And does it really save you money?
What Is Duty-Free Shopping? With duty-free shopping on a cruise, you can purchase some of your favorite items for potentially less money than back home. If you've traveled on a cruise before or been to an international airport, you've likely seen the bright signs for duty-free shopping.
Heading inside these stores is like a trip to a sinner's paradise. You'll find fancy jewelry, alcohol, cigarettes, perfumes, chocolates, watches, and more. Since a set of special rules apply for places like airports and cruise ships, they are able to sell goods in these stores without consumers having to pay the same taxes on them that you'd see in a…
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