cruises and packaged travel is full of deceptive advertising. things like "free air" & free pre cruise hotel etc" are frequently touted. on some, i have had the price reduced when i declined the air etc. on others, there was no reduction for declining the air, tho i'm sure it was a part of their cost. others have put me on the a/l i wanted, but w/additional cost. port charges & tips sometimes are mentioned in the ad fine print. i take what the defense will give me.

it's tough in the field!