51 Hidden Fees on Cruises and How to Avoid Every Single One

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Akanksha Sharma
June 2, 2025

14. Art Auction Ambush: More Than Just Free Champagne

Female manicured hands and champagne. Photo Credit: Envato @stockfilmstudio

The lure of free bubbly at the onboard art auction is strong, but tread carefully. Winning bids often incur a significant "buyer's premium" (an extra percentage fee), reserve prices can be inflated, and the cost of securely shipping large art pieces home can be astronomical, sometimes exceeding the artwork's price. *Savvy Tip: Enjoy the champagne, appreciate the art, but resist impulse bids unless you've researched the artist independently, understand all associated fees (premium, shipping, potential import duties), and are confident in the value. It’s rarely a bargain hunter’s paradise.

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