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Shopping On-board in Cruise ships
Shopping On-board in Cruise ships
Cruise ships take advantage of their international/at-sea status to sell a variety of duty-free items (e.g., liquor, jewelry (costume and precious), cosmetics, perfumes) at decent if not outstanding prices. Large ships usually have boutiques selling logo clothing/souvenirs, perhaps offering casual and evening wear (a few even tux rentals). Others shops offer basic sundries, candy and over-the-counter drugs. Shops will only be open while the ship is at sea.
You may see "sidewalk sales", specials on jewelry and watches, and toward the end perhaps a clearance sale on outdated logo and other items.
All bottled liquor purchases on-board will be held until the last full day of your cruise, and then delivered to your cabin...likely well-boxed, needing just a bit more padding in the box to be ready for carrying or (after plastic bagging) to go in checked luggage to fly home.
Most ship's merchandise is subject to duty if all of your trip purchases exceed your duty exemption as you return home. For expensive items (e.g., jewelry), check if made in your home country. If so, with a proper certificate, you may not have to count them against your duty exemption as you return home.
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