I have to confess it I'm a bit of a shopaholic, so when I'm on a cruise ship, it's hard not to fall for it. First because In each port or destination I find wonderful things, and secondly because on the same ship I have the opportunity to see stores that I normally do not have access to in my city. Beyond the fact that they are making merchandising every time, what are the most beautiful brand gifts ... who does not want a captain's hat!
To top, In some shipping companies, such as Norwegian Line, they organize shopping seminars, special offers and offer you a personal shopper to advise you on all purchases.
To start telling you something, If you are doing a cruise that passes through international waters, then you are in luck, because when you buy on board all products are exempt from taxes, which will allow you to access articles that you did not think you could. I'm talking about haute couture clothes, jewelry, and even works of art. In this sense, Park West Gallery partnered with NLC to offer original artwork by renowned artists, you can buy it under a closed price or attend the auctions that are organized on board. This is already an experience in itself.
Changing company, MSC also has exclusive signature stores, an area only dedicated to garments, gifts, toys and articles in which its logo appears, and you can even find Doremi, its mascot. This is a way to remember the ship and the cruise, as a tangible memory.
In addition, and As you can imagine, if you travel on a Disney cruise, it is absolutely impossible for you not to buy some of the items from this brand.
As for the the form of payment on the ship, as for everything else, from your expense account, or by charging your credit or debit card. Before the end of the trip, they usually send you an account with the expenses you have made, in case there are any claims.