When you cruise, they will have a show that will introduce you to the places you will visit. We made a mistake and sat through one. I reminded my wife to hit me in the head if I ever suggest doing another one. When you get in, they will give you tickets for "prizes" you can win. They will give away excursions, clothing, and other knick-knacks. You have to stay to win them. The person doing the show is the ship's "personal shopper". They will act like they have your best interests in mind. They are not looking out for you; they are looking out for the port shops. I am guessing they might work on commission. They will tell you about how great prices are because they are duty-free. Use common sense. The prices do not look that low. If you are looking for alcohol, jewelry, etc., do your research. My wife said she saw where people bought jewelry and brought it to be appraised when they got home. They found that it was worth less than they paid for it. They will also tell you about the rarity of stones like Tanzinite. The only place I hear about this is on cruise ships. Investigate before cruising. Once you're onboard, the internet is limited. The people on the boat are getting paid to push it. These shows are extremely boring and very repetitive!
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