Are these holiday extras worth your money? Woman who has been on 58 cruises reveals what's a waste of cash - and what you should spend on instead

Allie Hubers has taken 58 voyages over 26 years of cruising, and says she has learned which extras are worth paying for – and which are better left alone. This one's sure to divide, but Allie says she struggles to get her money's worth when paying for drink packages. Room serviceRoom service is divisive - but should be avoided if it costs extraRoom service can feel like one of the ultimate holiday luxuries – but is it always worth paying extra for? Laundry servicesFinally, paying for laundry services on board should be avoidedFor longer cruises, you might eventually need to do some laundry. But using the ship’s laundry service can quickly add up.