Drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities and more in one upfront price — a cruise specialist explains exactly what each cruise line includes.
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“All-inclusive” means different things on different cruise lines. Every cruise fare includes your cabin, main meals and most entertainment — but drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities and excursions vary a lot. Some lines include them in the fare, while others sell them as packages. Our specialists compare the true total cost so there are no surprises on your final bill.
Luxury lines such as Silversea and Seabourn include most drinks. On mainstream lines, a drink package can be added — we'll tell you if it's worth it for you.
Included on some lines (Virgin Voyages, Viking and most luxury lines) and sold as a package on others.
Included in the fare on Virgin Voyages and luxury lines; added daily on most mainstream lines unless prepaid.
Viking includes one guided excursion in most ports, and some luxury lines include more. Otherwise excursions are extra.
Usually extra on large ships; included on many premium and luxury lines.
Fares, availability, inclusions and onboard services are set by each cruise line and depend on the ship and sail date. Your specialist confirms everything before you book.
Luxury lines come closest, including most drinks, gratuities, Wi-Fi and often specialty dining. Even then, premium spirits, spa treatments and some excursions may cost extra — we'll list exactly what's included.
It depends on how much you drink. As a rough guide, if you'll have several alcoholic drinks or specialty coffees each day, a package often pays off. Your specialist can do the math for your trip.
On Virgin Voyages and luxury lines, yes. On most mainstream lines, daily gratuities are added to your onboard account unless you prepay them.
On many cruise lines, yes — if one adult in a cabin buys an alcoholic drink package, the other adults must buy it too. Rules vary by line.
Tell us where you'd like to go and what you want included. A Cruise FareX specialist will compare true totals across cruise lines and call you back — usually within 15 minutes during business hours.
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