What are cruise only amenities?

Cruise-Only Rates include our full suite of luxurious amenities, which include dining and entertainment, but exclude drinks, Wi-Fi and tips which are available for an extra charge.



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What are Cruise-Only Rates? Cruise-Only Rates are our lowest available fares that include our world-class amenities like accommodation, dining, entertainment, onboard activities and much more.

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Cruise-Only Rates include our full suite of luxurious amenities, which include dining and entertainment, but exclude drinks, Wi-Fi and tips which are available for an extra charge. Are Cruise-Only Rates applicable to all itineraries?

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Generally, all cruise ship amenities have dining, entertainment, shopping or sporting facilities. There are bars and lounges as well, with some ships providing casinos and other adult-themed entertainment facilities.

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Free Activities on Cruises: Trivia, pool games, big-screen movies, dance classes and sports deck activities (basketball, rock climbing, mini-golf, shuffleboard and more) are all normally free on a cruise ship. Ships that offer enrichment classes do not typically charge extra for them.

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Your cruise ship will provide basic toiletries for the shower, so there is no reason to waste precious luggage space on shampoo and conditioner. Check the bathroom before you leave to make sure you haven't left behind contact lenses, contact solution, glasses, medications, deodorant, mouthwash and hair gel.

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Yes, they do. On your cruise, you'll have access to all the bath towels, washcloths, hand towels, and beach towels you need. You can even bring a beach towel with you on your beach day shore excursion!

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Your cruise ship will provide basic toiletries for the shower, so there is no reason to waste precious luggage space on shampoo and conditioner. Check the bathroom before you leave to make sure you haven't left behind contact lenses, contact solution, glasses, medications, deodorant, mouthwash and hair gel.

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All Included is a cruise ticket package pricing option that combines cruise fare for one stateroom with our most popular amenities: Basic Wi-Fi and a Classic Drink Package, (including beverage package gratuities,) for all guests in the stateroom.

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This outline features some of the must-know nuances of cruise fare inclusions as well as cruise fare extras.
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Additionally, on most cruise ships, you can choose to have your meals at the buffet, grill by the pool or pizzeria. In other words, formal dining and casual options are available to you for free while on a cruise. But most cruises don't cover some specialty restaurants and dishes.

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Is food included on a cruise? You do not have to pay for food on a cruise – but you might want to. Unless you're sailing on an all-inclusive luxury cruise ship, you'll find two types of restaurants on board a cruise ship: free venues and extra-charge, specialty restaurants.

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You might be a big fan of bottled water and refuse to drink tap water, but a cruise ship's water is MUCH better than tap water. They have high-tech filtration systems that allow the water coming out of your bathroom sink to be clean and more than pure enough to drink.

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DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN toilet paper, or flush so-called flushable wipes. The plumbing system is not like what you have at home. If you clog your toilet, you affect others on you hallway. The TP provided is specific for the system on the ships.

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Even though twice-daily stateroom cleaning has long been the standard in the cruise industry, how often you like your cruise ship stateroom cleaned by your cabin steward is a matter of personal preference. Some cruisers love the pampered feeling of a stateroom that is always clean -- when done by someone else.

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Luggage screening is a thorough process that involves scanning all checked bags using X-ray machines and metal detectors. During the screening, cruise line staff looks for any prohibited items, such as weapons, drugs, and alcohol, that exceed the permissible limit.

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Can I buy toiletries including toothbrushes and toothpaste onboard? Yes, toiletries and personal hygiene products are available for purchase at the Royal Shops onboard. Was this content helpful?

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Cruise line drinks packages let you order as many drinks as you want while on a cruise for one flat fee. This takes the place of paying for drinks one at a time. At some lines, there are several tiers of drinks packages. Basic tiers often just include sodas and bottled water.

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Prices for cocktails on cruise ships usually run about $10-14 per drink, before gratuity. So expect to spend about $12 to $16.50 per beverage when gratuity is added. Here is a sample menu from a recent Carnival cruise to give you an idea of what's offered.

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Final word. On most cruises, you're welcome to wander the ship with a drink in your hand, at least in most areas. It's just like one large resort, so grab your favourite tipple and then find your perfect spot to enjoy it. Just make sure you ask for plastic glasses if you want to head over to a pool or hot tub.

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