Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers some of the most inclusive -- and most expensive -- cruise fares in the industry. One of its hallmarks is "free" shore excursions (i.e., they're included in the cost of the cruise).

In 2026, "luxury" and "ultra-luxury" lines are the primary providers of all-inclusive excursions. Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the industry leader, offering unlimited free shore excursions in every port of call. Viking Ocean Cruises also follows a "value-inclusive" model, providing one complimentary shore excursion in every port. Other high-end lines like Silversea and Explora Journeys have recently moved toward more inclusive pricing that often bundles select excursions into their "door-to-door" fares. For 2026 river cruisers, lines like AmaWaterways and Tauck include nearly all daily tours in the base price. In contrast, mainstream lines like Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Norwegian (NCL) still charge "a la carte" for excursions, though NCL’s "Free at Sea" promotion often includes a $50 credit per port toward tours. For travelers who want to know their total vacation cost upfront without worrying about $150-per-person bus tours at every stop, Regent and Viking remain the gold standard in 2026.