What do you have to pay for on an all-inclusive cruise?

Generally speaking, all-inclusive in the cruise world means that the fare you're quoted includes the cost of your room on a ship (based on double occupancy), port fees and taxes, most meals, gratuities, and alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.



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Services like laundry and dry cleaning, baby-sitting, baby care items ordered in advance, and some fitness classes may also show up on your bill as extras. And while your cruise fare includes most entertainment, arcade games and selected shows and entertainment or onboard activity experiences carry an additional cost.

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As part of the cruise price, there is always complimentary food of many types and flavors. Drinks included are tap water, some juices and iced tea on most lines; everything else typically costs extra. Coffee and tea are complimentary, but you'll need to pay for specialty coffee beverages.

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An all-inclusive resort stay covers everything essential in the booking cost. This usually includes accommodation, meals, drinks, activities, and entertainment, all without extra charges.

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What drinks are free of charge?
  1. Water. Water is always free of charge on most cruise ships. ...
  2. Flavored water. Some cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean drink package provides their passengers with several options of flavored waters to choose from. ...
  3. Lemonade. ...
  4. Tea and coffee. ...
  5. Hot chocolate. ...
  6. Milk. ...
  7. Fruit juices.


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Some all-inclusive resorts include alcoholic drinks, others don't. Beaches properties have multiple bars, including swim-up bars, and both non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks are included and unlimited! You won't have to worry about rigid bar times at Beaches either – most bars open from the morning, until night.

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Many cruise lines offer free room service, which can be a great way to get free food and drinks. While the menu is typically limited, you can still enjoy a free breakfast or snack in your cabin. Some cruise lines also offer free late-night snacks, which can be a great way to satisfy a midnight craving.

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Answering All Your Questions. An all-inclusive vacation is a vacation that includes all the essentials in the booking price. Besides accommodation, you can expect food, drinks, activities, and entertainment to be included, without having to pay extra for it.

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While water, juice, and tea are usually free on a cruise, you often have to go to the ship's restaurants to get them. Meanwhile, non-alcoholic drinks like sodas cost extra (usually around $2-3 per serving), so bringing those on with you when allowed can save you a decent amount.

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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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The Deluxe Beverage Package policy requires all guests wishing to purchase the Deluxe Beverage Package to do so for ALL guests of legal drinking age in the same stateroom. Was this content helpful?

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Expect breakfast, lunch, dinner and anytime snacks to be included, which means you really will be able to have an all-you-can-eat type vacation.

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All-inclusive vs Half-board Some half-board hotels will offer breakfast and lunch, but not dinner, or snacks and drinks. This pales in comparison when paired with all-inclusive resorts where unlimited any-time drinks, meals, and snacks are part of the vacation package.

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Typically, all-inclusive hotels have multiple restaurants and bars on-site, serving various cuisines and beverages. Guests can indulge in unlimited food and drinks throughout their stay, allowing them to truly relax and savor their vacation.

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Food and drink Or, in some cases, a buffet might be included in the fee, but going to a table-service restaurant will come with an added cost. Drinks can work on the same model: Cocktails might be free if you're OK with house liquor, but the top-shelf stuff — or the mid-shelf stuff, for that matter — can cost extra.

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