What is an All-inclusive Cruise?
A cruise was originally very much an all-inclusive holiday, but it seems that the trend is moving increasingly towards more and more extras to be paid for, that are not included in the original price of the deal. Therefore if you want your cruise to be genuinely all-inclusive, you have to look carefully at what is included and check that the magic words “all-inclusive” are actually used.
Going all-inclusive frees you from the hassle of paying for everything when you get it. You don’t have to constantly reach for your wallet. This does generally mean a more relaxing holiday experience, and if you have paid for everything up-front, there are fewer extras to add to the cost of your holiday, giving you a clearer control over your budget. Having paid one price you can relax and enjoy your holiday. It is for this reason that all-inclusive holidays are becoming increasingly popular.
However it seems that, despite the current trend towards all-inclusive holidays, most cruises nowadays are not all-inclusive. Most cruises include the meals and the on-board entertainment, but generally drinks, shore excursions, and snacks are paid for separately. For example, Norwegian include in the cruise fare accommodation, meals and entertainment on board ship, but some of their speciality restaurants have cover charges, and in addition to the standard dining programme, there are some