I thought I would shed a little light on what you can and cannot expect when booking those typical all inclusive cruise deals. First, let's look at what you can expect when booking one of these great cruise deals.
I'm sure the first thing that comes to mind with an all inclusive cruise package is food! Well you're absolutely right. Meals are perhaps the most important inclusion when booking a cruise vacation. As a family of four, including two for ever hungry teens, not having to pay extra for meals is simply fabulous!
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The choices for dining are endless and it seems each and every year the cruise lines are really trying to outdo each other. Many will argue that this is possibly the biggest attraction to cruising period!
An all inclusive cruise vacation is a truly a dining experience in itself.
You can always expect fabulous meals in the ships main dining rooms. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are normally always served in the main dining rooms and other designated dining areas. This option is always available if you prefer to be pampered and formally served your meals. You can enjoy fine dining every night at your reserved table. Indulge, taste several appetizers if you wish, after all, you're on vacation.
When you cruise all inclusive, they mean all inclusive!
If you can't decide between two salads, have both. Feast on carefully prepared international dishes by some leading executive chefs from around the world! The buffets are excellent with a huge variety of food to choose from to satisfy most everyone. Most buffets are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner for the better part of the day and evening.
The buffets are an excellent option for casual relaxed dining, especially for those travelling with children. Oh, and don't forget the midnight buffets, yes there are cruise lines that still offer this popular all inclusive attraction! The display alone is worth the visit! Selecting these types of cruise deals means you will never go hungry!
Another great inclusive with cruise packages is Room Service! There is always 24 hour free room service available as a nice inclusive option. Try getting that free at any hotel or resort! Other experiences we have enjoyed over the years while cruising are the unique added dining options that are also available free of charge.
For example, on one cruise our family took, a daily after noon sushi bar was available for all guests. This was a wonderful all inclusive cruise surprise our family thoroughly enjoyed every day as a before dinner snack. You can expect pizza eateries, ice cream parlours, dessert bars and other tempting diners, all unique to each individual cruise line and of course free of charge with inclusive cruise deals!
No need to worry about making your bed or tidying up your cabin. Shipboard staff will take care of that for you each and every day, included in all inclusive cruise deals. As a special treat, you can expect your bed to be turned down each evening, along with some extra little surprises!
Entertainment galore!
Expect evening Broadway style shows and entertainment in the main theatre, as well as various other live entertainment in lounges throughout the ship. Yes - All Free with your cruise deal.
What's extra you ask? Each individual cruise line varies as to what one might have to pay a little extra for. For the majority of the cruise lines, you do pay extra for alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. Specialty restaurants on board have an extra surcharge should you wish to experience optional dining. As well, cruise tips are and should be worked into your cruise holiday budget.
There you have it, just a brief rundown on what you can expect to be included in all inclusive cruise deals and what normally is considered extra on board the major cruise lines.
When we as a family are searching for inclusive cruise deals, we make sure to watch for those extra incentives that each individual cruise line offer to encourage you to book your cruise vacation with them. Onboard credits, cabin upgrades, free bottles of wine, to name just a few. I will be sure to discuss a number of these incentives in upcoming posts as well.
Whether you're booking that long-awaited retirement cruise or planning that special family vacation, you can't go wrong with all inclusive cruise vacations.
Happy travels!
Robert Tellier
Robert Tellier
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