{"id":55877,"date":"2020-02-07T15:57:56","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T19:57:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=55877"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:41:09","slug":"whats-included-in-a-cruise-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2020\/02\/07\/whats-included-in-a-cruise-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s Included in a Cruise Vacation?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"heading2\"><b>With an abundance of cruise lines and ship options, it\u2019s hard to remember what\u2019s included. <\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The words &#8220;taking a cruise&#8221; is exciting, but many people don&#8217;t know what&#8217;s included in a cruise. The basic cruise price includes many items that make it a practical vacation choice. Your cabin, onboard meals, most entertainment, most activities, and your transportation from port-to-port is all included in the cruise cost. The more expensive suites may include greater amenities and options such as private dining rooms and spa privileges.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2019\/12\/03\/events-and-theme-cruises-2020-discover-the-best-events-to-cruise-to\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">For the 2020 season, click here to discover the best events to cruise to!<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Take a Look at What&#8217;s Included in a Cruise<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Taking a cruise may be one of the most budget-friendly vacations you&#8217;ll ever find. Your cruise fare covers so many of your expenses it can make your vacation dollars go further.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The first thing that&#8217;s included in the cost is the actual travel from port-to-port and country-to-country. Imagine what plane fare would cost if you had to fly to five or more cities on your vacation.<\/li>\n<li>The second major cost is your accommodations. When you opt for a cruise vacation, your stateroom or suite is included in the cost. You can choose an economical room or an extra-luxurious one with a balcony.<\/li>\n<li>The third major cost of a vacation is the cost of three meals a day. Your cruise fare includes all your meals eaten onboard. There is at least one main dining room (often two), a buffet, and some snack bars with burgers or pizzas that are included in your cost. Optional select restaurants cost additional. Some beverages are included with meals, and some cruise lines allow passengers to bring a specific amount of their own drinks with them. Most people prefer to buy a beverage package for a daily fee.<\/li>\n<li>Entertainment on your vacation is the fourth major expense. On a cruise, there is top-notch entertainment every night. Some cruise lines provide Broadway-caliber shows such as Mama Mia &#8211; Royal Caribbean, Jersey Boys &#8211; Norwegian Cruise Line, Tangled, the Musical &#8211; Disney Cruise, and the Secret Silk &#8211; Princess Cruises (adapted from the &#8220;Grateful Crane&#8221;). Lovers of Shakespeare can enjoy hour-long versions of plays such as &#8220;A Midsummer Night&#8217;s Dream&#8221; and &#8220;Romeo and Juliet. Plays are performed by the actors from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.<\/li>\n<li>Add to all that, a bevy of daytime activities for adults and children. Depending on the cruise line you choose, you can enjoy waterslides, swimming pools and hot tubs, miniature golf, volleyball, basketball, and or even a go-kart race track.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><!--nextpage--><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/shutterstock_343189046-200x200.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/shutterstock_343189046-400x225.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/shutterstock_343189046-400x225@2x.avif 800w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/shutterstock_343189046.avif 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-55882\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/shutterstock_343189046.jpg\" alt=\"Cruise Inclusions | CruiseExperts.com\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/shutterstock_343189046.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/shutterstock_343189046-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/picture><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2020\/01\/16\/european-cruises-port-cities-you-cant-miss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to see the 4 European Port Cities you can&#8217;t miss!<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><strong>Planning Your Cruise<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Here at <a href=\"http:\/\/cruiseexperts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CruiseExperts.com<\/a>, we can help you plan the perfect cruise. Tell us your budget, where you want to go, the type of room you want, and we&#8217;ll find info on the cruises that meet your criteria. We not only book your cruise, but we&#8217;ll get you the best deals and discounts in the industry. If you have any dietary restrictions of physical disabilities that need special requirements, we can take care of that too. There is never a charge for our services.<\/p>\n<p>Call us at <a href=\"tel:8888042784\">1.888.804.CRUISE (2784)<\/a> to book a cruise anywhere in the world. Whether you are cruising for the first time or you been on cruises before, we are here to work for you, and there is any fee when you call CruiseExperts.com. We can answer all your questions, book plane flights (when needed), hotels, your cruise, excursions, and more. Our job is to lessen your workload, save you money and time, eliminate guesswork, and give you more time to enjoy your amazing cruise. Call us today at <a href=\"tel:8888042784\">1.888.804.CRUISE (2784)<\/a>, and let us make your cruise dream a reality. We can help you with all your cruise-related questions, and we love doing it. Visit our webpage at <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/\">CruiseExperts.com<\/a><\/u>, and check out our <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cruiseexperts.ie\/\">Facebook page<\/a><\/u> and join the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/innercircle.php\">InnerCircle<\/a> for exclusive offers. The new Resource Center gives you all the &#8220;expert&#8221; knowledge you&#8217;ll need for your next cruise or cruise tour!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With an abundance of cruise lines and ship options, it\u2019s hard to remember what\u2019s included. The words &#8220;taking a cruise&#8221; is exciting, but many people don&#8217;t know what&#8217;s included in a cruise. The basic cruise price includes many items that make it a practical vacation choice. 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