What’s Included with My Cruise?
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• Amenity is included at no extra fee.
* There are additional notes regarding this amenity; please consult notes section below.
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Cruise Line Type What is this? | 24 hour cabin service | Stocked in-cabin mini bar | Wine anytime | Specialty coffee, bottled water, soft drinks | Wi-Fi | Transfers | Gratuities | Cocktails anytime | Wine & cocktails dinner only | Airfare | Pre or post hotel | Basic shore excursions | All shore excursions | Butler service |
Contemporary | ||||||||||||||
Carnival Cruise Lines | * | |||||||||||||
Celestyal Cruises | • | * | • | • | * | * | ||||||||
Costa Cruise Lines | * | * | ||||||||||||
Fred Olsen Cruise Line | * | * | ||||||||||||
24 hour cabin service | Stocked in-cabin mini bar | Wine anytime | Specialty coffee, bottled water, soft drinks | Wi-Fi | Transfers | Gratuities | Cocktails anytime | Wine & cocktails dinner only | Airfare | Pre or post hotel | Basic shore excursions | All shore excursions | Butler service | |
Upscale Contemporary | ||||||||||||||
MSC Cruises | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | * | ||||||
Norwegian Cruise Line | • | * | * | * | ||||||||||
Royal Caribbean International | • | |||||||||||||
Star Cruises | • | • | • | |||||||||||
24 hour cabin service | Stocked in-cabin mini bar | Wine anytime | Specialty coffee, bottled water, soft drinks | Wi-Fi | Transfers | Gratuities | Cocktails anytime | Wine & cocktails dinner only | Airfare | Pre or post hotel | Basic shore excursions | All shore excursions | Butler service | |
Premium | ||||||||||||||
Celebrity Cruises | * | * | * | • | • | * | * | |||||||
Disney Cruise Line | • | * | * | |||||||||||
Holland America Line | • | |||||||||||||
Princess Cruises | • | * | ||||||||||||
24 hour cabin service | Stocked in-cabin mini bar | Wine anytime | Specialty coffee, bottled water, soft drinks | Wi-Fi | Transfers | Gratuities | Cocktails anytime | Wine & cocktails dinner only | Airfare | Pre or post hotel | Basic shore excursions | All shore excursions | Butler service | |
Ultra-Premium / Luxury | ||||||||||||||
Azamara | * | * | • | • | * | * | • | * | ||||||
Cunard Line | • | * | • | • | * | • | * | |||||||
Oceania Cruises | • | • | • | * | * | * | * | |||||||
Swan Hellenic | • | * | • | • | * | • | * | • | * | |||||
Viking Ocean Cruises | • | * | * | • | • | * | * | * | • | |||||
Windstar Cruises | • | • | ||||||||||||
24 hour cabin service | Stocked in-cabin mini bar | Wine anytime | Specialty coffee, bottled water, soft drinks | Wi-Fi | Transfers | Gratuities | Cocktails anytime | Wine & cocktails dinner only | Airfare | Pre or post hotel | Basic shore excursions | All shore excursions | Butler service | |
Ultra-Luxury | ||||||||||||||
Explora Journeys | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | • | • | * | * | • | * | ||||||||
Paul Gauguin Cruises | • | * | • | • | • | • | • | * | ||||||
Regent Seven Seas Cruises | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | * | • | • | * | ||
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection | • | • | * | • | • | * | • | • | * | * | * | |||
Seabourn | • | • | • | • | • | * | • | • | * | * | • | * | ||
Sea Cloud Cruises | * | • | • | * | ||||||||||
Seadream Yacht Club | • | • | • | • | • | • | * | |||||||
Silversea Cruises | * | • | • | • | • | * | • | • | * | * | * | * | ||
24 hour cabin service | Stocked in-cabin mini bar | Wine anytime | Specialty coffee, bottled water, soft drinks | Wi-Fi | Transfers | Gratuities | Cocktails anytime | Wine & cocktails dinner only | Airfare | Pre or post hotel | Basic shore excursions | All shore excursions | Butler service | |
Rebellious Luxe | ||||||||||||||
Virgin Voyages | • | • | ||||||||||||
24 hour cabin service | Stocked in-cabin mini bar | Wine anytime | Specialty coffee, bottled water, soft drinks | Wi-Fi | Transfers | Gratuities | Cocktails anytime | Wine & cocktails dinner only | Airfare | Pre or post hotel | Basic shore excursions | All shore excursions | Butler service | |
Small Ship | ||||||||||||||
Hebridean Island Cruises | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||
Saga Holidays, Ltd. | * | • | • | • | • | • | * | • | • | • | ||||
Tauck Small Ship Cruising | * | * | * | • | • | • | • | |||||||
American Queen Voyages* | • | • | • | • | • | * | • | • | • | |||||
24 hour cabin service | Stocked in-cabin mini bar | Wine anytime | Specialty coffee, bottled water, soft drinks | Wi-Fi | Transfers | Gratuities | Cocktails anytime | Wine & cocktails dinner only | Airfare | Pre or post hotel | Basic shore excursions | All shore excursions | Butler service | |
U.S. River Cruise Lines | ||||||||||||||
American Cruise Lines | • | * | • | • | * | • | ||||||||
American Queen Voyages* | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | * | |||||
24 hour cabin service | Stocked in-cabin mini bar | Wine anytime | Specialty coffee, bottled water, soft drinks | Wi-Fi | Transfers | Gratuities | Cocktails anytime | Wine & cocktails dinner only | Airfare | Pre or post hotel | Basic shore excursions | All shore excursions | Butler service | |
Contemporary River Cruise Lines | ||||||||||||||
CroisiEurope | • | • | • | • | * | • | * | • | • | |||||
Imperial River Cruises | • | • | ||||||||||||
24 hour cabin service | Stocked in-cabin mini bar | Wine anytime | Specialty coffee, bottled water, soft drinks | Wi-Fi | Transfers | Gratuities | Cocktails anytime | Wine & cocktails dinner only | Airfare | Pre or post hotel | Basic shore excursions | All shore excursions | Butler service | |
Upscale Contemporary River Cruise Lines | ||||||||||||||
A-ROSA Cruises | * | * | * | |||||||||||
Aqua Expeditions | • | • | • | • | ||||||||||
Emerald Cruises | * | * | * | * | • | • | • | * | ||||||
Pandaw River Expeditions | * | * | * | * | * | • | * | • | • | * | ||||
St. Lawrence Cruise Lines | * | • | • | |||||||||||
24 hour cabin service | Stocked in-cabin mini bar | Wine anytime | Specialty coffee, bottled water, soft drinks | Wi-Fi | Transfers | Gratuities | Cocktails anytime | Wine & cocktails dinner only | Airfare | Pre or post hotel | Basic shore excursions | All shore excursions | Butler service | |
Premium River Cruise Lines | ||||||||||||||
Lueftner Cruises (Amadeus Cruises) | * | • | * | * | ||||||||||
24 hour cabin service | Stocked in-cabin mini bar | Wine anytime | Specialty coffee, bottled water, soft drinks | Wi-Fi | Transfers | Gratuities | Cocktails anytime | Wine & cocktails dinner only | Airfare | Pre or post hotel | Basic shore excursions | All shore excursions | Butler service | |
Luxury River Cruise Lines | ||||||||||||||
AmaWaterways | * | • | • | * | * | • | * | * | ||||||
Avalon Waterways | • | • | * | * | • | • | ||||||||
Riviera River Cruises | * | * | • | • | * | • | ||||||||
Tauck River Cruising | • | * | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||
Viking River Cruises | • | * | * | • | • | * | * | * | • | |||||
24 hour cabin service | Stocked in-cabin mini bar | Wine anytime | Specialty coffee, bottled water, soft drinks | Wi-Fi | Transfers | Gratuities | Cocktails anytime | Wine & cocktails dinner only | Airfare | Pre or post hotel | Basic shore excursions | All shore excursions | Butler service | |
Ultra-Luxury River Cruise Lines | ||||||||||||||
Scenic River | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | * | • | • | • | ||
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises | * | * | • | • | • | • | • | • | * | • | • | * | ||
24 hour cabin service | Stocked in-cabin mini bar | Wine anytime | Specialty coffee, bottled water, soft drinks | Wi-Fi | Transfers | Gratuities | Cocktails anytime | Wine & cocktails dinner only | Airfare | Pre or post hotel | Basic shore excursions | All shore excursions | Butler service | |
Luxury River Barge | ||||||||||||||
Abercrombie & Kent | • | • | * | • | • | • | ||||||||
European Waterways | • | • | * | * | • | • | ||||||||
France Cruises | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
French Country Waterways | * | • | * | • | • | |||||||||
24 hour cabin service | Stocked in-cabin mini bar | Wine anytime | Specialty coffee, bottled water, soft drinks | Wi-Fi | Transfers | Gratuities | Cocktails anytime | Wine & cocktails dinner only | Airfare | Pre or post hotel | Basic shore excursions | All shore excursions | Butler service | |
Expedition | ||||||||||||||
Abercrombie & Kent | • | • | • | * | • | • | • | • | • | * | ||||
Alaskan Dream Cruises | * | * | • | • | * | * | • | |||||||
Atlas Ocean Voyages | • | * | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||
Ecoventura | • | • | * | • | • | |||||||||
Hurtigruten | * | * | • | * | • | |||||||||
Lindblad Expeditions | * | * | * | • | * | • | • | |||||||
Ponant | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | * | * | |||||
Poseidon Expeditions | * | • | * | • | • | • | • | |||||||
Quark Expeditions | * | * | * | * | • | • | ||||||||
Scenic Eclipse | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | * | • | • | • | • | |
UnCruise Adventures | • | • | • | * | • | |||||||||
24 hour cabin service | Stocked in-cabin mini bar | Wine anytime | Specialty coffee, bottled water, soft drinks | Wi-Fi | Transfers | Gratuities | Cocktails anytime | Wine & cocktails dinner only | Airfare | Pre or post hotel | Basic shore excursions | All shore excursions | Butler service | |
Sailing Vessel/Yacht | ||||||||||||||
Emerald Cruises (Yacht) | * | * | * | • | • | • | • | |||||||
True North Adventure Cruise | • | • | * | |||||||||||
Scenic Eclipse | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | * | • | • | • | • | |
Star Clippers | * | • | ||||||||||||
Notes – Marked with * above | ||||||||||||||
Abercrombie & Kent: | Butler service is included for suites. A custom-designed expedition parka, backpack and water bottle are among the gear they provide on polar voyages and all yours to keep. Also complimentary use of boots, waterproof pants and trekking poles, delivered to stateroom, courtesy of their concierge service. | |||||||||||||
Abercrombie & Kent (Barge): | Complimentary Internet access – where available on cruises, service levels are not guaranteed. | |||||||||||||
Alaskan Dream Cruises: | Wine or Alaska beer at dinner only. Complimentary alcoholic drinks for Suite guests. Daily room service, including evening turndown. Complimentary-use binoculars in all staterooms. Complimentary Alaskan gear for use during your expedition, including rain jackets, rain pants, and boots. | |||||||||||||
Amadeus River Cruises: | Wine, beer and soda are included with both lunch and dinner (dinners are always 5 courses). Amadeus River cruises also includes complimentary use of bicycles, wi-fi and bottled water in staterooms. Most staterooms on the silver class vessels feature walk-in closets. On board facilities include a fitness area, massage studio and a hair salon. Transfers can be arranged for an additional fee. | |||||||||||||
AmaWaterways: | Transfers included with purchase of air package. Wine and beer are included with both lunch and dinner. (“Anytime” wine and cocktails offered on Mekong, local wine and spirits only.) Shore excursions allow for 3 different participant types, “Gentle Walkers,” “Active Walkers,” “Late Starter.” AmaWaterways also offers complimentary use of bicycles during excursions. For guests interested in exploring Europe from an exciting new perspective, they offer guided bicycle and hiking tours in select cities. AmaWaterways also offers Special Interest Tours, offering small groups the chance to be even more immersed into the local life. | |||||||||||||
American Cruise Lines: | Daily cocktail hour, plus complimentary wine and beer with meals. | |||||||||||||
American Queen Voyages (formerly American Queen Steamboat and Victory Cruise Lines): |
Commodore River Butler Service for those guests holding reservations for select suite-level accommodations. River Butler service includes a tour of your suite, unpacking and hanging of clothes in addition to the preparation and packing of guest luggage, laundry and pressing services along with shoe shine and conditioning, afternoon tea served in suite, breakfast and dinner served on private veranda, in-suite pre-dinner canapés and post-dinner sweets, as well as a personal escort to the guest’s reserved balcony seating in the Grand Saloon theater aboard the American Queen or The Show Lounge aboard the American Duchess and American Empress. | |||||||||||||
American Queen Voyages (formerly Victory Cruise Lines): |
Soft drinks and house wine, beer and non-premium spirits free of charge during entire cruise as well as special pre-dinner cocktail parties every evening. | |||||||||||||
A-ROSA: | For guests with the Premium all inclusive rate Wi-Fi is free of charge and high-quality drinks included throughout the day: tea, coffee and coffee specialties, soft drinks, beers, sparkling wine and a selection of wines, cocktails and long drinks. | |||||||||||||
Atlas Ocean Voyages: | Additional in-cabin extras include personal reusable water bottle, use of umbrella, private stationery, and use of binoculars. Parkas and rubber boots are provided for expeditions. | |||||||||||||
Avalon Waterways: | Europe and Asia: Wine is included with lunch and dinner. Amazon and Galápagos: Wine is included with dinner. Europe: sparkling wine is available at breakfast. Wi-Fi is not available in the Amazon or Galápagos. | |||||||||||||
Azamara: | Azamara includes select boutique wines, international beers, and standard spirits throughout the ship during the bars’ opening hours. They provide shuttle transportation to city centers in ports, where available. On select voyages (excluding transatlantic crossings and voyages that are less than seven nights long), Azamara provides guests with a complimentary AzAmazing Evenings event allowing them an opportunity to experience the best of local culture in a unique way. Complimentary in-room spirits for Veranda Plus and Suite guests. Complimentary Internet (120 minutes for Veranda Plus and 240 minutes for Suite guests, per guest). English Butler service and in-suite afternoon tea service for Suite guests. | |||||||||||||
Carnival Cruise Lines: | Celebrity’s ‘Always Included’ pricing strategy includes three amenities (Tips, Surf Wi-Fi and Drinks, Classic Beverage Package) in your cruise fare. Classic Beverage Package includes beers, spirits, cocktails, frozen drinks, wines by the glass up to $9 per serving, juices, fountain sodas, premium teas, non-premium bottled water, premium coffee. Stocked in-cabin mini bar only in Royal Suite, Penthouse Suite and Reflections Suite class staterooms. Complementary beverage package is included only for Royal Suite, Penthouse Suite and Reflections Suite class stateroom guests. Butler service for Suite class staterooms only. | |||||||||||||
Celebrity Cruises: | Celebrity’s ‘Always Included’ pricing strategy includes three amenities (Tips, Surf Wi-Fi and Drinks, Classic Beverage Package) in your cruise fare. Classic Beverage Package includes beers, spirits, cocktails, frozen drinks, wines by the glass up to $9 per serving, juices, fountain sodas, premium teas, non-premium bottled water, premium coffee. Stocked in-cabin mini bar only in Royal Suite, Penthouse Suite and Reflections Suite class staterooms. Complementary beverage package is included only for Royal Suite, Penthouse Suite and Reflections Suite class stateroom guests. Butler service for Suite class staterooms only. | |||||||||||||
Celestyal Cruises: | Selection of classic drinks to choose from including beers, house wines, non-alcoholic cocktails, spirits, soft drinks, exotic teas and coffee, and a special variety of delicious Greek beverages. Fine selection of premium wines, champagnes, high-end spirits and freshly squeezed fruit juice available for a supplementary fare. Two shore excursions included. | |||||||||||||
Costa Cruise Lines: | There is no charge for premium cabin guests on the 24 hour cabin service. For guests in classic category cabins, service is available, but there is a service charge. | |||||||||||||
CroisiEurope: | Complimentary drinks include mineral water, fruit juices, soft drinks, tea, coffee, beer, most spirits and a large selection of house wines. Not included are premium brands. Airfare on select itineraries. Gratuities are discretionary except for cruises on the Ganges and the Nile for which tips are already included. | |||||||||||||
Cunard Line: | Included all beers, spirits, liqueurs, cocktails, and wines by the glass retailing up to $12 per serving as well as all the benefits of the Premium Nonalcoholic Drinks Option such as unlimited soft drinks, fruit juices, non-alcoholic cocktails, small bottles of mineral water and specialty hot drinks, including Godiva drinks. Stocked in cabin mini bar and butler service for Queen’s Grill guests only. Shuttle bus transfers between the ship and the nearest transport station will be offered free of charge in ports (where applicable and provided by Cunard). Butler service and complimentary in-suite bar (stocked with two bottles of wine or spirits of your choice, and soft drinks) included for Queens Grill Suites guests. Butler service includes in-room party coordination. | |||||||||||||
Disney Cruise Lines: | Soft drinks are included at no extra cost with meals, while additional charges apply for bar drinks, beer, wine and bottled water. There is no charge for soft drinks at the Beverage Station on Deck 9 of the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder. There are also 2 Beverage Stations on Deck 11 of the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. Complimentary soft drinks are also available at the teens-only lounge, Vibe, though there is a charge for smoothies. There is an extra charge for sodas as well as alcoholic beverages at the bars and lounges on board. Snacks and ice cream throughout the ship included. | |||||||||||||
Ecoventura: | Open bar policy including white, red, and rose wine, beer, spirits, juice, sodas, coffee, and tea. Satellite communications (Wi-Fi) – Available 24/7 and limited to one PIN per cabin. | |||||||||||||
Emerald Cruises: | Mini-bar restocked daily with wine, beer and soft drinks, included for guests in the Owners one-bedroom suites and Riverview suites (Emerald Radiance). Complimentary water, restocked daily. Room service included for Emerald Grand Balcony Suite guests. At least one shore excursion is included almost every cruise day. Unlimited specialty tea and coffee; wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner. The line also includes amenities such as a heated swimming pool and a movie theater (a rooftop Serenity Pool is on the Emerald Radiance). Optional DiscoverMORE tours are available for purchase for guests who want to explore more on shore. | |||||||||||||
Emerald Cruises (Yacht): | Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner. State-of-the-art coffee machines and tea stations. Complimentary water, restocked daily. Full mini-bar, restocked daily for Owner’s Suite, Yacht Suite and Terrace Suite guests. A range of included excursions in key ports. Optional DiscoverMORE tours are available for purchase for guests who want to explore more on shore. | |||||||||||||
European Waterways: | Transfers to and from designated meeting points are included. Bicycles and, on most hotel barges, an on-deck spa pool available. Most hotel barges have Wi-Fi internet access, although this is sometimes subject to local reception. | |||||||||||||
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines: | Flights, as confirmed as part of a fly-cruise holiday. Complimentary tea and coffee during the day and early evening at selected venues. | |||||||||||||
French Country Waterways: | This line also offers Michelin-starred dinner ashore; private wine and champagne tastings throughout week. | |||||||||||||
Hapag-Lloud Cruises: | On all ships, coffee and tea specialties plus a bottle of champagne to welcome you are also included. In addition, they provide bottled water for shore excursions. All guests on board their ships can enjoy one hour of free Internet per day. A butler service is available to guests staying on the Penthouse Deck (MS EUROPA) and in the Owner Suites, the Grand Penthouse Suites and the Penthouse Suites (MS EUROPA 2). The butler will take care of unpacking and packing your luggage, serve meals and beverages in your suite, iron your clothes and much more. | |||||||||||||
Hurtigruten: | Specially selected wine and beer, and sodas, in the restaurants during lunch and dinner. Tea and coffee are available throughout the day. Wi-fi is free and available everywhere on board! Internet relies on satellite signal and internet speed is dependent on signal strength received. Signal strength might be affected in remote areas. Complimentary wind- and water-resistant jacket and a reusable water bottle. Room service and mini-bar, replenished daily (not available on MS Spitsbergen) included for Expedition Suites guests. | |||||||||||||
Lindblad Expeditions: | Alcoholic beverages are included on the National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Orion, National Geographic Endurance, Sea Cloud, and Lord of the Glens; certain super-premium brands are not included. Gratuities are included in the voyage price on all National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Resolution, and National Geographic Orion voyages. Free WiFi, up to one hour a day per person aboard any National Geographic Islander and National Geographic Endeavour II departure. Activities included: Zodiac & kayak explorations, snorkeling, including wetsuits, masks, fins & snorkel where relevant. | |||||||||||||
MSC Cruises: | Above amenities included for MSC Yacht Club guests only. Premium Extra Drink Package includes all drinks up to $/€ 13 on all ships. MSC Yacht Club is an exclusive ship within a ship enclave on of their newest ships, MSC Seashore, MSC Virtuosa, MSC Grandiosa, MSC Bellissima, MSC Seaview, MSC Seaside, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Preziosa, MSC Divina, MSC Splendida and MSC Fantasia. | |||||||||||||
North Star Cruises: | All shore excursion are included, with the expectation of helicopter excursions. Those are an additional charge. | |||||||||||||
Norwegian Cruise Line: | Butler service included with the Haven and Suites along with concierge service. Individual items on the room service menu remain available on a complimentary basis but a convenience charge of $9.95 is added to each order placed. Guests staying in the Haven and Suites with a butler are not subject to this surcharge. NCL offers further amenities like unlimited premium beverages, specialty dining packages, complimentary wifi and shore excursion credits as choices in our Free at Sea promotion but that promotion does change from time to time and is not guaranteed on all bookings. | |||||||||||||
Oceania: | Airfare is included from certain airports, charges will apply if a different airport is needed. Butler service available in suites only. Transfers included if you book pre/post hotel or land package. Wavenet FREE Unlimited WiFi is included in cruise fare, accessible throughout the entirety of the ship, including all suites, staterooms, public rooms and outdoor decks. One login is provided per suite or stateroom, which may be used on one device at a time. Additional logins and upgrade packages are available for purchase on board. | |||||||||||||
Pandaw River Expeditions: | Local mineral water, jugged coffee, teas & tisanes are all complimentary. Afternoon tea and a cocktail hour every evening included. All other drinks will be charged. They do offer transfers, gratuities are included for ship staff. Complimentary WiFi is provided on the main sun deck and inside the dining & saloon area only on all Pandaw ships. They provide authentic local transport in the form of horse and carts or cycles. Their fleet of mountain bikes is also available for independent exploration. For Pandaw Suite guests, available on Mekong Pandaw, Tonle Pandaw, Orient Pandaw and Pandaw II, there is complimentary bottle of champagne, one 60 minute massage & one 15 minute foot massage per person, in-suite espresso machine, stocked mini bar with complimentary soft drinks and premium waters. | |||||||||||||
Paul Gauguin Cruises: | Complimentary beverages, including select wines and spirits, beer, soft drinks, bottled water, and hot beverages served throughout the ship. In-cabin mini bar replenished daily with soft drinks, beer, and bottled water. In-suite bar set up and butler service in categories B and above on the m/s Paul Gauguin. Complimentary access to Paul Gauguin Cruises’ private islet, Motu Mahana, off the coast of Taha’a featuring snorkeling, watersports, lunch barbecue, full bar service, and Polynesian activities. Complimentary access to secluded white-sand beach in Bora Bora, with bar service, volleyball and snorkeling. | |||||||||||||
Ponant: | From embarkation and throughout the cruise, unlimited complimentary drinks are served. They call this the Open Bar, also applies to drinks from the minibar and those served by room service. The Open Bar offers a wide selection of drinks (mineral water, soft drinks, wine, beer, Charles Heidsieck Champagne, spirits, coffee, tea). Certain premium alcoholic beverages on the menu are not included in the Open Bar. Fares are inclusive of air on some itineraries. Butler service is reserved for passengers travelling in one of the suites situated on Deck 6 aboard Le Boréal, L’Austral, Le Soléal or Le Lyrial. | |||||||||||||
Poseidon Expeditions: | Poseidon Expeditions: Pre-voyage night at a hotel is included for all Arctic, Antarctic and North Pole voyages; Most group transfers included; 24/7 specialty coffee & tea station; All expedition landings and excursions with guides and field staff are included; kayaking and camping optional at additional cost. The helicopter landings and rides during the North Pole cruise are included. Wi-Fi on board Sea Spirit. To express appreciation to loyal travelers, they’ve created the High Latitudes Loyalty Program which includes $350 for 2nd, $450 for 3rd and $650 USD discount for 4th (and all subsequent) trip with Poseidon Expeditions and Complimentary beverage package for lunch and dinner (house wine, house beer & soft drinks). | |||||||||||||
Princess Cruises: | Suite passengers receive an initial mini-bar setup on each cruise and Club Class Mini-Suite and Suite guests receive a complimentary initial wine set-up. | |||||||||||||
Quark Expeditions: | Soft drinks and juices are available during meals and when the bar is open; beer and wine are served with dinner; and coffee, tea and water stations are available around the clock – all included. Passengers must also purchase the Mandatory Transfer Package (hotel stay & transportation to and from Buenos Aires/Ushuaia). Waterproof pants (not included) are required for Zodiac landing and cruising excursions. | |||||||||||||
Regent Seven Seas Cruises: | Regent Seven Seas Cruises® is the world’s most inclusive luxury experience with a five-ship fleet that visits more than 450 destinations around the world. The leader in the industry on included amenities from business class air on intercontinental flights or economy, roundtrip flights only from select U.S. and Canadian gateways to unlimited shore excursions in every port of call to dining. Extended benefits are available for guests in Penthouse suites and higher including Butler Service. | |||||||||||||
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection: | Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers a dedicated Personal Concierge. Complimentary beverages such as beer, select spirits and wines, soft drinks, coffee, tea and water included. Select specialty champagnes, wine, spirits, and caviar are also not included in the cruise fare. If you wish to bring a quantity of your own wine onboard, a $20 corkage fee per bottle will apply when poured in the dining venues, in all suite categories. As a member of one of the most prestigious hotel brands in the world, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is pleased to offer access to premiere Ritz-Carlton® and Marriott luxury properties worldwide. Pre or Post Hotel, Airfare, luggage shipments and ground transfers can also be arranged for an additional fee. | |||||||||||||
Riviera River Cruises: | Drink packages are available; drinks packages must be purchased by all guests in the same cabin or suite, and do not include drinks from the bar. This includes the following with lunch and dinner: draught beer; non-alcoholic beer; soft drinks; juices; red, white and rose house wines; and wine recommendations from the menu. If you choose not to purchase a drinks package, there is a vast selection of drinks on board each ship available for individual purchase. Cabins on board the majority of ships are equipped with a mini-bar. Whilst fridges are not always available in the cabins, the crew will be happy to supply ice on request. | |||||||||||||
Saga Holidays, Ltd.: | All-inclusive drinks including a choice of wines, spirits, cocktails, draught beer and lager, non-alcoholic cocktails, all mixers, hot drinks and soft drinks. | |||||||||||||
Scenic Eclipse: | Intimate and luxurious, with every amenity you could wish for. From the ultimate Spa Sanctuary to 10 different dining experiences, spacious lounges and bars, outdoor terraces, and multiple pool areas. From the transfers and tips, exclusive shore excursions including a fleet of zodiacs, kayaks and e-bikes, all beverages – including mini bar, meals, butler services and more. This ship also has a submarine and helicopter which is be available at an additional cost. Scenic also includes flights on certain itineraries and Suite categories. | |||||||||||||
Scenic (river cruise): | Drinks are included all day/anytime – including the mini bar in your Suite. The line also includes local guides on excursions, five dining options onboard the ships, the use of e-bikes, use of Scenic Tailormade devices on board, an onboard fitness center, free Wi–Fi and a pillow menu, amenities that are river–specific. Scenic also includes flight on certain itineraries and cabin grades. | |||||||||||||
Seabourn: | Complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available on board at all times. Air and pre/post hotel are included in some, but not all markets. Transfers are always included with hotel or air purchase from Seabourn. Seabourn’s “butler service” is provided by a Suite Stewardess. | |||||||||||||
Sea Cloud Cruises: | Wine and beer with lunch and dinner. Welcome and Farewell Cocktail with Champagne. All soft drinks during the trip. Stocked minibar includes soft drinks only. Use of water sports equipment such as snorkel equipment, stand-up paddles and towable tube (weather permitting) included. | |||||||||||||
Sea Dream Yacht Club: | SeaDream Yacht Club offers crew-led, casual shoreside activities such as hiking and biking, and shopping with the Chef in certain ports. | |||||||||||||
Silversea: | 24-hour room service available on all ships, in-suite dining available on all ships except the Silver Explorer. Complimentary shoreside events on select voyages, guided shore excursions available on Silversea Explorer. Complimentary transfers into town in most ports of call. | |||||||||||||
Star Clippers: | Room service available on Royal Clipper (Suites & Deluxe Cabins only). | |||||||||||||
St. Lawrence Cruise Lines: | Complimentary domestic beer or ship’s private reserve wine with meals. | |||||||||||||
Swan Hellenic: | Selection of soft drinks, wines and beers included within cruise fare. A selection of premium beers, wine and spirits are available at an additional cost. Group return transfers from the airport to the cruise port included (via our included accommodation where applicable). Return regional flights to the port of embarkation and/or disembarkation included (where specified). One selected shore excursion/expedition activity per port of call. | |||||||||||||
Tauck Small Ship Cruising: | Basic internet where available in hotel rooms and aboard ships (service levels not guaranteed). Select alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available as noted on individual cruises. | |||||||||||||
Tauck River Cruising: | Complimentary beverages – from specialty coffee, tea, and soft drinks to house wine, beer and premium spirits – are included on the riverboats, all day, every day. | |||||||||||||
UnCruise Adventures: | Fine wine, premium spirits and microbrew beer are included. Signature cocktails every night. | |||||||||||||
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises: | All scheduled transfers included. Butler service, room service and mini bar available in Suites only (butler service not available in Russia, Egypt, India and Asia). Uniworld also offers complimentary wi-fi. Onboard fitness center, wellness classes with a certified wellness instructor, bicycles and Nordic walking sticks for onshore use included. Uniworld also includes airfare for Mystery Cruise. | |||||||||||||
Vantage Travel: | Stocked mini bar availe in Deluxe and Owner’s suites only. Airfare included on select saillings. Butler service available when staying in the Owner’s suite or one of the Deluxe suites. | |||||||||||||
Viking Ocean Cruises: | Viking Ocean Cruises offers complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard lunch and dinner, plus specialty coffees and teas available 24 hours a day. Complimentary bottles of water provided in staterooms each day. Each stateroom is equipped with a mini-bar. Your stateroom category will determine whether your mini-bar is replenished daily with drinks and snacks. There is no corkage fee. For those who would like to purchase premium cocktails, wines or spirits, Viking offers the Silver Spirits beverage package. Basic shore excursions, port taxes and fee are included in every port. Optional shore excursions available for purchase separately. Roundtrip airport transfers are included when air is purchased with a cruise or cruisetour package; if air is not purchased from Viking, transfers may be purchased separately. Complimentary wi-fi, self-service laundry services and access to top-rated spa & state-of-the-art fitness center and alternative restaurant dining. | |||||||||||||
Viking River Cruises: | Viking River Cruises offers complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard lunch and dinner, plus specialty coffees and teas available 24 hours a day at coffee stations. Complimentary bottles of water provided in staterooms each day. There is no corkage fee. For those who would like to upgrade and enjoy unlimited beverages, Viking offers a Silver Spirits beverage package for a flat fee per guest, which includes a selection of premium local wines by the glass, cocktails, beers, specialty coffee drinks, soft drinks and juices throughout the day; plus an open bar (during operating hours). Each stateroom is equipped with a mini-bar. Stateroom category will determine whether mini-bar is replenished daily with drinks and snacks. Basic shore excursions, port taxes and fee are included in every port. Optional shore excursions available for purchase separately. Roundtrip airport transfers are included when air is purchased with a cruise or cruisetour package; if air is not purchased from Viking, transfers may be purchased separately. Complementary Wi-Fi is provided onboard. All Suites include a welcome bottle of champagne, binoculars, a fully stocked minibar (with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks, replenished daily) and complimentary laundry services. |