How does a cruise vacation work?

Question

Do you have to pay for the meals? Do you have to pay for the activities? My husband and I really want to got on a cruise, but I want to get a better understanding on how much it could cost us! I am really confused, and none of the websites really say... please help me!

Answer 1

Ms; you can go to your local travel agent or request a brouchure which explain everything. Your ticket will included your meals unless you two wish to eat fancy, room and everything on board. They require you pay $10.00 aday tip each which comes out of your ship board credit which you set up upon arrival. You pay for your drinks, casino and anything you wish to buy. It is agreat experience and well worth every penny. Most web sites for cruise lines have a toll free number which they are happy to answer all questions.

Answer 2

Don't worry, I was confused about that stuff on my first cruise too.  I can't speak for anything except for NCL when I say this but there are some resteraunts where you have to pay, and some you don't have to pay at.  But don't worry, they will tell you when you have to pay.  Activities go for the same thing, most of them are free, but there are a few that cost money.

Answer 3

Almost everything is included.  Meals, activities, gym, pool, shows....Consider this an all inclusive vacation.

You, however, need to pay for alcohol, onshore excursions, specialty restaurants, casino, spa, etc.

My wife and I really love to cruise.  It has the most bang for the buck.  You can visit many different places in one shot.

Oh, btw, one extra is the tips....about $10  - $15 per day per person.

Answer 4

You food and entertainment is included in the fare.  Some items I have listed below are not included.  Also most lines change you for tips.  This is about 10 - 20 dollars per day per person.  

Not included

Casino

Alcohol

Specialty restaurants (but there are always 2 - 5 free options)

Sodas, Bottled water, and Specialty coffees

Shops

Internet

I just wanted to add that if you have a specific line in mind you may want to contact them directly for more information.  Travel agents are great and nice to work through, but sometimes their basic information can be wrong.  Contacting the lines gets you to the direct source instead of a third party.

Answer 5

Go to www.love.allabouthoneymoons.co... they can plan any type of trip not just honeymoons. If you tell them what you like and your budget they will plan the perfect trip for you.Best of all the service is free b/c the fee is paid by the cruise line.