There are different all-inclusive cruises for just about every kind of traveler. But at the end of the day, we all sail to explore, to see something new, to feel the water, to experience the joy of the unknown. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that cruise ships comes with a large amount of unlimited (usually culinary) offerings either; the kinds of service and comfort you don’t always find on land. Indeed, the “all-inclusive” aspect remains one of the industry’ biggest attractions. But while you can always get some level of unlimited food on a cruise, getting a “truly” all inclusive experience — one that includes beverages, alcoholic or otherwise —on a ship is a different matter. In other words, with these you are really getting “true” all-inclusive cruises.
For starters, you can simply buy an unlimited beverage package, which some lines tend to offer. But some cruise lines take the experience to the next level, with an amazing range of included amenities beyond free culinary offerings.
Here are some ways to get the all-inclusive cruises you’re looking for, from simpler packages to all-out, five-star luxury.
Regent Seven Seas Simply put, there’s no better all-inclusive experience on any cruise ship. The luxury cruise line is the most inclusive luxury travel experience, with just about everything included, from free premium liquors to free shore excursions to free unlimited Wi-Fi to, yes, free specialty restaurants. This is five-star luxury, without having to reach for your wallet — the titan among all-inclusive cruises.
Crystal Cruises All Crystal Cruises include free fine wines and premium spirits across the ship, meaning fine wines, champagne, and “open-bar” service around the ship, one of the best beverage selections among all inclusive cruises. On the culinary side, each voyage comes with a complimentary night of specialty dining in the cruise line’s Prego restaurant and at least once in either Nobu Matsuhisa’s Silk Road or The Sushi Bar. All non-alcoholic drinks are also included, from bottled water to afternoon service — and 24-hour room service that makes this among the world’s best all-inclusive cruises.
Azamara Club Cruises This luxury cruise brand has a wide range of inclusions on its cruises: that means standard spirits, wines and beers, bottled water, soft drinks, teas and coffees and one of the company’s signature “AzAmazing Evenings” events. All with the standard price of your cruise — in other words, all Azamara voyages are all-inclusive cruises.
Seabourn Small-ship luxury cruise line Seabourn bills itself as a kind of private club at sea, and that’s precisely the experience you get. Every single dining venue is complimentary, while you can find a number of open bars across the cruise ship and even get high-level wines both at lunch and dinner.
Royal Caribbean If you’re looking for a simpler alternative, Royal Caribbean has several all-inclusive cruises, and the best part is that you can purchase an all-inclusive cruise package either before you sail, online, or onboard when you arrive the first day of your cruise. Since Royal’s terrific food is already included with every cruise anyway, the best bet is to get one of Royal’s unlimited beverage packages. Because when it comes to all inclusive cruises, it’s all about finding what’s right for you.