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What's actually included

The gap between the fare and the final bill is where cruise budgets go wrong.

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Usually included

Your cabin, main dining room, buffet, several casual venues, entertainment, pools and most facilities.

Usually extra

Gratuities, alcohol and speciality coffee, speciality restaurants, wi-fi, shore excursions, spa, casino and laundry.

Gratuities

Most lines add a daily service charge per guest automatically. It's a published fee, not a fare — check the current rate before you sail.

Drinks packages

Worth it only above a certain daily consumption, and usually must be bought for all adults in a cabin. Do the maths honestly.

The real comparison

Compare the all-in total between lines, not the headline fare. A higher fare that includes drinks and wi-fi can be the cheaper trip.

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