09/10/2026
When people ask "what's actually included in a cruise?" — the honest answer is: it depends.
Generally, your stateroom, all your dining (main dining room + buffet), entertainment, and pools are included. Things like gratuities, alcohol, specialty dining, wifi, and excursions are usually extra — but that shifts by cruise line, and even by what's currently being offered.
Case in point: as of right now, recording this, Celebrity has a promotion running — 75% off the second guest, plus a free classic drink package included. That's not the standard, that's just what's live today.
It's honestly the biggest reason people talk to an advisor instead of guessing from a website — the details change more than people expect, and keeping track of it is genuinely our job.
— Mickey & Kylee, Cruise Planners® Travel Advisors