| One of the leading reasons for the continued popularity | | | | additional services that you would be interested in, |
| of cruises is the availability of all inclusive cruise | | | | factor these costs into the advertised rate. In most |
| packages. While the terms of these packages may | | | | cases, even with these additional costs, all inclusive |
| vary by carrier, most include all the lodging, food, and | | | | packages are far less expensive than other payment |
| on-board amenities for the duration of the trip. These | | | | options. |
| packages are a great way for the budget conscious | | | | Some of the best deals in cruise packages are the all |
| to make sure that their entire vacation remains within | | | | inclusive offers. If you are looking to maximize your |
| their means and typically represent a huge savings | | | | savings, consider taking advantage of one of the |
| over ala carte trips. If you are considering booking an | | | | many last minute deals offered by major cruise lines |
| all inclusive cruise for your next vacation, there are | | | | and discount travel sites. Though these last minute |
| some things that you should know before booking. | | | | deals tend to be a bit more limited in terms of |
| When looking at the advertised prices for all inclusive | | | | destinations, they are a great way for those who |
| packages, always keep in mind that the prices listed | | | | have just a general idea of where or when they would |
| are per person and not per room. If you will be | | | | like to travel. Deals such as these are typically more |
| traveling alone, or wish to reserve a private room, the | | | | widely available for common destinations like the |
| total cost will generally be higher that the costs that | | | | Caribbean than they are for less popular destinations. |
| are advertised. This is because most promotional and | | | | The biggest benefit of all inclusive cruises is the fact |
| advertised pricing is based on double occupancy. | | | | that one need not worry about their finances while on |
| Generally, the prices are based on the number of | | | | vacation. Before setting out on your trip, you are fully |
| people and not simply the rooms that they will occupy | | | | aware of the total cost and do not need to be |
| to allow for the cost of food, beverage and access to | | | | stressed about receiving that first credit card bill upon |
| the amenities on ship. | | | | return. So many cruising enthusiasts find that this |
| Remember that not every all inclusive package is the | | | | exponentially increases their enjoyment of their |
| same. Each cruise line prices their experiences | | | | vacation and eliminates the risk of overspending. Do |
| differently. While some include cocktails and adventure | | | | keep in mind, however, that tips are generally |
| excursions in their pricing, others will charge extra fees | | | | expected for good service, even on most all inclusive |
| for these items. Before you book, take the time to | | | | carriers. There are a number of websites that offer |
| read the itemized list of amenities that are included as | | | | advice on tipping etiquette for cruises. |
| a part of this flat rate. If you find that there are | | | | |