Even I am often confused as to what is Included, and what is not included in the best Cruise and stay deal that I get. Usually, it is a general rule that, cruise and stay deals include stay and food. What are not included are your shopping on board, and your participation in gambling in the casino. Well, if you have a taste of your preferred wine and spirits, or enjoy the pleasures promised by the spa, and love to avail dance classes on board, you are sure to incur additional expenditure.
As a general rule, it is to be understood that the shore excursions at each Port of call may not be included in the cost of the cruise. When there are arrangements for special dining, likewise provision for special restaurants that might either charge for meals or may have a modest surcharge to cover the costs involved in hiring the service staff. Added, all costs involving air travel and visa processing are also not included. Predominantly, meals, on-board activities, entertainment, and the luxurious, hassle-free transportation from port to port are all included in the pricing already paid by the cruise guest, at the time of booking. The inclusion of alcohol and shore-excursions in the total cost may or may not be allowed.
It is advisable that before you book the cruise holidays read everything in fine print, especially information about the taxes and fees charged by the various government and port authorities at the ports where your ship calls. Typically, the cruise line passes these fees along to the passengers. The cruise guest will also have to pay the cost of docking and specific fee for use of the port facilities in the nature of parking fees for the ship. There is also the "head tax" imposed by government authorities on cruise passengers, the funds collected are usually utilized to maintain and improve the ports infrastructure.
As a general rule, it is to be understood that the shore excursions at each Port of call may not be included in the cost of the cruise. When there are arrangements for special dining, likewise provision for special restaurants that might either charge for meals or may have a modest surcharge to cover the costs involved in hiring the service staff. Added, all costs involving air travel and visa processing are also not included. Predominantly, meals, on-board activities, entertainment, and the luxurious, hassle-free transportation from port to port are all included in the pricing already paid by the cruise guest, at the time of booking. The inclusion of alcohol and shore-excursions in the total cost may or may not be allowed.
It is advisable that before you book the cruise holidays read everything in fine print, especially information about the taxes and fees charged by the various government and port authorities at the ports where your ship calls. Typically, the cruise line passes these fees along to the passengers. The cruise guest will also have to pay the cost of docking and specific fee for use of the port facilities in the nature of parking fees for the ship. There is also the "head tax" imposed by government authorities on cruise passengers, the funds collected are usually utilized to maintain and improve the ports infrastructure.
