Is An All Inclusive Cruise Right For You?

Going on vacation? Have you thought about an all inclusive cruise? Most people have very different views of what makes a good holiday. The energetic one’s amongst us love to get a backpack on their back and hike for miles to get away from it all. The less active majority prefer to lie on a beach or cruise ship deck and enjoy the sun for two weeks.

A great way to not blow your budget on your vacation is to go with an all inclusive cruise deal. On a cruise everything can be included including onshore excursions, entertainment, food and beverages so once you head off on vacation you will not need to spend another dime. A complete cruise package is a great choice for your next vacation.

If you book yourself an all inclusive cruise it can take you and your family to some of the world’s most beautiful and stunning locations. Some places you could visit include the Caribbean, South Pacific, Asia and Alaska. You have so many choices. An advantage of a cruise is that you will have at your disposal at all times the obvious benefits of a luxury hotel room. The best part is that all the entertainment and facilities are just moments away from your room.

You can almost leave the money at home once you’ve booked and paid for one of the all inclusive cruises run by the world’s top cruise tour operators. Some of the big operators in this market include Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Lines and Holland American Line. There are so many choices available to you. The hardest part will be deciding where you should go on your cruise.

Come on, Is Everything Really Included?

Unless you want to buy some souvenirs everything really is included. With an all inclusive cruise you make sure your whole holiday is planned in great detail. If there are onshore excursions you’ll quite often find that any admission charges for sights and places to visit are all handled by the tour company. This gives you the distinct advantage that you won’t have to line-up and pay when you arrive there. This is a great time saver and helps you enjoy your vacation even more.

With an all inclusive cruise you can expect superb accommodation, facilities and food and drink that are offered to cruise guests. If you enjoy an alcoholic beverage your pre-paid cruise quite often will also include alcohol, but more than likely only on the big name cruise ships. As with all complete cruise packages you are advised to always check exactly what is included with each and every package before you book, however. Some of the cruise companies will ask you to pay for alcoholic drinks, while all others are free. If you do have alcohol included in your complete cruise package remember to drink responsibly. There is nothing worse than a drunken fool on your cruise.

Are There Any Disadvantages?

You have to consider what type of person you are and what things you enjoy. If you don’t like to have a set itinerary, then all inclusive cruises that come with specific and scheduled trips to the attractions and sights of a certain place might possibly be something I would not recommend for you.

Don’t worry if that sounds like you as there are other cruise vacation options available to you. You may want to find a different cruise that can give you an allocated amount of time for you to go off and explore and more fully immerse yourself in each place your ship docks. This is also a great option but you are more likely to pay extra when actually on vacation.

Selecting an all inclusive cruise is a great thing to do for those of you who enjoy having your holiday planned for you. While on your complete cruise packages you’ll have the advantage of knowing where you are going and when on any given day of the cruise. It is all about just following the schedule that comes with your all inclusive cruise. Many of the cruise ships that sail the seas are like cities on the sea and have so many facilities your choices are endless when cruising from port to port.

If you’re a little more free spirited then you may find complete cruise packages to be a bit too constrained.

If you like the idea of someone else doing the planning for you and don’t want any nasty surprises with the budget while on your vacation then what are you waiting for? An all inclusive cruise package should be a worthwhile option for you.

If time is a problem for you and you still want a cruise experience I recommend an all inclusive Caribbean cruise. Cruises to the Caribbean can be as short as 4 days.

Posted on October 7th, 2007 by John
Filed under: Vacation Tips