Royal Caribbean - What’s Included with My Cruise?
The most popular Royal Caribbean cruise questions we get asked is “what is included with my cruise?” and this is a question we can most definitely answer for you all!
Royal Caribbean cruises include entertainment, dining, and will take you to different ports, but are they truly all-inclusive?
The idea of paying one price and then having your entire vacation taken care of is certainly appealing to a lot of travelers. However, when compared to an “all-inclusive” resort in the Caribbean, cruises are not technically all inclusive, but they do include a tremendous amount of value for the cost.
Royal Caribbean's pricing model has traditionally been to include a base experience, then allow guests to pay for add-ons they they want.
Despite the fact they are not all-inclusive, a Royal Caribbean cruise still packs a lot to enjoy, including:
Your stateroom
Complimentary meal service throughout the cruise for all meals and snacks
Activities and things to do onboard the ship
Supervised programming for children and teens
Fitness center
Sports activities
Pools and outdoor amenities
Royal Caribbean's app
Perfect Day at CocoCay (on select sailings)
The exact list of what is included depends on your ship, itinerary, and stateroom you choose, but you can absolutely go on a cruise and never spend another penny on extras.
INCLUDED BEVERAGE:
Water (not bottled)
Flavored water
Lemonade
Tea
Iced tea
Coffee
Hot chocolate
Fruit juice (only at breakfast)
INCLUDED DINING:
Main Dining Room – Formal restaurant
Windjammer – Casual restaurant
Mini Bites – Poolside snacks
Dog House – Hot dog stand
Cafe Promenade – Cafe food
Sorrento’s – Pizza slices
Noodle Bar – Fast food noodles
Vitality Cafe – Healthy breakfasts and lunches
Cafe @ Two70 – Cafe food
El Loco Fresh – Casual Mexican restaurant
Splashaway Cafe – Kids’ poolside snacks
Coastal Kitchen – Only for suite guests and Pinnacle Club members
Room service – Only continental breakfast items are free
The reality is most people will opt to purchase some add-ons and extras that are not included with the cruise fare. Here is what you can expect to find that will cost extra:
Gratuities
Gambling in the casino
Alcoholic beverages
Specialty coffees and teas
Soft drinks
Shore excursions
WiFi access
Arcade games
Spa services
Specialty restaurants
Souvenirs
Phone calls onboard
Medical attention
Drink packages can be purchased before the cruise or once onboard, and include unlimited drinks for whichever package you buy. We always recommend purchasing a drink package prior to sailing for the best possible price.
Deluxe Beverage Package: Includes, beer, wine by the glass, cocktails, juices, soda, coffees, tea, bottled water.
Refreshment Package: Includes non-alcoholic beverages, juices, soda, coffees, tea, bottled water.
Classic Soda Package: Soft drinks only
Specialty restaurants are very popular on Royal Caribbean, and you can either pre-book certain restaurants before your cruise or purchase a dining package.
However you choose to spend your time and money on a Royal Caribbean cruise is up to you, but no matter what, we know you will have an awesome vacation!