Once you board the ship what all stuff is free and what all stuff do u have to pay for on the ship
2007-07-12 06:16:53 · 10 answers · asked by PJ 2 in Travel ➔ Cruise Travel
Your cruise includes your cabin, entertainment on ship, and ALL of the food is free. That includes all meals in the main dining restaurant, the buffet, and various other places that may have pizza and snacks, room service (24/7 free service) and food in specialty restaurants.
HOWEVER, there is always a gratuity/ service charge for meal in the specialty restaurants. The gratuity/service charge can range from $5.00 to $20.00 per person each time you go to one of these specialty eating places. In these places you can usually order what you want and that can be anything on the menu and a "seconds" if you want it is also free.
Most cruise ships have a couple such restaurants but Norwegian Cruise line usually has 8 or 9 specialty eating places. NCL promotes the use of these "alternative" dining options as a part of their "Freestyle" cruising. SO if you go on an NCL ship be careful or you will end up paying a bunch to eat in these places.
Coffee, tea, milk, juices, and punches are also free (except they may charge for Starbucks coffee. But you will have to pay for all alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. These will add a bunch to your bill also. Some ships have free ice cream stations, but they may also have a Ben and Jerry's place where you have to pay.
If you take tours from the ship you must pay for them. If you want the many photos that will be taken by the ship's staff on and as you depart the ship in ports you must pay for them.
2007-07-12 06:23:38 · answer #1 · answered by TINKERTOY ..... the 1 & only 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
On the mass market cruise lines, your fare includes your cabin (the price assumes a minimum of two people will be in the cabin - if you want to sail solo, you pay double), and meals in the main dining room and buffet area, as well as room service. Your fare does NOT include: the suggested gratuity/service charge ($10-$12 per person per day - this is the bulk of the wages paid to the cabin attendant and waitstaff, so it's important not to stiff them) meals in specialty restaurants soda alcoholic beverages organized shore excursions (you can get off the ship for free) souvenirs photographs internet service Which cruise line you choose is up to you. All of the majors have their pluses and minuses. It's hard to choose when you don't know anything - some people prefer large ships with all kinds of special things like ziplines and skating rinks, while others prefer smaller ships. And ships go to different places - all over the Caribbean, plus Alaska, Europe, etc. I'd recommend finding a "brick and mortar" travel agency (as opposed to an online one) which is experienced in cruises, and sitting down to talk to a travel agent. S/he will ask questions and help you find the cruise line that's right for you.
2016-03-15 02:58:31 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the main things to pay for are:
all alcohol
the casino
the spa
the coffee shop
of course all the shops on the ship
and any excursion you book through the ship
there may be a few differences depending on cruise line, I know Royal Caribbean charges you just to walk into Johnny Rockets (a hamburger place 50's style)
On Carnival the only restaurant you have to pay for is the Supper Club.
in the dinning room (any meal) you can order espresso and cappuccino free where you have to order it at the coffee shop the rest of the day and it is not free there, but there is more kind of drinks there too. (this is on Carnival)
24 hr room service is free as well (a menu is in the room)
you must also remember you tips will be charged to you too at the end about $10 to $15 a day per person (and well worth every penny)
and don't forget what you plan to spend in ports
2007-07-12 07:48:30 · answer #3 · answered by Noble Angel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Onboard you will pay for everything with your guest card, which acts as a kind of credit card for your cruise. You will pay for drinks, duty free, any non-dining room or buffet food such as coffee shop items, ice cream, sushi bar, etc. Pretty much the only place on board where cash is relevant is the casino. Also, tips at the end of the cruise may extra, depending on the cruise line. And of course, any purchases at any port of call are extra, including shore excursions booked while still on board.
2007-07-15 18:09:32 · answer #4 · answered by Rath 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when I went on the Royal Caribbean cruise and I had to pay for any drinks that were alcoholic and soda, they gave us water, lemonade and iced tea for free. we didn't have to pay for any food in the buffet or at dinnertime! we got a menu at dinner and you could order as many dinners as you want and there are no prices, it's all free! you do have to pay for stuff on the ship that is in the shops. It was easier for me to use the seapass they gave me to pay for everything cuz then the money just comes out of your bank account at the end of the cruise! hope this answer helps!
2007-07-12 08:17:31 · answer #5 · answered by Ariel83 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have only been on one cruise, and it was a Carnival cruise. The only thing that was free was food and the shows. All of the food is free. We had to pay for alcohol, spa, cigarettes, gambling, etc....
2007-07-12 06:28:38 · answer #6 · answered by CJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well that depends on the cruise line you choose...but most of the time you pay for alcoholic drinks and sodas...on the cruise i went on (Norwegian Cruise Line- NCL-) you could buy a soda drink card which you pay for once and it allows you to get as many sodas as you want....also there were various restaurants (about 10) on the ship...most of them were free and about 4 had a cover charge of $10-$15...but it is optional to eat there....and of course the gift shops and any pictures they took of you would have to be paid for if you want them...and if you would like spa treatment (massages, manicure, pedicure, etc.) those would have to be paid for as well...however most of the dining, entertainment, and services are paid for when you buy your cruise ticket (tip is included for the ships employees- but it is well worth it, NCL crew members are phenomenal)....
2007-07-12 06:42:11 · answer #7 · answered by Devi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOu have to pay for all alcohol, eating at specialty restaurants, service fee (usually $10 per person per day), any excursions you take at port, and any gifts you buy on board.
2007-07-12 08:03:57 · answer #8 · answered by anonymous100 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I can think of is if you buy any sodas or acohol! Juice and tea is provided. Any soviners isn't free. Whatever you do at your ports aren't free. Everything else is free!
2007-07-12 08:24:00 · answer #9 · answered by amazing 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Liquor Baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! everything else is included less tips
2007-07-12 12:02:47 · answer #10 · answered by Mr. President 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋