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Cruise lines are increasingly offering all-inclusive package options to appeal to travelers who prefer to pay upfront for amenities rather than being nickel-and-dimed onboard. These packages bundle popular extras like beverage packages, Wi-Fi, specialty dining, and shore excursion credits into one upfront fee.

Celebrity Cruises’ All Included Package

Celebrity’s All Included package provides the Classic beverage package (drinks up to $10) and basic Wi-Fi. It costs around $70 per person per day on top of the base cruise fare. Passengers can upgrade to the Premium beverage package (up to $17 drinks) for an additional fee.

Holland America’s Have It All Package

Holland America’s Have It All package currently costs $50 per person per day (reduced from $99) and includes:

  • Signature beverage package (drinks up to $11)
  • 1-3 specialty dining nights depending on cruise length
  • Wi-Fi Surf package
  • $100-$300 shore excursion credit per person

This represents a significant value, even for moderate drinkers, compared to purchasing the items separately.

Princess Cruises’ Plus and Premier Packages

Princess offers two package options:

  • Princess Plus ($60 per person per day): Plus beverage package, Wi-Fi for one device, crew gratuities, premium desserts, fitness classes, casual dining
  • Princess Premier ($80 per person per day): Premier beverage package, Wi-Fi for 4 devices, photo package, specialty dining, theater seating

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Packages

Norwegian has several package tiers for cruises 8+ nights, including the top Experience More Indulgence ($1599 for two): Ultimate beverage package, unlimited Wi-Fi for 2, $700 shore ex credit, specialty dining, laundry.The value of these packages depends on how many amenities each passenger plans to utilize. They can provide significant savings over a la carte pricing for those who take full advantage.

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