What Is Included Alaska Cruise?

A common question among first time cruise passengers and one that often is the difference in choosing between a cruise vacation and the more traditional hotel based vacation. Cruises are often referred to as All Inclusive Vacations due to the fact if you do not drink or partake in extra curricular activities then everything is included. By booking your air transportation with the cruise lines you often get cruise transfers in the deal making it a truly all-inclusive vacation.

What's typically included?

• Your Stateroom Accomodations.
• The cruise ship passage to Alaska.
• Most all meals aboard the ship.
• Most beverages
  • Excluding alcoholic beverages.
• Most entertainment aboard the vessel.
• Onboard activities including pools and deck parties.
• Broadway style shows.
• Entertainment for all age group including dedicated kids programs.
• Gym with exercise classes.

What's not typically included in an Alaska Cruise?

• Air transportation to and from the cruise port.
  • This is an option at the time of booking your cruise.
• Transfers from the airport, hotel, etc. to the port.
  • Another option if you book your airfare through the cruise line.
• Shore excursions.
• Specialty restaurant fees.
• Some non-alcoholic beverages.
• Photographs by ships personal.
• Gratuities or Tips.
• Medical services if needed.
• Spa and/or massage therapy
• Beauty salon
• Boutiques & shopping

Exceptions to these rules

There is one company that seems to believe that an all inclusive cruise should mean leave your wallet at home and enjoy the stress free living aboard the Seven Seas Mariner from Regent Seven Seas.

When you book a cruise with this company you really are receiving the full treatment of an all out luxury cruise like no other within the Inside Passage to Alaska. We plan to really look deaply at just what Regent offers it's passengers in an upcoming article.

Here is what Regent has to say on their website.

Onboard the Seven Seas Mariner bound for Alaska in 2009.

• All-suite, all-balcony accommodations for 700 guests.
• Suites range in size from 301 to 2,002 sq. ft., including balcony.
• Emphasis is on providing 700 guests a memorable experience, aboard and ashore, for those who appreciate unsurpassed service, attention to detail and elegant, relaxed surroundings.
• All-inclusive beverage program including soft drinks, hot beverages and select wines and spirits served throughout the ship.
• Four dining venues to choose from including Signatures Restaurant dedicated to Le Cordon Bleu® cuisine.
• All onboard gratuities included.
• Complimentary 24-hour room service.

2009 Alaska Cruise Deals

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