What's included and what's not included in the price of a cruise?

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF MY CRUISE:

• Comfortable cabins and suites equipped with climate control, interactive smart TV, hairdryer, desk, phone, food and drink cooler (which can be stocked as a mini-bar) and tea and coffee making facilities.
• Tempting full board cuisine every day throughout your cruise - with five course à la carte dinners, casual breakfast and lunch buffets and late-night snacks.
• If booked on a Freedom Fare, the following are included: Your choice of restaurant and dining time is confirmed at time of booking*, and your table size at dinner can be requested (but not guaranteed)
• If booked on a Saver Fare, your dining sitting will be allocated at our discretion and will be advised on your cruise ticket. Guests can choose to book a specific dining sitting at the time of booking for a supplement of £2.00 per person per night.
• Self-service tea and coffee at selected venues, and afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes.
• In-cabin sandwiches and snacks.
• All evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, live music and dancing.
• Enrichment lectures and talks including local experts on all cruises longer than 14 nights
• Use of leisure facilities, including swimming pools, Jacuzzis and our Fitness Centre and Fitness Classes.
• A wide choice of on board activities, talks and demonstrations throughout the day
• All UK port taxes (where collectable in advance).
• Luggage porterage between your cabin and the drop-off/pick-up point.
• Flights, when you book one of our fly-cruise holidays.
• With the launch of our summer 2026 sailings, gratuities will be included in your cruise fare (sailings from 27/05/2026 to 28/08/26 only.) 
• Satisfaction guarantee
• And everything on board is priced in Sterling - so you don't have any worries about currency fluctuations.

WHAT EXTRAS MAY I LIKE TO BUDGET FOR:

• Travel to/from your port or airports.
• Car parking at your departure port.
• All drinks on board (our fantastic 'Drinks Package Upgrade' is available on selected cruises).
• Speciality restaurants - Colours & Tastes and Vasco - book before you travel for £10pp or on board for £15pp. Find out more
• Shore Tours and RIB Tours. Find out more
• Hairdressing, health & beauty treatments.
• Personal laundry and dry cleaning.
• WiFi costs. Find out more 
• Passport and visa costs.
• Holiday Insurance.
• Government levies or taxes introduced after publication of this brochure.
• Discretionary gratuities to the crew, drivers, guides, etc. on board and ashore.
• Access to our Thermal Suite on board Bolette and Borealis. 
• Chocolates and beverages from The Bookmark Cafe
• Premium Traditional Afternoon Tea

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR FREEDOM FARE

• Comfortable cabins and suites with climate control, interactive smart TV, hairdryer, desk, phone, food and drink cooler (which can be stocked as a mini-bar), and tea and coffee making facilities
• Delicious full-board dining every day throughout your cruise – with five course à la carte dinners, casual breakfasts and lunches, buffets, afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes, and late-night snacks
• Self-service tea and coffee in selected venues
• Your choice of restaurant and dining time confirmed at the time of booking, with the option to request your table size for dinner (not guaranteed) • Evening entertainment featuring cabaret shows, live music and dancing
• Enrichment lectures and talks, including local experts on cruises longer than 14 nights
  Access to leisure facilities, including swimming pools, Jacuzzis and Fitness Centre, plus a selection of fitness classes
• A wide range of daytime activities, including talks and demonstrations
  Complimentary shuttle service when a port is over one mile from your ship
• Guided ‘social strolls’ ashore in selected destinations, weather dependent
• All UK port taxes and fees, where collectable in advance
• Luggage porterage between your cabin and the drop-off/ pick-up point
• Satisfaction Guarantee – for your peace of mind
• On cruises departing from January 2026:
• Selected house beer (by the glass), selected red, white and rosé wine (by the glass), and draught soft drinks, included with lunch and dinner. Available with waiter service only in selected venues, including the main, buffet and speciality restaurants. Non-alcoholic options are also available
  Gratuities

What’s more, everything on board is priced in Sterling, so you won’t need to worry about currency fluctuations.

WHAT EXTRAS I MAY NEED TO BUDGET FOR:

• Getting to/from your departure port or airport
• Any additional drinks outside of what’s included with lunch and dinner (from January
• 2026) or covered by a Drinks Package upgrade
• Speciality dining – Colours & Tastes and Vasco
• Shore Tours and RIB Tours
• Health and beauty treatments in the Atlantis Spa.
• Personal laundry and dry cleaning
• WiFi
• Purchases in the Bookmark Café and Oriental Tea Room
• Passport and visa costs
• Mandatory cruise insurance
• Discretionary gratuities on 2025 sailings (gratuities are included from January 2026)
• Access to our Thermal Suite on board Bolette and Borealis
• Premium Traditional Afternoon Tea