Feb 22, 20223 min read

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Always Included

If you are a seasoned cruiser, you understand the cost that goes into booking the experience of a lifetime. When you are on vacation, you want to go all out. After all, it is your time off, and having to incur all the extra costs while onboard is the last thing you want to worry about. The days of simply booking a cruise and stepping onboard are over. Cruising has changed, and so has the cost.

For the Planners:

You are a planner, like me. After you book your sailing, the next thing you look at is all the extras you can purchase before boarding. This is the best way to book your extras because once you set foot on board, you can expect to pay 20-50% more than online purchases. Being a planner can pay off, but even with the savings of purchasing online, your $1,000.00 cruise can quickly become $2,000.00 or more per person ( especially for those of us who indulge in the drink packages).

Those who"Wing it:"

We all know the people who just go with the flow and wait until the very last minute to plan anything for their sailing. Once onboard, you are waiting in line with all the other passengers who are also "winging it." After waiting in line and purchasing the drink package and internet packages, you suddenly have a $2,000.00 + charge to your onboard account, all before you set sail the first day.

As you can see, regardless of if you are a planner or not, you will still be paying significantly more than the base price of your cruise. So when you see that $ 1,000.00 for two people on a seven-night sailing that is just to get on the ship, that is where the actual spending comes in.

Why not have the all-inclusive feel we have all wanted on cruise ships for years? Well, Celebrity Cruises has answered our desires!

"Always Included" is the all-inclusive pricing we have been waiting for. After receiving your travel advisor's booking offer, you see that the total price includes your base fare, taxes, fees, surf internet for one device per person, and a basic alcoholic beverage package per person. Yes, you read that right. Your beverages and internet are included with your base fare. No more worrying about the substantial costs associated with beverage packages and wi-fi packages. No more worrying about the crazy extra costs, we can finally enjoy upfront pricing.

FAQ:

What are the Included Beverages?

That was my first question: What is truly included with the complimentary beverage package? Well, the beverage package is Celebrity's Classic Beverage Package, and it consists of a lot more than you might expect. All cocktails, beer, and wine up to $9 and over 30 spirits to choose from.

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Is the Wi-fi Good if it's included?

We all know Celebrity Wi-fi is some of the best at sea. The included basic Wi-fi is Celebrity's surf internet. The Surf internet package allows you to surf the web, access social media messaging apps, and check your email. Internet connection typically is not a problem on Celebrity regardless of your package.

Wait, what about the crew?

The gratuities are always an additional fee that you can pay prior to your sailing with "Pre-paid Gratuities," or they will appear daily on your onboard expense account. Well, Celebrity Cruises has you covered. They include all gratuities in your total base fare, so they truly mean upfront pricing.

Upgrade Options:

So you want more out of your vacation, well, Celebrity's "Always Included" has upgrade packages that are simply too awesome to pass up.

The Elevate Package: ($30 Per Person Per Day)

Elevate your all-inclusive package to be even more inclusive. This package is for those of us who like to spend a bit more time at the Martini bar or have more adventure in the Ports of Call. When you upgrade to the "Elevate Package," you receive all the same benefits that you find in the "Always Included Package" plus the premium beverage package and a $200 shore excursion credit to use while in the various ports of call.

Elevate Package ($30 Per Person Per Day)
Price Per Day	$30.00
Number of Nights	x 7
Total To Upgrade	$210.00
Less the Shore Excursion Credit	-$200.00
Out of pocket Cost Per Person (To Upgrade)	$10.00

The Indulge Package: ( $60 Per Person Per Day)

So you want to go all out, honestly, who wouldn't want to? So Celebrity offers the "Indulge Package," this is the all-out all-inclusive package that you need! Receive all the benefits you receive with the "Elevate Package" plus enjoy the fastest surf and stream internet, a $200 shore excursion credit, and up to $200 onboard credit! I certainly know what package I will be choosing.

Indulge Package ($60 Per Person Per Day)
Price Per Day	$60.00
Number of Nights	7
Total to Upgrade	$420.00
Less the Shore Excursion Credit	-$200.00
Less the Onboard Credit	-$200.00
Out of pocket cost Per Person (To Upgrade)	$20.00