Cruise Vacations Set sail for fun and excitement If you’re seeking the ultimate vacation, including multiple destinations, great food and entertainment, along with special amenities, like pools, spas, fitness centres and even shopping, a cruise may be your ideal choice. Cruise ships aren’t just floating hotels, they’re like a city on the water, offering almost everything you could ever think of for a vacation experience like no other. What’s included? As with any vacation, it pays to know what’s included in your cruise fare. While inclusions and amenities often vary from one cruise line to another, these are the kinds of things generally included in your fare: Accommodation Exceptional service Transportation by ship to every port Dining – 3 meals a day Recreational facilities – pools, whirlpools, fitness center Drinks : Coffee, juices (lemonade, apple, orange, ice tea) hot tea and water Onboard entrainment, often day and night, with live music, pool-side shows, select evening revues Extracurricular activities and venues – bingo, games, nightclubs, karaoke Some cruise lines, including river and luxury cruises, offer all-inclusive packages that include spirits, wines, specialty coffees and a variety of shore excursion options. Again, cruise fares and packages vary, but the following are typically not included in your cruise fare: Gratuities Airfare Round-trip transportation from airport to port Specialty coffee, sodas, and alcoholic beverages Spa treatments and salon services Casino Shore excursions Gift shop or boutiques Specialty restaurants Internet access Phone calls from the ship Laundry services Medical services Before you go Travel document Online check-in Insurance Port of embarkation Alcohol on board Internet and phone calls Paying onboard Before you go With such an incredible range of cruise styles and types, onboard amenities, as well as a world of exotic destinations and ports of call, it’s no wonder cruise vacations continue to grow in popularity. As your expert travel planners, the specialists at Marlin Travel want to ensure you enjoy the very best cruise experience, so we’ve put together this handy checklist for before you go. Have a specific question, or want to know more? Simply contact your Marlin Travel professional. Sign up for our best deals ! Marlin Travel on YouTube Destinations All destinations Croatia Cuba Dominican Republic France Italy Jamaica Mexico Portugal Spain United Kingdom Useful Links Foreign Affairs CIBTvisas Car Rental Cruises E-brochures Find My Next Trip Flights Group Travel Hotels Tours & things to do Weddings Information About TDC Career Opportunities Cookies Policy Disruptions & Recourses Newsletter Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Terms of use Transat Distribution Canada Inc., doing business as Marlin Travel, is a licence holder in Quebec Reg #753141 and Ontario Reg #50009485 / 50015085, with offices at 300 Léo-Pariseau, Suite 1601, Montreal, QC H2X 4C2 • 191 The West Mall, Etobicoke (Ontario) M9C 5K8 © 2021 Marlin Travel All rights reserved Travel Registration # 753141 By continuing to use this site, you agree to the cookies used, for example, to improve your browsing experience and to personalize the content of the Website. For more information and/or to change your current cookie settings, please refer to our Cookies Policy. I accept Planning your next vacation? Get our best offers straight to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE close