What's included on luxury ocean cruise lines? From flights & drinks to tips & wifi

Author: Harriet Mallinson

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Luxury cruise lines undeniably look after passengers very well indeed but not all brands include everything. This is what's included on major luxury ocean cruise lines.

Cruise lines vary in what they offer holidaymakers. Some luxury cruise lines are totally all-inclusive but other are slightly more restricted.

We've looked at the best-known ocean cruise lines to help you work out what's included in the price of your cruise.

Our handy infographic looks at everything from transfers and speciality dining with shore excursions and alcoholic drinks.

So whether you're tempted by Crystal Cruises, Oceania Cruises or Regent Seven Seas Cruises, we've got you covered.

Our handy infographic looks at everything from transfers and speciality dining. Credit: World of Cruising

What's included on luxury ocean cruise lines?

Azamara

What's included on Azamara?

Accommodation

Main meals

Alcoholic drinks

Soft drinks

Wine/beer/soft drinks with meals

Gratuities

Wi-Fi

What's not included on Azamara?

Flights

Transfers

Speciality dining

Bottled water

Wine/beer/soft drinks with meals

Gratuities

Wi-Fi

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Crystal Cruises

What's included on Crystal Cruises?

Flights

Transfers (when buying fly-cruise package)

Accommodation

Main meals

Speciality dining

Alcoholic drinks

Soft drinks

Bottled water

Wine/beer/soft drinks with meals

Gratuities

Shore excursions

Wi-Fi

Cunard

What's included on Cunard?

Fly-cruise flights

Transfers

Accommodation

Main meals

What's not included on Cunard?

Speciality dining

Alcoholic drinks

Soft drinks

Bottled water

Wine/beer/soft drinks with meals

Gratuities

Shore excursions

Wi-Fi

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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

What's included on Hapag-Lloyd?

Accommodation

Main meals

Speciality dining

Gratuities

Hour's free internet per person per day

What's not included on Hapag-Lloyd?

Flights

Transfers

Alcoholic drinks

Soft drinks

Bottled water

Wine/beer/soft drinks with meals

Shore excursion

Hebridean Island Cruises

What's included on Hebridean Island Cruises?

Transfers

Accommodation

Main meals

Speciality dining

Alcoholic drinks

Soft drinks

Bottled water

Wine/beer/soft drinks with meals

Gratuities

Shore excursions

Wi-Fi

What's not included on Hebridean Island Cruises?

Flights

Oceania Cruises

What's included on Oceania Cruises?

Flights

Accommodation

Main meals

Speciality dining

Soft drinks

Bottled water

Wi-Fi

What's not included on Oceania Cruises?

Transfers

Alcoholic drinks

Wine/beer/soft drinks with meals

Gratuities

Shore excursions

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Paul Gauguin Cruises

What's included on Paul Gauguin Cruises?

Flights

Transfers (when buying fly-cruise package)

Accommodation

Main meals

Speciality dining

Alcoholic drinks

Soft drinks

Bottled water

Wine/beer/soft drinks with meals

Gratuities

What's not included on Paul Gauguin Cruises?

Shore excursions

Wi-Fi

Ponant

What's included on Ponant?

Accommodation

Main meals

Speciality dining

Alcoholic drinks

Soft drinks

Bottled water (on excursions only)

Wine/beer/soft drinks with meals

Shore excursions (on select voyages)

Wi-Fi

What's not included on Ponant?

Flights

Transfers

Gratuities

Ponant includes everything in the price of a cruise apart from flights, transfers and gratuities. Credit: Ponant

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

What's included on Regent Seven Seas Cruises?

Flights

Transfers

Accommodation

Main meals

Speciality dining

Alcoholic drinks

Soft drinks

Bottled water

Wine/beer/soft drinks with meals

Gratuities

Shore excursions

Wi-Fi

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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

What's included on The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection?

Accommodation

Main meals

Speciality dining

Alcoholic drinks

Soft drinks

Bottled water

Wine/beer/soft drinks with meals

Gratuities

Wi-Fi

What's not included on The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection?

Flights

Transfers

Shore excursions

Scenic Ocean Cruises

What's included on Scenic Ocean Cruises?

Flights

Transfers

Accommodation

Main meals

Speciality dining

Alcoholic drinks

Soft drinks

Bottled water

Wine/beer/soft drinks with meals

Gratuities

Shore excursions

Wi-Fi

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Seabourn

What's included on Seabourn?

Flights (on select voyages)

Accommodation

Main meals

Speciality dining

Alcoholic drinks

Soft drinks

Bottled water

Wine/beer/soft drinks with meals

Gratuities

Wi-Fi

What's not included on Seabourn?

Transfers

Shore excursions

Seabourn cruises include everything in the price of a cruise apart from transfers and shore excursions. Credit: Seabourn

Seadream Yacht Club

What's included on Seadream Yacht Club?

Accommodation

Main meals

Speciality dining

Alcoholic drinks

Soft drinks

Bottled water

Wine/beer/soft drinks with meals

Gratuities

What's not included on Seadream Yacht Club?

Flights

Transfers

Wi-Fi

Silversea Cruises

What's included on Silversea Cruises?

Flights

Transfers (included when buying fly-cruise package)

Accommodation

Main meals

Speciality dining

Alcoholic drinks

Soft drinks

Bottled water

Wine/beer/soft drinks with meals

Gratuities

Shore excursions

Wi-Fi

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Star Clippers

What's included on Star Clippers?

Accommodation

Main meals

What's not included on Star Clippers?

Flights

Transfers

Speciality dining

Alcoholic drinks

Soft drinks

Bottled water

Wine/beer/soft drinks with meals

Gratuities

Shore excursions

Wi-Fi

Windstar Cruises

What's included on Star Clippers?

Accommodation

Main meals

Speciality dining

Soft drinks

Bottled water

What's not included on Star Clippers?

Flights

Transfers

Alcoholic drinks

Wine/beer/soft drinks with meals

Gratuities

Shore excursions

Wi-Fi