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Expert Q&A
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| By Bonnie Ramirez Cruise Expert Marketing Director for PleazurCruises | ||
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What is included in your cruise ticket?
Most cruise tickets include all meals, coffee, water, juices, lemonade, tea -- alcohol or soft drinks usually only when going to the Captain's Gala. Going to the gym or other sports you can play onboard, children's activities, entertainment, stateroom, taxes are also usually included.
Most cruise tickets do not normally include things like getting a massage on the ship, or getting your hair done, and airfare is also usually an ""add on."" Travel insurance is also separate, as well as alcoholic and soft drinks (although there are some cruises that do include this as part of a deal). Doing your laundry on the ship and using the telephone are also extra costs."
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