How Do I Pay for Meals and Drinks on a Cruise?

Answer:
The method of paying for food and drinks on a cruise

can vary widely from one cruise line to another, and is something you will want to check carefully before you book a cruise. Some all-inclusive packages include all of your meals and drinks on board the ship.

Other “all-inclusive” packages include all meals, but passengers may have to pay extra for alcoholic drinks, of for any drinks from the bar. Sometimes, everything is free except for one or two of the most popular menu items. Other cruise lines have passengers pay for all or some of the meals and drinks on board. Any food or drink purchased off the ship has to be paid for by the passenger.

There are also many ways to actually pay for the food and drink purchased. Sometimes passengers will be asked to pay at the time of ordering, but usually, passengers will put their purchases on a tab, or credit it to their room, and be charged at the end of the cruise. Since this can all vary so widely, it is extremely important to make sure that you understand the food and drink procedures before you book the cruise.


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