The best all inclusive cruises for 2026-27 come from luxury lines such as Regent Seven Seas, Scenic, Silversea and Seabourn, whose fares cover drinks, tips and Wi-Fi, and in Regent’s and Scenic’s case shore excursions too. Explora Journeys and the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection come close behind. If you are on a tighter budget, Celebrity’s All Included fare, Princess Premier and the UK’s Marella get you most of the way for far less.
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“All-inclusive” means different things on different ships, though. Some fares really do cover almost everything. Others include drinks with dinner and charge for nearly everything else. This guide explains what each of the main all inclusive cruise lines actually includes, which brand-new ships are joining the fleets, and where people tend to get caught out by extra costs.
What “all inclusive cruises” usually cover (and what they don’t)
On a standard cruise your fare covers your cabin, the main dining room, the buffet, basic drinks such as tap water, tea and drip coffee, and the evening entertainment. Alcohol, sodas, specialty restaurants, Wi-Fi, gratuities and shore excursions usually cost extra. On a mainstream line those extras can add $50 to $150 per person per day.
True all inclusive cruises fold most or all of those extras into the fare. When you compare lines, check these six things:
- Drinks: all day or only with meals? House pours or premium brands?
- Gratuities: included, or added to your account every day?
- Wi-Fi: unlimited and fast enough for streaming, or a basic plan?
- Specialty dining: every restaurant free, or one venue with a surcharge?
- Shore excursions: unlimited, one per port, or none?
- Flights and transfers: in the fare, sold as an add-on, or only in some markets?
All inclusive cruise lines compared: what’s really in the fare
The table below shows the standard published inclusions at each line as of late 2026. Fares and promotions change, so check the specific voyage before you book.
| Cruise line | Drinks | Tips | Wi-Fi | Excursions | Specialty dining | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Seven Seas | Unlimited, incl. fine wines and cocktails | Prepaid | Unlimited | Unlimited | All restaurants included | Optional Air Concierge, often discounted with promotions |
| Scenic (Eclipse, Eclipse II) | Premium brands all day (rare vintages extra) | Included | Starlink | Wide choice included; helicopter and submarine extra | Up to 10 dining experiences included | Included on some fares and in some markets |
| Silversea | Included, incl. champagne and spirits | Included | Unlimited standard | Included on Port-to-Port and Door-to-Door fares, not on Essential fares | Most venues free | Door-to-Door fare only |
| Seabourn | Premium spirits, wines, champagne | Included | Starlink, unlimited | Extra on ocean ships; included on expedition ships | All venues incl. The Grill by Thomas Keller | Not included |
| Explora Journeys | Unlimited, premium selection extra | Included | High-speed, included | Not included | Nine venues included; Anthology costs extra | Not included |
| Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection | Included; select premium labels extra | Included | Starlink | Not included | Most venues included; S.E.A. costs extra | Not included |
| Viking (ocean) | Beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner only | Not included (daily service charge) | Included | One per port | Alternative restaurants free | Promotional only |
| Four Seasons Yachts | Non-alcoholic only; alcohol extra | Included | Starlink | Not included | Adult lunch and dinner are charged | Not included |
The best all inclusive cruises for 2026-27, line by line
Regent Seven Seas Cruises: the most complete package
Regent is still the benchmark among all inclusive cruise lines. Every voyage includes unlimited shore excursions, unlimited drinks, Wi-Fi, prepaid gratuities, valet laundry and every specialty restaurant. Flights are not in the base fare, but Regent’s Air Concierge can book them, and promotions often add discounted or free air. Concierge-level suites and above also get a pre-cruise hotel night. The big news is Seven Seas Prestige. She is Regent’s largest ship, carrying about 820 guests, and enters service on 13 December 2026 with a 14-night transatlantic crossing from Barcelona to Miami. Two more ships of the same class are on order, due in 2030 and 2033.
Scenic: excursions and adventure included
Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Eclipse II are small “discovery yachts” with up to 10 dining experiences, premium drinks all day, Starlink Wi-Fi, tips and a wide choice of included shore excursions. Zodiac outings are included too. The onboard helicopter and submarine cost extra and depend on the weather and local permits. Scenic suits travelers heading to Antarctica, the Arctic or remote coastlines who want the adventure covered as well as the bar.
Silversea: choose your level of inclusion
Every Silversea fare includes a butler for every suite, drinks, standard Wi-Fi and gratuities. What changes is the fare type. Port-to-Port fares add shore excursions, and Door-to-Door fares add flights and private transfers as well. The cheaper, voyage-only Essential fare leaves out excursions on ocean voyages. Compare like with like when you price it against another line.
Seabourn: bars and dining at their best
Seabourn includes premium spirits, wines and champagne, tips, unlimited Starlink Wi-Fi and every restaurant, including The Grill by Thomas Keller. On its standard ocean ships, shore excursions (Seabourn calls them Ventures) cost extra. On its expedition ships, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit, guided Zodiac and landing programs are included.
Explora Journeys: a growing fleet with inclusive drinks and Wi-Fi
Explora, the luxury brand of the MSC Group, includes unlimited drinks, nine culinary venues, in-suite dining, high-speed Wi-Fi, gratuities and access to the spa’s thermal area. The Anthology tasting menu costs extra (about €165 per person at the time of writing), and so do excursions. Explora III joined Explora I and II when she was delivered in July 2026, and her maiden voyage left Barcelona on 3 August 2026. Explora IV, V and VI are due in 2027 and 2028.
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection: yacht-style sailing
The fleet now has three ships: Evrima (298 guests), Ilma (448) and Luminara (452, launched in 2025). Fares include drinks, dining in the main venues, in-suite dining, gratuities, Starlink Wi-Fi and use of the marina platform’s non-motorized water sports. The S.E.A. restaurant, spa treatments, some premium bottles and shore excursions cost extra.
Viking: inclusive, but not all-inclusive
Viking includes one shore excursion in every port, Wi-Fi, all onboard restaurants, specialty coffees, port taxes, and beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner. Drinks at other times, the Silver Spirits package and gratuities cost extra. Viking ships are adults-only (18+), which makes Viking a popular pick among people searching for all-inclusive cruises for adults only.
Four Seasons Yachts: luxury, but pay as you go
Four Seasons I made her maiden voyage in the Mediterranean on 20 March 2026 and has 95 suites. She is often grouped with all inclusive cruises, but that is misleading. Fares, priced per suite rather than per person, include breakfast, non-alcoholic drinks, Starlink Wi-Fi, gratuities, taxes and port fees. Adult lunches and dinners, alcohol, spa treatments and excursions are charged like a hotel bill. For now she is the brand’s only yacht.
For a broader look at how these brands compare on service and value, see our guide to the best luxury cruise lines ranked by real customer reviews.
All-inclusive packages on mainstream cruise lines
You do not have to book a luxury suite to get all-inclusive cruises including alcohol. Several big-ship lines now sell bundled fares. Here is what they include in late 2026.
Celebrity Cruises: All Included
Celebrity’s standard All Included fare bundles the Classic drinks package, basic unlimited Wi-Fi and gratuities. Suites in The Retreat upgrade this to the Premium drinks package, premium Wi-Fi and onboard credit. You can still book a cheaper cruise-only rate, but then tips are added daily (about $15.50 to $16 per person on standard and Concierge Class cabins).
Princess Cruises: Princess Plus and Princess Premier
From 13 October 2026, Princess Plus costs $70 per person per day ($75 on Sun Princess and Star Princess). It covers up to 15 drinks a day (each worth up to $15), four casual specialty meals, gratuities and Wi-Fi on one device. Princess Premier costs $105 ($110 on Sun and Star Princess) and adds unlimited drinks worth up to $20 each, unlimited specialty dining, Wi-Fi on up to four devices and up to $300 in excursion credit. For two people on a seven-night cruise, Premier comes to about $1,470 on top of the fare.
Norwegian Cruise Line: Free at Sea
NCL switched the name back from “More at Sea” to Free at Sea in November 2025. It includes an open bar for the first two guests (drinks up to $15), one to four specialty meals depending on cruise length, 150 minutes of Wi-Fi per guest and $50 off each excursion for the first guest. It is not free, though. You pay package gratuities, around $28.50 per person per day for the drinks, plus a gratuity on each specialty meal. For sailings from February 2026, Free at Sea Plus ($49.99 per person per day) adds unlimited streaming Wi-Fi, Starbucks drinks and better wine.
Virgin Voyages: adults-only, but tips are now extra
Virgin’s ships are adults-only (18+). The fare covers every restaurant on board, basic Wi-Fi, soda, water, coffee and group fitness classes. Gratuities stopped being included from 7 October 2025 and now cost about $20 per person per day if prepaid. Alcohol is sold separately or through a prepaid Bar Tab.
Marella Cruises: truly all-inclusive for UK travelers
Marella, TUI’s UK cruise line, includes meals, tips and a selection of beers, spirits, house wine and cocktails as standard. Its holiday packages usually add flights and transfers too. A premium drinks upgrade is available for a supplement. Our Marella Discovery ship guide shows what that looks like on board.
Sailing with Royal Caribbean or MSC instead? Neither sells an all-inclusive fare as standard, but their drink packages close much of the gap. See our Royal Caribbean drink package guide for prices and rules.
How to choose the best all inclusive cruise for you
- Work out your real daily spend. If you drink little and rarely book excursions, a mainstream fare with Celebrity’s All Included or Princess Plus may cost less than a luxury line.
- Price excursions honestly. On port-heavy trips in Europe or Alaska, Regent’s unlimited excursions or Viking’s one-per-port can be worth hundreds of dollars per person.
- Read the tip rules. NCL’s package gratuities, Viking’s daily service charge and Virgin’s new tip policy all add up over a long voyage.
- Check flights by market. Flights included in a UK fare are often not included in the US fare for the same voyage.
- Ask about surcharge venues. One premium restaurant (Anthology, S.E.A.) won’t spoil the value, but it is good to know in advance.
For a closer look at what Princess bundles in, see our guide to the Princess Plus and Premier packages and when each is worth it.
Planning a trip for two? See our pick of the best honeymoon cruises for all-inclusive couples.
For a stricter look at which fares really include drinks, tips and Wi-Fi, see our guide to truly all-inclusive cruise lines.
FAQs
Which is the best all-inclusive cruise line?
For the most inclusive fare, Regent Seven Seas is hard to beat, because unlimited excursions, drinks, Wi-Fi, tips and all dining are standard. Scenic is the best choice for adventure-heavy itineraries, and Seabourn and Silversea are strong for food, drink and service.
Are any cruises truly all-inclusive?
Very few cover everything. Even Regent and Scenic charge for spa treatments, rare wines and some special experiences. “All-inclusive” usually means drinks, tips, Wi-Fi and dining, with excursions and flights varying by line and fare.
Is Four Seasons Yachts all-inclusive?
No. Fares include breakfast, non-alcoholic drinks, Wi-Fi and gratuities, but adult lunches and dinners, alcohol, spa treatments and excursions are charged separately.
Which all-inclusive cruises are adults only?
Viking and Virgin Voyages only accept guests aged 18 and over. Viking includes more (excursions, wine and beer with meals), while Virgin includes all its restaurants but now charges for tips and alcohol.
Are all-inclusive cruise packages worth it on mainstream lines?
Usually yes if you have more than a few drinks a day and want Wi-Fi. Packages such as Princess Premier or Celebrity All Included also cover gratuities, which removes one of the biggest onboard extras.
