Truly All-Inclusive Cruise Lines: What Each Fare Really Includes (2026)

The all inclusive cruise lines that are truly all-inclusive build drinks, tips and Wi-Fi into every fare. On the luxury side that means Regent Seven Seas, Seabourn, Silversea, Explora Journeys, Scenic and Crystal. For UK value, Saga and Marella lead, with Viking somewhere in between. Celebrity, Princess, Norwegian and Holland America work differently: they sell all-inclusive packages on top of the cruise fare, and Fred. Olsen now sits in the middle with drinks at mealtimes and tips included.

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“All inclusive” is one of the most stretched phrases in cruise marketing. This guide sorts the lines into two groups. The first is fares where the extras are simply part of the price. The second is packages you choose to add. A comparison table shows what is actually included for 2026 sailings. If you just want our ranked shortlist, see our guide to the best all-inclusive cruises and what each line really includes.

What makes a cruise line truly all inclusive?

Every cruise fare includes your cabin, main restaurant meals, entertainment and the pools. The difference between all inclusive cruise lines and everyone else is what happens after that. A useful test is to ask whether these six things are in the price you pay:

1. Alcoholic drinks, all day, not just a glass of wine with dinner.
2. Gratuities, so no daily service charge is added to your onboard account.
3. Wi-Fi good enough to use, not a 30-minute taster.
4. Speciality dining without cover charges.
5. Shore excursions, at least one per port or a meaningful credit.
6. Travel to the ship: flights, transfers or, for UK no-fly cruises, a chauffeur or free parking.

Lines that tick the first three are fairly called all-inclusive. Lines that tick five or six are what most people mean by fully all inclusive cruises. A line that asks you to choose and pay for a package to get drinks and tips is selling an add-on. That can still be good value, but the headline fare is not the real price.

Truly all inclusive cruise lines: luxury tier

These lines build most extras into every fare. Prices are high, but the bill at the end is usually small.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Regent is the most inclusive of the big luxury brands. Fares cover unlimited shore excursions in every port, all drinks including premium spirits, prepaid gratuities, unlimited Wi-Fi and all speciality restaurants. On many sailings you also get return flights and a pre-cruise hotel night. Flight class and whether a hotel is included depend on the voyage and where you live, so check the terms for your sailing.

Scenic (Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Eclipse II)

Scenic’s two “discovery yachts” come close to Regent. Fares include a choice of shore excursions, Zodiac and kayak outings where available, premium branded drinks all day, all tipping, Starlink Wi-Fi and up to 10 dining venues. Return flights from UK airports are included on Flexi and Best Available fares, up to a £1,250 per person credit. Helicopter flights and the submersible cost extra.

Seabourn

Seabourn includes an open bar with most wines and spirits, a stocked in-suite minibar, gratuities, Wi-Fi and its speciality restaurants. Most excursions cost extra. Rare wines and super-premium spirits are also charged.

Silversea

Silversea changed its fares in September 2025, so read the fare name carefully. The All-Inclusive fare covers the onboard experience: drinks, tips, Wi-Fi and butler service. Excursions are bought separately. All-Inclusive Plus adds a refundable deposit and a shore excursion credit on ocean voyages. On expedition voyages it includes excursions and Zodiac tours, plus in-country flights and hotel nights where the trip needs them. Bookings made under the older Door-to-Door and Port-to-Port fares keep those terms.

Explora Journeys

Explora, MSC Group’s luxury brand, includes wines, champagne, spirits and cocktails, all onboard gratuities and unlimited Wi-Fi. Most restaurants are included. A few premium dining experiences and shore excursions cost extra.

Crystal

Crystal has relaunched with Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. Its fares include drinks, gratuities and Wi-Fi. Shore excursions are generally extra. Details have changed since the relaunch, so confirm speciality dining and drinks terms when you book.

All inclusive cruise lines UK: value tier

You do not need a six-star budget to cruise without a drinks bill. Three lines that sell mainly to British passengers include more than many people expect.

Saga

Saga has a strong case as the most inclusive line from the UK. Its ocean fares include unlimited drinks, with premium spirits now included and premium wines added from 2027. They also cover gratuities, Starlink Wi-Fi and one shore excursion in every port. Travel insurance comes with cancellation cover, subject to medical screening, and you can take a reduction if you do not need it. You also get a choice of chauffeur from home (private within 75 miles, otherwise shared), an included flight on fly-cruises, or free port parking. Saga sails small ships for travellers aged 50 and over, and an adult companion can be 40 or older.

Marella Cruises

Marella is TUI’s cruise line, and it is the value pick for all-inclusive cruise packages including alcohol and flights. Fares typically include flights from UK airports, transfers, tips, meals and a selection of branded beer, spirits, house wine and cocktails. Wi-Fi, speciality restaurants and excursions cost extra. A premium drinks upgrade adds better brands, fresh juices and more cocktails. Our Marella drinks package guide explains whether that upgrade pays off.

Viking

Viking is partly inclusive. UK fares include return flights from London and some regional airports, transfers, one guided excursion in most ports, Wi-Fi, onboard gratuities and its alternative restaurants. Beer, wine and soft drinks are served with lunch and dinner. Cocktails and drinks outside mealtimes cost extra unless you buy the Silver Spirits package, which we cover in our Viking Silver Spirits package guide.

Lines that sell all-inclusive as an add-on

These lines quote a base fare and then offer an all-inclusive bundle. The headline price is lower, but your real comparison is the fare with the bundle added.

• Celebrity Cruises. UK and Irish fares now usually come “All Included”, with the Classic drinks package, Surf Wi-Fi and tips. The paid Elevate and Indulge upgrades add premium drinks, an excursion credit and, with Indulge, faster Wi-Fi and onboard credit. Retreat suite guests get Indulge at no extra cost.
• Princess Cruises. Princess Plus costs from about £53 per person per day. It covers up to 15 drinks a day, Wi-Fi for one device, crew gratuities and some casual dining. Princess Premier costs from about £78 per person per day and adds unlimited drinks, speciality dining, Wi-Fi for four devices and an excursion credit. Prices are higher on Sun Princess and Star Princess.
• Norwegian Cruise Line. In 2026 NCL launched a UK Premium All Inclusive fare. It includes premium drinks in all bars and restaurants, plus service charges and gratuities. Speciality dining, Wi-Fi and excursions sit in separate packages or perks depending on the fare.
• Holland America Line. The Have It All package bundles a drinks package, speciality dining, Wi-Fi and a shore excursion credit. Check whether service charges are included in the fare you are quoted.
• Fred. Olsen. Since January 2026, Freedom Fares include house beer, wine by the glass and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, plus crew gratuities and UK port taxes. It is a halfway house. You get drinks at meals but not a full bar package. Excursions and Wi-Fi are not listed as included.

What’s actually included: 2026 comparison table

This table reflects published 2026 inclusions for standard fares. “Package” means included only if you buy or book the add-on fare. “Some” means a partial or conditional inclusion. Always confirm against the specific sailing and fare type you book.

How to compare fully all inclusive cruises fairly

Most comparison articles stop at the table. The real saving or overspend shows up only when you work out the total trip cost. A simple method:

1. Price the add-on version properly. For a line like Princess, add the package for every adult in the cabin for every night. Most lines require everyone in the cabin to buy the same package, which matters if one of you barely drinks.
2. Add what the fare leaves out. Flights, a hotel night, port parking or train fares, travel insurance and two or three excursions can easily add several hundred pounds per person.
3. Compare per person per night. Divide the full total by the number of nights. At that point a Saga or Viking fare often looks much closer to a mainstream ship with packages than the brochure price suggests.
4. Be honest about how you holiday. If you drink little and take few excursions, a mainstream fare with a light package may be cheaper. If you enjoy a cocktail before dinner and book tours in every port, inclusive luxury fares usually win.
5. Check fare names, not brand names. Silversea, Celebrity and Scenic each sell more than one fare type, and the cheapest one often drops something such as flights or excursion credit.

Which type suits you?

Choose a luxury all-inclusive line (Regent, Scenic, Seabourn, Silversea, Explora) if you want to stop thinking about money once you board and you value small ships, suites and high staffing levels. Choose Saga if you are over 50, want to sail from a UK port and like the idea of being collected from home. Choose Marella for a sunshine fly-cruise where flights, tips and drinks are bundled at a mainstream price. Choose a package line (Celebrity, Princess, NCL, Holland America) if you want big-ship facilities and are happy to compare package prices yourself.

If you want a child-free ship where drinks and tips are already paid for, take a look at the best all-inclusive adults-only cruise lines.

Newer luxury lines are worth comparing too, so see what Explora Journeys includes in the fare and how it stacks up on value.

Even on inclusive fares, it helps to understand how cruise port fees and taxes are charged, because some lines list them separately.

FAQs

Which cruise lines are fully all inclusive?

Regent Seven Seas and Scenic come closest, since both include drinks, tips, Wi-Fi, speciality dining and excursions, and often flights. Saga is the most inclusive UK-based line, with drinks, tips, Wi-Fi, one excursion per port, insurance and travel to the ship.

Is Marella really all inclusive?

Mostly. Marella fares include meals, tips, selected alcoholic and soft drinks and, on fly-cruises, flights and transfers. Wi-Fi, speciality restaurants, excursions and premium drinks cost extra.

Are tips included on all-inclusive cruises?

On truly all-inclusive lines (Regent, Seabourn, Silversea, Explora, Scenic, Crystal, Saga, Marella, Viking and Fred. Olsen) gratuities are included. On Princess, NCL and Holland America they are usually included only with certain packages or fares.

Can I get an all-inclusive cruise package including alcohol and flights from the UK?

Yes. Marella fly-cruises bundle flights, tips and drinks. Viking includes flights with drinks at meals. Saga can include a flight on fly-cruises. Regent and Scenic include flights on many sailings, with conditions.

Is a drinks package cheaper than a truly all-inclusive cruise?

Sometimes. If you drink lightly and skip excursions, a mainstream fare plus a basic package can cost less. Once you add tips, Wi-Fi, flights and excursions, inclusive fares often close the gap. Compare total cost per person per night.