What Is Included On A Celebrity Cruise
Updated: August 2024
When you embark on a cruise holiday with Celebrity Cruises, you can hop onboard any one of the Celebrity Cruises ships knowing that everything is taken care of. And, thanks to this cruise line's 'Always Included' program, which is just one of several package options available, you can make sure extras like Wi-Fi internet connection and alcoholic drinks are part of your cruise fare. While this will bump the price up a little pre-cruise, it does mean you'll have even more time to enjoy your holiday once aboard – and fewer costs once you've actually started your holiday. Thinking about all the extra charges on a cruise ship you need to know about, and how quickly they can all add up, that's certainly far from a bad thing.
Although, the available options go beyond that; Celebrity Cruises offers a truly exquisite 'resort at sea' experience with The Retreat – an elevated suite experience with personal butler services, access to exclusive areas onboard, and so many more perks.
If that sounds right up your alley, then keep reading to find out more about Celebrity Cruises' three package options and what's included in each one: Cruise Only, Always Included, and The Retreat.
Cruise Only Packages with Celebrity Cruises
This is the standard cruise fare available with Celebrity Cruises, whether you're sailing through the Caribbean or around the Mediterranean, and comes with all the basic amenities you need to enjoy an exciting getaway aboard one of this cruise line's ships.
Here's what comes included with a standard Cruise Only Package fare:
- Lowest available cruise fare
- Access to complimentary casual dining venues, entertainment venues, and activity facilities
One thing that's worth noting is that a Cruise Only Package isn't available on voyages to the Galapagos Islands, Alaskan cruises, and any land tours offered by Celebrity Cruises.
Always Included Packages with Celebrity Cruises
If you're after a little bit more bang for your buck, so to speak, you can always opt for an All Included Package – which adds a few important extras to your standard cruise fare.
Here's what you can expect to enjoy when you book an Always Included Package with Celebrity Cruises:
- Standard Cruise Fare, including everything a Cruise Only Package enjoys
- Basic Wi-Fi Internet Access Package (two devices per stateroom)
- Classic Drink Package (including additional beverage gratuities)
This doesn't sound like a lot, but an All Included Package can save you anything from roughly $200 per person versus onboard prices up to $800 per person versus onboard prices. Even at $200, that's still a significant amount.
The Retreat with Celebrity Cruises
An exclusive experience for those sailing with Celebrity Cruises, The Retreat is an onboard resort that gives you the chance to enjoy opulent suites, private sundecks, exclusive dining opportunities, and more elegant amenities. It's a haven of luxury where you can take advantage of concierge and butler services, relish in enhanced in-suite amenities, and make enjoying your holiday even more effortless.
Sounds good, right? Well, here's everything included with The Retreat:
- Personal concierge service and attentive butler, who is contactable everywhere via Butler Chat
- Personalised Retreat Host and Destination Experience Specialist services
- Suite-to-car escort by butler on Private Journeys and during departures
- Exclusive access to restaurants, lounges, and sundecks only available to The Retreat guests
- Premium Celebrity bath amenities
- Updated Luminae menu with new Daniel Boulud signature dishes
- Complimentary stocked minibar
- Unlimited Premium Drink Package
- Full in-suite dining experience (breakfast, lunch, dinner) with daily delights
- Premium Wi-Fi internet access package
And, if you're sailing in a Royal Suite or above, you'll also get the following with The Retreat:
- Complimentary Extend Your Stay program
- Complimentary access to SEA Thermal Suite and Persian Garden
- Complimentary daily laundry and unlimited pressing
- Personalize your complimentary minibar
- Exclusive sleepwear
- Unlimited specialty dining package (dinner each night and lunch during sea days)
If you like the sound of those extras, you can find out more about all the latest Celebrity cruise deals here; with sailings to some of the most stunning destinations around the world, you're certain to find something that suits you.
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