Cruise Inclusions: How they Compare to a Hotel Program

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When planning a meeting, incentive travel program or group event, you might be surprised to find that cruise inclusions can save you up to 30% when compared to a comparable land-based venue. The cost of a cruise program includes many more meals, services, entertainment, activities and choices than a land-based program.
Typical Cruise Inclusions Compared to a Hotel or Resort
What’s Included | Cruise | Hotel/ Resort |
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Sleeping rooms (some with robes, mini-bar, safe, VCR and more) | ![]() | ![]() |
Transportation to multiple destinations | ![]() | ![]() |
Complimentary private cocktail parties | ![]() | ![]() |
Seated breakfast/lunch/dinner with ample menu choices in a variety of venues | ![]() | ![]() |
Complimentary room service | ![]() | ![]() |
Daily snacks | ![]() | ![]() |
Use of beautiful public rooms for private events (no décor budget needed) | ![]() | ![]() |
Meeting break coffee service – often free | ![]() | ![]() |
Meeting rooms/AV equipment – free | ![]() | ![]() |
Variety of complimentary activities for spouses/guests/children | ![]() | ![]() |
Nightly entertainment–Broadway production shows, live music, cirque-style performances, comedy clubs, deck parties | ![]() | ![]() |
Casino gambling, enrichment lectures, sports and deck games | ![]() | ![]() |
Photographer’s services free–photo purchase extra | ![]() | ![]() |
Health & fitness club – no cost | ![]() | ![]() |
First-run movies – no cost | ![]() | ![]() |
Duty-free shopping on premises | ![]() | ![]() |
Duty-free liquor/wine prices | ![]() | ![]() |
24-hr medical services on premises | ![]() | ![]() |
Schedule of daily activities delivered daily | ![]() | ![]() |
Document wallet, bag tags, port info/tips brochure. (From property) | ![]() | ![]() |
Gratuities and gov’t taxes at fixed priced | ![]() | ![]() |
City/State and occupancy taxes on F&B | ![]() | ![]() |