Do you get tired of blowing your planned vacation budget every time you take a trip? Do you feel like you are being nickeled and dimed with every extra activity and meal you add to your itinerary? What if I told you that taking a river cruise vacation would allow you to stay on budget, while knowing the total cost in advance? Today, I am unpacking the true value of a river cruise. I’ll be sharing everything that’s included in your river cruise fare. It will be an eye-opening experience for many of you.  

What’s Included in Your River Cruise Fare? Unpacking the True Value 

Dining and Drinks 

While on the ship, all your meals will be included during your cruise along the river. On many of the cruise lines, this includes meals in specialty restaurants.

You also won’t need to pay for any drinks on many of the cruises. Some cruise lines offer beer, wine, and soft drinks during your meals.  A few cruise lines offer all-inclusive options, so your drinks are included all day and night. You may want to consider sailing with a cruise line that offers a daily happy hour if you want the most value from your cruise.  

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Cabin Amenities on Your River Cruise

You will never need to pay extra for Wi-Fi when you are taking a river cruise. This is excellent news, because you can keep your smartphone on and share all those spectacular pictures you are taking on social media.  

And while you won’t want to work while on vacation, the included Wi-Fi will be helpful if an emergency comes up and your boss really needs you.  

Some river cruise lines also include an in-room mini bar and room service in your fare. These cabin amenities are perfect if you want a little extra pampering during your vacation.  

Special Onboard Events 

Lectures, shows, classes, and other special onboard events are all included in your river cruise fare. Learn about local wines and beer during taste testing events. Watch local performers show off their talent. Learn about the history and attractions of the port you are visiting next. You may even learn a new hobby while taking a river cruise!

You can take advantage of as many of these included special events as you want without blowing your vacation budget. Talk about taking advantage of the true value of your cruise!  

Excursions 

Almost every river cruise line offers a choice of shore excursions in each port you visit. Many offered excursions are included in your fare. So, choose to add one of them to your itinerary in each port.  

Yes, you can pay extra for certain excursions. However, you always know the cost prior to your vacation. And you can easily stick to the included options and thoroughly enjoy your visit without the extra cost. 

Consider these once in a lifetime experiences on a river cruise. 

Extras 

While many river cruise lines offer some of the same included options, certain cruise lines offer even more. It is possible to find a river cruise line that includes airport transfers to and from the ship. Many will even include all gratuities, port fees, and taxes in your fare.  

And if you want to venture off on your own at a port, you may have access to bicycles for free.  

Select river cruises will even include a complimentary hotel stay the night prior to boarding the ship.  

There are no extra fees at the end of your river cruise to surprise you. These cruise lines will not nickel and dime you for every activity, meal, and excursion. Instead, almost everything is included while cruising on the river. So, choosing a river cruise is one of your best options when you want to stay on budget for your next vacation.  

So, are you ready to stay on budget during your next vacation now that you have unpacked the true value of your river cruise fare?  

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