How Cruise Quotes Work

Line by line: what you are paying for, and what you are not.

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What’s in a Cruise Quote

Line item	What it is	Usually included?
Cruise fare	Your cabin, main meals, most entertainment and the ship’s facilities	Yes
Taxes, fees & port expenses	Government taxes and port charges; can be several hundred dollars per person	Should be shown — check it is
Gratuities / service charges	A daily per-person charge on most mainstream lines	Often not; included on most luxury lines
Travel insurance	Cancellation, medical and evacuation cover	Optional — but strongly recommended
Flights, hotels, transfers	Getting to and from the ship	Only in air-inclusive or package fares
Drinks, Wi-Fi, specialty dining, excursions	Onboard extras	Only in all-inclusive fares or promotions

Fares are quoted per person, based on two people sharing a cabin. Third and fourth guests in the same cabin usually pay much less; solo travelers usually pay a supplement.

Fare Types

Refundable deposit fares

Higher price, but you can cancel before final payment and get your deposit back.

Non-refundable deposit fares

Cheaper, but the deposit is lost (or kept as a future credit) if you cancel.

Promotional or “bundle” fares

Include perks such as drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities or onboard credit — valuable only if you would buy them anyway.

Guarantee cabins

You are guaranteed a category or better, but the line assigns the cabin. Cheaper, less choice.

How a Quote Request Works

You share your destination, dates, cabin preference, travelers and budget.
Specialists check fares, promotions and cabin availability across the lines that fit.
You get quotes showing the total price and what it includes.
You ask questions, compare, and book only if you want to. Deposits are paid to the cruise line.

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