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The Best All-Inclusive Cruise Lines: What’s Really Included

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“All-inclusive” means different things on different cruise lines. On some it means drinks; on others it covers flights, transfers, excursions, gratuities, Wi-Fi and even travel insurance. Knowing exactly what’s included is the key to comparing prices fairly.

Here are the most inclusive cruise lines we sell, from mainstream to ultra-luxury.

At a glance: compare the cruise lines

Cruise line Style Fleet Best for Included highlights
Marella Cruises Mainstream ocean 5 Ships in the fleet Easy budgeting Flights & transfers, All drinks, All dining
Saga Cruises River and ocean 7 Ships — 2 ocean + 4 river Door-to-door ease Chauffeur from home, Travel insurance, All drinks
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Luxury ocean 6 All-suite all-balcony ships The most inclusive Business-class flights, Pre-cruise hotel, All dining
Silversea Luxury ocean 12 All-suite ships in the fleet Butler service Door-to-door transfers, Flights, Premium drinks
Seabourn Luxury ocean 6 All-suite ultra-luxury ships Food and drink Premium drinks, All dining, Gratuities
Explora Journeys Luxury ocean 3 Ships delivered (6 planned by 2029) Modern luxury All dining, Premium drinks, In-suite minibar
Scenic River and ocean 17+ Space-Ships River luxury All meals, All drinks, all day, Daily excursions
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises River cruises 13 Super Ships in the fleet Design and style All drinks, Daily excursions, Airport transfers
Riverside Luxury Cruises River cruises 5 Refurbished six-star ships Small-ship luxury All-suite, butler-tended, All meals + all drinks anytime, Daily excursions

Fleet sizes and inclusions are from each line’s own information and can change; inclusions often depend on the fare you book.

Quick verdicts

All-inclusive at mainstream prices

Marella Cruises

Marella Cruises
  • Mainstream ocean
  • 5 Ships in the fleet

Flights, transfers, food, drinks and gratuities are all in the fare, on five mid-size ships sailing to more than 100 destinations.

Best for: Easy budgeting

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Saga Cruises

Saga Cruises
  • River and ocean
  • 7 Ships — 2 ocean + 4 river

A chauffeur from your home, drinks, all dining, gratuities, Wi-Fi, travel insurance and an excursion in every port, for over-50s.

Best for: Door-to-door ease

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Luxury all-inclusive

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Luxury ocean
  • 6 All-suite all-balcony ships
  • 700-746 Guests per ship — small-luxury scale

Business-class flights on most UK itineraries, a pre-cruise hotel, unlimited shore excursions, premium drinks, gratuities and Wi-Fi.

Best for: The most inclusive

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Silversea

Silversea
  • Luxury ocean
  • 12 All-suite ships in the fleet

Premium drinks, gratuities, Wi-Fi, in-suite dining, butler service and a door-to-door programme with flights.

Best for: Butler service

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Seabourn

Seabourn
  • Luxury ocean
  • 6 All-suite ultra-luxury ships
  • 232 To 600 guests — yacht-scale

Premium drinks, all dining, gratuities, Wi-Fi and an in-suite minibar, with caviar service on deck.

Best for: Food and drink

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Explora Journeys

Explora Journeys
  • Luxury ocean
  • 3 Ships delivered (6 planned by 2029)
  • 922 Maximum guests — super-yacht scale

All dining, premium drinks, in-suite minibar, Wi-Fi, wellness access and gratuities on all-suite ships.

Best for: Modern luxury

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All-inclusive river cruising

Scenic

Scenic
  • River and ocean
  • 17+ Space-Ships
  • 169 Max guests / Space-Ship

All drinks all day, daily excursions, butler service, gratuities, port charges and transfers.

Best for: River luxury

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Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
  • River cruises
  • 13 Super Ships in the fleet
  • 110-160 Guests per ship — boutique scale

All drinks, daily excursions, airport transfers, gratuities and Wi-Fi on boutique ships.

Best for: Design and style

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Riverside Luxury Cruises

Riverside Luxury Cruises
  • River cruises
  • 5 Refurbished six-star ships
  • 106 Max guests / ship

All-suite, butler-tended ships with all meals and drinks any time, daily excursions, Wi-Fi, gratuities and transfers.

Best for: Small-ship luxury

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What to check

Compare these items when you look at “all-inclusive” fares: flights and transfers, drinks (house or premium, all day or with meals), gratuities, Wi-Fi, excursions (one per port, or unlimited), speciality restaurants and travel insurance. A higher headline fare that includes all of these can be cheaper overall than a low fare with lots of extras.

How we chose these cruise lines

We compared what each line includes as standard, using each line’s own information. We sell more than 60 cruise lines, from big family ships to tiny expedition vessels, so these recommendations are based on what each line actually offers: ship size, what’s included in the fare, who it suits and who it doesn’t. Fares, inclusions and ships change, so always check the details for your sailing, or ask a Travel Designer to compare them for you.

Frequently asked questions

Which cruise line is the most all-inclusive?

Regent Seven Seas, which includes flights on most UK itineraries and unlimited excursions; Saga includes travel insurance and a chauffeur.

Is Marella Cruises all-inclusive?

Yes. Flights, transfers, food, drinks and gratuities are included.

Are drinks included on all-inclusive cruises?

Yes on these lines, but some include house brands only; luxury lines include premium drinks.

Are excursions included?

On Regent (unlimited), Saga and most river lines (daily) they are; on others they cost extra.

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Updated October 2026. Cruises can be booked through Travelisto, with flights and hotels added where you need them.