Q & A: All-inclusive cruises
Posted on July 19th, 2009 – 9:15 PMBy Elizabeth Larsen
Q: I’ve never been on a cruise and was wondering if there are any that are truly all-inclusive and include alcohol in the price, similar to all-inclusive resorts. A: According the cruise expert Stewart Chiron, the answer is yes–but it will cost you. That’s because the only true all-inclusive cruises are also the most expensive luxury lines, including Seaborn, Crystal, Regent and Silversea. The good news, according to Chiron, is that these cruise lines are currently offering dramatic discounts to try and get passengers back on the high seas. For more information, check out his website, The Cruise Guy.


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