Whether you're going to the Caribbean or Antarctica, you can expect these items to be covered. But be certain!

Your stateroom, obviously

Transfers to/from the ship if you purchased your air ticket through the cruise line

All scheduled meals

Midnight & special buffets (although midnight buffets are becoming less frequent)

Coffee, tea (sometimes milk), morning fruit juices. Water when it's poured from a pitcher

Professional entertainment every evening

Special children's activities including video arcade (some ships are far better equipped for this than others)

Room service (menu may be extensive or limited, depending on ship)

Specified snack bars (ice cream, pizza)

Movies in the ship's theater

Stateroom TV (but not necessarily recent movies or movie channels)

Guest lectures

Use of the library/card rooms

Exercise rooms/equipment

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