What Is Included in a CroisiEurope Cruise?
One of the most common questions Australians ask when considering a CroisiEurope cruise is: 'What exactly is included in the price?' It's a fair question all-inclusive claims vary widely across the cruise industry, and understanding what you actually get can be the difference between a trip that comes in on budget and one that delivers a nasty surprise at checkout. Here is the complete, honest breakdown.
What Is Always Included
All Meals
Every CroisiEurope cruise includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day on board. No meal surcharges, no specialty restaurant fees, no 'you can eat at the buffet for free but the restaurant is extra.' Three meals a day, every day, for the duration of the cruise.
Wine and Beer with Meals
This is the detail that consistently surprises first-time CroisiEurope guests wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks are included with lunch and dinner, and drinks are also included at the bar throughout the day, every day. Not a token glass of house wine a proper wine service, poured freely throughout the meal. The wine selection reflects the region: Riesling on the Rhine, Portuguese varietals on the Douro, Austrian Grüner Veltliner on the Danube.
Coffee, Tea, and Soft Drinks
Non-alcoholic beverages are available throughout the day and evening at no extra charge. Mineral water, juices, soft drinks, coffee, and tea are included at meals and in the lounge bar during normal hours.
Shore Excursions
At least one guided shore excursion per port of call is included in the CroisiEurope price. This is typically a guided walking tour of the old town, a visit to the key monument (a palace, an abbey, a cathedral), or a coach excursion to a nearby site of interest. The guides are professional and local.
Port Taxes and Navigation Fees
These are often hidden extras on other cruise lines. CroisiEurope includes them in the base price. What you see quoted is what you pay subject to any premium extras you choose.
On-Board Entertainment and Cultural Activities
Each sailing includes on-board cultural programming lectures on the history and culture of the regions you're passing through, evening music, and special events such as a Captain's welcome cocktail and gala dinner.
What Is Usually Included
Welcome cocktail: A complimentary cocktail or drink to welcome passengers at the start of the cruise.
Captain's Gala Dinner: A special evening meal, usually toward the end of the cruise, with enhanced menu and a toast from the captain.
Luggage handling: Bags are moved between coach and ship on embarkation and disembarkation days.
What Is NOT Included Honest Extras
• Premium excursion packages: Optional enhanced excursions (wine tastings at an estate, a cooking class, a private château visit) are available at extra cost. These are optional, not pushed aggressively.
• Gratuities: Tipping is not mandatory on CroisiEurope, but is appreciated. A guideline of €5 €10 per person per day is suggested.
• Travel insurance: Strongly recommended not included.
• Pre/post cruise hotels: Available to book through CroisiEurope Australia, not included in the cruise price.
• Personal purchases ashore: Souvenirs, lunches ashore, museum entry on independent visits.
• Wi-Fi: Not always included check current policy for your specific ship. Many ships have Wi-Fi available for purchase.
• Alcoholic beverages outside meal service: Drinks at the bar are included throughout the day the bar is open and all-inclusive from morning until late.
Is CroisiEurope 'Truly' All-Inclusive?
CroisiEurope includes more in its cruise price than most competitors at its price point particularly the drinks package (bar included all day) particularly on the wine and excursion inclusions. It is not as all-inclusive as ultra-luxury lines like Scenic or Uniworld, which include premium spirits, butler service, and gratuities in the base price. For the price point, CroisiEurope's inclusions represent exceptional value.
Booking Tip for Australians
When comparing river cruise quotes, always ask each operator: 'What is the price including wine with meals, all standard excursions, and port taxes?' This apples-to-apples comparison consistently favours CroisiEurope.
Book Your 2027 River Cruise with CroisiEurope Australia
CroisiEurope Australia handles all bookings for Australian travellers local support, AUD pricing, no credit card surcharges on Visa or Mastercard.
Phone: 1300 739 652 | Email: contact@croisicruises.com
Website: www.croisieuroperivercruises.com.au | Office: Tweet World Travel, 544 Magill Road, Magill SA 5072
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