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One of the consistent responses from advisors
has been that clients want amenities such as
Wi-Fi, gratuities, drinks and entertainment/
attractions included in the total price. One
advisor said,
TRENDS IN THE CRUISE SEGMENT
IMPORTANT AMENITIES OF AN ALL-INCLUSIVE ON-BOARD CRUISE EXPERIENCE
Wi-fi
Onboard entertainment/
attractions
Open bar/beverages
Gratuities
Onboard activities
Specialty dining
Unlimited shore excursions
Ground transfers
Airfares
Pre- or post-cruise hotel stays
24-hour room service
Laundry service
89%
87%
84%
81%
74%
74%
68%
65%
56%
55%
51%
37%
4%
7%
8%
11%
15%
15%
18%
16%
22%
23%
24%
29%
5%
5%
6%
7%
10%
10%
12%
18%
21%
21%
23%
30%
Very/Moderately important Neutral Not at all/Slightly important Unsure/Don’t know
Guests understand that
shore excursions are
optional, but many express
surprise when I tell them
specialty dining is extra
and wish to pre-purchase
an option that includes
everything (drink packages/
pre-paid gratuities/etc) and
express they wish it was all
automatically included.