Cruising Isn't All Inclusive Anymore
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Are cruise vacations still a good value when so many “included” perks now come with a separate charge? Cruising used to feel simple, but in 2026, many cruise lines are changing what all-inclusive really means. In this video, we discuss how rising gratuities, drink package costs, room service fees, WiFi pricing, late-night kids club charges, and Virgin Voyages’ new daily gratuity structure are adding new costs to perks cruisers once expected to be part of the fare. Before you book your next Carnival, Princess, MSC, Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line, Norwegian, Holland America, or Virgin Voyages sailing, it is worth knowing where those extra charges may show up. **Cruise Things That Are a Total Waste of Money** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk0SW4FSqho **Should You Actually Remove Your Auto Gratuities?** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtTgr0MzD68 **Are Cruise Line Drink Packages Actually Worth It?** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt6nNcjNwCc **CHAPTERS** (0:00) What happened to the all-inclusive cruise experience? (1:16) Why are cruise gratuities rising so quickly in 2026? (3:24) Is the cruise drink package still worth the money? (5:25) Why are some cruise lines charging for pizza? (6:07) Is free cruise room service disappearing? (8:04) Why does cruise WiFi cost so much now? (9:11) What should parents know about kids club after-hours fees? (10:50) Why is Virgin Voyages’ new gratuity charge such a big deal? (12:08) Are cruise lines nickel and diming passengers too much? ----------------------------------------------- PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳️ Get my Travel Insurance Guide for Cruisers: https://profmel.com/insurance 🛳️ Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳️ Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳️ Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳️ Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳️ Grab my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planner: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳️ Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professormelissa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfMelissaCruises/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professormelissa ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️