Hi Skuttle -
I'll answer some of your questions -
The price of the cruise includes almost everything.
You get all of your meals, including snacks and room service
Your entertainment on board the ship
Your cabin
Soda pop served at the full service restaurants that are fountain drinks.
What you have to pay extra for:
All alcoholic beverages
Spa expenses
Shore excursions
Souvenirs
Photographs you purchase taken by the Shutters staff
Soda pop outside of meal times and all soda that is served in a can.
An additional service charge of $5 for dining at Palo's restaurant, which is the optional restaurant.
You will need money to pay gratuities for:
Cabin Steward
Server
Asst Server
Head Server
this can be charged to your account on board
You will need cash money to tip the person that delivers your room service order.
I think that's all of the expenses involved, if I left something out, someone else can help.
It's best to book your cruise as early as possible to insure that you get the cabin accomodatuions that you want and also to get the best 'Early Booking Savings' discount.
The level or type of cabin is a personal choice. Some are perfectly happy with an inside cabin, others want an ocean view cabin, others want a veranda cabin, and there are still others that want a suite with concierge service.
My personal preference is for a veranda cabin. We love to sit on the veranda during the late evening hours and also for the croissants and coffee delivered by room service in the morning.
Cruising on
DCL is an incredible experience and most that experience it want to come back again and again. We are booked on our fifth cruise and we're planning a sixth one. It isn't just for families with children, it works for couples as well.
Hope that helps.
