Yes. And No.
There are enough fun inclusions to an Apostolics At Sea cruise that provide a comfortable vacation away from the worries of life back on land.
Included in your Apostolics At Sea cruise fare is everything you need:
The Apostolics At Sea lineup of private concerts, comedy, the Apostolic Voice singing competition and a great preaching service
Taxes, fees and port charges
A comfortable, private stateroom with a private bathroom
Daily room service and evening turn down where your stateroom attendant tidies up your room
Gratuities for the room attendant and dining room staff
Breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Main Dining Room and Windjammer Cafe (buffet)
Beverages such as iced tea, water and lemonade
24-hour pizza, sandwiches and desserts in the Promenade Cafe
Use of the fitness center
Rock climbing, mini-golf, ice skating, surf rider
Childcare group activities for 3 to 17 year olds
Main pool use (including loungers and hot tubs), water slides and children's splash play areas
Royal Caribbean's onboard shows and entertainment lineup
Ports stops at Cozumel and Costa Maya where you can walk around and shop in the Port Shopping villages
However, you can enhance your cruise vacation with optional activities and services, prices vary:
Shore excursions at Cozumel and Costa Maya
Onboard souvenir photography
Internet access
Fitness classes and personal trainers
Unlimited Soda package
Starbucks onboard - we recommend purchasing a coffee card which provides a small discount on each purchase
Bottled water
Onboard shopping and casinos
In-cabin babysitting, group late-night babysitting after 10 p.m. and nursery time for babies
Alternative dining venues such as Jamie's Italian
Spa treatments and salon services
Air fare to and from the cruise port
Pre-cruise hotel and transportation to the Port
It's hard to ignore the great value of the Apostolics At Sea cruise, but it's just as important that you don't find any costly surprises along the way. When you get your charge statement on the last night of your cruise, it's pretty nice to see a number as close to zero as possible.