Nearly every time I come to read this read an ad link pops for for All Inclusive Cruises. I think that is the way of the future for upper price line cruise companies.
All Inclusive pricing, open seating in the main dining room and ability to bring our own liquor on board are three things that stand out as important to us. Yes I know that 'all inclusive' means most wine, beer and liquor included, but we often have special wines that we buy along the route of our trip and want to be able to enjoy on board.
Friends who are frquent cruisers report that bar drinks on Crystal now rival New York City in pricing and a tip is added to every drink purchased.