Make the sea your journey.

It varies significantly by cruise line. Luxury lines (Silversea, Regent, Seabourn) typically include meals, all beverages, gratuities and basic shore excursions. Mass-market lines like MSC include meals only; beverages, gratuities and excursions are extra. See the All-Inclusive comparison on this page; final terms are confirmed individually during planning.

Charged separately by all cruise lines. Typically USD 100–500 per person per voyage depending on itinerary and timing. We always disclose the exact current figure before booking is confirmed.

It varies by cruise line. Silversea, Regent, Seabourn, Explora, Viking, Asuka II, and Four Seasons Yacht include port taxes in the fare. Oceania, MSC, Princess and Holland America charge them separately, roughly USD 25–50 per port per day — about USD 200–400 for a 7-night cruise and USD 4,000–8,000 for a world cruise. We provide an itemized estimate during planning.

Included on luxury lines (Silversea, Regent, Seabourn, Asuka II, etc.). On mass-market lines (MSC, RC, NCL), USD 15–20 per person per day is automatically billed to your onboard account.

Cruise dress codes have three tiers — Casual, Smart Casual and Formal (Elegant) — and the standard rotates by ship and by night. ■ Daytime: Almost universally casual across all lines. Shorts and sandals fine. Pool decks expect bathrobe transit. ■ Evening / Smart Casual (the luxury baseline): Men, jacket recommended (no tie required), collared shirt, slacks, leather shoes. Women, a dress or a blouse with skirt or trousers. ■ Formal / Elegant Nights: 2–3 occasions on a 7-night cruise. Men, dark suit or tuxedo. Women, cocktail or evening dress. Silversea, Regent and Cunard hold a stricter line; Norwegian and MSC are more relaxed. ■ River cruises: Almost fully casual. No formal nights. ■ Japan-flagged ships: Asuka II and Nippon Maru have jacket-recommended evenings. Traditional Japanese attire welcome. Before departure Bespoke provides a per-ship dress-code briefing and a recommended packing list, and arranges tuxedo or evening dress rentals on request.

Seasickness risk shifts dramatically based on three factors — ship size, cabin position, and the route's sea conditions. With the right combination, most travellers can pass an entire voyage barely feeling motion. ■ Ship size: Vessels over 100,000 GT are very stable, and most modern ships carry fin stabilizers that suppress lateral motion. Small expedition vessels, sailing ships and yacht-style cruises are by design more lively. ■ Cabin position: The most stable cabins sit mid-ship, on lower decks. Bow-facing or top-deck cabins move the most. At booking we steer cabin selection toward mid-ship for sensitive travellers. ■ Route & season: Calm — Mediterranean (May–September), Caribbean, Japan coastal waters. Rougher — North Sea, Norwegian coast, Drake Passage (Antarctic routes), and the North Atlantic (especially winter). ■ Onboard provisions: Every ship carries a physician; oral medication, transdermal patches and IV anti-emetics are standard. Non-pharmaceutical Sea-Bands are available in onboard shops. ■ Personal preparation: In Japan, Anelon and Travelmin are the standard over-the-counter options. Starting medication one hour before sailing is most effective. ■ How Bespoke helps: Tell us at the consultation that you are prone to seasickness. We combine ship type, sea region, season and cabin position to design a voyage where motion is minimized as much as possible.

Varies by port. We organize the document checklist for cases such as ESTA (US ports), separate visas (Russian ports) and more.

Satellite Wi-Fi is available across all ships, from USD 15–30/day metered plans to full-voyage unlimited plans. Some luxury lines include it in the fare.

Seven tiers: Inside (no window), Oceanview (small window), Balcony, Suite, Yacht Club / The Haven (ship-within-a-ship VIP enclave), and Owner's Suite. For most cruises we recommend Balcony or above; for longer voyages, Suite and above. MSC's YC and NCL's The Haven offer private lounges and dining — effectively luxury experiences within mass-market ships.

Pre-departure: tiered cancellation fees apply (increasing from 90 days before departure). Post-departure disembarkation: possible in emergency cases only — Bespoke arranges medical disembarkation and alternative travel.