What's the difference between Freedom and Saver fares?
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Choose Freedom Fares if you want: Flexibility to cancel or change plans Control over cabin and dining choices Included dining drinks and gratuities (from 2026) |
Choose Saver Fares if you want: The lowest price possible Confirmed travel plans with no need to change Happy with allocated cabin and dining |
What does each fare include?
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Feature |
Freedom Fares | Saver Fares |
| Offer flexibility and included extras. | Offer lower prices but require full payment upfront and are non-refundable | |
| Booking & Payment | ||
| Deposit required | 15% (bookings 90+days before departure) | 100% at booking |
| Cancellation | Standard fee applies | No refunds permitted |
| Transfer to another cruise | ✓ Yes (once per booking) | ✗ No |
| Cabin Selection | ||
| Choose cabin grade | ✓ At booking | ✗ Assigned later |
| Choose cabin number | ✓ At booking | ✗ Advised on cruise ticket |
| Priority for upgrades | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Dining | ||
| Choose restaurant | ✓ Confirmed at booking | ✗ Assigned by us |
| Choose dining time | ✓ Confirmed at booking | ✗ Assigned (or £2pp/night to select) |
| Request table size | Available to request | Not available |
| Drinks with meals | ✓ Included (from Jan 2026) | ✗ Not included for 2025 |
| Onboard Benefits | ||
| Gratuities | ✓ Included (from Jan 2026) | ✗ Not included for 2025 |
| Pre-book fitness classes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Complimentary shuttle service | ✓ Yes (when berthed 1+ mile away) | ✗ Not included |
| Priority shore tour booking | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Oceans Club discount | ✓ Yes (varies by level) | ✗ No (but points earned) |
| Oceans benefits onboard | ✓ Yes | Standard only |
Terms and Conditions:
- All benefits subject to availability
- Oceans Club benefits subject to membership terms and conditions
- Table size requests cannot be guaranteed (Freedom Fares)
- Priority debarkation available on request but not guaranteed (Freedom Fares)
- Shuttle service may be restricted by local regulations
- Saver Fares: Oceans Club discounts cannot be combined, but points still earned
Drinks with meals
- Selected house beer, wine (red, white, rosé), and soft drinks by the glass
- Available with lunch and dinner via waiter service
- Served in main, buffet, and speciality restaurants
Gratuities
- Fully included - no additional tipping required
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