Most of the passengers on a cruise ship are curious to find out how things are operated behind the scenes. In order to bring extra profit and to present more personal experience to the guests, all cruise lines offer ship tours to the bridge, engine room, galley, backstage of the theatre etc. Group tours are limited so they tend to be booked as passengers board the ship.
Here are the prices of some cruise lines, behind scenes tours.
Celebrity Cruises
Tour: ‘See How It’s Done Tour’
Price: US$150
What’s included: Main areas tour, mooring deck and crew gym and is followed by a wine-paired lunch,
hosted by an officer, in the dining room. A special one-hour ‘Bridge Sail Away Experience’ (US$75) allows
passengers to join the navigational team on the bridge as the ship departs from the port.
Princess Cruises
Tour: ‘Ultimate Ship Tour’
Price: US$150
What’s included: Explores the engine control room, medical centre, laundry, photo laboratory, print shop, the bridge and command centre, where you meet the captain and enjoy special refreshments while enjoying the view. Participants also receive a variety of themed mementos at many other stops along the route.
Royal Caribbean
Tour: ‘All Access Tour’ has been offered on Royal
Price: US$150
Over 3.5 hours ship tour.
Holland America Line
Price: US$150)
Carnival Cruise Lines
Tour: ‘Behind the Fun’
Price: US$95
What’s included: Tour in the crew areas (galley, mess, gym and training centre).Participants get to meet the captain, chief engineer and head chef.
P&O Australia
Tour: The Chef’s Table experience
Price: $75
What’s included: includes pre-dinner cocktails, with an introduction by the executive chef, and a tour of the galley. A seven-course degustation, matched with wines, is then served in the private wine room within the ship’s Waterfront Restaurant. Up to three Chef’s Table dinners, for 14 passengers, are available per voyage on Pacific Pearl and Pacific Jewel
Norwegian Cruise Line
Tour: Seven-hour all day tour.
Price: US$150
What’s included: The all day onboard tour adds a sushi-making demonstration, sake tasting, coffee, pre-dinner cocktails, and dinner with a glass of wine in Cagney’s Steakhouse. Tours are offered once per cruise.
