For the above reasons, plan to place your full order, including dessert and cheese, at the beginning of each meal. That said, to facilitate the service, ships prefer diners to be punctual for dinner (and passengers are usually happy oblige). (sometimes later on sailing days), lunch from noon or 12:30 p.m. Unless times are altered to accommodate shore excursions, breakfast is normally served from 7 a.m. in the lounge until the main dining room opens. Breakfast is always a leisurely affair, usually with an early bird Continental breakfast available from 6 a.m. Meals are all one seating, which is due to the practicalities of having one galley and a small team of chefs preparing multiple courses for up to 200 passengers. Complimentary water is normally provided in each cabin and is replenished daily self-serve tea and coffee are available 24/7. Also, if one person signs up for a package, any travel companions staying in the same cabin also have to purchase a package. Unless you really love your tipple, think carefully about whether this will provide value for money, as unlimited wine is available with meals, and many ships have a daily cocktail offer. (There are sometimes exceptions for premium brand spirits and Champagne, which carry a charge.) Others, including Viking, offer beverage packages covering alcoholic or soft drinks. Some, such as A-Rosa, Scenic and Uniworld, are all-inclusive and have an open bar. The majority of river cruise lines now serve complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner as standard. All onboard meals and food during specified shore excursions that straddle mealtimes are included in the fares.
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