The Simple Version

When you book through Tom’s Trips, you receive:

Everything normally included with your cruise
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The full Bliss lifestyle experience
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The extra hosted events, community, personal service, and special touches provided by Tom’s Trips.

That combination is what makes the Tom’s Trips Cruise Collection different from simply reserving a cabin.

If you are ever unsure whether a particular restaurant, event, excursion, workshop, or service is included, just ask us. We are always happy to help you understand exactly what is included before you purchase anything.

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When you book a Bliss Cruise through Tom’s Trips Cruise Collection, you receive everything that is normally included with your cruise fare on the ship, everything included as part of the Bliss lifestyle charter, plus the additional hosted experience and personal service Tom’s Trips provides to our guests - at no extra cost to you.

In other words, you are not giving anything up by booking through Tom’s. You receive the full cruise and Bliss experience, along with extra benefits designed to make your vacation easier, more social, and more memorable.

What’s Included With the Cruise Ship?

Your cruise fare generally includes:

• Your cabin or stateroom
• All meals in the ship’s complimentary restaurants
• Buffet and casual dining options designated as included by the cruise line
• Most onboard entertainment, including production shows, live music, comedy, and other performances
• Use of pools, hot tubs, fitness facilities, and many public areas
• Many of the ship’s scheduled activities and attractions
• Basic shipboard services and amenities included in your cruise fare

Exact inclusions vary somewhat by ship, cruise line, and cabin category.

What’s Included With Bliss?

Because Bliss Cruises are full-ship lifestyle charters, your vacation also includes access to the Bliss programming and experiences offered during the sailing.

These typically include:

• Bliss theme nights and costume parties
• Pool and dance parties
• Lifestyle entertainment
• Meet & greets and social events
• Clothing-optional areas and designated spaces
• Bliss playrooms and dungeon areas
• Lifestyle seminars and educational programming 
• Icebreakers and other organized activities
• Access to the Bliss community and full-ship lifestyle environment
• Port fees, taxes, and Gratutities are generally included as part of the ship fees on your inoivce

Some Bliss workshops, seminars, special events, or activities may carry an additional fee, while many others are included.

What Does Tom’s Trips Add?

When you book through Tom’s Trips Cruise Collection, you also become part of the Tom’s Trips hosted group and receive additional benefits and programming created specifically for our guests at no extra charge:

Depending on the sailing, these may include:

• Exclusive Tom’s Trips hosted events and activities
• Group dinners and onboard gatherings
• Daily or regularly scheduled group meetups
• Pre-cruise meet & greets
• Pre-cruise Zoom or video gatherings to meet fellow travelers
• Private group chats and opportunities to connect before sailing
• Group excursions or coordinated excursion opportunities
• Welcome gifts
• Our unique handmade Tom’s Trips name necklaces
• Experienced hosts traveling with the group
• Personal assistance before, during, and after your cruise
• Help choosing cabins and understanding cabin categories
• Advice on dining, excursions, hotels, airfare, insurance, and other travel arrangements
• A real person you can call or text when you need assistance

Our goal is to make your trip feel like more than simply a cruise reservation. We want you to arrive already knowing people, have opportunities to connect throughout the week, and have knowledgeable hosts available when you need help.

What Is NOT Included?

Certain cruise-line, Bliss, and third-party purchases are not included in your basic cruise fare unless specifically stated otherwise.

Typical additional expenses include:

• Alcoholic beverages and drink packages
• Specialty coffees, bottled beverages, sodas, or other premium drinks not included by the cruise line
• Specialty dining restaurants
• Shore excursions
• Tom’s Trips or Bliss group excursions that have an additional charge
• Wi-Fi or internet packages
• Spa and salon services
• Casino gambling
• Shopping and onboard purchases
• Laundry and dry cleaning
• Travel insurance
• Airfare
• Pre- or post-cruise hotels unless included in a specific package
• Transfers between the airport, hotel, and cruise port unless specifically included
• Certain paid workshops, seminars, classes, or specialty events
• Any other activity or service identified as carrying an additional charge