Boozy drink packages are a big reason passengers choose to book a cruise. They are also starting to cost a lot more.

Cruises blame the rising price of all-inclusive drink packages over the past year on high inflation. The companies say cruise demand among travelers is very high, and lines have added capacity compared with 2019. But the industry is still recovering from the pandemic shutdown.

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