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How to read a package
Treat these as separate claims on every listing:
- Food — buffet dinner, set menu, snacks, or none stated
- Alcohol — included in the adult fare, or optional / add-on
- Soft drinks and water — may be included even when alcohol is optional
- Activities — jacuzzi net, swimming stop, DJ, or photo moments when listed
A “sunset dinner cruise” title does not guarantee free-flow alcohol. Read the inclusions block and package policy fields on the product page, then match them to your group’s preferences.
If you are still choosing cruise type, start with which cruise should you book.
Alcohol included vs optional
On XQ Cruise product data, shared packages expose an alcohol policy value travellers can use as a first filter:
| Policy | What it means for travellers | Active catalog examples (checked 2026-07-27) |
|---|---|---|
| Included | Alcohol is part of the adult package as stated on the listing — still confirm brands, free-flow windows, and age rules on the live page | SR36, OO36, EM1, EM23, FL36, JNJ32, BP200 |
| Optional | Alcohol is not baked into the base adult fare; expect add-on pricing or purchase rules at booking / on board | FS36, OM36, AP20, LL72, PM36 |
These IDs are catalog snapshots, not permanent promises. Operators can change inclusions; live voyage pages win over this article. Prefer search over memorising vessel codes.
There is no separate “non-alcohol only” or “halal-certified” flag in the current English catalog. Do not assume optional alcohol equals a certified non-alcohol or Muslim-friendly sailing.
What “optional” means at booking
When alcohol is optional:
- The base adult price usually covers the cruise experience and whatever food or soft drinks the package lists.
- Alcohol may appear as an add-on, upgrade, or on-board purchase — amounts change, so do not rely on a blog figure; check the live product page the day you book.
- Confirm whether soft drinks remain included when alcohol is optional.
If your group wants drinks included in one transparent adult fare, filter toward packages that state alcohol included, then re-read the live inclusions before paying.
Muslim-friendly / non-alcohol expectations (English)
Travellers who prefer limited or no alcohol should:
- Open the live package and read food and drink inclusions carefully.
- Prefer clear “optional alcohol” language only when the rest of the inclusions still fit — optional does not mean certified non-alcohol or halal.
- Message the operator through the booking flow when you need confirmation on soft-drink-only service, food preparation, or family norms on board.
A full Malay / Muslim-friendly comparison cluster is out of scope for this English guide. Use the live package text as the authority for each sailing.
Checklist before you pay
- Passenger count and child age bands
- Date and gather / departure time
- Departure jetty (see departure points)
- Food inclusions stated on the page
- Alcohol included vs optional, plus any add-on notes
- Cancellation and weather policy
Book after you compare
Once the inclusions match your group, open live search, pick the date, and confirm the same policy language on the product page. For private groups with custom catering or drinks requests, use charters instead of forcing a shared package.
XQ Cruise (by XQ Holidays) is a booking marketplace. Independent operators set and deliver the package inclusions on the water.