Are Drinks packages worth it?

 

Recently there has been a steady rise in cruise lines offering free drinks package as part of their monthly campaigns. Whether its free or not customers are always asking is it worth buying a drinks package?? What is included in a drinks package??

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Most seasonal cruises will probably agree the most expensive part of their on board bill is the drinks, even if they are not particularly big drinkers. However you are on holiday and if you are someone much like me, you may have a cocktail or two round the pool during the day plus numerous soft drinks, an afternoon coffee, a glass of wine or two at dinner and nightcap in the casino then i would say the drinks package is certainly something to consider because these all add up.

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Lets look at the top 4 cruise lines who are offer free drinks packages until the end of February and what is included in the package.

MSC starting from £20 per person per day

Unlimited consumption of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including mineral water, a wide range of drinks and cocktails from the bar list, a dedicated selection of wines by the glass, draught beer, an extensive selection of sodas, fruit juices and classic hot beverages (coffee espresso, cappuccino…) as well as takeaway ice cream in a cone or cup.

NCL starting from $79 per person per day

Enjoy a wide selection of soft drinks, beers, spirits, cocktails, wines by the glass and bottled or draft beer up to and including $15 USD during your entire cruise.

Celebrity cruises starting from $55 per person per day

Classic soft drinks package, plus all beers up to $6 per serving, wines up to $9.00 per glass and spirits and cocktails $8 per glass. Plus, with the purchase of this Classic Package, you can enjoy a 15% discount on all wines by the bottle purchased on board, even our prized Reserve Wine list and Rare Wine list.

Royal Caribbean $55 per person per day

Enjoy unlimited cocktails, beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, premium coffee, tea, and bottled water. This package includes drinks with a value of up to $12.

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All of these prices probably seem very high but when you consider some of the drinks range between $10-15 each,these package offers can be very good value, and even better when they are included free of charge.

Now for those two do not drink there are a number of package you may not be aware of which cruise lines offer.

All of the above cruise lines offer some sort of soda package for under $10 per person per day and can includes drinks such as soda, juices, mocktails, milkshakes and mineral waters.

MSC offer a drinks package that is just for during meal times so if you are planning to be off the ship during most days you can still benefit from all inclusive drinks during your meals.

For Coffee lovers P&O offer A coffee card, which is available to purchase at a cost of £22.00 that includes 10 Primo (12oz) Costa coffees, Americano, Latte, Cappuccino or Iced coffees. This would give you an approximate saving of up to 10% on normal costs.

So there really is a package for everyone’s needs.

So do you think drink packages are worth purchasing?

Do you dread looking at your on board account to see how much you have spent at the end of your cruise?

Would a drinks package sway your decision between cruise lines?

I would love to hear your thoughts on this.

If you would like to know more details about drinks packages, or would like to find out which cruises you can benefit from a free drinks package please call me direct on 0330 303 8260 or email me at [email protected]

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Until next time

 

Marie

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This is me, Marie Turner. I live in the Beautiful Garden of England that is Kent, with my husband Ben and 3 daughters Megan, Abigail and Ruby. I have been working within the travel industry for the past 20 years, enjoying seeing the world with my young family . I love…

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