To drink or not to drink ? ….

Recently I have been increasingly asked  ”what drinks package does that come with?” ,when I have been looking at various cruises for my customers.

The drinks package looks set to stay and more cruise lines are offering some very price competitive packages. You must ask yourself though before you make the purchase is a drinks package right for you ?

When wouldn’t it be …

Are you a wine drinker ? Most drinks packages serve wine by the glass.. so if you prefer a bottle with your meal this may be a factor to consider.

Do you have a favourite speciality drink ? Some premium brands may not be included in the package , so always check as you may end up having to pay a little extra on top.

Do you drink enough to warrant paying for a drinks package? Remember tea/coffee and water are normally what is available at various stations on the ship everything else you will have to pay for, but you MUST weigh up the value you could be missing out on.

I had booked a Thomson Cruise and costed it as Full Board , when looking at various cabin grades the All Inclusive upgrade was actually a free upgrade.

The customers already had a quote from another company and they had only offered full board, when I mentioned all inclusive was the same cost , the response was quite funny.

They told me that the are not big drinkers and only have a late night brandy or maybe a wine with their meal… they then told me the drinks package would not be a benefit and be wasted on them !! .. I went on to explain that it was complimentary and would be a benefit even for their small drinks bill they may have incurred otherwise.

I booked the cruise and added the package and upon their return they contacted me to tell me , they had gone feeling that I had added on something they may not have needed , however when they finished the cruise and paid their bill … It all became clear !!

The free upgrades will not happen every time but they are there sometimes. The drinks packages have become less ‘basic’ and offer a lot more. For myself it is a a benefit that I use and makes my budgeting a lot easier when I cruise.

What do you think of drinks packages on board ?…….

 


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