The Drinks Are On P&O!

A decision has been made, at last ! P&O have decided to introduce drinks packages on their cruises. This brings the company pretty much in line with the other cruise companies like Royal Caribbean , Celebrity and Norwegian Cruise lines.

So what exactly is finally on offer after months of deliberation as to ”  will they – won`t they “? This is what they say:

“To help you tailor your holiday just the way you like it, we’ve created four drinks packages that offer unbeatable choice and value on board. Each is available on any holiday of five nights or more and you can use your package in all the restaurants, bars and cafés on board. Say ‘yes’ to a cocktail or simply sip your ‘usual’. Enjoy fantastic value and the choice of nearly every drink we serve.  ”

The cost will be £ 39.95 per person per day for the Ultimate package. This will give you any drink up to the value of £ 6.95 whether it is wine, spirits, beers or cocktails. Also speciality teas & coffees, bottled water ( small bottle ) and soft drinks. But not included are canned or bottled premium soft drinks and the spirits are only single measures. Good thing is if you are travelling with children , sharing the same cabin, they will get the children`s soft drinks package included as well. On the down side if you like Schweppes tonic  with your gin looks like it`s a no no.

There is also a non alcoholic package at £ 19.95 per day and a hot drinks option at £ 10.95 per day. The childrens package is £ 7.95 per day.

Unusually you will not be able to pre purchase any of these, but will have to wait until your are on board ship to buy them. This will be rolled out in stages across the fleet starting with Azura on 26th March.

Is it  good idea ? Yes sounds like it is as more and more people are wanting everything included up front to avoid the hefty bill on disembarkation day. How does it compare with the likes of Celebrity ? Not sure, I think the lack of premium soft drinks may be an issue but we`ll see.

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