I spent $600 on cruise drink package & I think it was worth it!
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Elizabeth tried Royal Caribbean's drink package for the first time and spent $600 and got 36 cocktails over a 7-night cruise and shares why she thinks it was worth the cost.
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I was going back and forth on whether to get the deluxe package on our upcoming cruise on Liberty. I finally decided to go for it. Whether I break even was less important to me than freedom from no bill at the end to worry about. For my wife and I that mental freedom to just let go and enjoy was worth the cost.
If you have to throw the word freedom around.....you shouldn't be drinking
My girl friend and I got a drink package for our oasis of the seas 7 day cruise last year
Spent about a little over $1000 on the package but drank over $2000 on the trip
Definitely worth it
That's a good girlfriend
I DON'T DRINK A LOT SO IT'S NOT WORTH IT FOR ME
And remembers her cruise 'not at all.'
What the hell were you drinking? $2000 drinks at $14 each means you drank 142 cocktails. Surprised you even remember the cruise.
Good job my man 😂
I'm glad drink packages are there for those that consume them. But I gave up drinking years ago and never drank coffee. The free water and iced tea more than satisfy me. I prefer the upgraded dining packages.
That's awesome.
One thing I learned on our cruise was they have booze at Cafe Promenade - so I enjoyed a few late morning iced coffees with a shot of Baileys ... definitely lots of ways to get your value out of the package - but what i like best was freedom to try different drinks and if I didn't like it, just leaving it. If I didn't have the package I would stick to wine and beer or a "safe" drink I know I would like
We always get the drink package. I have a system. I book the cruise, watch the drink package prices every day or so. When it takes I huge plunge (cheaper) usually $69 to $90 but it's buy 1 get another half off. I buy for hubby and myself. I then watch the drink package weekly for and better deals. I have yet to see something better than what I got. We were just on the Harmony of the Seas in January. Our drink package was $490/person for 7 days. We drink Captain Morgan mainly and margaritas or tequila shots. We really saved on our drinks by having the drink package. I believe we saved as much as $600. We enjoy drinking and not worrying about all those charges on our sea pass.
I'm a 21 cruise veteran and I'm amazed at how every cruise some in our group stress over whether or not to get the package. It's soooo simple. If you drink, get it. If you don't drink, don't ! Just the fact that you don't have to sign anything, keep track of your drink spending or calculate gratuity ( which is included in the package ) every time you order a drink, is worth it. I drink 2 or 3 glasses of wine at dinner. That's $45.00 alone. At the end of the day, if you don't drink enough to feel like the package is worth it, you may be out $100 bucks or so. Big deal. We just booked Feb. 4 2024 on The Oasis out of Miami. See you onboard ! Enjoy your cruise everybody !
Hope you had fun
I've sailed on a cruise with and without a drink package and it was way more fun with. There were days that I didn't feel like drinking a lot, but I always start out with a mimosa or bloody mary or 2 at breakfast and a few throughout the day so it's always been worth it. Plus, I get bottled water and coffee with it. I think if you drink at least 5 drinks a day plus coffee, then it's worth your money.
If we spend $1000 on drinks for 2, so be it. It's better than spending $1200 for a drink package(double occupancy)
Also, leads to people over-drinking because they don't want to lose money. This can lead to feeling hungover, with no energy for most people. For others it can lead to fighting and bad behavior.
I’ve had the drink package before and thought it was pretty worth it!
I do kind of agree that having the package compels you to drink more but that’s not entirely bad.
I drank a lot during that cruise so it definitely got me my moneys worth.
Plus, I was on the cruise with a bunch of friends and family so sitting around having a good time in the sun having a nice screwdriver with some Tito’s vodka was a memory I won’t forget.
Notice how I said WONT FORGET.
If you get the drink/alcohol package, don’t drink just because you have it. You still gain value with the other drinks and coffee as well.
Plus, you can have drinks without getting black out just like you can get drinks but not drink all the time.
The point is to have a good time; the drink package is there so can get some value out of your time.
As always with drinking:
Drink responsibly and you’ll have a great time! 😎👌
For me personally it's a must really enjoy the freedom of getting whatever I want and not needing to track it on a seven-night sailing I typically have 100 to 130 drinks the only problem is the wife can track it on the television in the stateroom 😟
wife: “did you have 15
patron pineapples and 5 expresso shots yesterday “
“no honey must be a mistake “
@@johnvamvo5438 not as bad as the time I woke up early and guest services told my other half I was getting a mimosa in the Windjammer.
What people dont think to include is the bottles of water ($3), coffee ($3-$7), and mocktails ($12-$14) or milkshakes ($5-$7). So you could spend $40-$50 a day without even including alcohol! Most packages on royal are about $60-$70 a day so i think its worth it. And if youre still worried about breaking even then everytime you get a drink, get it with a bottle of water (that adds up quick and you can store them in your fridge for later)
Great perspective take, Elizabeth has a beautiful smile!
The regular was worth it for my wonder cruise last week. We paid £20 per day inc gratuity, so well covered after 2/3 non soda drinks. The delux package was £72 inc gratuity but for two of us, it really wasn’t worth it as my wife doesn’t drink enough. Collectively, we’d have to drink £728 in alcohol if you knock off the £20 for the regular.
18 day cruise, I maxed out my 15/day package most days. I drank over $1500 worth of beverages
Rock on
Vitality Cafe!!!! Take advantage of those protein drinks, smoothies, juices!!
the big questions . short answer … absolutely yes . especially if you a younger cruiser who is at club until the am .
We got the drink package for our cruise on wonder of the seas in July. Can't wait
I enjoy the deluxe drink package. I order different drinks that I would like to try and I also have specialty coffees, fresh squeezed juices, bottled waters, and even a Johnny Rockets milk shake.
What's a Johnny Rocket Milkshake? Sounds intriguing?
@@carolynharris5363 Johnny Rockets burger and fry restaurant on The Boardwalk has yummy milkshakes and malts, and they are included in the Deluxe Drink Package.
@@truejaneysue8269
Thank you for your informative response.
I think she played it perfectly...well done
If I drink 1 alcohol beverage per day it’ll be a miracle lol I’m just not into the taste of alcohol, so for me it’s not worth it. However, I have a European cruise coming up in May and I did by a nonalcoholic beverage package. At $8.99 per day this is definitely worth it to me! 😊
That's the key is finding what works for you as an individual. The same is true for everyone. It can also depend upon the length of the cruise also.
❤ elizabeth i love royal drink package, i even request for more shots on already ateong alcohol n they were more happy to do so cause i have the deluxe package
Can you do a video about what the Starbucks menu is. I know it is isn't the full menu served at Cafe Promenade, but I can't find anywhere what is served. Thanks!
We are cruising in august in two rooms between the six of us. 9 nights. Thoughts about “sharing” the drink package between me and me wife who will be in separate rooms.
If one person in a cabin gets the drink package.... RC makes everyone else in the cabin get the drink package.
@@PatrickWagz I have 2 rooms. Me and my wife will be on separate rooms. We have 4 kids. So I don’t have to buy one for her technically. All of my kids are youngish, less than 13. So no booze for them either.
@@gould7985 Ok, that makes sense. I do believe, however, that if you as the adult get the drink package, the 2 children in your room would have to each get the "deluxe beverage package (non-alcoholic)".... or however they term it.
As a Diamond, and someone who usually books a Grand Suite, I don’t find the package to be a value. I’m somewhat surprised that Royal Caribbean hasn’t come up with an offer to try to sway their diamond and above to buy a deluxe package at a lesser rate, knowing that they have 4 to 6 drinks that are gonna be free anyway. I have purchased the deluxe package twice before and found myself also drinking more just to get the value out of the package. But I also found myself indulging in specialty coffee‘s fresh orange juice and other free drinks with the package. Again, I usually do no more than 4 to 5 drinks in a day, so the added expense of the deluxe package doesn’t really cut it. Seems like there’s something there that RC can work on to get a little extra money out of that group.
based on $ spend - going cash makes a ton of sense for most. But you can't beat the convince of a drink package and just not worrying about it.
I've stopped thinking about it as "I need to drink X number of drinks per day to get my monies worth", but rather now I calculate that number and get a total for the entire cruise. Cause I know you'll drink more some days (sea days) than others (port days), but overall if I drink over that total then yes it is worth it.
But good point about it is not just alcohol. I like Coffee's\Hot Chocolate\Soda\Juice as well.
We always get the drink package and never regretted it due to the convenience and comfort associated with not stressing about the cost of drinks. Plus... It is just easier not having to sign for every drink.
That being said, we are about to turn Diamond and a little conflicted about the drink package due to getting the 4 drink vouchers.
Nothing beats the piece of mind knowing you have 7 days worth of unlimited drinks non stop 🍻🍷🍹🍸🥂🍾🥃
Wine and Water will do. The rest of this stuff is mainly sugar.
I'm a diabetic and 1 of the side effects is Dry mouth. Sooo, I know I'll start to day with an iced cappuccinos ☕️ before breakfast and a mimosa🥂 while I'm eating.
During lunch I'll have at least 2 beers 🍺🍺 (& maaaybe a shot 🥃... or 3) & then I'll have 2 cocktails🍸🍹 with my dinner, so that's 7-9 & that's being Errday...😁 And I'm NOT an alcoholic, #DONTJUDGEME!! 😂🤣
Was on last month. If you like strawberry pina colada try Miami vice. It’s strawberry daiquiri and pina colada poured into same glass. I must’ve had 15
If there is at least one sail day it is worth it for my wife and me. Sometimes like the cruise were going beside sea day at one port we have to be on ship by 1:30. So that is like 2 sail days!
The cruises we gone on the last few years standard drink package included for all, not the premium stuff like cans of soda etc, the first few cruises we went on we bought a drink package, I don't think we got our monies worth, since I don't drink booze, and we could not buy a mixture of just soft drinks and two standard drink packages.
If you are buying a drink package as a way to save money, it's probably not a good idea - unless you drink a lot. We had the drink package on our recent 9 days cruise and found that we just didn't drink heavily every day - nor did we want to. On the other hand, if you just want to know that everything is paid for in advance, and you want a more carefree experience (as in, I don't care what these drinks cost, I don't care if I finish it, etc.) then the convenience of the drink package makes sense. We will be on Oasis OTS in September and do not plan to buy the drink package. Let's see how that goes.
Was that Harmony? I’m booked in May on her with those ports. I booked the drink package. $72.99 was the lowest I had seen…except once. I bought it when it went down to $67.99.
I take advantage of all the included beverages, especially the bottled water. I always have one on hand to stay hydrated from drinking alcohol. I’m not doing any shore excursions, with the intent of staying onboard. Port stops are not a factor. I think the package is worth it.
We're going on our first cruise in January. When you check out do they let you know how many beverages you drink using your drink package? I'd be curious to see how many we drink and if it ends up being worth it!
It was great that she listed every drink. Just confirms for me that it's not worth the $. I wont drink enough. I'll just buy a la carte
I think it also depends on where you are cruising
Very interesting and informative video. If Elizabeth is not a staff member, hire her! If Elizabeth is part of the staff, she deserves a raise!!!
Instead of putting my money towards a drink package all these years, I instead would just go on more cruises!!! Now I got my own "free" "drink-package" with the 4 daily drink vouchers that Royal Caribbean gives you for being a Diamond member status in their Crown & Anchor society!! 😆😆 In the words of Michael Scott... "Win-Win-Win" 🍺🍺
Elizabeth is our newest hire!
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog Right on! She did great... told us everything we needed.
You have to remember, without the package that's 18% gratuity on each individual drink. So while you're paying $11 for a cocktail and $3.50 for a water, without the package that's actually $12.98 and $4.13 then they encourage you to tip on top of that. You have to think about port days, all the time you don't have the opportunity to drink as much vs sea days and your upkeep every single day. If you don't meet a quota one day are you going to have to "catch up" the next. This is all the math I do while deciding. Going on a 4 day on Freedom in October, made more sense to me to go refreshment route and purchase alcohol à la carte when calculating what I would typically indulge in in a buffet type setting and multiple "ooh what's that" scenarios. Even then, I don't drink beverages enough to justify for myself when considering current DDP price. $68 and below pppd? Yes. But $75+ pppd? Sorry, can't hack it. I'm not a coffee, energy, beer, or even tea drinker but drink at least 3 bottles of water pd and LOVE fruity drinks, milkshakes, and an occasional Dr. Pepper. For a lightweight, a mocktail package's a win for me.
I prefer not worrying about what the bill will be at the end of the trip. I usually have a few beers on weekends at most but when i cruise, i at minimum have 1 or 2 drinks of the day, but tend to have many more throughout the day as i relax and have a good time (not trying to get totally blasted). It's quite easy to drink 5-7 drinks a day (non-alcoholic and alcoholic) without really trying if you know you have the package. That said, it can be a LOT of money up front paying for that package and i understand totally why many hesitate or skip it entirely. For us tho, we prefer to have it and not worry about how much we are drinking as we go. We'll be having fun in about 5 days on the Odyssey for 8 nights with our package! Cheers!🍹
Did you purchase ONE drink package for the couple, husband and wife? We, don't drink much as a couple.
@@carolynharris5363 You can't just buy one package to "share".... if one person in a cabin gets the drink package.... RC makes everyone else in the cabin get the drink package.
Let’s see, drinks for 4 days or a season pass to go skiing at a great mountain. Ya I know which one I’m picking
Always worth it if you drink 👍
Yeah I bought the package to I had a good time and felt like I got my $ worth
Drinks up !!!!!!
For me I will spend 100.00 in drinks and 500.00 in excursions. 😂😂😂❤
Smart
If I am not taking any drink package and want a drink can I pay cash or it is added to my room charge?
Hey Matt. Just a simple question for you and your crew. What did you do with your collectors Wonder of the Seas Coke that you got from the premier sailing? Did you drink them? Leave them unopened? Or drained them and kept the bottles?
I was thinking a daily smoothie would seal the deal for me, but someone told me smoothies are included at Windjammer?
I’m going on a 3 night cruise in May and i got the regular beverage package. I go back and forth about getting the deluxe. But we are at port the 2 full days and i might get a drink at coco cay. Eh debating it’s $89 a day for deluxe. If it was a 7 day i think I’d go for it
I get the drink package every time, at 260 lbs it takes ALOT for me to get 'drunk' to enjoy my day-yes I like being drunk on vacation- so I would spend twice as much minimum on coffee and alcohol if I did not have the package.
Is a drink package worth it on the basis of money saved or wasted alone? Not for me. I'm sure I win the money wars at times and do less well other times, but the convenience is always worth it.
It's not a tough decision but it is a personal one. How much do you drink? How much is peace of mind worth to you?
I have been on cruises with and without the drink package. Just depends what price I can get the package at. At under $70 it is probably worth it because even though I won't spend that every day I would get close, especially allowing for the fact I would get the soda package anyway. So I am really paying $60 and while I may not hit that number every day the peace of mind is worth it. Anything more than that and I dont really think it's worth it. My biggest criticism of Royal, my favorite cruise company so far, is the drink package is expensive.
We think its worth it, drinks, coffee, soda, and not having to think about it. But she kinda lost me when she said Captain Morgan was "top shelf" heh
I just don’t love how royal’s drink package uses dynamic pricing so you can’t really always plan for the amount you’re going to have to pay. It just seems rude to charge $104.99 for a week WOTS cruise but 64.99 for a week on an older ship bc it’s priced on demand vs actual cost of the package. I don’t need unlimited drinks so that’s why I prefer carnival’s drink package. It’s a set price yes with a limit of 15 alcoholic drinks and unlimited NA drinks but that’s enough for me and I don’t want to spend 100 a day to have maybe one extra drink a night
Was it really the freedom to try drinks or just knowing how much you had to drink to make it work? 600x18%=708. Do you think if you had cash you could spend all that on beverages in a week without trying to make a point?
I agree with your logic. But minor correction.... she said it was priced at 72.99 per day, plus gratuity. So.... 72.99x7=510.93 510.93x18%= $602.90 Total, not your $708
Wow, don’t know how this woman was able to stand up drinking so much. I, myself, am satisfied with the refreshment package. Got a real deal on Black Friday and will be able to enjoy myself without worrying how many drinks I need to justify the cost. Mock-tails is fine with me. 😊
On my last cruise, I found most mixed drinks were pretty watered down.
Top shelf liquors are an additional charge!! 18% gratuities on each $15 cocktail, makes it ridiculous.
What is the solution
I’m not a heavy drinker so I usually end up breaking even or losing around $100. It’s still much better than getting a huge bill at the end.
I have trouble understanding how it's better if you're throwing away $100?
@@jimloth6091 because I don’t have a huge bill on the last night that I have to worry about settling. I know my bill is already paid in full and I don’t have to confirm every charge and drink purchase
@@jakepatchogue9478 I guess I'd rather take a minor inconvenience and pay a smaller bill than a larger one.
$80.99 / per guest per day with 20% off
$102.00 onboard it keep going up. might not be worth it now. up to 668.92 for the week (7days)..🤔
I stopped drinking 5 years ago but even then, I couldn't imagine spending 600$ just for drinks. My next cruise has no drink package at all. Even soda would have cost me 81$
70 is worth it. 80 perhaps as well. You start pushing 90-100 then adding tips and taxes. Nah. And I have yet to see a 7 day cruise in the months I sail be under 89. Even this past black friday it did not go under 85. Really curious how she netted a 72 only 2 weeks before the cruise. Ive seen over 100 once you are within 30 days.
36 cocktails DAMN
Does the refreshment drink package include the premium coffees from cafe promenade as well? Ie: Starbucks coffee
It includes the premium coffees from Cafe Promenade, but NOT Starbucks.
10 days away cant wait to drink my fill woo hoo 🎉🎉
@@Frizzlefrail i have 18 days left😅 first cruise . Im so excited
12 days till I get tipsy 😊
$72 a day at 13$ a drink = at least 5.5 drinks to break even. I’ll do that at breakfast
I wonder if they can cut you off of you pay for the premium package lol
Diamond Status Bitchezzzzzzzz 💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎
Please drink responsibly everyone. It’s not a good idea to get trashed on vacation, surrounded by strangers. Look up the disappearance of George Smith who went missing on a Royal Caribbean ship.
Drinks are crazy expensive. 15-20 dollars for bottom self. Spent 35 on a double of Bullit on the rocks. Not a good deal either way. Best not to drink on a cruise.
The drink package is not for me. I think it’s better spent for my situation on something else because between the drinks that we just get when my wife and I feel like it is half the cost on a seven day cruise.
I drink enough bottled water a day (four liters), at $4 or $5 a small bottle, to pay for a deluxe drink package. 😂
am i an alcoholic cuz i wouldn’t have been so mild on my drinking on a 7 night cruise
Just wondering what cruise ships do to curb drunken behaviour on family cruises? A bit of a concern is having your kids on cruise if there are drunken people walking around especially if they are causing issues for others.
I've never had a Coco Loco. I'm assuming it's coconut?
I try to get all 30 drinks day 1
I broke even on cost day 2. I also drink like a fish.
the premium is so high on drinks.
Not worth it. Days at ports you don’t spend that amount of $$$. I stopped cruising with them. It’s insane, I feel I’m on a tourist trap.
Are the drinks watered down because she drank alot lol
So i just need to drink 350 cocktails to make the whole cruise free
That is cheep for a 7 night drink package. The current unlimited premium drink package on Wonder is close to $700 per adult sharing a cabin.
Prices for the drink package vary by cruise but I agree with your comment. I paid $56 on Harmony in December 2021 and thought that was worth it. The normal price in Jan 2023 was $98 and the best price I say ahead of time was $78. At that price it's not worth it for me. Peace of mind is only worth so much.
@@davva360 it’s always cheaper on the older ships. Going on the newer ships carries that premium charge even though it’s the exact same drinks.
@@kevintemerowski5271 I realize it’s different on every sailing and that’s why for me it depends on what price I can get the package for. I had two sailings on the same ship just over a year apart and the price had gone up over 30%.
I'd never cruise without a drink package.
Captain Morgan is definitely not top shelf liquor lol
AMAZING!!!! AT LEAST 5 COCKTAIL PAIR DAY??????? ONE DRINK IS 8 TO 15 DOLLAR PER DAY????? COME ON ROYAL CARIBBEAN>>> WHEN IS YOUR HAPPY HOUR?????????? DRINK PACKAGE .....SO ESPECIAL????? WE WANT HAPPY HOUR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I had 23 drinks in one day 🤒🤕
....and now she's in AA
It’s so funny that people act like 5/day is a splurge lol that’s a normal night for me🤷🏻♂️
For me it’s not about getting back the value you paid for it. It’s just nice not having to keep track of every drink you buy. More of a convenience for me.
You must have money to burn lol, I'd rather spend my hard earned money on shore excursions making memories!
That is a factor for me but I still consider how much I would spend without the package before I get it. There's a point where peace of mind and convenience is still not worth the price.
This is exactly what the cruise wants to do think xD
The beautiful thing is you can buy the drink package here and the excursion there and pay as you go so it’s not about money for me everything so convenient
You can overcome that by calculating what you normally drink and just budget that in the added onboard cost towards the end of the trip.
Always remember that the refreshment package includes the coffees she mentioned as well as bottled water and soda (and frozen mocktails!!) . So, for $20-35/day (instead of $70-85/day for the deluxe) you can have a lot of the perks, without the alcohol. Me and my wife (in our 30s) do this often and have a few drinks here or there. It works out if you're not a heavy drinker!
The thing is you don’t even need to be a heavy drinker for the deluxe drink package to be worth it when the alcoholic beverages are on average around $10 a drink, added that up with your coffees and soda makes it more than worth it
@@kevinlackey7511 Yep totally! My thing is when we do excursions or have port days, we just don't drink really at all or have a few on land. Everyone is different for sure. We used to get it and on a 7 day cruise it ends up being $1200. Or we can do the refreshment for $450 and have $200 worth of drinks as we want...Still almost half the price! But if you drink a lot, just get the deluxe :)
@@edv3460 true! I guess it also depends on how long your on a cruise also haha
Most people I’ve talked to didn’t get it if it was a shorter cruise
Granted I only paid for myself, my drink package for the 7 day cruise I’m going on at the end of this month was 72 a day(602) with gratuities
@@kevinlackey7511 Not bad!! Yes sorry I meant $1200 for me and wife :) so you are right on with that price for just you! Totally agree with you there too. Longer cruise I even sometimes splurge on it...3-4 day I usually don't. Cheers!
Agreed. My wife doesn’t drink at all and I may have 1 or 2 a day on average. I may not have any during any given day. Also if I do drink I like getting buckets of beer so as to not have to keep getting up and you can’t do that on a package. We buy the refreshment package and that pays for itself after 3 day really. My kids love fruits smoothies and milkshakes so they go to JR and get milkshakes for dessert every night and they drink either smoothies, juice, or some sodas during the day. My wife also like knowing she’s not paying for water bottles.
I’d rather save my money to take a second cruise… And I’d rather save my calories for dessert! It helps that I really don’t enjoy alcoholic drinks that much more than just the nonalcoholic versions of it, so the refresher package is just fine for me and light years cheaper!
I'm the same EXACT way... Second cruise! Third dessert!!! And, ALWAYS take the stairs all week!!!!
@@PatrickWagzgotta take those stair and earn those ranger cookies 🤣🤣
Fr. No joke, the money I would spend on the deluxe beverage package for my future cruise would be enough to give 3 days at a universal studios Orlando resort 😭
I'll take that thank you very much
Always do a drink package. Even if your only drinking bottled water, and coffees and milk shakes, all the stuff that's not free. Costs more than you think!
I’ll consume at least $85 worth of milkshakes, bottled water and coffee, on typical day. Add beer, wine, and cocktails and I’m easily in the hundreds…. Every Day!
This video would have been better had she added up all of the drinks during the week to see what they would have cost without the drink package.
Exactly. And you have to remember, without the package that's 18% gratuity on each individual drink. So while you're paying $11 for a cocktail and $3.50 for a water, without the package that's actually $12.98 and $4.13. You have to think about port days, all the time you don't have the opportunity to drink vs sea days and your upkeep every single day. If you don't meet a quota one day are you going to have to "catch up" the next. This is all the math I do while deciding. Going on a 4 day on Freedom in October, made more sense to me to go refreshment route and purchase alcohol à la carte when calculating what I would typically indulge in in a buffet type setting and multiple "ooh what's that" scenarios. Even then, I don't drink beverages enough to justify for myself when considering current DDP price. $68 and below pdpp? Yes. But $75+ pdpp? Can't hack it.
I'm sure this channel, despite claiming to be completely unaffiliated with Royal Caribbean International, wants to stay on their good side and isn't going to talk bad about them. People are making the drink package so unnecessarily complicated. Just do the math, and if you can or want to drink more than the break even amount per day, then get it. If not, stay away!
just went on wonder of the seas two weeks ago! had a drink package for the first time. the convenience of not having to keep track of the price of drinks was well worth the price considering all drinks are $14 or more. Plus, the premium coffee, fresh juice & smoothies & as much soda as you want is always a plus (idk why they charge people for soda lol) .
Because they can. Was on my first cruise on Celebrity and got the as we call it pop package and went back for another Coke and the kid told me there wasn't enough time since I got the last one. Bout shit.😛
Having just hit the Diamond status, we booked the refreshment package for our upcoming cruise in April. In the past we have tried both the deluxe package and the refreshment packages and trying to do the math. What we found was that if you only count the alcohol, it doesn't add up to being worth it. However we had to include the waters, sodas and coffees which then put it over the top as being worth it. Elizabeth was spot on with her comments, so good job there!
I drink enough bottled water a day (four liters) at $4 or $5 a small bottle, to pay for a deluxe drink package. 😂
Always remember Jonathan. Nobody cares that you're Diamond status
@@ctlt-pg4tm I only mentioned that we just hit diamond status to provide context and show that the 4 free drink vouchers now offsets the math. I apologize if it came across in some kind of bragging manner. Not my intention.
@@jonathanpace5312 Just kidding
Wait until you reach the Platinum Level. You get 8 coupons for adult beverages daily, 2 complimentary Signature dining daily, 1 complimentary Chefs Table dinner, reserved seating at shows, complimentary Spa service, daily laundry service, personal Captains meet and greet, Private tour of the Bridge, 25% discount on all bookings, $500 Casino credit with unlimited drinks at the casino when playing, priority escort embarking and disembarking.
Great perspective! Another great video!
Great insight on the non-alcoholic included beverages as well. Coffees and bottle waters make up a great amount on why I choose the drink package.
Correct. 2-3 waters and 1-2 coffees a day can add up to $10-$25 a day alone. Which means you only have to get 3 mixed drinks at $14 each to be in the win column.
Plus you could get a soda, a smoothie, a beer, a glass of wine, or fresh squeezed juice as you wish.
@@TyreeTravels this is exactly what I tell people. Throw a couple Red Bulls for light weight excursion carry for extra value.
I went on the Oasis in September '22. I bought the Deluxe drink package. I think it was about slightly over $700 for the package.
On the cruise I had about 50 cocktails, about 3 wines and 3 or so beers. If we assume $11.75 average for the cocktails and wines and $8 average for the beers, plus 18% gratuity; that would come out to about $730 or there about.
So I think I got my money's worth.
For us it's really about the cost between the refreshment package and the deluxe. We will always get the refreshment package. I then base my average alcoholic drinks needed per day to break even based on the price difference of the 2. Our drinking habits are on average 5/6 alcoholic drinks per day max. We have it pretty much down to if the deluxe is between 73-77pp a day we will purchase. (depending on itinerary)
My wife and I cruised on Odyssey of the seas in January and we got the Deluxe Drink Package and it was totally worth it. We would never cruise without it now. It was nice not having to worry about a big bill at the end, which we would definitely have had. It was very nice getting to know the wait staff and when you have as many as we did, they remembered your names and cabin #! haha
After you pay for it, the drink package always feels like “someone else” is picking up the tab. It’s great, I love it 😅
I agree 100% your on vacation why worry about what you are paying everyday, buy in advance and enjoy!
Yup, I usually consider the convenience to be worth one of those drinks so if I don’t break even, I may still with my own personal “one drink a day = convenience fee” aka about $10-13 a day is worth the convenience
LOL RIGHT ! That's an awesome way to put it
$600 for 7 nights, yes, but only if several sea days, and keeping in mind that amount includes all types of beverages. (Just 3 cocktails and 2 glasses of wine per day and then all the water-- even for excursions-- and all the other.) But holy cow, always buy the package on deep discount (like on holiday sales)! That's not hard for us because we book our cruises way in advance. 🤷♀️
I cannot cruise without a deluxe beverage package. No package no cruise. That's my motto 😎
Your a drunk
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