Drinks package for alcoholic

WOW! this is a 24 hour a day situation/problem. Who is going to babysit this guy in bars when he is supplied with an unlimited alcohol supply? Will his wife take responsibility? You are paying the tab. If he gets thrown off the ship are you responsible too? Will they have funds to pay last minute airfare and perhaps a necessary hotel stay? I know on Celebrity a bar is open at 6:30AM. I would really consider this as the vacation from hell and tell him you cannot be responsible, thought it over and he cannot go.

I don't think anyone can answer this except for your FIL. If he's functioned for this many years with his alcoholism, he'll figure out how to do it on a cruise ship. Were I in your shoes, I'd just stay out of it.

I very much agree. An inexperienced drinker is much more likely to get into trouble than a long term alcoholic. I also think some of the replies are overly alarmist and harsh, including possibly the OP.

Please don't judge or snark but I have a legit question about the drinks package for an actual alcoholic...we'll be cruising RCCL for the 1st time. Paid $500 for a 9 night cruise where we're bringing along my in-laws. My father-in-law is an alcoholic -as in he has alcohol in his bloodstream at all times. He's not belligerent or harmful in any way & he doesn't drive anywhere b/c he's retired. He gets the shakes and everything so it's a real condition for him. I don't know exactly how much he drinks to stay evened out throughout the day because he hides his consumption. So, is $500 worth it? Also, because of his issues walking around a lot and lack of stability combined with shakiness, will he have problems getting served or can a family member brino him a drink from the bar? I'm trying to figure this out. I wish it wasn't an issue but this is his life. My mother-in-law tolerates it and he's not getting rehabbed probably ever at this point. So is it worth $500 and if not, can they get a refund?

Yes, a drink package is definitely worth it, especially if your father-in-law is an alcoholic. If he is too wobbly to stand on his feet, he can always order room service.

And should your father-in-law die onboard, he will die a happy man. Yes?

http://www.cirrhosisoftheliver.co/cirrhosis-of-the-liver-life-expectancy.html

Have a great time on your cruise.

"I cruise to eat healthy, and to enjoy a slice of apple pie every day before I die."

Very easy to do 6 - 7 drinks a day to break even... especially if you start with a bloody mary at 10-11am.

For those of you who have such a problem with the question... I have an alcoholic relative who was in the hospital for un-related health issues and the hospital let him have a beer a day while he was there to keep him even.... He jokingly asked if he could store them up for a 6-pack for later in the week and they wouldn't allow that :)

Really no different than the MANY MANY people who are addicted to sleep meds who will go through a very real withdraw without them.

Thank you all for the compassionate, concerned, and some light-hearted replies. F-i-l is not likely to spend time alone sitting in a bar or in his room and he wouldn't want to. He's not that type of person. He's actually very family oriented. He had gone to a resort about a year ago with his my m-i-l, s-i-l and her daughter and he was fine the entire trip. He doesn't exhibit outrageous behavior and shouldn't "man overboard" himself. He doesn't even have a balcony room, which is good.

The main answer I needed was 6-7 drinks daily being a "break-even," as a previous poster commented. With that, there won't be an issue traveling that doesn't ordinarily impact his day-to-day life. A beer here or a wine there will keep him even

The main answer I needed was 6-7 drinks daily being a "break-even," as a previous poster commented. With that, there won't be an issue traveling that doesn't ordinarily impact his day-to-day life. A beer here or a wine there will keep him even

OK, time to move on as he will be fine.

Start concentrating on the fun to be had on your cruise. Have a blast.

Here are the January 2017 prices for drinks on RCCL:

http://www.******************.com/royal-caribbean-drink-prices

The words starred out are "Royal Caribbean blog"

IN case you are not aware, you can also take two bottles of wine per stateroom on board. You can either consume in your stateroom, or take a glass anywhere, or even take a bottle to the dining room. No corkage fee on RC.

IN case you are not aware, you can also take two bottles of wine per stateroom on board. You can either consume in your stateroom, or take a glass anywhere, or even take a bottle to the dining room. No corkage fee on RC.

Does that also apply to hard liquor or spirits?? Can you bring on a case of your own scotch, brandy, etc?

"I cruise to eat healthy, and to eat a slice of apple pie every day before I die."

Does that also apply to hard liquor or spirits?? Can you bring on a case of your own scotch, brandy, etc?

 

 

 

"I cruise to eat healthy, and to eat a slice of apple pie every day before I die."

You obviously are not asking that question seriously - so I am not asking if you mean it; but I would like to know what point you are trying to make by posting it.

Wow - a bit extreme, don't you think? :rolleyes:

I disgree. If he becomes a problem on board while intoxicated, the ship will indeed first cut off the drink package and the ability to purchase. If the inability to get alcohol becomes a problem or the family supplies the alcohol to keep the peace, whew... Some alcoholics can certainly function drunk but some cannot and are unable to go unnoticed. He would stay on the security's radar and they lose patience quickly as babysitters.

I disgree. If he becomes a problem on board while intoxicated, the ship will indeed first cut off the drink package and the ability to purchase.

I do not believe you (and others) know much about alcoholics. 99% of alcoholics do not get belligerent, do not get fall down drunk, do not get confrontational, and for the most part, you would not even know they were drinking.

I speak from experience.

I disgree. If he becomes a problem on board while intoxicated, the ship will indeed first cut off the drink package and the ability to purchase. If the inability to get alcohol becomes a problem or the family supplies the alcohol to keep the peace, whew... Some alcoholics can certainly function drunk but some cannot and are unable to go unnoticed. He would stay on the security's radar and they lose patience quickly as babysitters.

I think the first thing they would do is cut you off and maybe escort you to your cabin. If the problems persist yes they can and will cut you off. During a recent sailing onboard the Norweigan Sky they would have cut most of the ship off.. Open bar for 4 days and those people can drink and during rough weather in October I was staggering and I don't drink.. There are a lot of alcoholics onboard just not many willing to admit it....

I do not believe you (and others) know much about alcoholics. 99% of alcoholics do not get belligerent, do not get fall down drunk, do not get confrontational, and for the most part, you would not even know they were drinking.

 

 

 

I speak from experience.

Regardless , the other physical symptoms as described will cause the crew to cut him off, and the seizure possibility that comes after the man in question is what will be the tipping point. The entire vacation for everyone can be ruined then

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Regardless , the other physical symptoms as described will cause the crew to cut him off, and the seizure possibility that comes after the man in question is what will be the tipping point. The entire vacation for everyone can be ruined then

 

 

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Stop.

You know so little about this. He will be fine.

One other thing, have you not seen non-alcoholics totally wasted without having any problems whatsoever in getting served? I have never been on a cruise and ever seen someone get cut off, even when they were totally wasted.

Stop.

 

You know so little about this. He will be fine.

 

One other thing, have you not seen non-alcoholics totally wasted without having any problems whatsoever in getting served? I have never been on a cruise and ever seen someone get cut off, even when they were totally wasted.

Excellent point.

Stop.

 

You know so little about this. He will be fine.

 

One other thing, have you not seen non-alcoholics totally wasted without having any problems whatsoever in getting served? I have never been on a cruise and ever seen someone get cut off, even when they were totally wasted.

I know a helluva lot about it thankyerverymuch. i have seen first hand the DTs from a multiple decade user who was forced to go without his daily tipple for a few days. the EMTs first thought he was having a stroke.

and no I have never seen adults so totally wasted still getting served, I HAVE overheard bar servers cutting them off and i HAVE seen the rovers DELIBERATELY bypass some of the more obvious ones. I have watched Security gently but firmly escort someone to their cabin.

I'm not sure that the OP is really interested in anyone's opinion as to the travel worthiness of her FIL. It seems to me that is beyond the scope of her question which was how much do individual drinks cost as compared to buying the drinks package. Given, she posted TMI in discussing her FIL's condition, but his condition is really none of our business nor is how he and his family will cope with his condition on the ship nor is how the ship personnel may or may not deal with it.

If you read her original post, the cruise is paid for, so they are going. That's a done deal. So no point in debating whether or not the FIL can or should cruise. The only thing the OP wanted to know was the cost of drinks compared to the drinks package. I've supplied the information about the cost of drinks in my previous post. The OP can figure it out from there whether or not the drinks package is worth $500 for her FIL.

I'm not sure that the OP is really interested in anyone's opinion as to the travel worthiness of her FIL. It seems to me that is beyond the scope of her question which was how much do individual drinks cost as compared to buying the drinks package. Given, she posted TMI in discussing her FIL's condition, but his condition is really none of our

business nor is how he and his family will cope with his condition on the ship nor is how the ship personnel may or may not deal with it.

 

If you read her original post, the cruise is paid for, so they are going. That's a done deal. So no point in debating whether or not the FIL can or should cruise. The only thing the OP wanted to know was the cost of drinks compared to the drinks package. I've supplied the information about the cost of drinks in my previous post. The OP can figure it out from there whether or not the drinks package is worth $500 for her FIL.

Thank you & also to LA_CA_GAL for being supportive and mindful of the original inquiry. Yes, i realize now, that I've quite possibly added TMI on a meant-for-fun cruise board. Spent time w/ f-i-l today. He only drinks wine or beer. He's fine. I don't want anyone getting argumentive or heated about this. My own concerns got the best of me in many ways. I don't travel often and want everyone to have a good time. The man will slip in seamlessly with the majority of guests. 9 years ago, on my own honeymoon, I drank way too much and couldn't stand up by the end of the evening...point being that nobody ever stopped serving me or reprimanded me in any way. Those days are behind me & i don't drink anything anymore but I think the topic was blown up. I won't revisit the post anymore and will keep in mind all the helpful tips I've gotten. Happy cruising to all:cool:

I do not believe you (and others) know much about alcoholics. 99% of alcoholics do not get belligerent, do not get fall down drunk, do not get confrontational, and for the most part, you would not even know they were drinking.

 

I speak from experience.

That why I said "if". The quiet drunk attracts no attention but start fighting with bartenders or security and they will take your access to alcohol away first. You become a problem for security, they will find a solution.

Stop.

 

You know so little about this. He will be fine.

 

One other thing, have you not seen non-alcoholics totally wasted without having any problems whatsoever in getting served? I have never been on a cruise and ever seen someone get cut off, even when they were totally wasted.

OP's original post referred to concerns about FIL getting served, and asked if others could get drinks for him. The post also referred to shakes and unsteadiness --- and yes, I have seen people being refused service a number of times - specifically because of their unsteadiness and tremors .

He may or may not have a problem being served enough drinks to make the package a good "investment" -- but from the information provided, it is certainly a stretch to say that "He will be fine".

Thank you & also to LA_CA_GAL for being supportive and mindful of the original inquiry.

CC has many gloom and doomers, worst case scenario posters always on threads with alcohol, passports, tipping. My opinion is that an alcoholic on a cruise will pretty much be the same as if he were on an island, at home, or planet Mars. If such person is functional in any of the previous, such person will be just as functional on a cruise.

Th I don't want anyone getting argumentive or heated about this.

Please, that is what we do. Why else would we be here?:rolleyes:

Please don't judge or snark but I have a legit question about the drinks package for an actual alcoholic...we'll be cruising RCCL for the 1st time. Paid $500 for a 9 night cruise where we're bringing along my in-laws.

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So is it worth $500 and if not, can they get a refund?

My understanding is you already bought the package. I'm not sure you could get a refund.

However, if RCCL works similar to Celebrity, it seems to be a wise decision to buy a package from a bartender instead of before the cruise or at guest relations. The bartender will love you, at least for the duration of the cruise :D "My bartender" even remembered my name a year later, didn't need my card anymore, nor did his colleagues at the same bar, and I'm certain that I got more drinks than the limit of 15 a few times.

Also, one person can simply get two drinks with two cards at any bar, there's no need for everyone to show up and pass a test.

With the many, many threads on CC discussing sneaking alcohol on board, asking the price of drinks, wanting information on drink packages, etc., I just assumed all cruisers were alcoholics;)