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Thanks! And that probably won't be all I'll be drinking. I also like my lattes in the morning and then bottled water on excursions. Plus soda, orange juice and things like that. The last cruise I was on, the beverage package worked out great for me - I think I came out a little bit ahead! Although that was in 2019, so I know prices have changed and I'll have to reevaluate things again.

We haven't booked anything yet. We won't have a Casino booking (whatever that is) AI may give us more than we really want/need, but I haven't priced that out yet either. If I book that, I would have to book both of us as Zero Proof packages and then call to upgrade mine to a premium beverage - is that correct? Or is it that I book both of us a beverage package and then have to call to downgrade my sister to Zero Proof and upgrade me to premium?

Thank you all!

I just want to clarify - my sister could get the refreshment package and I could get the deluxe beverage package even if we're in the same cabin? Last time I cruised, both occupants had to have the same beverage package. My sister is almost 19 years sober (will be almost 21 years by the time we sail), so she wouldn't be drinking, but I do like some wine with dinner and a couple cocktails poolside and after dinner and I love the convenience of not having to sign for every drink. I would do it for my sister if I had to, but it's good to know that maybe the rules have changed since 2019.

Thank you Hawkstar & RichYak. Last time I cruised (in 2019), there didn't seem to be any exceptions allowed on the beverage packages. Good to know that Celebrity, at least, now recognizes that there needs to be exceptions for some people. I'm ok going without it, if necessary, but it sure is much easier to have it and not have to sign those pesky slips all the time.

My sister and I are debating between Summit and Rhapsody of the Seas for a Southern Caribbean cruise in Feb. '25. I've cruised both Celebrity and RCCL. Right now Summit is about $700 more expensive. I know both ships are older which doesn't bother us. What advice/perspective can you give me about sailing one over the other? Also, my sister is a recovering alcoholic (almost 19 years sober!!!! YAY SIS!), but I'm going to want a drink package. Is it possible for me to get it without my sister having to do the same? Is it something I would have to do on board? Any help/guidance is appreciated.