Part of the benefit of buying a drink package is not having to sign , check account etc….
Maybe it’s time people closely evaluate their projected beverage consumption pre cruise.
Many may find the drink package is not worth it to them.
I personally believe that bar/ beverage service has seriously declined since the advent of the pre paid drink packages across many of the mainstream cruise lines.
Let’s face it , they already have the money , why be in a hurry to furnish the drinks ?
Pre drink package era , there was a beverage server or bartender every 10 feet on every cruise ship asking if you would like something to drink ? I remember.
Some people will get annoyed/ frustrated and walk away , chalk one up for the cruise line $.