jobu

I have requested for every cruise through special needs department, prior to sailing, has never been in cabin upon arrival. Ask cabin steward, back in just a couple of minutes each time.

Hi jobu,

 

The other couple traveling with us are drinkers. What with the 4 cabins between our party of 8, our group carried 7 bottles of wine onboard. That plus the 1 or 2 cocktails/beer per adult in their group was plenty fine for them. You'd really have to drink lots to completely enjoy the package....PLUS, the packages are quite specific about what alcohol is included so, do browse the forum for some fancy schmancy calculations frequent cruisers have made.

 

That said, I do not recall discounts on the packages the first few days. I just know that they would pro-rate your days if you bought your package later. Like if you decided on Day 4 of your cruise to get it, you'd be paying half, I believe. The internet package though was discounted during the 2nd half of the cruise. Half off 2nd user.

The daily cocktail (you can see it on my Summit daily), is about USD8. I was interested in the coffees at Café Al Bacio and they ranged between USD4 and USD6...more for the ones with alcohol. I thought that was actually quite decent, considering I am very frugal. :)

Thanks Dreamer 68. Probably makes more sense for me to pay as I go as well. Since I plan to attend the Elite cocktail hour before dinner, some additional cocktails and coffee won't even come close to the daily cost for beverage package.

Thank you for the great review. Will be on the Summit at end of month myself.

You mentioned the push to sell beverage packages on board. Were they offering any discounts on them? (Received an email offering 10% off, if I purchase before sailing. I'd like to try a package, but a bit to pricey for me)