Drink prices - Celebrity Constellation

[newtocruise0609]

I am about to go on my first cruise and wondered if it is worth getting the drinks package? I was told that drink prices would be $5-$7 per cocktail and wondered if this was actually true. Not being a big drinker I figured it would not be worth it but have heard horror stories of huge bills on other cruise lines. Any recent experiences on Celebrity would be greatly appreciated.

[serene56]

7.00 for drinks like rum and coke but more likly 10-12 for fancier drinks like frozen drinks etc.

 

I dont understand horror stories about bar bills. you can check your account as the week goes by. Not waiting until the last minute to be sticker shocked.

[newtocruise0609]

Thanks Serene this is handy info

[cruisead]

Basic cocktails start at $8. Beer is $5 to $7. A decent wine is $9 to $12 and up. Martinis are $10 to $13. Fancier drinks are $9 to $12. With a drink package you not only get alcohol drinks ( if you purchase the alcohol package), but you also get bottled water, soft drinks, special coffees and teas and fresh squeezed orange juice.

[mib150]

I know its a different cruise line, but - me the wife and 2 kids just been for a week on MSC and had their Allegrissimo package (£64 per day for us all). Seems a little dear but I saved the majority of my receipts (just to see what we'd 'spent' on drinks).

Package cost - £448, Spend on board €775 (at least) which is approx £575.

We aren't massive drinkers, but did take advantage of cocktails and kids had plenty of ice creams and milkshakes :D

[ozarkmama]

There is an entire forum dedicated to Celebrity cruises and lots of thread already address the drink package

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=28