disneycruise08 Posted December 12, 2016 #1 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Hi! I am going on the Allure (Eastern Caribbean, 7 night) and wonder what my best option is for drinks. There are 4 of us going, and the 3 others in my party got the drink package. I am trying to figure out if I really need a drink package. I want to drink, but I also don't know if I will drink $500 worth of alcohol. From your experience, is it worth it to get the drink package? Thanks!!:):cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZAficionado Posted December 12, 2016 #2 Share Posted December 12, 2016 The drink package works great for me, but that doesn't mean anything unless you happen to have the same consumption habits and preferences as I do (not likely). Nobody can tell you if the package is a good choice for you, except you. So, here's what you do. First, come up with a pretty realistic estimate of how much and what you'll drink (it matters). Are you a "three martinis before lunch to get warmed up" person? Or a "nurse two beers over 16 hours" person? Or something else? You can find current RCCL drink prices online (martinis are $12, beers $6-8, mixed $10). Then, do the math. If your estimated cost is close to the package, it doesn't matter which you choose (they cost the same). If the package is cheaper, get it. If not, don't get it and pay as you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 12, 2016 #3 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Hi! I am going on the Allure (Eastern Caribbean, 7 night) and wonder what my best option is for drinks.There are 4 of us going, and the 3 others in my party got the drink package. I am trying to figure out if I really need a drink package. I want to drink, but I also don't know if I will drink $500 worth of alcohol. From your experience, is it worth it to get the drink package? Thanks!!:):cool: Tell us what beverages you will drink on a daily basis, and we can tell you if you will save money with a package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneycruise08 Posted December 12, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Thanks for the replies! I would be drinking white or sparkling wine, and the specialty cocktails. After looking at prices online, I am thinking the drink package would be worth it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akcruz Posted December 12, 2016 #5 Share Posted December 12, 2016 The other thing to factor in is the amount of soda, specialty coffees and bottled water you would consume. Remember, it's not all just about the alcohol. Sent from my SM-T810 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strongbox Posted December 12, 2016 #6 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Here is a drinks package calculator that a brilliant fellow cruiser dreamt up - just put the number of drinks in col c that you think you will have. Drink_Package_Calculator-2017 (1) - use this one now.xls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr3939 Posted December 12, 2016 #7 Share Posted December 12, 2016 (edited) If it's still $500 wait until they offer the 20% off and get it for $46 a day vs $58. We got ours for $44 and at average drink price of $12 it doesn't take to many to break even. Edited December 12, 2016 by jamesr3939 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady19 Posted December 13, 2016 #8 Share Posted December 13, 2016 I dont think it is ever $500 for a 7 day. Current total comes to $379.96 USD for 7 day. That is with current 20% discount, which is almost always offered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi@Don Posted December 13, 2016 #9 Share Posted December 13, 2016 My husband decided not to buy the drink package ahead of time. After paying just short of $17 for a Bloody Mary when we boarded, he bought the drink package for $479. It more than paid for itself the remainder of the cruise. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgoff60 Posted December 13, 2016 #10 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Hi! I am going on the Allure (Eastern Caribbean, 7 night) and wonder what my best option is for drinks.There are 4 of us going, and the 3 others in my party got the drink package. I am trying to figure out if I really need a drink package. I want to drink, but I also don't know if I will drink $500 worth of alcohol. From your experience, is it worth it to get the drink package? Thanks!!:):cool: Another curious phenomenon that happens is that, in the case of my wife and I, we find ourselves decompressing and totally embracing the vacationing on cruise ship and we see a bar open at say 11:30 and go in and have a specialty drink that we have never had before. sometimes 2 or 3 and then work our way back into what ever schedule we had and go from there. As my dad use to say...you can sleep when your dead. :D In "general, the break even is about 5-6 drinks per day per person....YMMV but it is also nice not having to tip and sign every single drink receipt...every time...kind of a buzz-kill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinView01 Posted May 1, 2017 #11 Share Posted May 1, 2017 We have the Deluxe Drink Package. Does that work for Room Service? Bloody Mary with breakfast. Fancy coffee or juices with breakfast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted May 1, 2017 #12 Share Posted May 1, 2017 We have the Deluxe Drink Package. Does that work for Room Service? Bloody Mary with breakfast. Fancy coffee or juices with breakfast? No, the drink packages do not cover room service. They do cover Bloody Mary's, specialty coffees and fresh squeezed orange juice, but you have to go to a restaurant or bar to get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpolm Posted May 1, 2017 #13 Share Posted May 1, 2017 We just bought. I estimated what we most likely would drink and when, including all drinks specialty coffees, bottled wTer, sodas, foofoo drinks, martinis, beer , wine ,shots etc. not that we drink like that but when on vacation if we can drink we will. So based on a days worth of beverages and cocktails it seemed worth it even if we break even. We also go to labadee and drinks are included there as well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukkian Posted May 1, 2017 #14 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I was on the fence for my cruise in february (our first in 20 years), but got it when it down to 36/day. I really liked the added bonus of just ordering things I may or may not like to try them. Some worked out, others I just tossed, and got something else. It really helped add to the carefree nature of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr3939 Posted May 2, 2017 #15 Share Posted May 2, 2017 It really helped add to the carefree nature of the cruise. Now that's 90% of the reason I get it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethco Posted May 2, 2017 #16 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I enjoyed trying drinks that I didn't know I would like it or not. There were several that I abandoned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPIcruiser Posted May 2, 2017 #17 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Because there are three seas and a very short day in Nassau, I think it "works". We have already decided it is not worth it for our southern Caribbean cruise with only one sea day. Here is what I did: speciality coffee first thing (thankfully, Dh got up and went to get it), a second speciality coffee in the afternoon. A mimosa (or two) in the morning hours, a beer (or two) around the pool. Wine with dinner. And my favorite drink, cucumber-jalapeño margarita after dinner. So, I probably didn't get my money's worth, but it was fun and relaxing. One of my friend, who had the drink the passage, had a smoothie every morning from the place in the gym on her Oasis cruise. I forgot all about that since my gym clothes went un-used. (But I only took the stairs, except for that time when I was carrying three hotdogs up the pool.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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