JaniceInWonderland Posted March 24, 2017 #1 Share Posted March 24, 2017 So, this is my first post. I am new and am dying to go on a another cruise. This would be a second cruise for us. My boyfriend and I have been on The Disney Dream with his 5 year old 2 years ago, we loved it. We still need a just US vacation. I have been searching all the cruise line sites and am overwhelmed. We live in the states, so would prefer to travel out of either NJ or FL. We would love an all inclusive including a beverage package because we love our :beer-mug: beer! However we our in are early 50's and would not like to be amongst the drunken crowd. I have been searching on NCL and Royal Caribbean those are my top choices but I am not ruling out anything. Even though I am a bit leery of Carnival because of their past issues. Any input would be appreciated. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 24, 2017 #2 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Welcome to Cruise Critic. Royal Caribbean has Anthem sailing from Bayonne, NJ year round. They also have an unlimited beverage package for around $65/day, which sometimes goes on sale pre-cruise for 20% less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceInWonderland Posted March 24, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted March 24, 2017 thank you Bob! I will certainly check that one out. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceInWonderland Posted March 24, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Welcome to Cruise Critic. Royal Caribbean has Anthem sailing from Bayonne, NJ year round. They also have an unlimited beverage package for around $65/day, which sometimes goes on sale pre-cruise for 20% less. Thank you Bob, will certainly give that a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted March 24, 2017 #5 Share Posted March 24, 2017 $65 a day - that is a lot of beer! :beer-mug: Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceInWonderland Posted March 24, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted March 24, 2017 $65 a day - that is a lot of beer! :beer-mug: Roz We are big craft beer drinkers we love it!! I think it would be cheaper than ala carte for us On our disney cruise we got the beer package, basically you paid for the 16 oz but received 22oz and our end of cruise bill came out to 666.00 haha, but it did include shopping so I would say the beer portion was about 500.00 or so for a 3 night! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trixietx Posted March 24, 2017 #7 Share Posted March 24, 2017 I agree with going on Anthem out of Newark. We did a 12 day to the Caribbean in2015 and loved and plan to go again but go North this time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 24, 2017 #8 Share Posted March 24, 2017 $65 a day - that is a lot of beer! :beer-mug: Roz I agree. Since RC discontinued the beer/wine package, it's become more expensive for beer only drinkers to have an unlimited package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 24, 2017 #9 Share Posted March 24, 2017 We are big craft beer drinkers we love it!! I think it would be cheaper than ala carte for usOn our disney cruise we got the beer package, basically you paid for the 16 oz but received 22oz and our end of cruise bill came out to 666.00 haha, but it did include shopping so I would say the beer portion was about 500.00 or so for a 3 night! :eek: I would double check on the dedicated Royal Caribbean forum, but I don't think RC carries much craft beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteTraveler Posted March 24, 2017 #10 Share Posted March 24, 2017 The NCL Escape has the District Brew House - the only craft beer bar at sea. This is a very new ship and it's got great specialty restaurants, an AMAZING spa (do get a spa cabin or suite!) and sails from FL. http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2015/10/26/best-beer-bar-sea-norwegian-cruise-line-now-has-contender/74624268/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted March 24, 2017 #11 Share Posted March 24, 2017 NCL Breakaway, newish big ship, and they've been giving the beverage package away as a perk (we have it for our Gem cruise in May). Take a cruise to Bermuda! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted March 24, 2017 #12 Share Posted March 24, 2017 $65 a day - that is a lot of beer! :beer-mug: Roz Heck, that's only about 2 six packs a day.....every day! :D;):rolleyes: (.....not even in my best - and much younger - days!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pier290 Posted March 25, 2017 #13 Share Posted March 25, 2017 The NCL Escape has the District Brew House - the only craft beer bar at sea. This is a very new ship and it's got great specialty restaurants, an AMAZING spa (do get a spa cabin or suite!) and sails from FL. http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2015/10/26/best-beer-bar-sea-norwegian-cruise-line-now-has-contender/74624268/ Celebrity has the Gastro Pub....tons and tons of specialty craft beers and unique at that! My husband loves them....he's 40. One of the reasons we upgrade to Premium Beverage Package....to include all the craft beer! [emoji481] [emoji481] [emoji481] [emoji481] CHEERS! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted March 25, 2017 #14 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Heck, that's only about 2 six packs a day.....every day! :D;):rolleyes:(.....not even in my best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted March 26, 2017 #15 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Time to up their game. Martinis, Margareta's, gin and tonic, a nice cognac or port. That is the beauty of the package, one or twenty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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