Saskeeter Posted June 30, 2017 #1 Share Posted June 30, 2017 The beverage packages seem fairly pricey to me. I typically won't have more than 1-2 beers or glasses of wine in a day. My wife may have numerous glasses of wine? At what point do you think the drinking packages actually pay for themselves? In addition, what beverages are provided as part of the cruise package without there being a charge? Thanks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted June 30, 2017 #2 Share Posted June 30, 2017 The break even point is usually 5-6 drinks - doesn't seem to make sense with your drinking level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnamac123 Posted June 30, 2017 #3 Share Posted June 30, 2017 The break even point is usually 5-6 drinks - doesn't seem to make sense with your drinking level. That includes port days, when you might be off the ship all day...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted June 30, 2017 #4 Share Posted June 30, 2017 If package is on sale I would say 4 drinks is break even if not 5, you can easily spend 12 a glass for wine, which is limit on Freedom and smaller ships, also this incudes water, soda and fresh juice, if you have 3, I would skip it but wife may want it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 30, 2017 #5 Share Posted June 30, 2017 ... In addition, what beverages are provided as part of the cruise package without there being a charge? Thanks? Tap water, regular coffee, hot tea, iced tea, lemonade, milk, juices with breakfast. Some ships also have flavored waters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted June 30, 2017 #6 Share Posted June 30, 2017 You need to drink a fair bit to make the package worthwhile, financially. If you only have 2 booze drinks per day...then buy as you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crosby99 Posted June 30, 2017 #7 Share Posted June 30, 2017 It might be worth it for your wife but not yourself. However; I assume you will possibly have sodas and speciality coffees plus bottles of water. This all adds up and can make it reasonable option for many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
widallas Posted July 1, 2017 #8 Share Posted July 1, 2017 And remember if you are a wine drinker, you can bring two bottles on board. There is a corkage fee in public areas, but you can have some in your cabin or take a glass with you to dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted July 1, 2017 #9 Share Posted July 1, 2017 The beverage packages seem fairly pricey to me. I typically won't have more than 1-2 beers or glasses of wine in a day. My wife may have numerous glasses of wine? At what point do you think the drinking packages actually pay for themselves? In addition, what beverages are provided as part of the cruise package without there being a charge? Thanks? On Freedom 4-11 June out of Barcelona. Sauvignon Blanc $16 plus tax and gratuity. Pinot Gricio $11 plus tax and gratuity. Prosecco $14 plus tax and gratuity. Heinekin $7.95. We had the deluxe drinks package which covered the first $12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted July 1, 2017 #10 Share Posted July 1, 2017 On Freedom 4-11 June out of Barcelona.Sauvignon Blanc $16 plus tax and gratuity. Pinot Gricio $11 plus tax and gratuity. Prosecco $14 plus tax and gratuity. Heinekin $7.95. We had the deluxe drinks package which covered the first $12. You could just get the drinks package for your wife and pay as you drink for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggieq Posted July 1, 2017 #11 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Depends if you get a sale price. We bought it for our anthem cruise as we got the sale price of $39 per day. You would easily exceed that with 3 to 4 drinks - martinis or higher end drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted July 1, 2017 #12 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Depends if you get a sale price. We bought it for our anthem cruise as we got the sale price of $39 per day. You would easily exceed that with 3 to 4 drinks - martinis or higher end drinks. You will but remember there is a cash limit (on Freedom it was $12) and you pay the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingagentone Posted July 1, 2017 #13 Share Posted July 1, 2017 I missed the sale on my cruise. Has anyone ever seen them put it on sale again for the same sailing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dawg Posted July 3, 2017 #14 Share Posted July 3, 2017 The beverage packages seem fairly pricey to me. I typically won't have more than 1-2 beers or glasses of wine in a day. My wife may have numerous glasses of wine? At what point do you think the drinking packages actually pay for themselves? In addition, what beverages are provided as part of the cruise package without there being a charge? Thanks? I like the convenience of the package, I know I will have 5-6 drinks per day, maybe more. The biggest fun killer is the drink prices sticker shock, Bud Light (and domestic alike) are $7.25 for a 16oz can, or $8.56 with tip, mimosas $10.03 with tip. It adds up fast. Say you want to try the Strawberry Daiquiri $9.95 or $11.74 with tip. 3 beers, 2 Daiquiris and 1 Mimosa - $59. Sounds like a fun day to me. I purchased my package on sale for $48 per day or $57 with tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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