dartnut Posted September 10, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Cruise ship drinks packages tend to be expensive and sometimes hard to justify. The last cruise we went on they were included in the package, it was a 16 nights Panama Canal. We found it to be very convenient more than anything. I guess the question to ask yourself is. Am I likely to consume 5 or 6 drinks a day (which appears to be the break even point,) or am I going to get my money's worth by over indulging and going for the Champaign and orange juice for breakfast, the glass of wine at meal times, the cold beers around the pool, and the Irish Creams for a night cap. Decisions decisions. To hell with it, we are on vacation after all !!! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English_in_Spain Posted September 10, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 10, 2017 A drinks package would make sense for me but the person I am travelling with does not drink. We would both have to buy the same package which would mean I would need to drink 10-12 drinks a day to break even :o:eek::wine-glass: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted September 10, 2017 #3 Share Posted September 10, 2017 If you both drink a lot, then it is worth buying the package. Remember --both of you have to buy the package. The last time we had the Explore4 with the drink package included, I kept track of the drinks we had. Definitely not worth our buying the package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slarty Posted September 10, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Don't forget to count bottled-water, quality coffees, and smoothies into your non-alcoholic liquid consumption. Nowhere does it insist that it be 15 ALCOHOL-based drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernieb Posted September 11, 2017 #5 Share Posted September 11, 2017 What's the difference between the "Signature" and "Elite" packages? I understand the signature package is limited to drinks costing no more than $9 (although I think I've heard that is now $8) with any drinks over the limit charged to your account with no benefit from the package. Since I prefer better booze, I think that sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Shoes Posted September 12, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 12, 2017 As of my booking for August 2018, HAL told me the Signature beverage package was good for 15 drinks, and up to $9.00 each. As of 2017 prices, many drinks were under this. A Spanish Coffee was $6.75. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted September 12, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 12, 2017 What's the difference between the "Signature" and "Elite" packages? I understand the signature package is limited to drinks costing no more than $9 (although I think I've heard that is now $8) with any drinks over the limit charged to your account with no benefit from the package. Since I prefer better booze, I think that sucks. It's $9 for the SBP and $15 for the EBP. What do you normally drink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernieb Posted September 12, 2017 #8 Share Posted September 12, 2017 We enjoy Margaritas, a good dry Prosecco, I will sometimes have a Martini. And I really like a good 12 year old blended Scotch (I prefer Dewars 12). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa Girl Posted September 12, 2017 #9 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Cruise ship drinks packages tend to be expensive and sometimes hard to justify. The last cruise we went on they were included in the package, it was a 16 nights Panama Canal. We found it to be very convenient more than anything. I guess the question to ask yourself is. Am I likely to consume 5 or 6 drinks a day (which appears to be the break even point,) or am I going to get my money's worth by over indulging and going for the Champaign and orange juice for breakfast, the glass of wine at meal times, the cold beers around the pool, and the Irish Creams for a night cap. Decisions decisions. To hell with it, we are on vacation after all !!! Sent from my iPad using Forums I like your attitude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goody1 Posted September 12, 2017 #10 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Hi, I have a query re the Drinks Packages. I am about to preorder the Elite Package for our forthcoming cruise on the Volendam in February. On the order form, it asked where I wanted it delivered with the Stateroom being the only option. Does HAL operate these packages differently from the likes of Celebrity and MSC where the relevant package is annotated on your Cruise card? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted September 13, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Hi Goody -- Now, I have never pre-ordered a Beverage Package, but they do for sure link it to your card. I just went through the process, up to the form you referred to, and I see what the "deal" is -- this is also the form for buying a gift (like, flowers or single bottles of champagne, etc) for yourself or others on a cruise. So just choose the first day and your stateroom, and all should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted September 13, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 13, 2017 We enjoy Margaritas, a good dry Prosecco, I will sometimes have a Martini. And I really like a good 12 year old blended Scotch (I prefer Dewars 12). Those are all covered. Some of your higher end tequilas and single malts are not. You should be able to find lists of what you can and cannot get in threads here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goody1 Posted September 14, 2017 #13 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Hi Goody --Now, I have never pre-ordered a Beverage Package, but they do for sure link it to your card. I just went through the process, up to the form you referred to, and I see what the "deal" is -- this is also the form for buying a gift (like, flowers or single bottles of champagne, etc) for yourself or others on a cruise. So just choose the first day and your stateroom, and all should be fine. Thanks for that. I thought that would be the case, however it was the bit about delivery to the Stateroom that had me wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie562 Posted September 14, 2017 #14 Share Posted September 14, 2017 On a 22 day cruise as the one I have coming up, yeah... I think i'll pass. :') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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