Beverage price list

[RainyValleySunshine]

We're going on our first Viking Ocean Cruise and would like an idea of individual beverage prices to see if we want the package or pay by the drink.  

[formernuke]

There are other threads showing actual price list images, but if memory serves, most common drinks are about $8. The general rule of thumb is that the SSBP only makes sense (from a purely financial sense) if both people in a cabin will drink >2 drinks per day. Remember that beer at wine at lunch and dinner are free so they don't count against that.

 

Note that some people choose the package for other reasons (perceived simplicity, etc.)

[OneSixtyToOne]

I’ll add that if you’re considering it for the wine, there is nothing exclusive on the wine list. Everything is available for sale. The beverage package is only a different way to pay. Only certain wines are available by the glass and only those are covered by the package, although the package does give you a bottle discount. 
 

Also Viking has a liberal bring your own policy. Never a corking charge.
 

 

Edited Wednesday at 05:25 PM by OneSixtyToOne

[RainyValleySunshine]

Can anyone help me find the thread with the price list images?

Thanks!

[OneSixtyToOne]

9 minutes ago, RainyValleySunshine said:

Can anyone help me find the thread with the price list images?

Thanks!

Here is a thread from last year. I believe the prices are the same. We were on the Venus last month and the cocktail prices are as listed in this thread.

 

Edited Wednesday at 05:37 PM by OneSixtyToOne

[RainyValleySunshine]

Thank you - these were helpful!

Still not sure which way to go!

[OneSixtyToOne]

1 hour ago, RainyValleySunshine said:

Thank you - these were helpful!

Still not sure which way to go!

You can also purchase the package the first (and maybe 2nd?) day you board.

[LindaS272]

3 hours ago, RainyValleySunshine said:

Thank you - these were helpful!

Still not sure which way to go!

We’ve never purchased it as we’re not big drinkers. Our last bar bill on a two-week cruise was $150. DH is usually fine with the included wines; I usually order a la carte (but don’t even drink every meal). We each have a cocktail every couple of days, but not every day. Plus, there have been numerous free libations at times, sparkling wine when returning from some excursions, parties at the pool grill with tropical drinks, captain’s welcome and farewell in Star Theater. And if you’re in a PV or above, you’ll get the little mini bottles of whisky, gin, vodka, rum daily, plus beer, or can get a bottle of wine instead. IMO, the bev pkg is way over priced.

[RainyValleySunshine]

Thanks for a good example of what you drink and what it costs for two weeks.  Very helpful!

[rmalbers]

Also, take into consideration how many port days and/or long excursions you are planning, that cuts into drinking time.  Sea days add to drinking time, warm weather vs. cold, stuff like that. . 

[CurlerRob]

On 9/18/2024 at 4:56 PM, RainyValleySunshine said:

Thank you - these were helpful!

Still not sure which way to go!

Whatever you decide, you can always keep track of your consumption, then do the math after the fact. That will give you the financial picture - you’ll have to apply any ‘soft’ considerations as they suit you. 
 

That’ll give you a reference point for another cruise should you decide to take one. 🥌🍺

[Mich3554]

1 hour ago, CurlerRob said:

Whatever you decide, you can always keep track of your consumption, then do the math after the fact. That will give you the financial picture - you’ll have to apply any ‘soft’ considerations as they suit you. 
 

That’ll give you a reference point for another cruise should you decide to take one. 🥌🍺

This is exactly what we do.  In about 12 cruises we’ve taken (and we even got a tabulation of our alcohol on the world cruise….which covered alcohol) we range from drinking 1/3-1/2 what the SS package pays.  Viking provides a tabulation on your final bill so it’s easy to figure this out.  
 

For us, it’s not so much the saving money but more feeling like we need to drink something, even if we don’t want to drink just to not feel like it’s being wasted.  

[zalusky]

My wife is diabetic and does not drink alcohol except maybe a sip.  Has anybody gotten the ship to give a pass on the both people in the cabin must but the SSBP rule for such situations beyond the must be 21 rule.

[CurlerRob]

15 hours ago, zalusky said:

My wife is diabetic and does not drink alcohol except maybe a sip.  Has anybody gotten the ship to give a pass on the both people in the cabin must but the SSBP rule for such situations beyond the must be 21 rule.

My memory of past posts is that several pax have asked the question and been denied, as it becomes a tricky question for the cruise lines to deal with. 
 

I’d suggest reaching out to tellus@vikingcruises.com for an authoritative answer. 🥌🍺