Cruise drinks packages: when they pay for themselves

Ocean view from a cruise ship deck

Drinks packages are priced so that heavy use looks smart and light use funds the ship. Bring a pencil, not vibes.

Rough method

  1. Note the package price per person, per day.
  2. List what you actually drink (coffee specialty drinks count on some lines).
  3. Add service charges if they apply on top.
  4. Compare to à la carte for your real habit — not a fantasy bar crawl.

Often not worth it if you are a one-and-done evening drinker. Buy what you want, enjoy it, and skip the FOMO.

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