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I like your outlook! Thanks for sharing!

Sounds like a good strategy based on your utilization!

Not bad! They really dial up their marketing skills with these bundles. I’ve seen other packages bundling in the Hideaway Beach Club or Thrill Water Park at Coco Cay with the deluxe beverage package and internet. I encourage you to continue scoping out the prices of the package and also the individual pieces to see if an even better deal comes along before your cruise. For example, buying internet for one device on its own could be between $14 - $21 per night ….but if you are traveling with others in your cabin and you bundle the internet (e.g., there are three people and one of you gets an internet package with three devices), the per-device cost per night comes down a lot… such as $11-$15 per device per night. So it might make the drink package portion of your package implicitly a little more expensive.

That’s a practical idea; thanks for sharing! I’ve talked with crew members onboard and they also know that the drink package utilization is way higher in the first several days of the cruise.

Sounds like you’re making the right decision for you; way to go!!

Thanks for watching! I like your approach of just putting it behind you, enjoying the package now that you have it, and focusing on having a great trip!

Yeah, it’s frustrating when the Cruise Planner items aren’t available yet for a sailing that’s far out. My 2026 sailings also don’t have the meal plans or drink packages open for sale yet. I’d suggest checking every once in a while to see if it’s popped up; it may very well appear for you before Fall of 2025.

I agree that those other non-alcoholic drinks add to the value of the deluxe beverage package and should be factored in! The convenience factor is a plus as well.

Water free, coffee free, juice free in buffet. God forbid you wait another 2 min to sign. Where else do you have to go. Terrible advice

@@candlechef6786 Do what you want Karen, I’m just stating the facts on a drink package vs none.

That’s awesome! Can’t hurt to keep checking to see if you can lock in an even better deal.

Totally agree; there’s value in not having to count how many drinks you’ve had (to see if you’re breaking even with a la carte), and also value to having paid for the drink package upfront rather than getting a hefty drink tab at the end of the sailing.

That would be nice to have those options! On some sailings (and unfortunately there’s no way to tell until you’re onboard), they have a ten drink package (that’s a total of 10 drinks for the whole cruise) which is cheaper than buying 10 cocktails a la carte, and it sort of works like a punch card such that you can share it with others. I’ve only seen it a handful of times, and a lot of folks wish it were more widely available.

I agree, they definitely contribute to the value of the package and should be included in one’s calculations to see if it’s worth it!

The deluxe beverage package is only charged for the number of nights on your cruise, so you don’t pay for disembarkation day. You can, however, still use the package on disembarkation day… even though the bars are closed, you can get a Bloody Mary or a mimosa at Windjammer. For those mimosa fans, you can ask for fresh squeezed orange juice to elevate it! The bottled water is a good idea to save them for later; they also have Powerade at various spots like Promenade Cafe.

Funny! American or not, I know that my tolerance and tastes have changed over the years….

Thanks for the comment and sharing your approach! I know for some people, there’s also a convenience factor that adds value to the deluxe beverage package… not having to worry about whether you’ve “gotten your money’s worth” on any and every day. The Diamond drinks are definitely important to factor in as well. There’s some strategy that can come into play if you have two people with Diamond status spread across two cabins…. One of them can get the deluxe beverage package, and gift their diamond drinks to the other person without the deluxe beverage package… leaving one person with unlimited drinks and one person with 8 Diamond drinks. Lots to consider for sure! Thanks again for sharing!

Yep, those items definitely add value to the deluxe beverage package!

It’s always good to listen to one’s body and find the right rhythm for yourself, as everyone is different. Thanks for tuning in!!

The drink PAKAGE is for ANYTHING YOU DONT CHEW execpt soup. It's called DRINK PAKAGE not a LICKOR PAKAGE. grow up.

@@CynthiaRockroth who would pay money just to drink pop/water/tea on a vacation? I paid the extra money for alcohol. I'm glad I did it (first time cruiser) but no need to do it again.

@rhythm28 people whom drink the full pakage are DRUNKS, AND TAKE NO RESPONSIBLY FOR THEIR ACTIONS. meaning they don't care whom they affect. If you want to get falling down drunk, you can do it at home cheaper and without a passport. You are also less likely to get arrested, get divorced, go to prison for stupidity, and loose your job.

@@CynthiaRockroth OK mom. I did take advantage of the drink package. I was not stumbling around the casino or throwing up outside on the deck. There was no responsibility to take because I knew my limits. Go back and read what I said. I will not get the drink package again because that's not me. Perhaps you're on the wrong cruise lines where you've seen that sort of behavior. Consider going on something a little more your speed if that's the case.

Thanks for the feedback! I completely agree that the non-alcoholic items contribute to the value of the drink package. The spirit of my advice is to make sure that the drink package economically makes sense for each specific person, based on their utility of it. Kudos to you for being a diligent and informed consumer!

Sure. Do the math. 4 sodas, 2 coffees, 1 milkshake, 2 smoothies, 2 cocktails, 1 beer, 1 glass of wine every single day just to break even. That’s a lot of beverages. For a lot of people that would be too much, for others not enough. But her point was you need to do the math going in to know if it’s worth it or not. Also, to consider is the convenience of not having to swipe a card and tip every time you get a drink. The convenience might be worth it.

If you get the WIFI, you can use it for 1-4 devices at 1 time. So that means you can also use 1 WIFI for many devices, you just need to share it. My wife and I get a package for one, then we share it during trip, mostly where I ask if I can use it for 30 minutes, then back to her. That's not a cheat or hack, just how it can be used. I also use the WIFI in American and Canadian ports for no cost, just on my Verizon plan.

I agree that these other items definitely contribute to the value of the drink package!

They use dynamic pricing based on supply and demand, the more they sell the higher the price.

@@catandroyadventures thanks for sharing; I didn’t know that part!

Alcohol is MUCH more expensive than some coffee and juice though, so that is why most folks always mention alcohol.

@@gaila.8830 my pleasure!

@@travelwithdebandnick thank you for tuning in and subscribing!

@@dw566 thanks very much; I truly appreciate the feedback!

I found mine on Amazon. If you search for travel safe, you’ll see some options come up. It has a cord which you loop around your beach chair or something else, and it clicks back into the safe with a combination lock. It’s not as secure as a bigger safe that you’d find in a hotel room or your cruise cabin, but it gives you that little extra bit of comfort that someone can’t easily swoop in and grab your valuables.

@@nnajj01 funny coincidence!

@@TracyKMainwaring great idea!

@@simoneheidrich9081 I got that bag a gazillion years ago, so unfortunately I don’t remember. I just did a quick google search for “mesh beach bag” and a number of options came up that are just like mine. Sorry I couldn’t be more specific!

@@pamrochon5527 I’ve found that the standard bathrooms onboard don’t have much wall space other than under the towel hooks or behind the commode. The suites definitely have more space to hang things such as a toiletry organizer. On my next sailing, I’ll be on the hunt to see if I can make it work to hang it elsewhere in the bathroom. Thanks for the suggestion!

@@katwilson-x6k Awesome idea on the post it notes!

We take a small magnetic dry erase board. It also works for notes to our room steward. A note of thanks or a good day message is always welcome.

Good tip; thanks for sharing!!

I’ve used different companies along the way… Allianz, AIG Travel Guard, and Nationwide. I picked them based on comparison shopping on insure my trip dot com.

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