Although unlimited cocktails might sound appealing, purchasing a drink package has actually made my cruises less relaxing.
I’ve splurged on drink packages with Royal Caribbean and Carnival, but I can’t drink enough alcohol to justify the cost. Often, they can cost upward of $70 per person, per day.
Whenever I’ve purchased one, I’ve found myself constantly calculating how many drinks I need to order just to break even. This completely defeats the convenience of having a drink package in the first place.
I also don’t have the stamina to drink consistently throughout a cruise, especially on longer itineraries.
Even when my husband and I cruised with friends who had drink packages, we struggled to get our money’s worth. Instead, we ended up drinking more than we normally would, which left us feeling bloated and hungover.
Now, the only time I’ll cruise with a drink package is when it’s bundled with a fare, such as with Norwegian’s Free at Sea or Celebrity’s All Included.
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