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๐Ÿน P&O Drinks Package 2026 : Must-Have or Waste of Money?๐Ÿน

Solo Travel 1974
Solo Travel 1974
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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 14K views๐Ÿ“… 8 months agoโฑ๏ธ 8:39
What This Creator Said
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Caribbean ยท Summer ยท 4 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Is it actually worth it? Or are you better off paying as you go?

You can order a full bottle of spirits to your cabin through room service.

On the classic package, you'd need around six cocktails a day to break even.

What I did enjoy was the peace of mind, no nasty bill at the end and no guilt about ordering that extra cocktail or coffee.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Pre-book the drinks package to get a 10% discount.
โœ“Check the menu PDF to see which drinks are included in Classic vs. Deluxe.
โœ“Consider ordering a full bottle of spirits via room service to save money.

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing if the drinks package is worth it for their drinking style. โ€” Run break-even calculations based on your typical daily drink consumption.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the P&O drinks package worth the money in 2025?
QWhat are the different P&O drinks packages available?
QHow can you save money on drinks packages?
QWhat is included in the Classic vs. Deluxe packages?

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Is the P&O drinks package actually worth the money in 2025 โ€” or are you better off paying as you go? In this video I break down 10 things you need to know about P&O Cruises drinks packages, including: โ€ข The different packages available (Refresh, Alcohol-Free, Classic, Deluxe) โ€ข How to get the 10% pre-book discount and other seasonal deals โ€ข Whatโ€™s actually included โ€” and the difference between Classic (C) and Deluxe (D) on the menus โ€ข Daily drink limits and rules you need to know โ€ข Real break-even calculations using the latest 2025 drinks menu prices โ€ข Whether itโ€™s better value for families, sea-day heavy itineraries, or ships like Arcadia vs Arvia โ€ข Insider hacks like bringing your own wine, cooler bags, and ordering bottles to your cabin By the end, youโ€™ll know whether the P&O drinks package is worth it for your cruise. If you want to know how much drinks cost on P&O Cruises, this guide shows the full P&O drinks menu for 2026, including cocktails, beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks and coffee. View and download the full drinks menu on my website here: https://solotravel1974.com/po-drinks-menu-2026/ ๐Ÿ‘‡ EXTRA RESOURCES ๐Ÿ“‘ Download the full 2025 P&O Drinks Menu (PDF): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dt4TN9thxxZnyLWXwyv2Iq9bHw2O1mlt/view?usp=sharing ๐Ÿ“Š Use Cruise Mummyโ€™s Drinks Calculator here: https://www.cruisemummy.co.uk/cruise-drinks-package-calculator/ ๐Ÿ‘‰ NEXT: Which P&O Ship Is Right for You? https://youtu.be/lQdlaKzjSfg ๐Ÿ“ New videos every week โ€“ Subscribe & join the adventure! https://www.youtube.com/@solotravel1974?sub_confirmation=1 ๐Ÿงณ Cruise Essentials I Use (Amazon) ๐Ÿ‘‰ Magnetic hooks (perfect for extra storage in your cabin): https://amzn.to/4d0ndOW ๐Ÿ‘‰ Packing cubes (keep your suitcase organised): https://amzn.to/3Pyh5DA ๐Ÿ‘‰ Cruise luggage tags (protect your tags at the port): https://amzn.to/47XWA9H ๐Ÿ‘‰ Travel Extension Lead UK https://amzn.to/41iaqA4 EU https://amzn.to/4d5SCQ1 ๐Ÿ‘‰ Toiletry organiser (great for small bathrooms): https://amzn.to/4uGmQiN (Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.) #pandocruises #cruisetips #drinkspackage Chapters 00:00 - Intro โ€“ Is The P&O Drinks Package Worth It? 00:31 - Which P&O Drinks Packages Can You Buy? 03:09 - Do All Guests Need the Same Package? 03:22 - How Many Drinks Are You Allowed? 03:34 - How do you claim your P&O Drinks Package? 03:57 - Whatโ€™s Included in the P&O Drinks Package? 04:35 - Are there any Cruise Hacks to save money on drinks on P&O? 05:06 - Break-Even: Example Day Scenarios 05:56 - Does the Ship & Itinerary matter when you decide to buy the Drinks Package? 06:31 - Families & Short Cruises โ€“ Key Rules 07:08 - Is the Drinks Package Worth It? Final Thoughts 08:25 - Outro - Watch Next Which P&O Ship is Right for You