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Midweek Mountains: Drink Packages, are they worth it?

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👁️ 46 views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 54:52
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

if you took our total bill it was probably less than half of what the drink package would have cost

Royal Caribbean I think has the best value because it's unlimited right

Holland America have a 15 drink limit per day that includes water that includes specially coffee

drink packages sometimes are worth it sometimes they're not it really depends on you and you know what's your plan for the trip right

Creator's Tips & Advice

Calculate if the drink package pays for itself based on your typical daily drink consumption
Consider the number of port days and whether drinks are cheaper on land
Check for sales on drink packages before boarding and be ready to cancel and rebook if prices drop
Factor in your travel companions' drinking habits when deciding
Remember that some packages have daily limits, which may affect your usage

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing how many drinks per day are needed to make the package worthwhileUse online calculators to estimate based on package price and your drinking habits
Wasting money if you don't drink enoughAct like you have the package and track your actual spending to see if it would have been worth it

Questions This Creator Answers

QAre drink packages worth it on a cruise?
QHow do you decide whether to buy a drink package?
QWhat factors influence the value of a drink package?

Topics Covered

Drink Package1 Happy BaconKids Family1½ Happy BaconDining Main½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

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CoCo Cay3 Happy Bacon
Grand Cayman1½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

On our last cruise, we decided to skip the drink package but act like we had one, just to see if it would have been worth it. We're going to talk about that, as well as all the factors that go into making the decision to buy or not. It's more than just a guess as to how many drinks you might have in a day. It's also about what else might be included, what the limits are, and how many days you will be in port. Come join in the conversation tonight, let us know your thoughts, and discuss all the factors. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5582676657045504