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No Drinks Package? Our first time cruising without one. How much did we spend?

Rich and Suz Cruise
Rich and Suz Cruise
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👁️ 4K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 3:10
What This Creator Said
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Other · 4 nightsFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

this was our first time cruising without a drinks package

our bill at the end of four nights was £445

we didn't pay much more for Pugo as we would have for the classic package

we had a lot more freedom of choice

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider not buying a drinks package for short cruises to save money and enjoy more freedom
Bring your own drinks on board to drink in your cabin

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

How much will we spend without a drinks package?For a short cruise, the cost may be similar to the classic package, and you gain more freedom of choice

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow much did we spend without a drinks package?
QWas it way more expensive or did we drink a lot less?

Topics Covered

Drink Package2 Happy BaconValue Pricing2 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks2 Happy Bacon

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Amsterdam
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YouTube Video Description

We give a quick rundown on our first time cruising without a drinks package. Was it way more expensive? Or did we drink a lot less?