Cunard Beverage Package vs Pay As You Go Comparison | Which Is Best For You?

Editorial Summary

The creators compare the Cunard drinks package against a pay as you go approach based on their recent experiences. They explain that the premium drinks package provides an allowance of up to 13.50 pounds per drink, with a 20 percent discount applied to any amount exceeding that limit. During their comparison cruise, the creators opted to pay for drinks individually to see which method offered better value. They noted that while many drinks fell within the package limit, they occasionally ordered more expensive items, such as specialty cocktails or bottles of wine, that exceeded the standard allowance. A significant factor discussed is the mandatory 15 percent service charge applied to all pay as you go drinks, which is already included in the package price. After calculating their total expenses for a seven night cruise, the creators found that paying individually cost 1,039 dollars, which was 59 dollars more than the package price would have been. They conclude that while the package offers peace of mind, the pay as you go method allowed them more flexibility to order premium items that might not have been covered by the package limits.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.