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QM2 Drinks Package: Don't Buy Before Watching This!

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πŸ‘οΈ 1K viewsπŸ“… 5 days ago⏱️ 13:35
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Avoid a $1,597 (or even $1,840) mistake on your Queen Mary 2 voyage. I break down exactly why the Cunard dining package and beverage package are traps

I brought down the package of 1,377 to 180. Yes, but we are missing then a couple of beers or a couple of drinks, cocktails, coffees throughout the ship.

I don't think it justifies unless you are continuously drinking because even these also have limitations to the prices of the wines or liquors or alcohols

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Avoid the Cunard dining package if staying in Princess or Queens Grill as the food is already included/better there.
βœ“Bring your own wine or champagne and pay the $25 corkage fee instead of buying a full beverage package.
βœ“Do the wine tasting; it offers high value for the price compared to individual bottle costs.
βœ“Don't buy beverage packages upfront; consume things as you go to get a better account of what you actually need.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) regarding dining packages β€” Don't let FOMO drive you to buy packages that are redundant due to your cabin category's inclusions.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Cunard dining package worth it?
QShould I buy a beverage package on the Queen Mary 2?
QHow can I save money on drinks while sailing Cunard?

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Avoid a $1,597 (or even $1,840) mistake on your Queen Mary 2 voyage. I break down exactly why the Cunard dining package and beverage package are traps β€” and how I sailed 9 days spending under $400 total on drinks. ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 0:00 – The $1,597+ mistake you're about to make 1:12 – Cunard Dining Package: the $220 trap (Veranda, Kings Court, champagne tea) 4:30 – Why Princess Grill & Queens Grill food makes it redundant 6:15 – The bottle trick: bring your own wine, $25 corkage 8:40 – Beverage package math: $1,377 vs. my $180 alternative 11:20 – Wine tasting tip: the $1,000 bottle hiding in plain sight 12:45 – My total bar bill & final verdict πŸ›³οΈ This is part of my Queen Mary 2 series β€” subscribe for honest, no-nonsense luxury cruising advice for travelers 50+. πŸ”” New videos every week. Don't book until you watch. #QueenMary2 #Cunard #QM2 #CruiseTips #LuxuryCruising #CruisingAfter50 #CruiseMistakes #DrinksPackage