Is an alcohol package worth it on a cruise ship?

Is an alcohol package worth it?

Whether or not to splurge on a drink package on your cruise is a big decision! Let’s walk through the pros and cons of something that is bound to impact your cruise!

The real answer is that it very much depends on the person, but if you plan to have at least 5-6 "specialty drinks" a day, it's absolutely worth it!

In addition to alcohol, this typically includes specialty coffee, soft drinks, and bottled water. There will be places to get basic drinks throughout your cruise (mainly the buffet and dining room), but if you want anything more than a black coffee and orange juice, the drink package may be the way to go.

Let’s face it, you’re going to want that cappuccino or iced americano when you wake up. You should probably be going through at least 3-4 bottles of water a day - especially if you’re cruising in warmer climates. And 3-4 alcoholic beverages is totally normal on vacation, right? RIGHT?!

Of course there’s always the option to pay as you go, and you can get glasses of ice water around the ship for free. But when you receive that bill on the last day of the cruise, it might crush your soul a little bit!

THE BOTTOM LINE:

My personal answer is ABSOLUTELY YES. I don’t recall a single day in my cruising history where I didn’t utilize my drink package to it’s fullest potential!