For the convenience of passengers, many cruise lines offer
fountain drink packages that guests can purchase when they come on board. For a
set cost, these packages provide unlimited soft drinks, served with a smile.
Fountain drink packages are popular, especially with passengers
who like to know their costs in advance. Now, to accommodate a wider range of
beverage preferences, some cruise lines are beginning to offer packages for
alcoholic drinks.
Carnival Cruise Lines’ CHEERS! Program is currently
available on a limited number of ships, including the Victory, Splendor, Breeze and Dream, on cruises of six days or more. For $42.95 per day, plus a
15% gratuity, guests can order unlimited wines by the glass, beer and cocktails
that are individually priced at $10 or less. They also receive 25% off bottles
of wine and premium cocktails, as well as a 25% discount on bottled water.
Norwegian Cruise Lines has a selection of beverage
packages for guests who are traveling as a group, provided that all group
members are of legal drinking age. The Freestyler’s program provides unlimited
house and call brand spirits, domestic beer, house wines and fountain drinks
for $46 per group member, per day. The Freestyler’s Premium program provides
premium versions of these beverages for $56 per guest, per day.
Royal Caribbean just introduced two new beverage
packages for its guests: Classic and Premium. For $45 per guest, per day, the
Classic package features beer, house wines by the glass, and non-alcoholic
cocktails, fountain drinks and juices. The Premium package, $55 per day, adds
frozen drinks and cocktails made with premium-brand spirits. These beverage
packages are available on cruises of seven nights or longer.
Some cruise lines also allow passengers to bring a
small amount of wine or spirits on board to enjoy in their staterooms or with a
special dinner. Finally, one reason river cruising has gained popularity is
because wine and beer is often included with lunch and dinner.
Ask your Cruise Holidays personal cruise expert to check
the carry-on policy, as well as any beverage package options, for the specific
cruise lines you’re interested in.
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