The Best Drinks Packages on Every Major Cruise Line

The Drinks Package Math Beverage packages on cruise ships follow a consistent economic logic: if you drink enough to exceed the package price, you save money. If you drink less, you pay for drinks you didn't have. The question is never "is the package a good deal?" but rather "is this package a good deal for me specifically?" How to Calculate Whether a Package Is Worth It Start by estimating your average daily drink consumption: cocktails/wine at dinner, beer at the pool, specialty coffee in the morning, water and sodas throughout. Then multiply your estimated daily total by the per-drink cost without a package. If that number exceeds the package price, buy the package. If it doesn't, pay à la carte. Most packages break even at 3–5 alcoholic drinks per person per day. If that's your pace, a package is worth it. If you're a one-drink-at-dinner cruiser, it almost certainly isn't. Royal Caribbean : The Royal Refreshment Package Royal Caribbean offers two tiers: the Royal Refreshment Pack…