Royal, IMO, is more upscale than NCL, so the cruise fare is a little higher. We sail both lines a lot, and we like both for different reasons. I would not pay $74pp for the drink package. The most we have paid is $60pp, and that was just on the Symphony in March. I would probably go up to $65pp, but that's it. With Royal, bottled water, fresh squeezed juices, and your speciality coffees are also includes in the drink package. Milk shakes from Johnny Rockets are included as well. Also, you are looking at around $13 per drink on Royal. Wine would be around 10 or so.