Drinks package discount on board?

[JamboCruiser1874]

Hi All

 

Me and my wife go on Arvia in march, was hearing a few things from a family member, that drinks packages come down in price when on board.

Is this correct? just wondering if there is any value in the packages. Me and my wife will take 1 litre each on board anyway.

 

thanks

[pete14]

28 minutes ago, JamboCruiser1874 said:

Hi All

 

Me and my wife go on Arvia in march, was hearing a few things from a family member, that drinks packages come down in price when on board.

Is this correct? just wondering if there is any value in the packages. Me and my wife will take 1 litre each on board anyway.

 

thanks

I am pretty sure your information is incorrect. The only price reductions for a drinks package that I have seen are a special offer for buying the package in advance. Whether even the advance discounted price is good value is debatable and dependent on how many drinks you intend to buy. Taking a litre of spirits with you is permissible but you are not allowed to drink it in any bars or restaurants onboard - just your cabin.

[sweep2907]

Unheard of I'm afraid, drinks packages with any cruise line always cheaper before a cruise. Only saving is taking out day 1 when on the cruise and you are able to take it out from Day 2 so you'd save £40+ by not taking on first day.

[pete14]

38 minutes ago, sweep2907 said:

Unheard of I'm afraid, drinks packages with any cruise line always cheaper before a cruise. Only saving is taking out day 1 when on the cruise and you are able to take it out from Day 2 so you'd save £40+ by not taking on first day.

You would only save by taking it out on Day 2 if you do not have drinks once you have boarded, wine with evening meal and a couple of ‘nightcaps’. Although drinks prices are reasonable, it is surprising how quickly the daily total creeps up.