How much is it worth?

[wgeddings]

Average alcoholic drinks are about $13 ($15.34 after the automatic 18% gratuity).   So $600 equals about 40 drinks.  On a 10 day, that would be about 4 drinks a day.    For most people, that is not many drinks per day, especially considering the Cheers package is up to 15 alcoholic drinks per day.   A lot depends on how you break down the cost.  We just got off the Magic last week and I was surprised how much the average drink cost had risen.  i used to think $10/drink.  

 

I LOVE the idea of getting her a $500 gift card (for $450 from AARP) and telling her it is hers to spend on whatever she wants with no oversight from you.  However, that $500 will go pretty quick at ~$15 per drink.  Still, it is a good compromise between the drink package and just relying on what you bring aboard. 

 

I usually have the DOU in the casino for me and my DW and I have gone into the casino, sat down for a few minutes at a slot machine and ordered a drink on my way somewhere else but that can be a hassle compared with ordering drinks while in the show, on deck, etc.   Again, it is up to you and what you are willing to do.  I do recommend you check to see if the DOU is just you or you and your companion.  

[kdr69]

6 hours ago, 1025cruise said:

Do you have DOU or DOU Everywhere? If just DOU, then you would both need to buy Cheers. If DOU Everywhere, you can just get Cheers for your wife, but you must wait until you are onboard.

ahhh ok so this is where i got confused.

[aborgman]

Remember - Cheers isn't $60/day.

 

It's $60 + 18% service charge per day. Approximately $71/day per person.

 

Slightly over $1400 for two people for 10 days.