Find out everything you need to know about Cunard drinks packages with this handy guide.
Find out everything you need to know about Cunard drinks packages with this handy guide.
Like many cruise lines, Cunard offers a selection of different drink packages for every kind of traveller – whether you’re more of a clean juice and matcha type person or like to live it up on holiday with a free-flow of cocktails. Choosing a package can be a smart move as it’s often both convenient and cost-effective.
However, as drinks package prices range from cruise line to cruise line, it’s worth considering how much you actually drink while on holiday. If you’re more of a foodie and aren’t that fussed about drinks, or are likely to spend lots of time off the ship, out and about on excursions, it might be that you’ll save more by paying as you go.
Cunard drinks package prices vary depending on the length of your cruise and which option you pick. So, are Cunard drinks packages worth it? And if so, which one should you pick? Let’s take a look.
The perfect choice if you’re looking to swerve alcohol and like to stay hydrated, without being stuck with just water. Includes:
Price: $13.50pp (£10.79) per day if pre-booked. If booked onboard, $15pp (£11.99) per day.
If you’re someone who needs to know a coffee or tea can be on hand at any moment, this is likely the package for you. Includes:
Price: $15.75pp (£12.59), per day. If booked while onboard, $17.50pp (£13.98), per day
For anyone seeking a near-full range of non-alcoholic options to enjoy without limits, this package is a great choice. Includes:
What does the 20 percent discount apply to? Smoothies, large bottles of water (750ml +), hot and cold Godiva chocolate drinks.
Price: If pre-booked, this package comes in at $40.50pp (£32) per day. If booked onboard, $45pp (£35.98), per day.
By far Cunard’s most popular drinks package, this option includes a wide selection of alcoholic beverages, on top of all the benefits of the premium non-alcoholic package. Includes:
Price: pricing for this Cunard drinks package depends on the length of your cruise.
Without knowing the individual cost of drinks on Cunard cruises, it’s difficult to know whether opting for a drinks package is the best choice for you. As Cunard is a high-end cruise line, drinks prices tend to be a little higher than you might be accustomed to in your local pub or cafe. Below are a number of classic drinks and their prices, as a guideline.
When weighing up the important decision of whether to purchase a drinks package on your Cunard cruise, you’ll want to consider your personal drinking preferences. Not a fan of alcohol but can’t be without an endless supply of hot drinks?
It makes sense to go for the speciality hot drinks package. Not a fan of alcohol but are smoothie-mad? You’re probably best paying as you go, as smoothies aren’t included in any drinks packages.
As for the alcohol side of things, the Beers, Wines, and Spirits Package works out at around the same price as seven to eight alcoholic beverages per day. If this sounds like you then it’s a perfect match – plus you’ll get unlimited soft drinks on top of that!
The main thing to remember is that if you do decide to go with one of the four Cunard drinks packages, then make sure to book in good time ahead of your cruise. That way you’ll save 10 percent. Book through the ‘My Cunard’ portal online.
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