Mulgagirl

And their Beverage Packge page on their website specifically states that the packages are not available for the Melbourne Cup and State of Origin Cruises. It's important to read everything.... https://www.pocruises.com.au/plan/know-before-you-go/life-onboard/beverage-packages?utm_source=pocruises&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=premiumdrinks&TCCN=8577505707

I believe that the T&C's say that the Melbourne Cup cruises they were offering the alternative of Onboard Spending Money. It is common (understandably) to not include drinks packages to cruises that are linked to a lot of boozing (ie Melb Cup, State of Origin etc). "Onboard Spending Money is per room in AUD and applies to cruises 6 nights or less and the 7 and 8 night Melbourne Cup sailings –i250, i350, v359, v247).