chuckhendo2

I hit 15 on Carnival one time, but as a liquor drinker, the next day wasn't terribly pleasant 😆

Yeah I've had the same reaction on basically every cruise I've been on, but Royal is definitely more expensive. I just calculate it into the cost of the cruise from the start and try not to think about it

Personally, if I was only drinking beer and wine, I'm not sure I'd drink enough to justify a package. But as a cocktail drinker (and those are often $13/piece), I really only have to drink 6 drinks per day per person to justify it. Even then I may still not come out ahead, but I really like not having to think about it after it's paid

I remember the first time I had a Negroni, I absolutely hated it. I could not understand why I had heard so many people say they loved it. Had to pour it out. About a week later though, I started craving one again, so I made it. Still hated it, but a little less. 8 years later, and it's now my favorite cocktail - swap out the gin for bourbon and you get a boulevardier, which makes it a bit more mellow. Enjoying your review @Sea Dog!