SilkShirt Posted February 3, 2011 #1 Share Posted February 3, 2011 When comparing vacations, Resorts like Sandals include food and alcohol, most cruise lines include food, and make a big profit on the alcohol. For non alcohol drinkers the cruise is a better value. The cruise industry must feel that you need booze to have a good time. This is their biggest profit center. They need to push the drinks. For a percentage of folks it's true. Alcohol is the foundation of their cruise and their biggest expense. So here is my question. If you could on an 11 day Celebrity cruise for FREE, as long as you and your spouse refrained from ALL alcohol, would you do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bholling Posted February 3, 2011 #2 Share Posted February 3, 2011 DH could with no problem, as he already does! I on the other hand might struggle, but could probably do it for a FREE 11 day cruise. I'd miss my wine pairings and the occasional after-dinner cordial... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzeluver Posted February 3, 2011 #3 Share Posted February 3, 2011 No problem! My partner does not drink at all and I'd be more than willing to sacrifice my average of one cocktail per day for a free cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOW Posted February 3, 2011 #4 Share Posted February 3, 2011 DW doesn't drink, so the all-inclusive resorts are less value for us (though i've tried my best to make up for her teetotaling at those places). Still, if the price of an 11-day X cruise were $0 and 0 drinks, yes, I could manage. Where do we sign up for this? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Alsmez Posted February 3, 2011 #5 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Absolutely. I usually only allow myself drinks or dessert (not both) so it would be a very desserty cruise for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahc78 Posted February 3, 2011 #6 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I recently just started drinking socially. Before we had 3 young children running underfoot so Hubby was the one who drank. So all but one of my cruises I had no alcohol. If that were the stipualtion I would totally go for it... heck if they said I'd have to be naked the whole time I'd still do it :D hee hee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freecall Posted February 3, 2011 #7 Share Posted February 3, 2011 If you could on an 11 day Celebrity cruise for FREE, as long as you and your spouse refrained from ALL alcohol, would you do it? Can't you come up with an easier to answer question! How about, what is the meaning of life? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUZBUDS Posted February 3, 2011 #8 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Can we grab a drink in port? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilkShirt Posted February 3, 2011 Author #9 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Can we grab a drink in port? ;) No. Zero alcohol for 11 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runnerandme Posted February 3, 2011 #10 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I drink rarely. My sister who cruises with me never drinks. My daughter can't drink due to medication. Even my dh who loves to have a drink or two on vacation would be able to go a mere 11 days alcohol free. I bet the friends of BIll W. would be really well attended.. Now for SarahC78, I would pass if I had to expose this white non tanned body to the general public!!!!!:eek: I do have cruising friends that drink enough onboard that they should be given a free cruise!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellybutton530 Posted February 3, 2011 #11 Share Posted February 3, 2011 You betcha I would.... 1. I don't drink any more. 1A. But I don't drink any less....:eek: Like some of the previous posters, my cruise is not defined by what or how much I drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruzPrincess Posted February 3, 2011 #12 Share Posted February 3, 2011 No problem for me. I recently returned from 10 nights on the Equinox and never had one drink. I didn't take a free glass of welcome onboard champagne and I didn't drink the bottle of champagne (or whatever it was) in the room. I'm not a teetotaler, but I just don't enjoy drinking anymore. Sign me up for the free cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobeth66 Posted February 3, 2011 #13 Share Posted February 3, 2011 So here is my question.If you could on an 11 day Celebrity cruise for FREE, as long as you and your spouse refrained from ALL alcohol, would you do it? They make money from more than just alcohol. They make money on EVERY drink they sell. They also make money on cabins, and excursions. So - would you do an 11 day cruise for free with nothing to drink but tap water (on ship & in ports), only an inside cabin, and no ship-sponsored excursions? Could I do an 11-day cruise with no alcohol? Yes. Would I? If it was free, sure. Would it be my preference? No. I could do it with nothing to drink but tap water & nothing to eat but rice and green beans, too. But it wouldn't be my first choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springwater21 Posted February 3, 2011 #14 Share Posted February 3, 2011 did an 11 day a few years back, I'm not a drinker, even socially, pepsi is about as strong as I do. Yes, I could do the free cruise! no problem.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Paroo Posted February 3, 2011 #15 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Only if it were a childfree cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Alsmez Posted February 3, 2011 #16 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Only if it were a childfree cruise. LOL, I would have to agree - a bunch of screaming children and I would DEFINITELY need some alcohol! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satchiesmom Posted February 3, 2011 #17 Share Posted February 3, 2011 If there was no Molecular Bar, no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS90 Posted February 3, 2011 #18 Share Posted February 3, 2011 When comparing vacations, Resorts like Sandals include food and alcohol, most cruise lines include food, and make a big profit on the alcohol. For non alcohol drinkers the cruise is a better value. The cruise industry must feel that you need booze to have a good time. This is their biggest profit center. They need to push the drinks. For a percentage of folks it's true. Alcohol is the foundation of their cruise and their biggest expense. So here is my question. If you could on an 11 day Celebrity cruise for FREE, as long as you and your spouse refrained from ALL alcohol, would you do it? On my last 7-dayer to alaska, the DW had no alcohol and I had two beers. We could easily live without the drinks and still have fun. I partied WAY more than enough in college - so now, I don't have to have booze to have fun anymore. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulaS8071 Posted February 3, 2011 #19 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Jobeth- You nailed the answer, IMHO. ditto for me. Paula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packedandready Posted February 3, 2011 #20 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Never had a drink in my life, so don't see the need to start now....so YES, I'd take the offer....might even be able to overlook the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allis154 Posted February 3, 2011 #21 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I would do it...DH doesn't drink and i drink very little, so could do without it...probably for longer that 11 days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emcee207 Posted February 3, 2011 #22 Share Posted February 3, 2011 What is the point of this thread???:rolleyes: Do people really need to pontificate this much about alcohol???:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted February 3, 2011 #23 Share Posted February 3, 2011 i agree with above post, and don't understand the point of this thread. can you give up the waffle station................ stop smoking.................. skip desserts..................... no sex................... of course i'd give up booze for a free cruise............if you can't, you have a problem...............:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingChick Posted February 3, 2011 #24 Share Posted February 3, 2011 So here is my question. If you could on an 11 day Celebrity cruise for FREE, as long as you and your spouse refrained from ALL alcohol, would you do it? If I can't have a flirtini while on a Celebrity cruise or wine with my dinner I would stay home. It's basically the only time I drink; vacations, holidays. I pretty much refrain the other 300 and something days out of the year, but I love those Celebrity flirtinis and usually have one before dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdk1938 Posted February 3, 2011 #25 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I don't drink alcholic beverages for medical reason and also stop drinking soda for a few years. My choice of drink is either coffee or green tea. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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