cruiserwhat Posted September 25, 2014 #1 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Going on the Dawn in a couple of weeks and I'm trying to figure out whether the drink package is worth it. How much does a beer cost on board? I see that you can't get any drinks that cost >$10. Is this inhibiting? Just trying to make a smart decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armwinder Posted September 25, 2014 #2 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I think 8 drinks a day is the break even point. The last time we cruised (months ago) a bucket of 6 beers was about $25.00 - $30.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted September 25, 2014 #3 Share Posted September 25, 2014 You will have a hard time finding a drink that costs over $10, so no, that limit is not inhibiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted September 25, 2014 #4 Share Posted September 25, 2014 If you are drinking beer and are ok buying buckets then two buckets (12 beers) is about the point where the UBP becomes worth it. If you buy them individually then it's about 10 beers. There is the corks and caps package which is a bit cheaper and will reduce those numbers slightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbryan5 Posted September 25, 2014 #5 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Whether or not it's worth it is completely subjective. It all depends how much you plan to drink. For me, it's absolutely worth it. I usually have 2 bloody marys in the AM on the pool deck. Than have 4-5 beers, 2 glasses of wine with dinner, and at least 4-5 mixed drinks in the casino. So I guess I'm around 13-15 drinks per day. I don't do this everyday while not on vacation, so I like to enjoy myself while onboard. I never get falling down drunk either.. If you think you will be drinking anything like what I explained above, GET THE PACKAGE! :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJBill Posted September 26, 2014 #6 Share Posted September 26, 2014 We just returned on the GEM and purchased the UPB. It was a good value for us. One thing that was handy was that if your beer got warm or drink watered down, or you tried something you didnt like, you could easily get a fresh one. It also included virgin icee drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie008 Posted September 26, 2014 #7 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Whether or not it's worth it is completely subjective. It all depends how much you plan to drink. For me, it's absolutely worth it. I usually have 2 bloody marys in the AM on the pool deck. Than have 4-5 beers, 2 glasses of wine with dinner, and at least 4-5 mixed drinks in the casino. So I guess I'm around 13-15 drinks per day. I don't do this everyday while not on vacation, so I like to enjoy myself while onboard. I never get falling down drunk either.. If you think you will be drinking anything like what I explained above, GET THE PACKAGE! :D:D Totally with you my friend! Morning - Bloody Marys and/or Mimosa's Elevenses = FrooFroo One or Two Lunch - WineOclock 1pm - 2pm - anything interesting ie DOTD 3pm - wineOzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz 4pm - wakey wakey Mojito time!!! 5pm - GinOclock or Long Island Tea 6pm - 7.30pm - take drinks back to cabin to get showered and dressed 8pm = Martini Time!! Wine with dinner 9.30pm - Chocolate Martini Time!!! 10pm - and now - its COCKTAIL TIME!!! Midnight - PartyDrinks are in The House Tonight 3am? One for the road? 4am = anything with a ridiculous name that sounds like a plan at the time :o 5am - Bloody Maryand/or Mimosa :p :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeurosurgeryNP Posted September 26, 2014 #8 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I am cruising in March with my elderly mom for the first time on NCl. She won the cruise. She can't drink due to medical reasons. Will they still allow me to but the package as the other cruiser in that cabin? Wondering if there is a medical exemption. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncklhaus Posted September 27, 2014 #9 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Totally with you my friend!Morning - Bloody Marys and/or Mimosa's Elevenses = FrooFroo One or Two Lunch - WineOclock 1pm - 2pm - anything interesting ie DOTD 3pm - wineOzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz 4pm - wakey wakey Mojito time!!! 5pm - GinOclock or Long Island Tea 6pm - 7.30pm - take drinks back to cabin to get showered and dressed 8pm = Martini Time!! Wine with dinner 9.30pm - Chocolate Martini Time!!! 10pm - and now - its COCKTAIL TIME!!! Midnight - PartyDrinks are in The House Tonight 3am? One for the road? 4am = anything with a ridiculous name that sounds like a plan at the time :o 5am - Bloody Maryand/or Mimosa :p :D While not exactly my schedule, we are on the same wavelength. We're on vacation!:D We bought the UBP for our cruise next Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted September 27, 2014 #10 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I am cruising in March with my elderly mom for the first time on NCl. She won the cruise. She can't drink due to medical reasons. Will they still allow me to but the package as the other cruiser in that cabin? Wondering if there is a medical exemption. Thanks. Many have tried to get an exemption... few have claimed to receive it. It will benefit you to exempt both of you.. your drinks, I suspect will not pass $110/day but hey... it's you call. $54-59 /day per person = 756 + 15% tip. Sure wouldn't pan out for us but do your own math. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie008 Posted September 27, 2014 #11 Share Posted September 27, 2014 While not exactly my schedule, we are on the same wavelength. We're on vacation!:D We bought the UBP for our cruise next Sunday. Have a ball!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbryan5 Posted October 3, 2014 #12 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Totally with you my friend!Morning - Bloody Marys and/or Mimosa's Elevenses = FrooFroo One or Two Lunch - WineOclock 1pm - 2pm - anything interesting ie DOTD 3pm - wineOzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz 4pm - wakey wakey Mojito time!!! 5pm - GinOclock or Long Island Tea 6pm - 7.30pm - take drinks back to cabin to get showered and dressed 8pm = Martini Time!! Wine with dinner 9.30pm - Chocolate Martini Time!!! 10pm - and now - its COCKTAIL TIME!!! Midnight - PartyDrinks are in The House Tonight 3am? One for the road? 4am = anything with a ridiculous name that sounds like a plan at the time 5am - Bloody Maryand/or Mimosa I have a feeling me and you would get along just fine :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentlym Posted October 3, 2014 #13 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Worth every penny to me. As others have described, if you begin your day with a bloody mary or two, a fruity beverage or two in the afternoon, a martini before dinner, glass of wine with dinner, and then drinks later in the evening at the club, you've more than gotten your money's worth. I do it more for peace of mind than worrying about getting my money's worth though. It's easy for cocktails to add up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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