Dajo5601 Posted April 24, 2016 #1 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Hi folks, I suppose this question may have been asked before but I need some advice on the above. For me personally the "all-inclusive beverage package" at £36.63 per day seems a reasonable deal, but as my wife rarely has any alcoholic drinks, just a coke etc., the package would not work. Now then my requested advice is this, how does it work if my wife and I sit down for a drink and I avail myself of a glass of wine via my "package", but she just wants a coke?. is my wine set against the "package" and we sign for her coke as normal - or what?. Thanks in advance for any responses or advice. David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWUC Posted April 24, 2016 #2 Share Posted April 24, 2016 You could do that or you could get her a soft drink card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted April 24, 2016 #3 Share Posted April 24, 2016 It is just like two friends sitting in a bar each paying their own tab. Your drink (s) are charged to your card. Since you have the AIBP, there is no charge. Your wife's coke would be charged to her card. Without a package, there would be an amount charged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedprincess Posted April 24, 2016 #4 Share Posted April 24, 2016 You use your card for your drink, which would have a zero balance, and her card for her drink, which would have a charge for the drink. If you wanted to get both drinks, your drink would have zero charge, but your would sign a receipt with a charge for her soda. Alternative, if she enjoys non-alcoholic beverages, is the soda and more package at about $8 a day, and she would have unlimited non-alcoholic beverages including soda, mocktails, etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partybarbie Posted April 24, 2016 #5 Share Posted April 24, 2016 My DH always gets the drink package now, and usually I don't. I prefer to use my own card for my drinks. This way, if DH accidentally gets charged for any drinks, we can go to Passenger Services and have the charges removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Napagirl Posted April 25, 2016 #6 Share Posted April 25, 2016 The card also covers all premium coffees and delicious specialty teas and iced teas - plus bottled and sparkling water. We used it for all of those, plus our cocktails and wine - so be sure to figure that all in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted April 25, 2016 #7 Share Posted April 25, 2016 The AIBP is fantastic for those who would make good use of it. It sound to me like your wife should get the Soda & More (previously the Ultimate Kids Package) sticker. I's freaking awesome for those not drinking alcohol. I bought it once and it was great. I loved the moctails! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted April 25, 2016 #8 Share Posted April 25, 2016 You can not order your drink, and your wife's, on your AIBP. at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassycruiser Posted April 25, 2016 #9 Share Posted April 25, 2016 We normally cruise on NCL. We have never bought the drink package because they require you buy it for all in the cabin and I rarely drink anything stronger than soda. Considering now I don't have to buy one for myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki'smommy Posted April 25, 2016 #10 Share Posted April 25, 2016 On Princess you can purchase a package for one and not the other person or you can purchase different packages for each person. They are no longer selling the "soda only" package on line, but I've read that it is available on the ship. The cost is $5 USD per day. The soda and more (includes mocktails, juice, milkshakes on ships that have them, etc) is $8 US per day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovemy3boys Posted March 4, 2017 #11 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Does the package cover energy drinks also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted March 4, 2017 #12 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Does the package cover energy drinks also? Red Bull is covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted March 4, 2017 #13 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Does the package cover energy drinks also? ANY drink up to $10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted March 4, 2017 #14 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Does the package cover energy drinks also? ANY drink up to $10. I'm always surprised by the "but what about..." posts. It's pretty clear when they say any drink but people always ask. :confused: It's kind of like the "are formal nights different on Alaska cruises?" question. The answer, of course, is "No" but it still gets asked a lot. Ah, well. It doesn't hurt anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carina Posted March 4, 2017 #15 Share Posted March 4, 2017 For me personally the "all-inclusive beverage package" at £36.63 per day seems a reasonable deal David. Hi David. My Cruise Personalizer quotes the AIBP at £45.96 per day. Just wondered where you saw that price as it is £10 a day less than my quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisincdns Posted March 4, 2017 #16 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Hi folks, I suppose this question may have been asked before but I need some advice on the above. For me personally the "all-inclusive beverage package" at £36.63 per day seems a reasonable deal, but as my wife rarely has any alcoholic drinks, just a coke etc., the package would not work. Now then my requested advice is this, how does it work if my wife and I sit down for a drink and I avail myself of a glass of wine via my "package", but she just wants a coke?. is my wine set against the "package" and we sign for her coke as normal - or what?. Thanks in advance for any responses or advice. David. Hi David, Check out the AIBP calculator that I now maintain. I have attached it to this post. I have also included a link to download Microsoft's free Excel viewer if you need it. Paul https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/download/details.aspx?id=10 Princess All Inclusive Beverage Package AIBP Evaluator rev4 posted 02-14-2017.xls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevintheIrishDJ Posted March 4, 2017 #17 Share Posted March 4, 2017 If you are a wine drinker, it isn't worth it. They usually only let you buy one selection in each category by the glass. It is usually the cheapest one available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idratherbeatsea Posted March 4, 2017 #18 Share Posted March 4, 2017 I like to go to Vines and get a glass of wine for dinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel1313 Posted March 5, 2017 #19 Share Posted March 5, 2017 If you are a wine drinker, it isn't worth it. They usually only let you buy one selection in each category by the glass. It is usually the cheapest one available. Not sure what your talking about, but the selection for buying wine by the glass is pretty decent we think.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmc1986 Posted March 5, 2017 #20 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Just got home from a 10 day on the Island with the AIBP. There are very few drinks priced over $10 so you can have pretty much anything you want (a few wines and scotches are more than$10). There were about a dozen wines by the glass so we had no trouble pairing something we liked with meals. It's a little pricey but when you add up the cost of special coffees, bottled water, cocktails and wine it's not hard to justify and very nice to just relax and enjoy whatever you feel like. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted March 6, 2017 #21 Share Posted March 6, 2017 The person without a package simply buys their beverages as they want them.. Yes...your theory is sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisincdns Posted December 9, 2018 #22 Share Posted December 9, 2018 On 3/4/2017 at 9:32 AM, cruisincdns said: Hi David, Check out the AIBP calculator that I now maintain. I have attached it to this post. I have also included a link to download Microsoft's free Excel viewer if you need it. Paul https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/download/details.aspx?id=10 Princess All Inclusive Beverage Package AIBP Evaluator rev4 posted 02-14-2017.xls This All Inclusive beverage package evaluator is no longer being maintained or available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyVeteran Posted December 9, 2018 #23 Share Posted December 9, 2018 On 03/03/2017 at 11:35 PM, Colo Cruiser said: ANY drink up to $10. It does not cover canned sodas - just bar sodas. It does not carry large bottles of water - just small bottles. It does not include room service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted December 9, 2018 #24 Share Posted December 9, 2018 1 minute ago, NavyVeteran said: It does not cover canned sodas - just bar sodas. It does not carry large bottles of water - just small bottles. It does not include room service. Did you see the date of my post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemis12 Posted December 9, 2018 #25 Share Posted December 9, 2018 3 minutes ago, NavyVeteran said: It does not cover canned sodas - just bar sodas. It does not carry large bottles of water - just small bottles. It does not include room service. Your replying to an ancient post some fool decided to drag up to the top 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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