Daily Expenses On Board

[tm3750]

Considering you are going on vacation to have fun and let loose a bit..... If you purchase a bottle of wine at dinner and have a some drinks during the day, what amount of money do you think you would spend on a seven day cruise for two people??? I am sure it is different for all but just trying to get an idea???????????

[Cotton]

For starters, the least expensive bottle of wine you could purchase for dinner would be around $24. If you have wine left over after dinner, your waiter will keep it and bring it out for you the next evening.

 

Drinks during the day vary in price. The "Drink of the Day" is usually around $5.75 in souvenier glasses, but less in plastic cups. Beer and other alcoholic beverages vary in price, as well.

 

It's hard to put a figure on how much to drink or to spend. Your call.:)

[Char]

Considering you are going on vacation to have fun and let loose a bit..... If you purchase a bottle of wine at dinner and have a some drinks during the day, what amount of money do you think you would spend on a seven day cruise for two people??? I am sure it is different for all but just trying to get an idea???????????

Conservatively, a bottle of wine would run about $25 to $30. Depending on what kind of drinks you buy, say about $6 to $7 each including tip. So if you buy the $25 bottle of wine and each of you drink 2 $7 drinks per day your bill would run $53 a day--minimum. Multiply that by 7 and you come up with a very conservative estimated bar bill of $371. It will probably be more than that :D

[tm3750]

Charlene,

 

I was thinking the same but your right.... it will probably be a bit more than that!!!!!

 

Tom:cool: :eek: :rolleyes: :D

[Bequia]

Considering you are going on vacation to have fun and let loose a bit..... If you purchase a bottle of wine at dinner and have a some drinks during the day, what amount of money do you think you would spend on a seven day cruise for two people??? I am sure it is different for all but just trying to get an idea???????????

 

We always count on $100 a day for incidentals for two. Some days we spend less, some days more but in the end that's what it averages for us. That covers both of our expenses for the week (not including tips at the end of the cruise for the wait staff and steward) ;)

[momesu]

Considering you are going on vacation to have fun and let loose a bit..... If you purchase a bottle of wine at dinner and have a some drinks during the day, what amount of money do you think you would spend on a seven day cruise for two people??? I am sure it is different for all but just trying to get an idea???????????

 

From my experience I'd say plan on $100 a day for the two of you. In my case that would also include limited purchased souvineers on board and may be one shore excurson.

(Inexpensive one!) Best advice is pay attention daily to what you spend on sea pass card!!!!! It's real easy after a few drinks to forget howmuch you've already spent. On my first cruise I had a great deal of fun overhearing people talk about the bill they got at the end of the cruise:eek: and watching their eyes bug out!

[Krazy Kruizers]

Definitely agree on about $100 a day for both of you.

[KKB]

But on the Disney Magic.

DH & I do enjoy our cocktails...we averaged $100/day for drinks alone on the last cruise (yet I was never drunk...HOW can that be??!!)

Don't expect our bar tab to be quite so high on Disney w/ the children along!

Have a WONDERFUL time--I know we will!

Kris

[Oliver Sudden]

:mad: Taking into consideration that you are of moderate thirst, means and are not a "wine snob" I would estimate that you might be billed between $350 and $700 for the week. But you would look like this all day:p

 

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[tm3750]

whew hoo !!!!!! :p :p :p :p :p

[Sassy Chassis]

On both of our cruises together we've averaged ~$100 per day for 2 people. That includes our gratuities, alcohol, photos, shore excursions (if any), gifts from the onboard shops, etc.

[RetRanger]

Recently back from a 10 day cruise. Planned on $100 a day for two but spent $60. This included tips, bar bill, one ships tour, eating at the fancy resturant one night gifts and a few other odds and ends. Did not hold back on spending so were a bit surprised.

[tm3750]

Considering you are going on vacation to have fun and let loose a bit..... If you purchase a bottle of wine at dinner and have a some drinks during the day, what amount of money do you think you would spend on a seven day cruise for two people??? I am sure it is different for all but just trying to get an idea???????????

 

Sounds like $100.00 is a good number any others????

[kimcruiser]

we usually spend about $1000 for 4 of us on a 7 day cruise. Now there will only be 2 of us so I am anxious to see what we will spend;)

[tm3750]

i guess for $200.00 a day we would have a ball!!!!

[tm3750]

i guess for $200.00 a day we would have a ball!!!!

 

any other thoughts???:cool: :eek: :rolleyes: :D

[boards]

Yes, you do not have to spend $100 a day to have fun on a cruise. We just completed a 14 day cruise on the Veendam and we enjoyed ourselves very much and for less than $100 a day. It all depends on what it takes for you to have fun.

[tm3750]

how much do you spend a day per person when on a cruise???

[mared1]

We have spent between $35- $50 a person on our cruises or between $70 and $100 a day for 2 people. I think the most we spent was on the Triumph (7day) when our sign and sail card was almost $1,000.

[tm3750]

how much do you spend a day????

[Jim B]

tm3750

I just want to point out a different arrangement for you.

Radisson Seven Sea Cruises.

When you get on board they hand you a glass of champane. NO CHARGE

When you get to your cabin you will find a full liter bottle of your favorite liquor. If there are two of you and you don't request premium brands you will both receive a bottle. NO CHARGE.

In the mini frig will be sodas, water, and a couple of beers. NO CHARGE

As you go around the ship during your cruise and want a soda or water. NO CHARGE

On the sail away party they have a specialty drink availble NO CHARGE

As you leave the ship to go on excursions they have bottled water availible. NO CHARGE

As you go to dinner in the evening and order wine, beer, or cocktail. NO CHARGE. ( Even if you have more than one)

They have specialty Restarunts where you need reservations but there is NO CHARGE to go to them.

On a 7 day cruise they usually have 3 parties NO CHARGE.

Price of beer during the day is about $4.00 drinks $4.50

And here is the BIG thing. NO TIPPING!! Ever aboard ship!!

Yes you pay more up front, but we have found it to be about the same price as it would be on less expensive cruises where you are charged for everything and only having maximum 700 passengers and never a line for anything is a real plus.

Check it out for yourself.

[tm3750]

Considering you are going on vacation to have fun and let loose a bit..... If you purchase a bottle of wine at dinner and have a some drinks during the day, what amount of money do you think you would spend on a seven day cruise for two people??? I am sure it is different for all but just trying to get an idea???????????

 

Any others?????