clw1624 Posted June 17, 2019 #1 Share Posted June 17, 2019 First time on NCL with the family. DH and I have the Open Bar package but wondering about a drink package for our daughters. We are not a soda family but want to treat the girls to the occasional smoothie or milkshake. Is it best to buy them ala carte or get them a drink package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLcruisergrl Posted June 17, 2019 #2 Share Posted June 17, 2019 If you order virgin drinks, they are covered under the open bar, as well as sodas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clw1624 Posted June 18, 2019 Author #3 Share Posted June 18, 2019 10 minutes ago, FLcruisergrl said: If you order virgin drinks, they are covered under the open bar, as well as sodas. Thank you but how does this work when the girls aren't with us? ie if they're in the Splash Academy and Entourage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLcruisergrl Posted June 18, 2019 #4 Share Posted June 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, clw1624 said: Thank you but how does this work when the girls aren't with us? ie if they're in the Splash Academy and Entourage? I doubt that they would let them order drinks in the midst of an organized activity. If the kids are wandering about the ship on their own, they are free to order without a parent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted June 18, 2019 #5 Share Posted June 18, 2019 27 minutes ago, clw1624 said: First time on NCL with the family. DH and I have the Open Bar package but wondering about a drink package for our daughters. We are not a soda family but want to treat the girls to the occasional smoothie or milkshake. Is it best to buy them ala carte or get them a drink package? On the short cruises, it is an open bar for everyone. No milkshakes, but virgin strawberries, pina, mango are freshing. I suppose you could order a virgin mudslide to be milk-ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted June 18, 2019 #6 Share Posted June 18, 2019 1 hour ago, clw1624 said: First time on NCL with the family. DH and I have the Open Bar package but wondering about a drink package for our daughters. We are not a soda family but want to treat the girls to the occasional smoothie or milkshake. Is it best to buy them ala carte or get them a drink package? The soda package doesn't cover virgin drinks. It would not be cost effective to pay for any other type of package. Your most cost effective way is to go a la carte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLcruisergrl Posted June 18, 2019 #7 Share Posted June 18, 2019 11 minutes ago, zqvol said: The soda package doesn't cover virgin drinks. It would not be cost effective to pay for any other type of package. Your most cost effective way is to go a la carte. Open bar covers virgin drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallnthensome Posted June 18, 2019 #8 Share Posted June 18, 2019 I thought the open bar just covered guests one and two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallnthensome Posted June 18, 2019 #9 Share Posted June 18, 2019 8 hours ago, BirdTravels said: On the short cruises, it is an open bar for everyone. No milkshakes, but virgin strawberries, pina, mango are freshing. I suppose you could order a virgin mudslide to be milk-ish. Are you sure it's open for the kids as well? I'm on the Sun coming up in August and I thought the open bar only applied to my wife and I? I have two kids coming so I hope I'm wrong and that you're right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLcruisergrl Posted June 18, 2019 #10 Share Posted June 18, 2019 2 hours ago, tallnthensome said: Are you sure it's open for the kids as well? I'm on the Sun coming up in August and I thought the open bar only applied to my wife and I? I have two kids coming so I hope I'm wrong and that you're right! I’m positive- we just got off the Sun yesterday. You’re confusing the drink package and open bar. The drink package is a perk (or purchase). Open bar applies to every passenger on the ship. My daughter got sodas and virgin drinks. She was the 3rd passenger in our cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallnthensome Posted June 18, 2019 #11 Share Posted June 18, 2019 2 hours ago, FLcruisergrl said: I’m positive- we just got off the Sun yesterday. You’re confusing the drink package and open bar. The drink package is a perk (or purchase). Open bar applies to every passenger on the ship. My daughter got sodas and virgin drinks. She was the 3rd passenger in our cabin. Great, thanks so much. Slightly different than the UBP we usually have and will work out good with the girls. Off topic a bit, how did you enjoy the ship and cruise? This was a last minute replacement for our cancelled Cuba cruise on another line. Thanks .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLcruisergrl Posted June 18, 2019 #12 Share Posted June 18, 2019 54 minutes ago, tallnthensome said: Great, thanks so much. Slightly different than the UBP we usually have and will work out good with the girls. Off topic a bit, how did you enjoy the ship and cruise? This was a last minute replacement for our cancelled Cuba cruise on another line. Thanks .... Yes, it’s a bit different than the UBP, especially for the kids. We really enjoyed it! Our experience was probably a little different than the mainstream experience because we were in the owners suite, but I’d definitely cruise on the Sun again. It’s a really cute little shop and I found all of the staff to be very pleasant. The food in the specialty restaurants was great! I was worried that it would be a booze cruise, but everyone seemed well behaved and I didn’t see anyone getting sloppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallnthensome Posted June 18, 2019 #13 Share Posted June 18, 2019 1 hour ago, FLcruisergrl said: Yes, it’s a bit different than the UBP, especially for the kids. We really enjoyed it! Our experience was probably a little different than the mainstream experience because we were in the owners suite, but I’d definitely cruise on the Sun again. It’s a really cute little shop and I found all of the staff to be very pleasant. The food in the specialty restaurants was great! I was worried that it would be a booze cruise, but everyone seemed well behaved and I didn’t see anyone getting sloppy. Great, thanks for the feedback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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