Cruise only worksheet

[Airportlimbo]

Years ago there used to be a worksheet were you could drop in the cruise only rate and the various packages and it would show you the best ways to book for no drinks, regular drinks, premium drinks, internet. 
 

Does anyone know what I’m talking about? Does it still exist and is updated? 
 

thanks!

A

[Jim_Iain]

I remember the spread sheet.    Haven't seen one of late but the old one would be useless as all of the costs have changed. 

 

Easy enough to crate one.     Just look up each perk and find the price per day then multiply each perk you want by the days of the cruise.

 

They use to also have a calculator to tell you how much money you needed in tips for envelopes according to class of room and then told you how many 20's, 10's, 5's and 1's   Thank goodness those days are behind us

 

Edited July 3, 2022 by Jim_Iain

[GRBlizz]

I made my own. Took about 15 minutes. Definitely worth doing for me.

[Airportlimbo]

Looks like I’ll build my own.

What fields do you populate? 
 

- cruise only

- inclusive 

- indulge

- package costs

- tips

- wifi costs?

[GRBlizz]

On 7/3/2022 at 5:05 PM, Airportlimbo said:

Looks like I’ll build my own.

What fields do you populate? 
 

- cruise only

- inclusive 

- indulge

- package costs

- tips

- wifi costs?

Here's mine, if it helps. I am the only one who drinks soda and "good" coffee, so only one classic non-alcoholic drinks package needed. We would share one internet package if we end up needing it. We are both Elite, so there are some savings there.

 

CRUISE COMPARE SHEET.xlsx

 

[verizon]

1 hour ago, GRBlizz said:

Here's mine, if it helps. I am the only one who drinks soda and "good" coffee, so only one classic non-alcoholic drinks package needed. We would share one internet package if we end up needing it. We are both Elite, so there are some savings there.

 

CRUISE COMPARE SHEET.xlsx 6.44 kB · 12 downloads

 

Thanks at least I learn something new today.

[NutsAboutGolf]

It's a good starting point but there can be significant savings if one buys things mid-cruise.  Some might be able to hold off on buying the internet and/or drink package until day 3 or day 4, same with internet and drink package upgrades, can add them mid-sailing and only pay the prorated amount.

[asnaleah]

2 minutes ago, NutsAboutGolf said:

It's a good starting point but there can be significant savings if one buys things mid-cruise.  Some might be able to hold off on buying the internet and/or drink package until day 3 or day 4, same with internet and drink package upgrades, can add them mid-sailing and only pay the prorated amount.

Very good idea! Thanks!

[aquashores]

1 hour ago, NutsAboutGolf said:

It's a good starting point but there can be significant savings if one buys things mid-cruise.  Some might be able to hold off on buying the internet and/or drink package until day 3 or day 4, same with internet and drink package upgrades, can add them mid-sailing and only pay the prorated amount.

Are you able to buy a package mid cruise? I understood it has to be purchased in advance or on day 1

[GMaCarolK]

Is internet worth buying on a transatlantic cruise?

[NutsAboutGolf]

26 minutes ago, aquashores said:

 I understood it has to be purchased in advance or on day 1

That is misinformation, I have repeatedly bought or upgraded the internet mid cruise 

Edited July 5, 2022 by NutsAboutGolf

[NutsAboutGolf]

2 hours ago, asnaleah said:

Very good idea! Thanks!

Should also be noted that X recently changed the carryon rules, You’re now allowed to carry on 2 bottles of wine/bubbly a person

[Airportlimbo]

10 hours ago, GRBlizz said:

Here's mine, if it helps. I am the only one who drinks soda and "good" coffee, so only one classic non-alcoholic drinks package needed. We would share one internet package if we end up needing it. We are both Elite, so there are some savings there.

 

CRUISE COMPARE SHEET.xlsx 6.44 kB · 63 downloads

 

Thanks! That's much simpler that I was starting to make mine. 

Gives me food for thought about not over complicating it. 

[GRBlizz]

One thing this did tell me is that if both people do enjoy a drink or two, the AI price is a very good deal, especially if not eligible for the Elite Happy Hour, or interested in a drink at other times. 

[dreamer321]

On 7/5/2022 at 2:27 PM, GMaCarolK said:

Is internet worth buying on a transatlantic cruise?

Only if you absolutely need it and don't expect it to work perfectly all the way across, there will be data "holes" without internet.