JT2

I didn't say everyone should tip. You are absolutely correct that we've already paid the gratuities and, like you, I notice no less service if I don't. But I do feel good about doing so and I'm sure the staff member feels good about getting it, so no harm. Not sure why you think that "spoils the market". I'm as average folk as you can get, I uploaded a spreadsheet to see if getting the drink package was worth it and balcony is splurging for us.

I tip with every drink, the bartender's have always blown right by the other people to serve me, even at the pool bar during peak hours. Who cares if you have prepaid gratuities that get split amongst 3,000 employees, these people are sleeping in shared closets, working 7 days a week, and sending all their money back home to families they barely see, just so we can sit on our asses a gorge for 7 days.

I always bring along some small bills and tip often. While the 18% is spread out to all the staff, showing extra appreciation at a point of service pays just seems like the right thing to do with all that those folks have to do for relatively low pay. Never gotten bad service when I didn't tip but, if you do, it is noticed and feel like you get even better service. 

I always bring along some small bills and tip often. While the 18% is spread out to all the staff, showing extra appreciation at a point of service pays just seems like the right thing to do with all that those folks have to do for relatively low pay. Never gotten bad service when I didn't tip but, if you do, it is noticed and feel like you get even better service. 

Former Royal Navy, I was trained by the best

Simple spreadsheet, go to the number of days you will be cruising on the tabs at the bottom, change the cost of the deluxe and refreshment package to what yours is. Go down and approximate (don't be stingy) how many of each type drink you would have each day, this will vary for most due to port/at sea or private island.
After you've done this it will tell you how much you would save with the package.
I think my pricing of drinks is still right, let me know if I'm off.
Hope this helps!
Beverage Package Comparison 3-8day.xlsx

Simple spreadsheet, go to the number of days you will be cruising on the tabs at the bottom, change the cost of the deluxe and refreshment package to what yours is. Go down and approximate (don't be stingy) how many of each type drink you would have each day, this will vary for most due to port/at sea or private island.
After you've done this it will tell you how much you would save with the package.
I think my pricing of drinks is still right, let me know if I'm off.
Hope this helps!
Beverage Package Comparison 3-8day.xlsx

Yup, I started to fill it out and just realized the answer is "yes, oh dear god why are you even bothering to check".  I just need to get a cocktail version of this for easy mask wearing and drinking and I'll be set.

Simple spreadsheet, go to the number of days you will be cruising on the tabs at the bottom, change the cost of the deluxe and refreshment package to what yours is. Go down and approximate (don't be stingy) how many of each type drink you would have each day, this will vary for most due to port/at sea or private island.
After you've done this it will tell you how much you would save with the package.
I think my pricing of drinks is still right, let me know if I'm off.
Hope this helps!
Beverage Package Comparison 3-8day.xlsx

I'm a craft beer enthusiast.
But when I sail with the beverage package, it's all liquor, all the time.   
The craft selection onboard is awful, so it's a no-brainer to me.  However, 
I am looking forward to trying the Funky Buddha collab when we get to Coco Cay on 11/30!

Being Scottish i tried to work out how many drinks i could have had in the time it took to create the spreadsheet ????

Simple spreadsheet, go to the number of days you will be cruising on the tabs at the bottom, change the cost of the deluxe and refreshment package to what yours is. Go down and approximate (don't be stingy) how many of each type drink you would have each day, this will vary for most due to port/at sea or private island.
After you've done this it will tell you how much you would save with the package.
I think my pricing of drinks is still right, let me know if I'm off.
Hope this helps!
Beverage Package Comparison 3-8day.xlsx

The first day limited hours thingy is an easy fix...just knock down a few brewskies with a side of Jameson and you'll be good to go.
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I accept the challenge!! I am pretty sure I can still make it work, lol ?

Simple spreadsheet, go to the number of days you will be cruising on the tabs at the bottom, change the cost of the deluxe and refreshment package to what yours is. Go down and approximate (don't be stingy) how many of each type drink you would have each day, this will vary for most due to port/at sea or private island.
After you've done this it will tell you how much you would save with the package.
I think my pricing of drinks is still right, let me know if I'm off.
Hope this helps!
Beverage Package Comparison 3-8day.xlsx

I would think a vaccine should be widely available by early 2021. News of the Russian vaccine that did not go through stage 3 testing that is now being done in US and the UK on other vaccines (3 in the US alone), highlight that all 76 study participants developed antibodies to the virus that causes Covid-19. None suffered severe side effects. 
 

I would think a vaccine should be widely available by early 2021. News of the Russian vaccine that did not go through stage 3 testing that is now being done in US and the UK on other vaccines (3 in the US alone), highlight that all 76 study participants developed antibodies to the virus that causes Covid-19. None suffered severe side effects. 
 

Hello! We will be on the June 21st Allure cruise celebrating our 20th.
In  Palma De Mallorca we plan to rent scooters at the port and roam around on our own.
Marseilles, We are reserved to do a wine tour: https://www.provencewinetours.com/shore-excursions/
La Spezia Looking at going to just Florence, trying to find a good tour or bus that goes there.
Rome, Debating between a small group tour to Rome or taking a bus there and doing it on our own. Good site: https://www.rometoolkit.com/walks/rome_walks.html
Naples, Reserved the Amalfi Coast tour (Ravello, Amalfi, Positano and Sorrento). This is tour can accommodate 8 and there are 4 signed up now. Total cost is 360 euros for 6 people. If we have 8 people total it is 420 euros. This amount to be split evenly by participants.