Family1963 Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 Drink package pricey. Does anyone know what the average drink or beer on Empress of Seas? we have a large group going Feb 8thand debating purchasing the package Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThyriC Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 Beers tend to run around 6-8 dollars each (before the 18% gratuity that WILL be added to all bar drinks). Wine can run the complete gamut from about 8 dollars to a ship load of money. "basic" mixed drinks (well spirit and coke, well spirit and juice) run about 8 dollars, and "deluxe" mixed drinks (think your pina coladas, margaritas, etc) are 12-14. Usually the daily alcoholic beverage number you want to hit is 5 drinks per day to make the drink package "worth it". Of course you can complicate your math with specialty coffee, sodas, mocktails, bottled water, fresh squeezed juices, etc. For many here on the forums, the value of the deluxe beverage package is more in the buy now and pay off your credit card over time peace of mind factor than it is being a raving group of alcoholics. Drink package fatigue is a thing, and while you may be able to pound down 5 beverages on your first day, can you do that for the duration of your sailing? On non sea days when you're in port longer than you're onboard the ship enjoying that beverage package? The refreshment package (the middle one, not the just soda package) tends to be a popular option for those who may only want 1-2 alcoholic beverages a day and may be one that works for you. Mocktails by the pool are just as tasty as their alcoholic counterparts and dont come with the drink fatigue that can come with the deluxe beverage package. Also, your magic number for the deluxe package would be around 48 dollars per person, per day, before gratuity. That is a good price. Family1963 and ChessE4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyC Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 Welcome to the boards. More people will come in and answer your question if you change the title of the post from your name to something specific about your topic, like "Drink prices on Empress" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family1963 Posted September 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2019 You have helped immensely. My husband and I will probably just drink a glass of wine or a beer 5 beverages a day to us would be a bit much. I think the refreshment package is more up our alley. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marti314 Posted September 6, 2019 Report Share Posted September 6, 2019 a single beer after the mandatory gratuity will be 8.50 - 10.00. I think the cheapest beer is 7.25 (domestics) + 1.50 in gratuity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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