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So as we all know alcohol is not included in the price of your cruise (most of the time). As we are getting into the 2019 cruise season, most cruise lines are bumping up the prices on these packages. Norwegian is seeking to bump their beverage packages to $100 U.S.D. per person per day, Royal Caribbean is going into the $60 U.S.D. per person per day, and most people are adding $1,000 to their cruise in addition to the money already spent on the cruise. Now we have NCL that is consistently offering the unlimited beverage package as a perk in, what seems to be a never-ending promotion, and have overall increased the prices of their cruises. Additionally, NCL is offering "all-inclusive" cruises now as well. They are the only cruise line bold enough to offer a beverage package as a perk, and I believe that is a primary reason some younger cruises are switching to NCL. I do want to share with you my opinion on the beverage package. When I purchase the unlimited beverage package, I have paid no more than $450 for alcohol and internet, and I feel that I get more of a use of the internet and specialty coffee perk. Please let me know if you agree, but I feel that I force myself to drink more to get my money's worth. So I have some question for everyone whether you are a new cruiser or have been cruising for years: Do you think the prices of beverage packages are getting out of control? Would you leave the cruise line you are loyal to if another cruise line offered you an "all-inclusive" option? (For new cruisers) Would you choose a cruise solely based on how much the alcohol packages cost? (For seasoned cruisers) What is your overall opinion on the change from when beverage packages were not a thing to now? Would you rather pay for each drink or would you rather a package?
