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Is the Drink Package worthwhile on a Cruise? Brought to you from Navigate Vacations by Avoya www.avoyatravel.com/IA/TinaOlson My Fiance and I recently took a 7 day cruise on Carnival's newest ship, Mardis Gras. They had some really amazing themed bars and lounges, so we wanted to be able to try everything that we could. We wanted to be sure that we weren't paying too much for the drink package, so we had some math to do. Carnival's "Cheers! Beverage Package costs $59.95 per day, per person. On average, a beer or seltzer will cost between $6-$8, the average cocktail or "shot" will run you between $10-$13, and wine will run anywhere from $9-$14 per glass. Using that math, your break-even number would be 8-10 beers or 5-6 cocktails. That may seem like a generous amount, and it is, but don’t forget that on your at-Sea days, you will most likely like to enjoy a morning cocktail, such as a Bloody Mary or a Mimosa, and those do count against your drink pa...

Top 10 Hint/Tips for Your Upcoming Cruise Brought to you by NavigateVacations.com www.avoyatravel.com/IA/TinaOlson If you haven't been on a cruise before, or if you haven't been on one on a while, make sure you read through these tips in order to get the most enjoyment out of your trip. List of things to bring: 1. Plenty of swimsuits! Most ships have multiple pools and hot tubs, as well as water slides. Don't forget your sunscreen either! If you are worried about getting it through airport security, you can always put it in a checked bag. If you don't care to do that, you can most likely purchase some ahead of time to be delivered to your room when you arrive, but you will pay more. We recently paid $6.99 for a 4oz bottle on Carnival Mardi Gras. 2.Bring a waterproof phone case if you plan to bring your phone along for pictures etc. to the pool, to the beach, or on excursions. Trust me, better to be safe than sorry. Imagine the nightmare of trying to get...