Average price of adult beverages on DCL?

[jpeka65844]

DH and I are putting together our spending money for PCC 3.0 and were wondering about the typical cost of alcohol.

What can we expect to pay for a fruity drink or beer?

We were estimating in the $7-10 range......

 

[mikelan6]

I found this drink menu online ...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ssanders79/5346584627/sizes/l/in/photostream/

 

[OKW Lover]

That's the right range for drinks.

I noticed the OP mentioned "spending money" though. You do not pay cash for drinks at the bars (or anywhere) while on board or on Castaway Cay. You charge them to your cabin.

 

[jpeka65844]

That's the right range for drinks.

I noticed the OP mentioned "spending money" though. You do not pay cash for drinks at the bars (or anywhere) while on board or on Castaway Cay. You charge them to your cabin.

Oh I know.....let's just say we're "setting limits".

 

[T Morrows Child]

I found this drink menu online ...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ssanders79/5346584627/sizes/l/in/photostream/

Thanks for posting this - the drink prices aren't all that bad. Generally about what a hotel would charge and a little bit under airport prices.

There are jars for cash tips, though, aren't there?

 

[OKW Lover]

Thanks for posting this - the drink prices aren't all that bad. Generally about what a hotel would charge and a little bit under airport prices.

There are jars for cash tips, though, aren't there?

Never saw tip jars on board. You typically add tips to the bill when you sign.

About the only time you may want cash for tips on board is if you order room service but even then you can just add it to the slip.

 

[belle41379]

Are the virgin prices about the same for piña colada, etc? Not nearly as fun, but a must when one is expecting! We won't be on this cruise, but will be on the Fantasy in August.

 

[TIGGERmetoo]

I believe they automatically add a tip (can't remember if it's 15% or 18%) to the bar tabs.

 

[MinnieGarden]

Are the virgin prices about the same for piña colada, etc? Not nearly as fun, but a must when one is expecting! We won't be on this cruise, but will be on the Fantasy in August.

Congrats Cynthia! Mike and I will be on 3.0, and I'll ask and report back.

 

[belle41379]

Congrats Cynthia! Mike and I will be on 3.0, and I'll ask and report back.

Thanks Christy! Wish we were going then too! Might we see you guys at F&W?

 

[DVC Kathy]

Are the virgin prices about the same for piña colada, etc? Not nearly as fun, but a must when one is expecting! We won't be on this cruise, but will be on the Fantasy in August.

Haven't bought one in a while, but the virgin prices have been significantly lower than the alcoholic versions. A virgin Konk Kooler is still delicious.

Congratulations!

Kathy

 

[stitchlover]

Here's a question for those that were on 3.0 and can help those of us going on 4.0 to plan. I also am setting my budget so I can start putting money to pay off the credit card charges when I return.

Do the prices on the menu include tax? I saw in a post above that they will automatically include a tip of around 18% but I should I also include a tax amount in my budget?

TIA! Hope you guys all had a great time. I am really looking forward to PCC 4.0.

 

[Silverfox97]

Here's a question for those that were on 3.0 and can help those of us going on 4.0 to plan. I also am setting my budget so I can start putting money to pay off the credit card charges when I return.

Do the prices on the menu include tax? I saw in a post above that they will automatically include a tip of around 18% but I should I also include a tax amount in my budget?

TIA! Hope you guys all had a great time. I am really looking forward to PCC 4.0.

Here's some info for you-

The drink of the day is $3.95. Adding in the charges, the receipt they bring you to sign is $4.89. I always add in 11 cents and round it up to $5.

One day, on the pool deck, Mai Tais were 2-for-1, at $5.50 (not the drink of the day). I can't remember exact amounts, but the receipt was for $6.6something and I remember adding 30some cents to even it out to $7. Not bad for 2 Mai Tais!!

Also, on CC day, drinks were 2-for-1 from 2:15-3:15 & it was any drink!!! This was a great deal, as we got 2 drinks of the day (Bahama Mama) for $5 total!!!

Hope this helps!!!

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[stitchlover]

Thanks! That helps me have an idea of what I need to be budgeting for the credit card bill.