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Thank you for subscribing to my Vacation Cruising ecourse! In this ecourse you'll learn all about:

1. Part 1 - A Word About Travel Agents. 
2. Part 2 - Doing It On Your Own.
3. Part 3 - A Simple Plan.
4. Part 4 - To Insure Proper Service.
5. Part 5 - Getting Your Drink On!

Let's go ahead & get started today with "Part 5 - Getting Your Drink On".

Part 5 - Getting Your Drink On
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For those of you who enjoy a little nip here and there, drinking on board the ship can be an expensive proposition.  Don't expect to get plowed on $20 like you might be able to do at home.  Drinks are expensive, but you can save here as well.

In this section, we'll address both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.  Both can be quite expensive on board, and many people report this is where they spend the bulk of their money, especially if you like your wine and beer.

Whether or not to BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverages) is a hot cruise passenger topic. Many cruise lines look the other way at soft drinks and bottled water toted by embarking passengers, but they are increasingly intolerant of allowing them to bring alcoholic beverages on board. 

A bottle of wine or champagne for a special occasion is usually okay, but don't even think of carting on a case of beer. If you must BYOB to save money, stick to soft drinks.

DO NOT accept the umbrella drink of the day as you board. If you are a newbie, you think this is a nice gesture on the part of the cruise line. And then they ask for your stateroom number so they can post the $8-$9 charge. 

Probably the best tip I've seen for getting your own liquor on board the ship is coming now.  TAKE HEED - THIS IS A STELLAR SUGGESTION!  Send yourself a cost-effective bon voyage gift of your favorite spirits to be delivered to your stateroom, either from the cruise line or an independent service. Since it's a gift, they probably won't restrict the possession of it in your cabin!  There are many places online that will put these together for you at a reasonable cost.

Bar drinks and wine typically cost about what patrons would expect to pay at a nice lounge or restaurant in a resort or at home (depending on where you live). Keep in mind, unless you really want a souvenir glass to take home, order your umbrella drinks in regular glasses-you will pay extra for the keepsake glass. 

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