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Cunard has introduced two bundled packages that combine drinks, Wi-Fi and onboard dining credit into a single daily rate. If you're trying to work out whether either package makes sense for your voyage, here's a full breakdown of what's included, what it costs, and whether the maths actually adds up. What Are the Cunard Signature Packages? The packages come in two tiers: the Signature Package and the Premium Signature Package. You can add either one at the time of booking, or

P&O changed their alcohol policy in May 2024, and a lot of people still haven't heard. If you've got an old forum post open in another tab telling you to pack a couple of cans for your cabin, close it. The rules have changed. Here's what actually applies now. What you can bring on board Each guest aged 18 or over (21 if you're embarking from a US port) can bring one litre of wine or champagne on embarkation day. That's it. One bottle, per person, on the day you first board. I

Cunard has launched a new way to pre-book your onboard essentials in one go, with the Cunard Signature Packages. Instead of buying drinks, Wi-Fi and a bit of extra dining spend separately (and usually at onboard prices), you can bundle them at the time you book and save up to around 30% compared to buying Wi-Fi and the drinks collection onboard.  These packages go live for booking from 18 December 2025 and apply to new bookings on voyages sailing from March 2026.  What ar

From late October 2025, P&O Cruises will be introducing new pricing for their drinks packages. The good news is that the contents of each package aren’t changing – only the prices. Here’s what you need to know. New Drinks Package Prices The updated daily rates will vary slightly depending on the length of your cruise. Those sailing for 15 nights or longer will pay slightly less per day compared to shorter sailings. Package 5–14 Nights (On Board) 15+ Nights (On Board) Pre-Crui

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