Are We There Yet?: P&O Mocktails and the Refreshment Package

Monday, 30 September 2024

P&O Mocktails and the Refreshment Package - Pacific Encounter

We started our cruising adventures paying as we go for our drinks - way too expensive, then we would get the alcohol package, and it was well worth it back then. The most we ever paid was $65 a day. Certainly can't drink $100+ a day now. So now it depends on the cruise lines. We were particularly impressed with the new eco friendly take away coffee cups. Often the tops were hard to put on if a staff member didn't help.

For P&O Peter buys as he goes. Jon gets the soft drink package and I get the refreshment package which includes mocktails. My favourite is Sweet Tooth. So much better now that we can get mocktails at any bars.

P&O has changed a lot in regard to mocktails. Now mocktails can be obtained at any bar. There is a new mocktail menu at the bars - above. One can also order the old menu mocktails and sometimes, if you get the right bar staff any cocktail can be made as a mocktail.

I like my cocktails, and if I feel like one I just buy it. However, I'm finding I sail more often not having any alcohol at all. On P&O the refreshment package is all I need. As with other cruise lines, there is no consistency with the mocktails. Passion Pop was my go to for meals as it was easier to order rather than another mocktail...... but no consistency.

Morning specialised tea or coffee, mocktails and water bottles throughout the day.

I especially like the bubble tea available now at Charlies Bar. Evening is a mocktail or two, then hot chocolate before bed - and another water bottle.