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.

Here are the other drink menus:

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P&O Pacific Encounter - Cabin 11745

P&O Pacific Encounter Balcony Cabin 11745

We usually book last minute and guaranteed, as it is cheaper. That usually means we have no choice of cabin, only cabin type - in this case a balcony. We were very happy with cabin, mainly due to the balcony and balcony view.

As a cabin for three it was a little cramped but the larger size of the balcony made up for that. Only one inside chair, so sitting on the bed was 'thing' and only two balcony chairs when 3 or even 4 could easily fit with still extra room.

Fridge was super cold. We had trouble with the hot water on day 3, reported it to the cabin steward as we went to breakfast and it was fixed before lunch. Air-con worked fine.

We loved the bigger balcony. Being towards the back of the ship, it wasn't to far to the stairs and lifts. 

The different angle of the balcony also meant that we were protected from wind and wind gusts - bonus.

Jon used our magnetic hat hooks to display his Union Jack flag for the Kings Coronation.

Vibrations were noticeable the first few days, but not after that. I think we just got use to them as it was noticeable when the cabin was still 😊. We usually get cabins at the front of the ship and don't mind the rocking in rough seas, but it did seem a lot more rocky at the back.

Cabin can accommodate up to 4 people.

 

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