Originally Posted by
corky
Our travel agent didn't mention free sparkling water although I only drink still. This is the QE.
Not flying international. But isn't it a hassle to keep running back to your cabin when you want a refill? Are you allowed to walk into the dining room with your homemade drink? What if you are at some evening entertainment---PITA to go back to the cabin for a drink. Still...$60/day is a lot of $$. I didn't ask how much the Wifi packages were.
From the Cunard website: "Access to the intimate Britannia Club restaurant with a reserved table throughout your voyage.Private balcony with seating and ocean views.Lounge area with seating.Cunarder bed configurable to king-size or two single beds. Bathroom with walk-in shower.Satellite TV with movie and music channels.Feature vanity and desk with hairdryer.UK, USA, and European power sockets.Pillow concierge menu with a variety of types to choose from.Penhaligon’s toiletries. Bathrobes and slippers.Specialty tea- and coffee-making facilities.Complimentary spring water replenished throughout your voyage.A welcome bottle of sparkling wine.Complimentary room service menu.Minibar packages available for purchase.A dedicated steward to keep your stateroom in fine order day and night.Priority embarkation and disembarkation"
*There's a pod coffee maker like in the princess/queens grill. Regular cabins only have the regular coffee maker.
You can take your personal drinks to all the public venues. But not in any area that serves drinks. So basically, outside on the decks, by the pool etc.
I don't drink anything with my meals except water or coffee. In your case since it appears as though you really need the Internet, and bringing your own adult beverages and mixers may be problematic, you may wish to just buy the drinks package and call it a day. But only do so at the last minute in the event there's a sale going on.