We’re still contemplating the idea of a cruise for the honeymoon and while the Oasis of the Seas does look good, I have found an even better deal (which I haven’t actually got round to telling the girlfriend about yet…). Basically, I guess in an attempt to pull in more custom, some cruises are offering free ale for the entire time you’re onboard, instead of making you pay over inflated prices at the bars. To be honest, I thought cruises were all inclusive but unless you are happy with endless Fanta or cups of tea you’ll have to shell out. Now, I know it’s a honeymoon and that and I want to be on my best behaviour but it got me wondering just how much alcohol I’d need to put away to make the cost worthwhile? The costs start at approx £20 per night for the all you can drink beer package, £30 a night for cheapo shots and £45 for more up market shots – that’s on top of the cost of the cruise. Now, I can drink with the best of them but the thought of having to, just to justify the upfront cost doesn’t seem all that appealling to me. And knowing my luck I’ll fork out for the ale and spend all my time craving JD & coke, which of course I’ll have to pay seperately for. The chances are that after 5 days of solid drinking you are going to be desperate for a break and you’ll probably ending up drinking less than you’ve paid for. Sometimes these cruise deals seems like the bargain of the century but look a bit closer and you find out that they’re not quite the steal they appear to be. Oh well, back to the bargain hunting….