We paid extra for an outside cabin (857 on deck 8) which had a good view of sea and landfall.
The drinks package was included as a 'freebie' in our original booking
Before boarding the ship passengers are required to register a debit or credit card against which all purchases are charged. If you don't have the drinks package you will be charged for all alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and juices, and in some parts of the boat, for coffee and tea. Excursions and duty free purchases etc will also be charged to you card. Duty free can be exceptional value. For example a one litre bottle of Smirnoff is £7.60