Virgin Voyages offers a unique and exciting cruise experience, and like any vacation, understanding your potential onboard expenses is key to budgeting. One significant area of spending can be drinks at the various bars and lounges across the ship. This calculator helps you estimate your total bar tab based on a few key inputs, allowing you to plan accordingly and avoid any surprises.
How the Calculator Works
The calculation is straightforward and based on the following logic:
Total Drinks Consumed: This is calculated by multiplying the number of nights you're sailing by the average number of drinks each person plans to have per day, and then by the number of people (drinkers) onboard.
Total Drinks = Cruise Duration (Nights) × Drinks Per Day × Number of Drinkers
Estimated Bar Tab: Once you have the total number of drinks, you multiply that by the average price you expect to pay for each drink. This gives you your estimated total spend on beverages.
Estimated Bar Tab = Total Drinks × Average Drink Price
Factors Influencing Your Bar Tab
While this calculator provides a solid estimate, your actual spending may vary based on several factors:
Drink Choices: Specialty cocktails, premium wines, and top-shelf spirits will generally cost more than standard options.
Included Drinks: Virgin Voyages often has promotions or inclusions that might cover certain beverages. Always check your specific booking details for what's included. This calculator assumes you are tracking spending beyond any included beverages.
Tipping: While service charges are often built into the cruise fare, you may choose to tip bartenders or servers directly for exceptional service.
Number of People: The calculator accounts for the number of individuals who will be purchasing drinks.
Your Drinking Habits: Some days you might enjoy more drinks than others. This calculator uses an average, so adjust the 'Drinks Per Day' input to reflect your typical consumption.
Tips for Managing Your Bar Tab:
Set a Daily Budget: Use the calculator's output to set a personal daily spending limit.
Utilize Included Beverages: If your fare includes certain drinks (like non-pressed juices, sodas, or specialty coffees), take advantage of them.
Happy Hours & Promotions: Keep an eye out for any drink specials offered onboard.
Share Drinks: If traveling with a companion, consider sharing some drinks to moderate consumption and cost.
Stay Hydrated with Water: Take advantage of complimentary water stations to stay hydrated and reduce the need for purchased beverages.
By using this Virgin Voyages Bar Tab Calculator, you can better prepare for your cruise and enjoy your vacation with confidence in your budget. Cheers!
function calculateBarTab() {
var cruiseDuration = parseFloat(document.getElementById("cruiseDuration").value);
var drinksPerDay = parseFloat(document.getElementById("drinksPerDay").value);
var avgDrinkPrice = parseFloat(document.getElementById("avgDrinkPrice").value);
var numberOfSailors = parseFloat(document.getElementById("numberOfSailors").value);
var resultValue = "–";
var resultElement = document.getElementById("result-value");
if (isNaN(cruiseDuration) || isNaN(drinksPerDay) || isNaN(avgDrinkPrice) || isNaN(numberOfSailors)) {
resultElement.innerHTML = "Please enter valid numbers.";
return;
}
if (cruiseDuration <= 0 || drinksPerDay < 0 || avgDrinkPrice < 0 || numberOfSailors <= 0) {
resultElement.innerHTML = "Inputs must be positive (drinks/price can be 0).";
return;
}
var totalDrinks = cruiseDuration * drinksPerDay * numberOfSailors;
var estimatedBarTab = totalDrinks * avgDrinkPrice;
resultValue = "$" + estimatedBarTab.toFixed(2);
resultElement.innerHTML = resultValue;
}