My cruise leaves this evening and I need to know if the unlimited drink package is worth the price given the current daily onboard rates.
Fan-out diagram
Seed → topic clusters → sub-queries, per model.
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 1 of 1 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence. 27 queries are still being classified.
What the models actually searched
Each model answered the query with its own web search. These are the searches it ran, matched to the closest simulated query.
- carnival.com · carnival.com
- CHEERS! Beverage Program Q&A · help.carnival.com
Semantic map
Every query placed by meaning (EmbeddingGemma 2, 256-d). Shaded regions are topics, nearby points are near-paraphrases, and a circle's size is how often the query came back.
Queries
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
how many drinks to break even on cruise drink package IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find the specific number of alcoholic beverages, coffees, and sodas needed daily to cover the package cost. | — | calculator/tool | break even drink analysis | 3x of 3 | |
tips for saving money on cruise drinks without package REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Explore alternative ways to manage beverage expenses onboard if the unlimited package is too expensive. | — | checklist | break even drink analysis | 2x of 3 | |
is the cruise drink package worth it onboard price REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a direct evaluation of whether the onboard price of a cruise drink package makes financial sense. | — | review_roundup | value for light drinkers | 1x of 3 | |
is the cruise drink package worth it onboard pricing REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand if the daily cost of purchasing a drink package onboard outweighs paying per drink. | — | comparison_table | value for light drinkers | 1x of 3 | |
is the cruise drink package worth it onboard rates REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand if the daily cost of purchasing a drink package onboard matches typical passenger consumption. | — | web_article | value for light drinkers | 1x of 3 | |
average daily drink prices on cruise ships 2026 RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know current individual item costs for cocktails, beer, and soda onboard modern cruise ships. | — | pricing_page | average daily drink prices | 1x of 3 | |
what is included in standard cruise unlimited drink package IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Discover the specific brands, beverage types, and gratuities included in standard cruise line drink packages. | — | faq_page | package inclusions and rules | 1x of 3 | |
cruise drink package daily price vs buying individual drinks COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare the flat daily rate against average individual cocktail, beer, and soda prices on cruise ships. | — | comparison_table | package versus a la carte | 1x of 3 | |
cruise drink package cost vs buying individual drinks comparison COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a side-by-side comparison of total package costs versus buying drinks a la carte. | — | comparison_table | package versus a la carte | 1x of 3 | |
royal caribbean vs carnival drink package price comparison COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare daily onboard rates and package offerings across major cruise lines. | — | comparison_table | package versus a la carte | 1x of 3 | |
what is included in royal caribbean carnival ncl unlimited drink packages ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Identify the specific beverage brands, gratuities, and venues covered across major cruise lines. | — | product_spec_sheet | package inclusions and rules | 1x of 3 | |
royal caribbean carnival ncl celebrity drink packages compared ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to see how major cruise line beverage packages and onboard pricing structures compare generally. | — | buyers_guide | package versus a la carte | 1x of 3 | |
cruise line beverage package rules and daily limits ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn about daily drink caps, sharing restrictions, and other policy rules enforced by cruise lines. | — | web_article | package inclusions and rules | 1x of 3 | |
can you buy drink package on first day of cruise RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Check the rules and pricing for purchasing a beverage package after boarding on embarkation day. | — | faq_page | embarkation day purchase options | 1x of 3 | |
im a light drinker should i buy the cruise drink package PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to evaluate package value based on moderate or light consumption habits. | — | faq_page | value for light drinkers | 1x of 3 | |
buying cruise drink package on embarkation day PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine if packages can still be purchased on the ship on the day of departure and if prices are higher. | — | forum/qna | embarkation day purchase options | 1x of 3 | |
hidden costs cruise drink package gratuities automatic service charge RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine if taxes, tips, or extra fees are added on top of the advertised daily drink package price. | — | buyers_guide | automatic service charges and gratuities | 1x of 3 | |
are sodas and bottled water included in cruise drink package RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Check if non-alcoholic beverages like specialty coffee, soda, and bottled water are bundled into the unlimited package. | — | product_spec_sheet | soda and bottled water coverage | 1x of 3 | |
what is included in cruise unlimited drink package rules RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know what specific beverages, brands, and gratuities are covered under the standard package. | — | web_article | package inclusions and rules | 1x of 3 | |
can you buy cruise drink package on the second day RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if they can delay purchasing the package until after embarkation day. | — | forum/qna | embarkation day purchase options | 1x of 3 | |
average daily drink spending on a cruise ship REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find typical passenger spending statistics on alcohol and beverages during a standard cruise vacation. | — | review_roundup | average daily drink prices | 1x of 3 | |
are soda and bottled water included in cruise drink package IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Clarify whether non-alcoholic beverages are part of the standard unlimited alcohol package or require a separate purchase. | — | glossary/definition | soda and bottled water coverage | 1x of 3 | |
are gratuities included in cruise beverage packages RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to check if automatic service charges are added on top of the daily drink package rate. | — | glossary/definition | automatic service charges and gratuities | 1x of 3 | |
hidden costs of cruise drink packages gratuities service charge IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand additional automatic gratuities and taxes added to the base price of a cruise drink package. | — | buyers_guide | automatic service charges and gratuities | 1x of 3 | |
first time cruiser drink package advice forum PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Read community discussions and real-world advice from experienced cruisers on drink package value. | — | forum/qna | embarkation day purchase options | 1x of 3 | |
cruise line beverage policy loophole bring your own wine RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Discover permitted allowances for bringing wine or soda onboard to reduce overall bar tabs. | — | web_article | package inclusions and rules | 1x of 3 | |
can you share a cruise drink package RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find out if cruise lines strictly enforce rules against sharing unlimited drink packages between cabin guests. | — | faq_page | embarkation day purchase options | 1x of 3 |
Passes
Does another pass still surface new queries? A flattening curve means the fan-out has stabilised.
| Model | Pass | Target | Generated | Seconds | Tokens (in / out) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 1 | 10 | 10 | — | 925 / 1,227 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 2 | 10 | 10 | — | 925 / 1,278 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 3 | 10 | 10 | — | 925 / 1,268 |