AussieAdam

Solo down to $910 :eek::eek: waaaaahhhh

This was about the price I got a solo cabin for this same cruise last year. It was probably alot closer to the cruise departure date though that I ended up getting the deal.

We went on 01 Aug and paid $8 for a single shot G&T and $4 for the second shot.

 

Beer such as Corona, Pure Blonde etc similar to land prices.

 

Cocktails were cheap compared to land but not convinced shots in cocktails delivered were full shot !

 

We only ordered direct from the bars after the first few and they were definately stronger and as expected.

The Royal Caribbean ships ive been on the spirits are free poured and very rarely did you get anything less than what we would class in Australia as a double nip in every drink.

The last couple of Royal Caribbean cruises I have been on in Australia the 15% tip was included into the price of the drink. So the customer didn't actually know there was a tip component.

Even with the charge built in, the drinks were still cheaper than what I have seen on the Carnival Australia ships,

Cocktails vary from around AU $9.00, $10.50 and upwards and beer was $8.00 a pot i think or $8.50 I find that expensive sure curbed our onboard drinks account which was the lowest in our 25+ cruises, bottles of beer varied from $8.50 upwards, Gin or vodka and tonic was $7.50 Softdrink was $2.50 can...... Never saw specials on offer we got off yesterday, some cruiselines here have 2 for 1 specials not on the Spirit though.... Hope this helps a little. cheers Shiona[/quote

 

Once again I find it quite suprising that the price of alcohol on board is such a volatile subject. Now I know that the profit margins are high as the cruise lines do not pay excise on it but 90 % of cruisers avow that it is the best value holiday going.

Whilst I would like it to be cheaper I do not think that paying the same or cheaper prices for a drink than I would at a 4-5 Star land based resort say on the Gold Coast is reason to grumble.

Passengers willingly pay thousands of dollars for there all inclusive great value holiday yet complain about paying what they think are exorbitant prices for alcohol which may amount to $1-$3 more than at a land based resort without the obvious benefits of a cruise ship.

After all it is not compulsory to drink and I for one do not mind paying maybe an extra $15 to $20 dollars a day and totally enjoy my holiday.

If it was TOO cheap they would be accused of promoting alcohol abuse?.

 

From what I can see of the alcohol drink prices on Carnival ships in Australia, they are ridiculously expensive compared to Royal Caribbean and Celebrity ships.

I received an email from Royal Caribbean this morning, informing me that my artwork (well actually sports memorabilia) item that I purchased on the Voyager back in October last year, will not be fulfulled.

Just wondering if any other people have had similar emails recently?

Just booked IOS 13 day Caribbean Journey to the UK departing May 4 from Ft. Lauderdale. Inside promenade for $750.00. Total with taxes, fees & gratuities was about $1000. OV was $850ish plus all taxes & fees. Not cheap when you add airfare but if someone had airline miles to use the cruise itself is less than $100 per night. Plus I totally forgot to add there is a C&A savings certificate which helps too.

I just booked this Tranatlantic Cruise also. At this stage I will be going Solo, should be good