Both of us do not drink alcohol or soda, so a package is not suitable for us. In July we put in our shopping cart a few cases of water, and did not want to prepay which was a mistake.
That being said, after all the posts on this topic, I thought I would take a chance and call customer service, with no expectations on honoring the original order. I spent several minutes with the rep, and argued the point that I preordered and wanted to pay the original amount. I tried to speak to his supervisor, was put in hold and he would not transfer me. He said that Princess could change prices whenever they wanted, unless payment is made prior to a change. The point here is if everyone who is not satisfied with the new price, just call customer service and make your point....the more pax that do this, the more likely they will reduce the price..just hoping, though. In the meantime, I have put one case in my shopping cart only, and will pay just before the cruise and will refill each empty bottle...will take a small funnel to make transferring easier..