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I do, however think it is reasonable to assume that while Celebrity's specific intention is to disallow sharing of packages ("oh, I'll just put your drink on my card") they probably think it perfectly within reason for someone to share a drink purchased on a package, as long as it is not abused (i.e., violating the spirit of the policy - pardon the pun).

 

This I agree with -- I think there are areas of gray within the policy ... I am not going to go around buying everyone and anyone whatever they want since I have the "premium package" but certainly will feel comfortable letting my spouse drink out of my glass if she occasionally desires to. I think it only becomes an issue when it is taken too far.

 

The old argument about "What about speeders?" is not analogous.

 

I think the point being made is that many members of the board seem to hold some regulations (such as "sharing" drink packages) to an absolute, and make it seem like the worst offense in the history of cruising, when in fact there are areas of gray ... and the same posters most likely break other regulations (such as speeding or j-walking) on a regular basis, and have no problem with that. Why is it okay to "bend" the rules in some cases but not others?

Now if I actually "bought" a drink (say a $12 martini at the martini bar) ... can my spouse share that? I would think that if I buy a drink, I should be able to do whatever I want with it ... even if it means letting someone else try it.

The difference is that (1) there is no rule that says one can not eat all the food they want and (2) the drink packages have a rule attached that you can not share, per the attached from Celebrity's site: Packages are sold on a per cruise basis, are not sold on a per day or any other basis, and no refunds will be issued for unused amounts. Packages may not be shared, and do not include beverages sold in gift shops, mini-bar or room service. Ordered packages may be modified up to four days prior to sailing by canceling and reordering the package.

 

FYI, I did not bold the word shared, it is this way on Celebrity's site.

 

Now, do you think it is okay to sneak a cigarette in a cabin or balcony?

I think its fine as long as it does not directly affect the other passengers ... if I have to deal with smoke in my cabin or on my balcony ... then yes, i would be annoyed --- but fortunately, my spouse having an occasional sip of my drink does not directly affect the other passengers

Do people who order multiple appetizers, entrees and deserts increase the cost of food for everyone else? How do you feel about that?

 

Do you snitch on people breaking the speed limit all the while doing so yourself? What if a police officer is nice enough to let you off with a warning? Do you report that to his or her superiors.

 

These kinds of threads (dress code ones, too) are a reminder of just how god-awful some people can be.

A very good point - I would also like to know how some of the "critics" feel about this. Its okay to eat enough food for 3-4 people, but if I share an occasional drink with my spouse (that I paid for), I should be thrown off the ship?

It makes me laugh how seriously some people take this - I'm going to get the drink package ... and I'm going to let my wife taste my drink if she wants ... and I'm not going to feel bad about it

Just like when I (and everyone else on this board) go over the posted 55mph speed limit on the highway ... although I'm officially breaking the law, nobody (not even the law-enforcers) care, as long as you don't go overboard ... at least with the drink package there is no safety issue

Maybe I'll go to hell for these "sins" ... but at least I will have enjoyed my cruises, not having worried about what others were doing