Darren267

Thanks for your replies. It looks like it might be the exchange variation then, I didn't realise that worldwide 'local' prices might be updated following changes in the dollar. The good news is I can keep an eye on the prices and if the prices reduce again I can cancel the package and buy it again at the lower price.

I booked through a UK agent so pay for everything in £ so don't think its the exchange variation, but good suggestion. I think the price is set here from the UK for UK bookings.

Has anyone noticed a reasonable increase in the price of drinks packages in the last couple of months? My partner bought his premium package for our 11 night June cruise a while before Christmas and the price was £396 plus 15% gratuity and I've just bought mine but the price has gone up to £441 plus 15%. I bought mine tonight so before the gratuity increases to 18% on 1 Feb, so that doesn't explain the difference.

It's my fault for not buying it earlier and I know prices go up from time to time but I wasn't expecting it to go up so much for the same cruise! I'll know to buy the package as soon as possible next time! Oh well, lesson learnt.

Hi Paul

It sounds like you met some amazing people on your first cruise, you must have felt very lucky.

PS check your facebook messages!