Mr Grumpy Posted September 7, 2018 #1 Share Posted September 7, 2018 It appears that beverage packages (i.e., bottled water, canned soda, beer and coffee) are not available on my upcoming October Princess cruise to Australia and New Zealand. From the Princess website: "Package is not currently offered on Sea and Sun Princess or Diamond, Emerald or Golden Princess voyages departing from and returning to Australia and New Zealand.". Does anyone know why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mort1305 Posted September 7, 2018 #2 Share Posted September 7, 2018 I'm led to believe that you are able to purchase these drink packages once on board but not in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 7, 2018 #3 Share Posted September 7, 2018 It appears that beverage packages (i.e., bottled water, canned soda, beer and coffee) are not available on my upcoming October Princess cruise to Australia and New Zealand. From the Princess website: "Package is not currently offered on Sea and Sun Princess or Diamond, Emerald or Golden Princess voyages departing from and returning to Australia and New Zealand.". Does anyone know why? They don’t offer the bottled water or canned Soda package on Australian cruises, never have. There has been a problem with pricing on the Soda and More and All Inclusive since time immemorial so they stopped pre selling those but are available once you board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 7, 2018 #4 Share Posted September 7, 2018 I have no idea why but at least they are available for purchase once on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Grumpy Posted September 7, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted September 7, 2018 It appears that beverage packages (i.e., bottled water, canned soda, beer and coffee) are not available on my upcoming October Princess cruise to Australia and New Zealand. From the Princess website: "Package is not currently offered on Sea and Sun Princess or Diamond, Emerald or Golden Princess voyages departing from and returning to Australia and New Zealand.". Does anyone know why? UPDATE: According to a Princess Cruises rep with whom I spoke on the phone, beverage packages will be available to order once on board. Maybe Princess should indicate this on their website so as to not leave passengers wondering? Apparently, beverage packages are not available for pre-cruise purchase because Australian cruises deal in Australian currency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Junky Posted September 7, 2018 #6 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Does anyone remember if these cruises were included in the Sip n Sail promo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 7, 2018 #7 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Does anyone remember if these cruises were included in the Sip n Sail promo? No, they weren't included much to the disgust of many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Junky Posted September 7, 2018 #8 Share Posted September 7, 2018 No, they weren't included much to the disgust of many. Thanks - Happy to find this out now. We were looking at putting a bunch of B2Bs together for a south pacific adventure. Princess are now off the list and we'll concentrate on Solstice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 8, 2018 #9 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Thanks - Happy to find this out now. We were looking at putting a bunch of B2Bs together for a south pacific adventure. Princess are now off the list and we'll concentrate on Solstice. They may actually have them for US /Canadian citizens just not for Aussies (through Aussie TAs). However, I do like the Solstice, it is my fav ship so perhaps that would be best anyway.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken_ll Posted September 16, 2018 #10 Share Posted September 16, 2018 They may actually have them for US /Canadian citizens just not for Aussies (through Aussie TAs).:D I'm in Canada. Booked Majestic Princess for Feb/2020. There are no drink packages offered on-line, but wine-750ml and liquor-375ml can be ordered now. There was a Sip n Sail promo that ended 2 weeks ago and replaced with 3 for free - $200 per person OBC, paid gratuities (booked in North America) and minor upgrade within category to category. The price dropped approximately $1,500 Can. from one promo to the next on the balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb0617 Posted September 16, 2018 #11 Share Posted September 16, 2018 MicCanberra I think maybe you just have to book way out. In August2017 I booked February 2019 Oz-NZ 12-day under Sip n Sail. Summer 2018 Sip n Sail - No. so I guess a lot to be said for booking so far out. First time I've done this very early booking. In the interim cabin cost and EZ Air prices have escalated. Got lucky this time! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crochetcruise Posted September 21, 2018 #12 Share Posted September 21, 2018 They don’t offer the bottled water or canned Soda package on Australian cruises, never have. There has been a problem with pricing on the Soda and More and All Inclusive since time immemorial so they stopped pre selling those but are available once you board. When I sailed the Golden Princess in 2016, I found IIRC, 6 cans for the price of 5 were available from Room Service, think AUD$11.50 from memory. I'm planning to get this on the Ruby in 2020, the 3-night round trip out of Sydney. HTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjwaz Posted September 22, 2018 #13 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Does anyone know how much the water package costs? It's usually a 12 pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 22, 2018 #14 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Does anyone know how much the water package costs? It's usually a 12 pack. They don’t offer it in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjwaz Posted September 22, 2018 #15 Share Posted September 22, 2018 They don’t offer it in Australia. Some posters above said it's available to purchase on board. That is the price I'm inquiring about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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