lgonquin Posted December 29, 2011 #26 Share Posted December 29, 2011 If you buy a drink package, and then get cut off by a bartender,what happens then?:confused: Why is the idea of a drink package associated/assumed to be synonymous with drinking yourself into a coma? If the package is an economical alternative to paying individually, why not go for it. As already illustrated on this thread or another, you don't have to over indulge to make this a cost winner. And if this means I don't have to sign that darn receipt with each drink, I'm definitely in!!! Sent from my ATRIX using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robynwally Posted December 29, 2011 #27 Share Posted December 29, 2011 A Big YES!! Hope they have this option on Voyager out of Dubai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted December 29, 2011 #28 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Do we have ANY details about what we're voting for? gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulxyz2004 Posted December 29, 2011 #29 Share Posted December 29, 2011 No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherilyn70 Posted December 29, 2011 #30 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Do we have ANY details about what we're voting for? Not as far as I could tell... it was rather vague and brought up two completely different issues. They seemed to be referring to Carnival's Bon Voyage ordering system that lets you order bottles of alcohol for anywhere from $50-100 per bottle. They also seem to be referring to the all inclusive drink packages (which run about $60/person per day or $120 per room minimum since everyone must participate) on some of the ships with typically older demographics than the caribbean sailings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix1181 Posted December 29, 2011 #31 Share Posted December 29, 2011 These were posted in October........... The Beer Package: $29 per guest / day All beer brands are included in this package, as well as a 25% discount on cocktails and wines. The Classic Package: $39 per guest / day Included in this package are all beer brands, as well as frozen drinks and cocktails in the house and call brand categories. A 25% discount is offered on all premium and specialty brand liquors, as well as all wines. The Premium Package: $49 per guest / day The Premium-brand liquors are included in this package, as well as frozen drinks and champagne cocktails. All beer brands, and wines by the glass up to $10 are included as well. A 25% discount is offered on specialty liquor brands, as well as wines by the bottle and glasses of wine price over $10. Not sure if they're still accurate but we would purchase the Premium Package in a heartbeat. And I have to add................. You'll never see either one of us drunk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chivas1 Posted December 29, 2011 #32 Share Posted December 29, 2011 We liked the package on Celebrity a lot, even do i am not sure if we got our "quota", but it is nice to know upfront the price off your drink bill. BTW we are not "drunks" but like some drinks during the day. So YES for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curley23 Posted December 29, 2011 #33 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I'm not convinced it would curb the smuggling ... it's easy to say that it would, but I would hazard that most people who smuggle would continue to do so ... even if a drink package would "save" you money, it would still be more than the cost of 2 litres of booze in your bag. Have to agree with here Bob. They could cut the price of drinks in half, and people will still smuggle. The package works on X because the pax are different on both lines. The X crowd is a bit older, and more mature, or laid back. People that purchase the package there are not on a mission to make sure they get their moneys worth, and then some. All I see with this on RC is more drunks around more kids, and more drunk kids if you get my drift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinGerman Posted December 29, 2011 #34 Share Posted December 29, 2011 This package was offered last winter season on Grandeur out of Colón, Panamá. The demographics on those cruises all season long were 1,200 Colombians, 300 Venezuelans, 200 Panamanians, 400 Mexicans and a handful of Brits and Americans -- most of whom were under 35 on each sailing. Despite the drink package being offered, in all of my cruises with RCCL, this one had the best-behaved, and most elegant, passengers we have seen in a long time on RCCL cruises -- and we went Easter week which meant lots of families and younger people because of the time off from work and school. Kind regards, Gunther and Uta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSCruiser Posted December 29, 2011 #35 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I vote yes. Why not? - You can only drink so much before you black out. It's not as if drunks are going to get drunker. A bartender should always cut you off if necessary. Sorry, this is why I'd say no. I don't want to interact with drunks on their way to blacking out. And, I can imagine the nasty scenes when bartenders try to cut off these drunks I could see it might work on a long cruise, but a 4 day Caribbean - it would get ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine0138 Posted December 29, 2011 #36 Share Posted December 29, 2011 The problem with the package is that every adult in the cabin must take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gw2fll Posted December 29, 2011 #37 Share Posted December 29, 2011 We would buy the package. (They already offer a similar item on Celebrity.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tms054 Posted December 29, 2011 #38 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Absolutely....I'm all for it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homecrew Posted December 29, 2011 #39 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Yes. We had this package on Celebrity and it was nice to be able to get soft drinks, specialty coffees, as well as alcohol drinks, without wondering what the final tab would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisindoggie Posted December 29, 2011 #40 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pieter&sharon Posted December 29, 2011 #41 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Need everyone who reads to this to reply with a yes. Royal Caribbean has introduced an on board alcohol package on three ships. Its not cheap but its cheaper than bar charges if you indulge more than a couple of drinks a day. Its a good deal for those clients that would like a more reasonable costing of their drinks, and It'sgood for Royal Caribbean as it provides a reasonable alternative to those who would otherwise breach the no bringing booze on board policies. Carnival is very successful with their Bon Voyage Packages. And, many guests are taking the package and abandoning sneaking booze aboard. Need to promote this idea get alcohol package options on RCCL. Rely with a yes. Absolutely NO!!! Too many drunks anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator0178 Posted December 29, 2011 #42 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I wouldn't buy it personally, but think it is a good option for those who do drink a lot. I vote yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debde Posted December 29, 2011 #43 Share Posted December 29, 2011 The problem with the package is that every adult in the cabin must take it. YES But I'd like it to mirror the celebrity package. If all adults in the cabin must purchase-at least make it worth the while for those who do not drink. Specialty coffee's, smoothies, milk shakes etc.. can add up so at least include them. Heck-I'm in the minority but I'd love the whole cruise to be AI!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cello56 Posted December 29, 2011 #44 Share Posted December 29, 2011 NO! Can you imagine the drunk a three night weekend Bahamas cruise on the Monarch would turn in to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix1181 Posted December 29, 2011 #45 Share Posted December 29, 2011 As much as I'd love to see this, I have to agree it could be a problem on the 3 & 4 day cruises. Maybe it could be instituted on cruises of 7 days or more? That would eliminate most of the drink 'til you drop group.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debde Posted December 29, 2011 #46 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I did a poll a while ago on this. Not that it got enough votes to change anything. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1380410&highlight=drink+packages as for the comments of the increase of a drunk fest: My thoughts are, since I frequent AI resorts If all is included, meaning all types of beverages, folks will drink many non-alcoholic drinks too and spread them out evenly during the entire day. Here comes the drama post:p Royal offers a lounge that has 3 hours of free drinks for loyalty and suite guests. Over the years I have read thread after thread of SOME folks bragging how much they can suck down in 3 hours. I've read thread after thread of folks changing dinner times to be able to sit for those hours and pound them back. Folks talking about how much they need to drink to make up for the cost of a suite. Binge drinking can be worse then spread out over a full day. Relax folks-those that will drink to the point of no return will do it weather there is a drink package or not!!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted December 29, 2011 #47 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I'm in the NO camp. There are options on other lines for this already. If unlimited drinks is important to you, choose one of them. RCI is more likely to listen to lost revenue than they are to CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monza Posted December 29, 2011 Author #48 Share Posted December 29, 2011 No. If you want all-inclusive cruising, choose a line which offers it. If you want all-inclusive land vacation, choose a resort which offers it. All-inclusive drinks on what is commonly described as a "family friendly" cruise line is not what I want to see. Too easily abused, IMO. And sorry - a bunch of yes's in agreement with you on an Internet discussion board is not going to sway them. If you don't support the petition, you do not need to sign onto this thread. If you oppose any form of alcohol purchases, please start your own thread and call for responses and solicit support. This is Not a poll. As a petition it is not a poll to vote yay or nay. Nor is it a debate on the morality of alcohol consumption. This thread is not about open bar, wild drunken frat parties, or any type of over consumption. It is promoting what is offerred on other cruise lines and some RCCL ships. Fixed price for a determined amount. Such as; purchase a bottle for your cabin, purchase coupon booklet for a number of drinks at a package discount, purchase a daily package of a fixed number of drink at a discount. The OP is not specific on these or other options as individual preferences vary. My preference is a purchase of a bottle in cabin. That way I can enjoy my balcony, quietly, while watching the waves, chatting with my better half, while enjoying a reasonably priced cocktail or rum and coke. I much prefer this over scrounging for a lounger or deck chair or sitting in a bar. If I wanted to be out on deck amongst the crowd or in a bar, then bar prices are fine. However, I got a cabin with a balcony for a reason. An alcohol package with a bottle in my room would just seem reasonable to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgonquin Posted December 29, 2011 #49 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I did a poll a while ago on this. Not that it got enough votes to change anything.http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1380410&highlight=drink+packages as for the comments of the increase of a drunk fest: My thoughts are, since I frequent AI resorts If all is included, meaning all types of beverages, folks will drink many non-alcoholic drinks too and spread them out evenly during the entire day. Here comes the drama post:p Royal offers a lounge that has 3 hours of free drinks for loyalty and suite guests. Over the years I have read thread after thread of SOME folks bragging how much they can suck down in 3 hours. I've read thread after thread of folks changing dinner times to be able to sit for those hours and pound them back. Folks talking about how much they need to drink to make up for the cost of a suite. Binge drinking can be worse then spread out over a full day. Relax folks-those that will drink to the point of no return will do it weather there is a drink package or not!!;) Well said -- loved it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzinisgood Posted December 29, 2011 #50 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Yes, we also have been on Celebrity and think they should follow their policy. We bought a bottle for our room but also sat in the lounges after dinner. So we still spent money outside of our room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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