cole Posted July 26, 2014 #26 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Not stupid, but certainly judgmental. Certainly didn't intend it to be judgmental :(, perhaps I should have worded it differently. I was just trying to justify the expense. Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janecambridge Posted July 26, 2014 #27 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I have just been charged £256 not dollars...maybe it's a slip.:confused. Oops bad hair day....sorted.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 26, 2014 #28 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Certainly didn't intend it to be judgmental :(, perhaps I should have worded it differently. I was just trying to justify the expense. Cole Not judgmental at all, the question has been asked many times since the package became available. Yes one would need to drink a ton to justify, and this has been substantiated by a review of the package by recent users. Everyone is different and some see it as a great value and fits their requirements, others don't. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 26, 2014 #29 Share Posted July 26, 2014 (edited) But...when you book you are charged for 8 days.that will include disembarking day of which we will not be drinking anything other then the routine drinks at breakfast... You are charged for the number of cruise days ie: 7 day 10 day 14 day etc. It cannot be pro rated if you wait a few days to purchase. Edited July 26, 2014 by Colo Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Annie Posted July 26, 2014 #30 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Hi Sorry to jump in on this discussion but could anyone explain how one buys this package onboard. We're on Emerald in August ex Southampton and have been quoted a price in GBP to book in advance but given current exchange rates it is much more cost effective to pay in USD. Thanks for any advice. Ann Sent from my GT-S7580 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 26, 2014 #31 Share Posted July 26, 2014 (edited) HiSorry to jump in on this discussion but could anyone explain how one buys this package onboard. We're on Emerald in August ex Southampton and have been quoted a price in GBP to book in advance but given current exchange rates it is much more cost effective to pay in USD. Thanks for any advice. Ann Sent from my GT-S7580 using Forums mobile app Table set up outside the Horizon Court buffet. Edited July 26, 2014 by Colo Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtrix Posted July 26, 2014 #32 Share Posted July 26, 2014 So, is a gratuity added to the Beverage Package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetz Posted July 26, 2014 #33 Share Posted July 26, 2014 So, is a gratuity added to the Beverage Package? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love.II.Cruise Posted July 27, 2014 #34 Share Posted July 27, 2014 So, is a gratuity added to the Beverage Package? The price of $56.35/person/per day includes gratuity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted July 27, 2014 #35 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Table set up outside the Horizon Court buffet. And probably also available at any bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted July 27, 2014 #36 Share Posted July 27, 2014 And probably also available at any bar. If not the bar staff can most likely direct you to the proper place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 27, 2014 #37 Share Posted July 27, 2014 If not the bar staff can most likely direct you to the proper place. Back to the table at the HC. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 27, 2014 #38 Share Posted July 27, 2014 So, is a gratuity added to the Beverage Package? Si. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janecambridge Posted July 28, 2014 #39 Share Posted July 28, 2014 HiSorry to jump in on this discussion but could anyone explain how one buys this package onboard. We're on Emerald in August ex Southampton and have been quoted a price in GBP to book in advance but given current exchange rates it is much more cost effective to pay in USD. Thanks for any advice. Ann Sent from my GT-S7580 using Forums mobile app Ann.I have prepaid for one package with pounds and my husband now wants one, I am beginning to think we should both book on board and pay in dollars,which we have.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunviking Posted July 28, 2014 #40 Share Posted July 28, 2014 On the Emerald in June we had to go to the Calypso Bar on Lido to purchase the All-Inclusive package. There was no table set up for that outside the Horizon Court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 28, 2014 #41 Share Posted July 28, 2014 On the Emerald in June we had to go to the Calypso Bar on Lido to purchase the All-Inclusive package. There was no table set up for that outside the Horizon Court. Reson why I say that is...... The last 3 cruises we saw the table outside the HC. I am sure you can always get it at the Calypso Bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Annie Posted July 28, 2014 #42 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Ann.I have prepaid for one package with pounds and my husband now wants one, I am beginning to think we should both book on board and pay in dollars,which we have.. When our TA told us the prices we decided it was a 'no-brainer' so will book onboard. However I have assumed cost will either go onto onboard account or at the very least be payable separately on Credit Card. Can anyone enlighten me please? Sent from my GT-S7580 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunviking Posted July 28, 2014 #43 Share Posted July 28, 2014 The cost of the package was charged to our shipboard account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted July 28, 2014 #44 Share Posted July 28, 2014 (edited) The cost of the package was charged to our shipboard account. Same as Ann. We bought it on the ship and it was charged to our shipboard account. LuLu Edited July 28, 2014 by OCruisers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janecambridge Posted July 29, 2014 #45 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I have just cancelled my package.I should have realised that it would cost more in pounds due to their currency conversion.As my husband now wants one if we have to queue for him we may as well queue for two. Annie,what trip are you on inAugust? We are on fjords on 9th.. I might just like to add that Princess removed the package straight away with no questions asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbjenn Posted July 29, 2014 #46 Share Posted July 29, 2014 My husband bought the alcohol ticket but I did not as I do not drink as much as he did. it was 50.00 a day and you had to buy for each day. he thought it was worth it, but again I did not have to buy the package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Annie Posted July 29, 2014 #47 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Annie,what trip are you on inAugust? We are on fjords on 9th.. Oh you've not long to wait Jane. We don't go till the end of August, Med and Adriatic. Hope you enjoy the Fjords, they're spectacular. We did them in summer a few yrs ago but last March we went to the North Cape and saw the Northern Lights. Have a great time. Ann Sent from my GT-S7580 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gklake Posted August 11, 2014 #48 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Pricing has just gone up on wine and cocktails. Don't forget they add on the gratuity. When you purchase a specialty coffee at 3.50, you are paying 4.02. Martini's at 8.95, will be 10.29. Juice, 3.00 is 3.45. Premium water at 4.02 for an 11 oz bottle. Beer, 5.69. My cruise is 10 nights. The cost for the package is 556. I totaled out the juice (9), Tea, (10), Water, (15), Soda, (5) Mocha Coffee (5) and came up with 135.75. Minus that from 556, leaving me to drink another 42 dollars per day. Yes, I like a Bloody Mary, or a FuFu drink, wine at dinner, a Martini. :D Many sea days. Still can't decide. :confused: So, if we got a martini at $8.95 would the card pay for this? Gratuity puts it over $ 10? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslizzy Posted August 11, 2014 #49 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Thinking of buying this for our Caribbean cruise . Also does it include all coffee's Thank's Scotslizzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 11, 2014 #50 Share Posted August 11, 2014 So, if we got a martini at $8.95 would the card pay for this? Gratuity puts it over $ 10? Gratuity does not count, its the basic cost of the drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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