Bottomless Bubbles vs buying sodas individually

[mintsugarcube]

Looks like BB is $6 per day. Can't recall how much a soda is. Can anyone help me out? Need to figure out what the "breakeven" number is to see if it makes sense to get it or not.

 

Thanks!

[legion3]

$1.95 as I remember

[RuthlessBoss]

Also, consider you will be out of your normal routine you have at home. There are so many other things on board available to you, and free.

 

I have a friend who "lives" on diet coke, so it might be worth it to her.

[k2excursion]

I drink a lot of soda, but the most I would ever purchase in a day is 3 cans. And certainly less on sea days. With 3 per day average, you are better purchasing individual cans. $5.85 vs $6.00, before tip on each. And don't forget that you can carry on 12 per person at embarkation, and you can purchase more in port to carry back on.

[snc_cam]

But it is more than sodas. They have juices as well and you can get them at lunch and dinner too.

[Cruise-Crazy]

Keep in mind that if you buy a Coke you don't get the entire can, they pour it in a glass with ice. And use the rest for the next person.

 

And as others have said it includes juices

[snc_cam]

that's true, but since it is "endless", you can get as many as you want. And just tell them to give it to you no ice.

[ABQrobin]

I had thought about that myself.... but I think if I have to buy each one individually, I will drink less of them. Plus, if tea is free then I will drink tea instead.

[snc_cam]

Tea is free. I drink a mixture of lemonade and tea.. (Arnold Palmer)...

Plus water. All I need.

 

Plus, my wife brings the single serving juice mixes (like crystal light) and mixing them with water.

[luv2trvlnow]

Keep in mind that if you buy a Coke you don't get the entire can, they pour it in a glass with ice. And use the rest for the next person.

I think that is a little backwards. If you have the Bottomless Bubbles they will pour your drink from the can over ice and save the rest for the next person. But if you buy it individually you get the whole can. At least that is what has happened to us.

Sharon

[pusywillow]

Keep in mind that if you buy a Coke you don't get the entire can, they pour it in a glass with ice. And use the rest for the next person.

 

And as others have said it includes juices

 

Are you saying I can't buy a can of Coke on the ship? This post confused me.

[suzycruiser2]

The tea is free, but don't expect brewed iced tea. It is like Lipton instant tea. (I personally think it's nasty tasting!)

[pusywillow]

I think that is a little backwards. If you have the Bottomless Bubbles they will pour your drink from the can over ice and save the rest for the next person. But if you buy it individually you get the whole can. At least that is what has happened to us.

Sharon

 

That makes sense, Sharon. Do they have any specials like on Princess where I can buy 6 cans of Coke for the price of 5 from room service?

[Tinkerkelle]

I found the water & tea to be GROSS!!!! I still am trying to decide about bottomless bubbles as well! Can I buy it for my son & not for me?

[snc_cam]

Hey Kelle, definitely... and it is cheaper for kids under 18. When we do buy it, it is for my wife... I don't drink soda much at all.

 

Steve

[BallFour4]

Since the introduction of the program I've made the purchase within minutes of stepping aboard. Our cruise in September might have changed that. First some logistics:

 

You get a sticker, it's $6.00 a day for adults, most ships use canned soda but some are switching to the soda gun. The Glory had the gun already.

 

The easiest benefit has now vanished. Prior to September all you had to do was show the sticker, order a drink and they would fill a cup and send you on your way. No longer.

 

Now they take your card, scan it, generate a sales receipt complete with a line for gratuity and want your signature. For adults this might be fine, for kids this is a mess.

 

Inventory control, gratuities, not sharing, all these things are speculative reasons, but it's become a hassle.

 

The benefits are ordering a soda one time in the MDR and having it waiting for you at your table every night after that assuming fixed time dining is your choice.

 

And as others have posted juices are included. I get pineapple juice throughout the day at bars and for breakfast.

 

Your call!

 

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Edited October 23, 2014 by BallFour4

[ABQrobin]

So you are saying they make the "free" drinks nasty in order to make you buy drinks? Hmmm.

 

So how does it work? When you order a soda or bottled water, do they scan your card?

[snc_cam]

Please know that taste is subjective. Some people will only drink bottled water (that is filled from a tap :) )... I happen to like the iced tea, lemonade, and water. And in the morning, there are at least 3 types of juices, including orange.

[Momofthreeprincesses]

One of my girls (age 13) last week got the bottomless bubbles and one did not.. She never had a problem signing for her soda.. I told her to just leave all the lines blank and just sign and it turned out just fine.. My other daughter (age 10) did not get the bb because she prefers lemonade but she did 2 or 3 occasions grab a soda on lido and she just signed as well with no problems leaving the tip and total lines empty since they automatically add gratuity.

 

 

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[Momofthreeprincesses]

Also my dd10 without BB always got her can with what was left so she could pour it in her cup as she drank it down and my dd13 with bb never got her can.

 

 

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[camarowesley]

Looks like BB is $6 per day. Can't recall how much a soda is. Can anyone help me out? Need to figure out what the "breakeven" number is to see if it makes sense to get it or not.

 

Thanks!

Our son has purchased BB multiple times and to me it is more hassle than its worth. When you order in the MDR they bring it from the bar and it takes forever. If having lunch on the lido you have to make multiple trips due to one glass at a time and the bartenders seem to have attitude when they see the sticker. I take a 6 pack on board for my morning glass and drink water the rest of time. If I see I'm running short I'll pick up a couple extras on shore while we're in port.

[meatloafsfan]

That makes sense, Sharon. Do they have any specials like on Princess where I can buy 6 cans of Coke for the price of 5 from room service?

 

You can pre-order through Bon Voyage 6 cans for $10 (which is basically, buy 5 get 1 free). Since you can order alcohol at the same rates through room service that you can through Bon Voyage, it would not surprise me if you could also order the 6 pack of sodas the same way.

[serene56]

I drink a lot of soda, but the most I would ever purchase in a day is 3 cans. And certainly less on sea days. With 3 per day average, you are better purchasing individual cans. $5.85 vs $6.00, before tip on each. And don't forget that you can carry on 12 per person at embarkation, and you can purchase more in port to carry back on.

 

 

soda card when purchased included the tip. individual cans are 2.10 each can Soda card is for a glass full only. (dinner could be spent waiting for the second refill

[snc_cam]

It really depends on your wait staff. My wife has had the card a few times and the wait staff was on top of it when she needed a refill.

[Disconnections]

Our son has purchased BB multiple times and to me it is more hassle than its worth. When you order in the MDR they bring it from the bar and it takes forever. If having lunch on the lido you have to make multiple trips due to one glass at a time and the bartenders seem to have attitude when they see the sticker.

 

This, right here, is my favorite thing about Princess... the fact that I don't have to deal with extended wait times, bartenders who attempt to ignore you, waiters who continuously "forget" or those who would rather walk around to try and sell alcoholic beverages to get a tip. At Horizon Court, the first thing they ask when you sit down is if you want to drink anything and they bring it to you rather quickly. What's the point of adding a non-removable gratuity to the package if the waiters don't provide a prompt and efficient service that a guest is satisfied with? Now, hearing you need to sign a receipt each time for inventory control, makes it even less attractive.

Edited October 23, 2014 by Disconnections