Esmerelda Posted May 12, 2015 #1 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Today at Labadee, I purchased my first alcohol drink while at the beach. I received a 6" plastic cup of Labadoozie in it . Total cost was $14.25. This was not with the souvenir cup. I asked the bartender if the amount was correct as I was dumbfounded. He replied; yes it's the same as on the ship. I nicely informed him I had not purchased any alcohol onboard. My hubby and I plan to buy no more this week. We will only be drinking the wine we brought onboard. I am completely flabbergasted. We spoke to some other cruisers that just did an NCL and they said they were blown away by drink prices. They said they paid half to sail on the Getaway as they did the Allure. I have heard many complaints from other passengers about the alcohol prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired LEO Posted May 12, 2015 #2 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Today at Labadee, I purchased my first alcohol drink while at the beach. I received a 6" plastic cup of Labadoozie in it . Total cost was $14.25. This was not with the souvenir cup. I asked the bartender if the amount was correct as I was dumbfounded. He replied; yes it's the same as on the ship. I nicely informed him I had not purchased any alcohol onboard. My hubby and I plan to buy no more this week. We will only be drinking the wine we brought onboard. I am completely flabbergasted. We spoke to some other cruisers that just did an NCL and they said they were blown away by drink prices. They said they paid half to sail on the Getaway as they did the Allure. I have heard many complaints from other passengers about the alcohol prices. Yep, that's been the talk of the town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted May 12, 2015 #3 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Sounds like a super bowl beach party:p http://www.foxsports.com/buzzer/story/so-just-how-expensive-are-this-year-s-super-bowl-concessions-020214 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy Posted May 12, 2015 #4 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Are you on a different ship? I thought the Allure was in Europe right now.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killtheump Posted May 12, 2015 #5 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Are you on a different ship? I thought the Allure was in Europe right now.:confused: I was thinking the same thing!:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted May 12, 2015 #6 Share Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) Are you on a different ship? I thought the Allure was in Europe right now.:confused: Oasis was at Labadee today. Edited May 12, 2015 by Ourusualbeach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmerelda Posted May 12, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) Oops, my bad. We sailed on the Allure last sumner. I think I'm still shell shocked. LOL. I do realize that this has been discussed on here in recent weeks. I just wanted to share my experience. There are many onboard changes, and they aren't good. Edited May 12, 2015 by Esmerelda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurschick Posted May 12, 2015 #8 Share Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) Oops, my bad. We sailed on the Allure last sumner. I think I'm still shell shocked. LOL. I do realize that this has been discussed on here in recent weeks. I just wanted to share my experience. There are many onboard changes, and they aren't good. What other changes are there? I have to admit if you knew about the recent drink price discussions on here, I am confused why you are dumbfounded as you sound like you read about them? Edited May 12, 2015 by Spurschick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod&Deb Posted May 12, 2015 #9 Share Posted May 12, 2015 We are lucky then as we purchased a special with the Premium Drinks package was included and free gratuities. Sailing April 17 2016 :) PS we like to have a few drinks and cocktails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debsters41 Posted May 12, 2015 #10 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I think the op is dumbfounded because she paid a price more typical of a larger, souvenir-cup drink. I find this price a little shocking and I think I will have to ask before I order when I come to Labadee this August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ti2m Posted May 12, 2015 #11 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I'm still shell shocked you can't tell the difference between last summer and today. That must have been one strong drink. Well worth the $14.25. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illyria Posted May 12, 2015 #12 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I was on Allure back in 2011, and even back then, paying $9.50 (with tip) for "Drink of the day" seemed really steep...and they let you keep the glass! (I still use the glass, actually :) ) There's no way I'd pay over 14 bucks for a cocktail, that's just insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEFAN0001 Posted May 12, 2015 #13 Share Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) I was thinking the same thing!:confused: Wow - complaining about a ship in dry dock thousands of miles away is quite amazing indeed. Also...having been to 2 local restaurants in the past few weeks where similar drinks cost more...it would take more than that to be "shell-shocked". Edited May 12, 2015 by CRUISEFAN0001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted May 12, 2015 #14 Share Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) Sorry, delete. Edited May 12, 2015 by OfTheSeasCruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmerelda Posted May 12, 2015 Author #15 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Other changes so far this week on the Oasis: there is no drink of the day, they did away with it on this ship. We have asked 2 different bartenders. There is no more Viking Crown Lounge, which was one of our most favorite hangouts. It's now for Pinnacle and Suites only. There are no more movies onbluard in the theater. I'll post more as I go along for people who are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over Land & Sea Posted May 12, 2015 #16 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Are you on a different ship? I thought the Allure was in Europe right now.:confused: That must have been one hell of a drink!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habelson Posted May 12, 2015 #17 Share Posted May 12, 2015 We are currently on Oasis as well. I have to agree the drink prices are a bit steep. Though I wouldn't say I was surprised. We only have one drink a day, anyway so it's not too bad. Any more than that and I would say a drink package is probably worth it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted May 12, 2015 #18 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Wow - complaining about a ship in dry dock thousands of miles away is quite amazing indeed. Also...having been to 2 local restaurants in the past few weeks where similar drinks cost more...it would take more than that to be "shell-shocked". I think that a slurpee-type drink in a plastic cup for $14 is a bit shocking. Especially since they load up a tray and walk around with them so they're half melted by the time you get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy Posted May 12, 2015 #19 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Other changes so far this week on the Oasis: there is no drink of the day, they did away with it on this ship. We have asked 2 different bartenders. There is no more Viking Crown Lounge, which was one of our most favorite hangouts. It's now for Pinnacle and Suites only. There are no more movies onbluard in the theater. I'll post more as I go along for people who are interested. I hope you have a fun time despite the changes. You must not have visited Cruise Critic in a while, since both the VCL conversion and the drink prices have been discussed quite extensively:rolleyes: on here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffy116 Posted May 12, 2015 #20 Share Posted May 12, 2015 In their Labadee cup is one thing, but the 6 oz flimsy cup for $14+ is steep. At least I know to ask (what some consider petty) what kind of cup I'm getting before handing them my card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adjjb12 Posted May 12, 2015 #21 Share Posted May 12, 2015 There's no more movies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri914 Posted May 12, 2015 #22 Share Posted May 12, 2015 There's no more movies? I'm interested in this one too. Can anyone else comment? It's not that I doubt the OP - but perhaps she just missed it in the Compass. And it's still early in the week. Maybe it hasn't come up yet. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahannah Posted May 12, 2015 #23 Share Posted May 12, 2015 There's no more movies? Given the discrepancies in OP's account so far, I will believe it when I see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoohUnderstands Posted May 12, 2015 #24 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Wow!!! Am glad that I don't drink! Also, I avoid soft drinks while on my cruises. Make do with lemonade or ice tea. Those are still free aren't they?!!! Pooh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted May 12, 2015 #25 Share Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) Other changes so far this week on the Oasis: there is no drink of the day, they did away with it on this ship. We have asked 2 different bartenders. There is no more Viking Crown Lounge, which was one of our most favorite hangouts. It's now for Pinnacle and Suites only. There are no more movies onbluard in the theater. I'll post more as I go along for people who are interested. I have read many of your posts over the years ---- and thanks for posting us about the cost of a drink on Labadee. Easy to confuse the big class ships. We too have sailed the Allure twice and this upcoming summer will be our first sailing on the Oasis. I can only pray I do not have my usual mom moment when I post. Thanks for sharing....... Edited May 12, 2015 by Lionesss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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