Learned something new

[lbfluffy]

I did not know that we are able to purchase only one all inclusive drink package even though there are two over 21 passengers in the cabin. Every other ship we have been on makes both of us purchase it. I am glad Princess does this. I do not drink a lot, but my husband likes his tequila with a beer chase. Not me.

[Steelers36]

I did not know that we are able to purchase only one all inclusive drink package even though there are two over 21 passengers in the cabin. Every other ship we have been on makes both of us purchase it. I am glad Princess does this. I do not drink a lot, but my husband likes his tequila with a beer chase. Not me.

 

Yup, that's old news and been posted here. Glad you know it now.

[lbfluffy]

It has been 9 years since we sailed princess. Looking forward to this cruise!!

[cb at sea]

RCI doesn't require all cabin occupants to buy packages, either!

[Colo Cruiser]

I did not know that we are able to purchase only one all inclusive drink package even though there are two over 21 passengers in the cabin. Every other ship we have been on makes both of us purchase it. I am glad Princess does this. I do not drink a lot, but my husband likes his tequila with a beer chase. Not me.

 

 

When the package first started it was required to be purchased by all occupants in a cabin. That was rescinded shortly after.

Edited July 17, 2015 by Colo Cruiser

[welldone60]

Well, I learned something new also as I thought both had to buy. That's great.

[toberman]

I honestly didn't know this (both occupants don't have to buy).. so, thanks for the info.

I noticed it states 40% off bottles of wine. Does anyone with experience know - should you order a bottle of wine in a DR... can you split it with friends? Or will they only bring you one glass? :(

 

2nd Q.. they have an offer for '5 for 4' beer (ie buckets), but it states "delivered to your cabin". Does that mean you can't go to a bar and get one to sit around the pool etc.

[islandatsea]

I honestly didn't know this (both occupants don't have to buy).. so, thanks for the info.

I noticed it states 40% off bottles of wine. Does anyone with experience know - should you order a bottle of wine in a DR... can you split it with friends? Or will they only bring you one glass? :(

 

2nd Q.. they have an offer for '5 for 4' beer (ie buckets), but it states "delivered to your cabin". Does that mean you can't go to a bar and get one to sit around the pool etc.

 

For your 2nd question, Is the 5 for 4 beer the item you can order from Gifts and Services? Yes those buckets that are pre-ordered will be delivered to your cabin. You will have a coupon in your cabin for the pre-ordered beer that you will give the room service person in exchange for your beer. On our Coral Princess cruise earlier this year, we was able to order buckets of beer on the Lido deck to have by the pool.

[MicCanberra]

I did not know that we are able to purchase only one all inclusive drink package even though there are two over 21 passengers in the cabin. Every other ship we have been on makes both of us purchase it. I am glad Princess does this. I do not drink a lot, but my husband likes his tequila with a beer chase. Not me.

 

Most other cruise lines do that as well, it is only when pre-purchasing there may be issues.

[caribill]

I honestly didn't know this (both occupants don't have to buy).. so, thanks for the info.

I noticed it states 40% off bottles of wine. Does anyone with experience know - should you order a bottle of wine in a DR... can you split it with friends? Or will they only bring you one glass? :( Anyone can partake of that bottle. The person who purchases it does not have to drink any of it if he/she does not want to.

 

2nd Q.. they have an offer for '5 for 4' beer (ie buckets), but it states "delivered to your cabin". Does that mean you can't go to a bar and get one to sit around the pool etc. You can purchase this at some of the bars, but it is not included in the AIBP as the cost is more than $10. However, you can get a bottle of beer five separate times using the AIBP.

 

 

see above in red

[satxdiver]

Nice part of the AIBP besides only buying one since your mate does not drink enough as mine does, it that you can buy the bottle of wine and share it with them or anyone you want to. The $10 limit per drink eliminates buying the bucket of beer at one time but one can certainly go back 5 times or more to get a bottle of beer. Somewhat of a hassle as it is more convenient to just sit there and grab another cold one. Other lines require everyone in the cabin over 21 to buy the package so one more advantage of sailing with Princess.

[GUT2407]

Been about 5 years since we sailed Princess didn't need to both buy then.

[Adventures ahead]

Aren't you 'on your honour' not to share the purchase of a single beverage package with your travelling partner?

[caribill]

Aren't you 'on your honour' not to share the purchase of a single beverage package with your travelling partner?

 

Yes

[Steelers36]

Aren't you 'on your honour' not to share the purchase of a single beverage package with your travelling partner?

 

Nor anyone else on the ship.

[MicCanberra]

Yes, sharing is not allowed but they cannot know what goes on in every corner of the ship or in your cabin. I suppose they need to trust in the passengers doing the right thing most of the time.

[OCruisers]

Aren't you 'on your honour' not to share the purchase of a single beverage package with your travelling partner?

 

Yes! Princess assumes their passengers are honorable people.

Most often, the honor system brings out the BEST in people. :)

LuLu

[MicCanberra]

Yes! Princess assumes their passengers are honorable people.

Most often, the honor system brings out the BEST in people. :)

LuLu

 

And for most of us it does.:cool:

[Womble99]

Sometimes I wish forums had a sarcasm font...............

[MicCanberra]

Sometimes I wish forums had a sarcasm font...............

 

It has the sarcastic emoticon but I rarely use it.:rolleyes:

[Van1982]

I cruise Princess all the time and just realized this year that this was the case. It's great news because my husband doesn't drink. TBH I'm not a heavy enough drinker on a long cruise to make it worth while but on short coastal cruises I can drink my money's worth if it's only for 3 days.

[MicCanberra]

I cruise Princess all the time and just realized this year that this was the case. It's great news because my husband doesn't drink. TBH I'm not a heavy enough drinker on a long cruise to make it worth while but on short coastal cruises I can drink my money's worth if it's only for 3 days.

 

Do they offer the package for the shorter cruises?