vickie_bernie Posted August 12, 2015 #1 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Just got off the Crown on Saturday. Was shocked to see that the old 2 for 1 deal in Wheelhouse during day and Skywalkers at night is now. But one and get one for $1 Blah, but it sure was popular. Is this happening on other ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted August 13, 2015 #2 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Golden to Alaska..July 21st to July 31st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabby_Cruiser Posted August 13, 2015 #3 Share Posted August 13, 2015 What if you have an AIBP? Do you still have to pay $1 for the second drink??:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickie_bernie Posted August 13, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted August 13, 2015 What if you have an AIBP? Do you still have to pay $1 for the second drink??:confused: no.... if you have the drink package you would probably go to any other bar cause it would be much quieter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovevacadays Posted August 13, 2015 #5 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Still a good deal. I'm happy to have the Sip and Sail special on my next cruise though. :):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffles68 Posted August 13, 2015 #6 Share Posted August 13, 2015 July 4-11, 2015 on the Grand -North bound - 2 for 1 July 11-18, 2015 on the Grand - South bound Buy 1, get 1 for $1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 13, 2015 #7 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Just got off the Crown on Saturday. Was shocked to see that the old 2 for 1 deal in Wheelhouse during day and Skywalkers at night is now. But one and get one for $1 Blah, but it sure was popular. Is this happening on other ships? :rolleyes: Reminds me of the PES lounge when they first had the $2.99 specialty drinks. That did not last long. :rolleyes: Had the power hour. That did not last long and was sporadic throughout the fleet. They just can't seem to hold a special for long. Just too greedy IMO. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted August 13, 2015 #8 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Is this happening on other ships? There have been posts on other threads for the last month or so about this change on a number of the ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grego Posted August 13, 2015 #9 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Just another case of quiet inflation on the ship. They used to offer any drink in the Elite lounge at Happy Hour at the $5.00 price then they changed it to only the drink of the day. One can only drink so many Cosmopolitans. Can I have my Chairman of the Board please and hold the lemon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickie_bernie Posted August 13, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Just another case of quiet inflation on the ship. They used to offer any drink in the Elite lounge at Happy Hour at the $5.00 price then they changed it to only the drink of the day. One can only drink so many Cosmopolitans. Can I have my Chairman of the Board please and hold the lemon. some ships enforce this but on the Crown in May and August we could order any of the drinks, again not consistent fleet wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvmyrotti Posted August 13, 2015 #11 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I still think we're all better off with Princess. I have read on the Royal Caribbean boards that their drink prices have gone up dramatically, with many drinks being in the $10 range. Plus, they pay much more for specialty restaurants on RC I think. So, I think we should all count our lucky stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriPhil Posted August 13, 2015 #12 Share Posted August 13, 2015 The second for $1? Still sounds like a good deal - I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princessfanboy Posted August 13, 2015 #13 Share Posted August 13, 2015 This was the case on the diamond on mid july. But don't remember the bar, it was announced on the Patter every day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmak8 Posted August 13, 2015 #14 Share Posted August 13, 2015 This won't upset the drinkers too much. What's next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom33 Posted August 13, 2015 #15 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Has anyone noticed that prices have risen in all areas of our economy? Why would cruising be exempt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 13, 2015 #16 Share Posted August 13, 2015 some ships enforce this but on the Crown in May and August we could order any of the drinks, again not consistent fleet wide. On the Emerald in March they would not budge. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matcodixon Posted August 13, 2015 #17 Share Posted August 13, 2015 (edited) As one that has been involved in sales for over 30 years, I can say that people value things that cost something even if it is a small amount more than free stuff. A good example is a free ticket to an event, half of the people won't even bother to show up, but charge even a minimal amount and that changes completely. This is a case of perceived value at work to some degree. If you order a drink at the regular price, you will always take the second one if it is free, however, i wonder just how many of those are unfinished and dumped out? If you charge $1 for it, many people will take a moment to decide if they really want or need it before taking it. Of course for some it is still a no brainer!:p A drink on a cruise ship for only a dollar?!! Of course I will take one!:D Just my thoughts, Dixon Edited August 13, 2015 by Matcodixon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted August 13, 2015 #18 Share Posted August 13, 2015 On the Emerald in March they would not budge. :( Wording on the schedule for the Emerald: "Enjoy your paired cocktail with the selected menu of the day, at a special discounted price of $5.00, available at the promotional price on the same day only." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baz48 Posted August 13, 2015 #19 Share Posted August 13, 2015 (edited) As one that has been involved in sales for over 30 years, I can say that people value things that cost something even if it is a small amount more than free stuff. A good example is a free ticket to an event, half of the people won't even bother to show up, but charge even a minimal amount and that changes completely. This is a case of perceived value at work to some degree. If you order a drink at the regular price, you will always take the second one if it is free, however, i wonder just how many of those are unfinished and dumped out? If you charge $1 for it, many people will take a moment to decide if they really want or need it before taking it. Of course for some it is still a no brainer!:p A drink on a cruise ship for only a dollar?!! Of course I will take one!:D Just my thoughts, Dixon I agree with your assessment of perceived value. This $1 charge might cut down on waste. Edited August 13, 2015 by baz48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteerageJack Posted August 13, 2015 #20 Share Posted August 13, 2015 As one that has been involved in sales for over 30 years, I can say that people value things that cost something even if it is a small amount more than free stuff. A good example is a free ticket to an event, half of the people won't even bother to show up, but charge even a minimal amount and that changes completely. This is a case of perceived value at work to some degree. If you order a drink at the regular price, you will always take the second one if it is free, however, i wonder just how many of those are unfinished and dumped out? If you charge $1 for it, many people will take a moment to decide if they really want or need it before taking it. Of course for some it is still a no brainer!:p A drink on a cruise ship for only a dollar?!! Of course I will take one!:D Just my thoughts, Dixon You make a great point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted August 13, 2015 #21 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Exactly. Also, tho possibly not relevant now, some jurisdictions have issues with 'free' drinks. I suppose its fairer to the bar staff as a well, as now they see a tiny bit of gratuity on the second beverage. As one that has been involved in sales for over 30 years, I can say that people value things that cost something even if it is a small amount more than free stuff. A good example is a free ticket to an event, half of the people won't even bother to show up, but charge even a minimal amount and that changes completely. This is a case of perceived value at work to some degree. If you order a drink at the regular price, you will always take the second one if it is free, however, i wonder just how many of those are unfinished and dumped out? If you charge $1 for it, many people will take a moment to decide if they really want or need it before taking it. Of course for some it is still a no brainer!:p A drink on a cruise ship for only a dollar?!! Of course I will take one!:D Just my thoughts, Dixon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alonzo14 Posted August 13, 2015 #22 Share Posted August 13, 2015 As one that has been involved in sales for over 30 years, I can say that people value things that cost something even if it is a small amount more than free stuff. A good example is a free ticket to an event, half of the people won't even bother to show up, but charge even a minimal amount and that changes completely. This is a case of perceived value at work to some degree. If you order a drink at the regular price, you will always take the second one if it is free, however, i wonder just how many of those are unfinished and dumped out? If you charge $1 for it, many people will take a moment to decide if they really want or need it before taking it. Of course for some it is still a no brainer!:p A drink on a cruise ship for only a dollar?!! Of course I will take one!:D Just my thoughts, Dixon Very well said Dixon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceleven Posted August 13, 2015 #23 Share Posted August 13, 2015 (edited) Every ship and every event is different but the few times I went to the "Happy Hour" there were maybe 40-50 people there. What does that add to the ship's income? $50? maybe $75 if half the people actually can consume 4 drinks in the hour? The evening Happy Hour has even fewer takers. It just seems like small stuff for a cruise line even with considering fleet-wide and daily events. Maybe my math skills and projecting the bottom line is off-kilter. Personally, I would rather leave the extra $1 on the tray for the server and bartender. Perhaps this is where the extra money goes? Anyone know for certain? Edited August 13, 2015 by iceleven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted August 13, 2015 #24 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Every ship and every event is different but the few times I went to the "Happy Hour" there were maybe 40-50 people there. My experience with the afternoon BOGO event is that the room was so crowded it was hard to get in. Picture below is of just a small section of the room during that hour: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted August 13, 2015 #25 Share Posted August 13, 2015 If you have 50 people drinking average 3 drinks (so 1.5 on bogo or 75 paid, 75 free for revenue) at lets say $6 you have about $450 in revenue for one hour. Adding $1 for the second drink brings that to $525. Not bad for one hour one room at average alcohol margins. Every ship and every event is different but the few times I went to the "Happy Hour" there were maybe 40-50 people there. What does that add to the ship's income? $50? maybe $75 if half the people actually can consume 4 drinks in the hour? The evening Happy Hour has even fewer takers. It just seems like small stuff for a cruise line even with considering fleet-wide and daily events. Maybe my math skills and projecting the bottom line is off-kilter. Personally, I would rather leave the extra $1 on the tray for the server and bartender. Perhaps this is where the extra money goes? Anyone know for certain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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