pcur Posted October 4, 2015 #76 Share Posted October 4, 2015 What a diplomatic response. :rolleyes: You noticed too, huh? Methinks the user name is an oxymoron. I am blown away by the cost of drinks these days, both on land and on cruises. It does vary by location, too. Michigan restaurant drink prices are about 2/3 of what I pay in CA, and cruise prices are about 1/3 more than CA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted October 4, 2015 #77 Share Posted October 4, 2015 (edited) Alright, fine. Explain how .33 cents x 9 nights at sea goes from either $57 or $59 to $72? Show your work, please. not sure you actually know what a LIE really is. Big difference between a mistake and a LIE Edited October 4, 2015 by SeaUs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 4, 2015 #78 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Alright, fine. Explain how .33 cents x 9 nights at sea goes from either $57 or $59 to $72? Show your work, please. Can't explain how a soda package would have been either $57 or $59 on a US based 9 night cruise. A few months ago, before the gratuity increase, it would have been $6.50 plus 15% = $67.23. With the gratuity increase it would have been $6.50 plus 18% = $69. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diplomacy Posted October 4, 2015 #79 Share Posted October 4, 2015 (edited) Can't explain how a soda package would have been either $57 or $59 on a US based 9 night cruise. A few months ago, before the gratuity increase, it would have been $6.50 plus 15% = $67.23. With the gratuity increase it would have been $6.50 plus 18% = $69. I can. You are wrong. I don't trust RCCL far, but I trust them not to undercharge me and only me by 15% or 18% for no reason. Leads me to believe that their policy was 6.50 pppd total. It also wasn't just the soda package. All the packages went up by at least $1.50pppd. Edited October 4, 2015 by Diplomacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccletzgo Posted October 4, 2015 #80 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Looking at my charges. Bud Light bottle $7.08 :eek: (ridiculous) :rolleyes: Mojito $11.80 An expensive Beach Club in Grand Cayman a Bud Light bottle was $5.75 which is more in line with resort prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted October 4, 2015 #81 Share Posted October 4, 2015 I can. You are wrong. I don't trust RCCL far, but I trust them not to undercharge me and only me by 15% or 18% for no reason. Leads me to believe that their policy was 6.50 pppd total. It also wasn't just the soda package. All the packages went up by at least $1.50pppd. It's never been $6.50 total. Gratuities have always been added to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 4, 2015 #82 Share Posted October 4, 2015 (edited) I can. You are wrong. I don't trust RCCL far, but I trust them not to undercharge me and only me by 15% or 18% for no reason. Leads me to believe that their policy was 6.50 pppd total. It also wasn't just the soda package. All the packages went up by at least $1.50pppd. Pulled out folio from 9/21/14, 7 night Freedom of the Seas. Beverage Packs - $52.33 Divide by 7 = $7.48 $6.50 x 1.15 = $7.48 Maybe you got confused with the math. You're not using common core techniques are you. :eek::sly: Just added Royal Refreshment Pkg to Oct 11 Freedom sailing. $8 and according to Website, this includes gratuities Gratuity has already been included in the price of each package. Please note: Orders cannot be modified once they're added to your shopping cart. To change an order, you'll need to first cancel the order, and then make your purchase(s) again. Difference is $.52 Slightly higher than Bob's $.33, but the gratuity has increased from 15% to 18% Did the math, $6.78 x 1.18 = $8.00 so the increase is actually 28 cents plus same additional tip As Always, YMMV Edited October 4, 2015 by John&LaLa verified current charge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattInFLL Posted October 27, 2015 Author #83 Share Posted October 27, 2015 From Indy. Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredish Posted October 27, 2015 #84 Share Posted October 27, 2015 A "regular drink" Absolute Vodka and Soda ran me $10.50 total from the Sky Bar at sail away on the navigator on Oct 4. We purchased the premium package on the final day, day four. Because our port stops were at the front of our itinerary and our sea days at the end, we decided to wait and get the pro rated package price on the last day the packages were offered. I can say that we came out way ahead doing it this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabansail Posted October 27, 2015 #85 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Working in AU$ I have to put a multiplier of 1.4 to adjust for currency. The high per drink prices definitely do push you, for me it's in the direction of avoiding alcohol for the cruise. I do like a drink and prefer quality rather than quantity, so the Drink Packages do not hold much appeal. There would be many days where I would not feel like a drink anyway. Buying individual drinks at their huge mark ups will make me avoid buying them. While I can afford them I know that the feeling of being ripped off would drastically reduce my enjoyment. I know it's psychological and it would taste just the same, but I also know I do not need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 27, 2015 #86 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Working in AU$ I have to put a multiplier of 1.4 to adjust for currency. The high per drink prices definitely do push you, for me it's in the direction of avoiding alcohol for the cruise. I do like a drink and prefer quality rather than quantity, so the Drink Packages do not hold much appeal. There would be many days where I would not feel like a drink anyway. Buying individual drinks at their huge mark ups will make me avoid buying them. While I can afford them I know that the feeling of being ripped off would drastically reduce my enjoyment. I know it's psychological and it would taste just the same, but I also know I do not need it. It's a vacation, relax and go with the flow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabansail Posted October 27, 2015 #87 Share Posted October 27, 2015 It's a vacation, relax and go with the flow. I am going with the flow, it's just the direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princessdimd Posted October 28, 2015 #88 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Thanks Matt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted October 28, 2015 #89 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Looking at my charges. Bud Light bottle $7.08 :eek: (ridiculous) :rolleyes: Mojito $11.80 An expensive Beach Club in Grand Cayman a Bud Light bottle was $5.75 which is more in line with resort prices. That would be $5.75 with no tip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 28, 2015 #90 Share Posted October 28, 2015 That would be $5.75 with no tip? Correct, and sometimes you need to add tax as well. This was prior to departing PC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted October 30, 2015 #91 Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) Correct, and sometimes you need to add tax as well. This was prior to departing PC was comparing $5.75 at expensive beach club vs $7.08 on the ship. The person I quoted didn't include tip on the $5.75 Edited October 30, 2015 by SeaUs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted October 30, 2015 #92 Share Posted October 30, 2015 was comparing $5.75 at expensive beach club vs $7.08 on the ship. The person I quoted didn't include tip on the $5.75 $7.47 with tax and tip, but I got 2:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted October 30, 2015 #93 Share Posted October 30, 2015 $7.47 with tax and tip, but I got 2:D I have no idea why you are responding to me. I didn't quote you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted November 1, 2015 #94 Share Posted November 1, 2015 (edited) I have no idea why you are responding to me. I didn't quote you Sorry, my app only allows pictures in a reply. Didn't think it would bother you. It was merely observational Actually, you did quote me anyway. :eek: Edited November 1, 2015 by John&LaLa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnjen Posted November 1, 2015 #95 Share Posted November 1, 2015 WOW! After reading this thread, I'm starting to think a drink package may not be such a bad idea....we drink once in a while, but....maybe we'll just not drink at all, then again, I like a binge night at least once on a cruise! Decisions decisions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattInFLL Posted November 3, 2015 Author #96 Share Posted November 3, 2015 By the way, I asked my favorite server what the price of my usual Ketel 1 and soda would be and she said $9.44 with tip. That is about a buck higher than my last cruise. I think they are really looking to sell more packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattInFLL Posted January 19, 2016 Author #97 Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) So, just back from Majesty. Price of a ketel one or stoli anything is now over $11 with tip. Used to be $8 and change. Like last spring. And then had gone up about a buck. So I bought one and immediately bought the package. Edited January 19, 2016 by MattInFLL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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