blue_water Posted June 28, 2016 #1 Share Posted June 28, 2016 For two people in a cabin it sounds like they allow one person to buy the AIBP and the other is not required, correct? I assume they apply a sticker to the one card? I've also read that bottled water and canned/bottled soda are no longer allowed to be carried on, that's a shame... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted June 28, 2016 #2 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Yes, Princess allows one passenger to buy the AIBP and other in the same cabin not to. I have not heard that there was a change to the rules on carrying on soda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted June 28, 2016 #3 Share Posted June 28, 2016 For two people in a cabin it sounds like they allow one person to buy the AIBP and the other is not required, correct? I assume they apply a sticker to the one card? I've also read that bottled water and canned/bottled soda are no longer allowed to be carried on, that's a shame... Where did you read that? If it was on the Princess website (even though the website is official), it's wrong. This has been discussed here before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted June 28, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Read this in cc princess threads from late 2015, I've found more recent discussions that say the site was updated in error and you can still carry on water and soda. But some replies still disagree... I contacted a Princess rep and I was told no limit - whatever you can carry on yourself is ok...thanks for clarifying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted June 28, 2016 #5 Share Posted June 28, 2016 The "Liquor Sticker" (All Inclusive Beverage Package) is only on the card of the person who bought the package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted June 28, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted June 28, 2016 The "Liquor Sticker" (All Inclusive Beverage Package) is only on the card of the person who bought the package. "Liquor Sticker" - lol...sounds fitting! :p Thanks Lulu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted June 28, 2016 #7 Share Posted June 28, 2016 And if only 1 person buys the plan they cannot "share" it with the other person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvcruzin Posted June 28, 2016 #8 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Yes. I bought the package and my sister did not. Bringing water and soda onboard is still allowed. I think it is Carnival that has the most restrictions on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheezedr Posted June 28, 2016 #9 Share Posted June 28, 2016 If you want bottled water and do not want the hassle of carrying it on, Princess offers a 12 bottle pack for $6.90 that will be delivered to your room. It must be purchased pre cruise and is not available once on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBAlbany Posted June 28, 2016 #10 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Does the All-Inclusive mean you don't need to buy a coffee card? Not necessarily a big fan of espresso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagney Posted June 28, 2016 #11 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Yes, the AIBP does include specialty coffees so no need to purchase coffee card as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted June 28, 2016 #12 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Does the All-Inclusive mean you don't need to buy a coffee card? Not necessarily a big fan of espresso. No need to buy a coffee card! It covers ALL drinks $10 and under (which almost all are). :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackieo Posted June 28, 2016 #13 Share Posted June 28, 2016 And if only 1 person buys the plan they cannot "share" it with the other person Yes that's correct you cannot share. However the person with the sticker can buy bottles of wine to share. (40% discount up to $100 limit). My hubby had the sticker and bought bottles of wine for me at our usual bar (they put our bottles in their fridge with our name on it). and in the MDR. This is perfectly legal and worked well for us Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBAlbany Posted June 28, 2016 #14 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Fantastic. Thanks for the reply. Just got the Sip and Sail added to an Alaska cruise. Lat time on Princess was the Caribbean Princess six years ago. Going to Alaska on Star in 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted June 28, 2016 Author #15 Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) And if only 1 person buys the plan they cannot "share" it with the other person Bummer! :p Edited June 28, 2016 by blue_water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted June 28, 2016 Author #16 Share Posted June 28, 2016 If you want bottled water and do not want the hassle of carrying it on, Princess offers a 12 bottle pack for $6.90 that will be delivered to your room. It must be purchased pre cruise and is not available once on board. I had considered that for the convenience until I saw they were 500ml bottles! :eek: We'll carry 6 0.5 ltr bottles with us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted June 28, 2016 Author #17 Share Posted June 28, 2016 However the person with the sticker can buy bottles of wine to share. (40% discount up to $100 limit). My hubby had the sticker and bought bottles of wine for me at our usual bar (they put our bottles in their fridge with our name on it). and in the MDR. This is perfectly legal and worked well for us Sent from my iPad using Forums That's a great benefit, and it's even better that they will keep it for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Joe Posted June 28, 2016 #18 Share Posted June 28, 2016 And if only 1 person buys the plan they cannot "share" it with the other person My wife and I both buy AIBP however if you have the AIBP and get a drink carry it away from where you got and then pass it on who would know? I know it is cheating the system and that is one thing that makes prices go up, but believe you me I'm sure people are doing it right as you read this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser411 Posted June 28, 2016 #19 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I had considered that for the convenience until I saw they were 500ml bottles! :eek: We'll carry 6 0.5 ltr bottles with us... Ummmm... 500 milliliters = .5 liters :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted June 28, 2016 Author #20 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I had considered that for the convenience until I saw they were 500ml bottles! :eek: We'll carry 6 0.5 ltr bottles with us... I was thinking of something else, the 500 ml is 0.5ltr so that is not bad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffbrig Posted June 28, 2016 #21 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I have to admit, I simply can't wrap my head around the AIBP. It's about $50/day. To receive any 'savings', you would need to be planning to drink more than 5 cocktails, or 9 beers - PER DAY - for the entire cruise. Or, order a $100 bottle of wine every night at dinner, and then another drink or two during the day. But that gets expensive in a hurry. Now, I like a beer or a cocktail as much as the next guy, but there's no way I'm going to do that for 7, 10, or 14 days straight. At least, not if I have any intention of remembering the trip. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser411 Posted June 28, 2016 #22 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I have to admit, I simply can't wrap my head around the AIBP. It's about $50/day. To receive any 'savings', you would need to be planning to drink more than 5 cocktails, or 9 beers - PER DAY - for the entire cruise. Or, order a $100 bottle of wine every night at dinner, and then another drink or two during the day. But that gets expensive in a hurry. Now, I like a beer or a cocktail as much as the next guy, but there's no way I'm going to do that for 7, 10, or 14 days straight. At least, not if I have any intention of remembering the trip. :D But remember, it is also good for bottles of water, coffee drinks, milkshakes, mocktails and soda pop. Used wisely, you can definitely save money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedprincess Posted June 28, 2016 #23 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I have to admit, I simply can't wrap my head around the AIBP. It's about $50/day. To receive any 'savings', you would need to be planning to drink more than 5 cocktails, or 9 beers - PER DAY - for the entire cruise. Or, order a $100 bottle of wine every night at dinner, and then another drink or two during the day. But that gets expensive in a hurry. Now, I like a beer or a cocktail as much as the next guy, but there's no way I'm going to do that for 7, 10, or 14 days straight. At least, not if I have any intention of remembering the trip. :D Or drink 2 cocktails, a glass of wine at dinner, 2-3 bottles of water, a specialty coffee or two and a soda or two. Or, drink 7-8 cocktails on a sea day (which isn't even one per hour for most people. Even starting at noon, if you're awake till after dinner, that's less than one an hour, hardly drunk or memory loss inducing for moat folks), and three on a port day. Or any combination you like. As it's not sold per day, just priced that way, it helps to think more of drinking $350 in a week, rather than breaking it down by day. Some days will see more use than others, but for most it averages out. Add in the fixed cost (and as you can see from numerous posts, many people like to prepay things to know fixed cost or such), and the convenience of no receipts, and being able to try new things, etc - it adds up easily for many people. It also doesn't add up for many people, apparently yourself being one - so don't buy it. It's not required, it's optional. If it doesn't make sense for you, that's fine. For others, it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNUZULOOSE Posted June 28, 2016 #24 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I have a silly question. Is the all inclusive in the price of the cruise package? Or is it something you still buy separately? If it is included in the fare then everyone has the drink package. What does it all include? Thank you , just trying to understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Joe Posted June 28, 2016 #25 Share Posted June 28, 2016 And if only 1 person buys the plan they cannot "share" it with the other person My wife and I both buy AIBP however if you have the AIBP and get a drink carry it away from where you got and then pass it on who would know? I know it is cheating the system and that is one thing that makes prices go up, but believe you me I'm sure people are doing it right as you read this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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