wendy_woo Posted August 8, 2016 #1 Share Posted August 8, 2016 I have twice now started a Roll Call for the Aria sailing on 31st October 2016 and have seen a couple of people join, only for the Roll Call to disappear, do P and O not want these Roll Calls to take place? I am struggling to find information in one place about the Aria, we are trying to decide if it is good to buy the drinks package, do they serve coffee and water at mealtimes, or do you have to purchase all beverages? It would add up quickly if we had to purchase coffee and tea during the day plus water, Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted August 8, 2016 #2 Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) Not aware of any restrictions by P&O; usually they encourage it. As for the question, coffee and tea is available complimentary at the buffet when it is open. Tap water is also free there and with all meals. Edited August 8, 2016 by The_Big_M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted August 8, 2016 #3 Share Posted August 8, 2016 I have twice now started a Roll Call for the Aria sailing on 31st October 2016 and have seen a couple of people join, only for the Roll Call to disappear, do P and O not want these Roll Calls to take place? I am struggling to find information in one place about the Aria, we are trying to decide if it is good to buy the drinks package, do they serve coffee and water at mealtimes, or do you have to purchase all beverages? It would add up quickly if we had to purchase coffee and tea during the day plus water, Thanks! They are both still there on the Roll Call Section.. heres a link to the active one... http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2284424 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 8, 2016 #4 Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) I have twice now started a Roll Call for the Aria sailing on 31st October 2016 and have seen a couple of people join, only for the Roll Call to disappear, do P and O not want these Roll Calls to take place? I am struggling to find information in one place about the Aria, we are trying to decide if it is good to buy the drinks package, do they serve coffee and water at mealtimes, or do you have to purchase all beverages? It would add up quickly if we had to purchase coffee and tea during the day plus water, Thanks! Just a query, were you starting it here in the Aus/NZ forum or in the P&O Aria roll call part. If here, they were most likely moving it. If in the proper roll call area, then I don't know why they were disappearing for you. Edited August 8, 2016 by MicCanberra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jn2003 Posted August 8, 2016 #5 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Check your settings. It maybe set to show a short time frame. See info in old post. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2211411 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendy_woo Posted August 8, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Thanks, fixed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 8, 2016 #7 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Thanks, fixed it! Good result.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastegirl Posted August 9, 2016 #8 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Drinks on board are reasonably priced and coffee made by baristas as opposed to the buffet type is not included in the drinks package. I did a tot up from our last cruise where we had drinks when we wanted them and we were lucky if we spent $80 a day for the two of us, let alone the $79 per day for one. You would have to be a heavy drinker for the drinks package to be of value. For instance beer around $8, cocktails $10 to $12, mixed drinks $8 to $9. A reasonable bottle of wine $30, by the glass $6 and up. Also the expensive cocktails and wines are not included in your package. Don't forget to take advantage of the bottled water deal in your room. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendy_woo Posted August 9, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Yes, we were doing the maths last night and have decided it would be beter to pay as you go, the drinks packages are a lot more expensive than Celebrity where we have boughtt them in the past, and actually its much nicer to share a bottle of wine over dinner, so if that is $40 we are left with $120 to spend the rest of the day, and thanks for the tip in the barrista coffees, we cannot function in the mornings until we have our first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted August 9, 2016 #10 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Drinks on board are reasonably priced and coffee made by baristas as opposed to the buffet type is not included in the drinks package. I did a tot up from our last cruise where we had drinks when we wanted them and we were lucky if we spent $80 a day for the two of us, let alone the $79 per day for one. You would have to be a heavy drinker for the drinks package to be of value. For instance beer around $8, cocktails $10 to $12, mixed drinks $8 to $9. A reasonable bottle of wine $30, by the glass $6 and up. Also the expensive cocktails and wines are not included in your package. Don't forget to take advantage of the bottled water deal in your room. Elise, there are packages available on RCI that cover coffees, the more expensive cocktails and wines, and bottled water. Ditto on Celebrity. These are both quite expensive though. The Princess package also covers everything at a very reasonable $59pp per day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastegirl Posted August 9, 2016 #11 Share Posted August 9, 2016 But the OP is on the Aria and the drinks package is different for P&O and it does not include coffee. I've had it on both Princess and Celebrity and you are right they are far more flexible. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 9, 2016 #12 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I think my day of buying drink packages separately are well and truly over, it is too expensive and just makes me want to drink far too much. I will pay as I go. If a package is included, I do not feel the need to get my money's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastegirl Posted August 9, 2016 #13 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I agree Mic, our last trip on the Eden showed us that we could enjoy drinks as we wanted them without breaking the bank. However on a drinks package you tend to go 'that was a great cocktail, let's try another' [emoji5]. However on Celebrity I would only sail if their drinks package was included as a deal as their drinks + gratuities are soooo expensive. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 10, 2016 #14 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I agree Mic, our last trip on the Eden showed us that we could enjoy drinks as we wanted them without breaking the bank. However on a drinks package you tend to go 'that was a great cocktail, let's try another' [emoji5]. However on Celebrity I would only sail if their drinks package was included as a deal as their drinks + gratuities are soooo expensive. Sent from my iPhone using Forums That was what I meant in regards to the cruises that include the drinks, obviously I can not pick drinks and get another perk but then I like the drinks package and drink what I want without chasing a tab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted August 10, 2016 #15 Share Posted August 10, 2016 That was what I meant in regards to the cruises that include the drinks, obviously I can not pick drinks and get another perk but then I like the drinks package and drink what I want without chasing a tab. I do the sums each time. Look at how port-intensive the itinerary is. I now know what our drinking patterns are on port days (less coffee and alcohol but more bottled water) and use that for the measure to decide whether to get a the package. Luckily CC members often post drinks menus so I can see the prices, otherwise it would be too much guesswork. On RCI I took one look at the wine lists and went off and bought packages. They did have a decent-sized list of Aussie wines that were quite reasonably priced but the wines I prefer to drink were US $9-$14 a glass (incl grats). :eek: The same wines on Princess are around AU $8 a glass. On Celebrity we've had the wine package as a perk and just upgraded it. With the excellent sommelier we had on Celebrity it was advantageous to have a package as he did excellent wine matches, and sometimes supplied wines that weren't on the wine list. Hope we get someone as good next February. On Princess it's borderline based on port days but we make on the deal on sea days. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 10, 2016 #16 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I also like to give my liver a break on some days so paying as we go is good for discipline in that regard.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted August 10, 2016 #17 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I also like to give my liver a break on some days so paying as we go is good for discipline in that regard.:D I give my liver a break when we're not cruising. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 10, 2016 #18 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I give my liver a break when we're not cruising. :D That works as well, unless it is a long cruise.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted August 10, 2016 #19 Share Posted August 10, 2016 That works as well, unless it is a long cruise.:cool: I could be in trouble on a very long cruise but so far I've survived 21 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 10, 2016 #20 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I could be in trouble on a very long cruise but so far I've survived 21 days. Longest cruise I have been on so far has been 30 nights, with a drinks package but as they were included didn't feel bad if we had a alcohol free day here and there. Still had coffee, juices and soft drinks or mocktails but mainly water on those days.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted August 10, 2016 #21 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Longest cruise I have been on so far has been 30 nights, with a drinks package but as they were included didn't feel bad if we had a alcohol free day here and there. Still had coffee, juices and soft drinks or mocktails but mainly water on those days.:D After our 17 night Top End cruise I worked out we broke even for the whole cruise cost sometime during day 13. I didn't do the numbers for our last, 21 night, cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs and mrs Posted August 10, 2016 #22 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Upcoming cruise port intensive first 11 days,then 16 possible drinking days,just cant see the value or even managing to break even.The sticker shock of $3200 aibp,scares me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted August 10, 2016 #23 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Upcoming cruise port intensive first 11 days,then 16 possible drinking days,just cant see the value or even managing to break even.The sticker shock of $3200 aibp,scares me. You've got quite a few sea days in the first part of that cruise too. But it really depends on what you like to drink and when. If you start getting into afternoon cocktails on sea days you could end up with another sort of sticker shock. :eek: We're very borderline based on port day consumption of all beverages. Add in the extras on sea days - an extra cocktail, an extra coffee, a glass of wine or a beer with lunch, and maybe an ice-cream, which adds an extra $25-30 per day - and suddenly it pays off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs and mrs Posted August 10, 2016 #24 Share Posted August 10, 2016 True as,well we are really slowing down as we get older. Prob leave the drinking for the island cruises. This one is going to be a big eye-opener for us. I'm figuring,we just wouldn't make up the diff on the last half of the cruise.And if we did our normal we would only go slightly over. I honestly reckon,that the water,coffee,and soda swings the balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted August 10, 2016 #25 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I just did the numbers for our last cruise. We saved $190 at least by getting the package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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