Robinola Posted September 14, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 14, 2016 (edited) Two negatives of drink packages (not to be negative, but what was what I thought of).... Having a drink package takes away from the excitement of being Diamond class will the Diamond Lounge, with the free drinks and vouchers...why bother, now? Secondly, I thought of how many people will be less inclined to buy extra drinks on the islands the ship docks at. Is it worth thinking about? Edited September 14, 2016 by Robinola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSnowGOT Posted September 14, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 14, 2016 The past 8 or so cruises we have gotten the drink package. Its all about convenience and options. :)Even with the drink package we still visit the CL. IT's still a pretty cool place and a free drink is still a free drink ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin B Posted September 14, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 14, 2016 We looked at the drinks packages available on our Princess cruise and found them to be prohibitively priced, especially as we are not big drinkers. $USD59 per day? I would be unlikely to drink that much in a month. Anyway I dug around online and came up with this fairly recent comparison of the various cruise lines' offerings: http://www.cruisepassenger.com.au/drink-packages-are-they-worth-it/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windsor26 Posted September 15, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Please explain What is the Diamond Lounge and what are the free drinks associated with it? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted September 15, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Please explain What is the Diamond Lounge and what are the free drinks associated with it? :confused: When you achieve Diamond C&A status, you can got to the Diamond Lounge and have free drinks during happy hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windsor26 Posted September 15, 2016 #6 Share Posted September 15, 2016 When you achieve Diamond C&A status, you can got to the Diamond Lounge and have free drinks during happy hour. Thank you for your fast answer Getting to Diamond shortly:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted September 15, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 15, 2016 The drink packages DO work on the private beaches/islands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King of Cruising Posted September 15, 2016 #8 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I was thinking more along the lines of Hungover and Throwing up. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare whitshel Posted September 15, 2016 #9 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Happy Hour usually 5pm to 8pm or 830pm etc. You may still need to have a couple drinks during the day tho:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1packerfan Posted September 15, 2016 #10 Share Posted September 15, 2016 We are diamond and rarely go to the lounge because unfortunately, because of the limited offerings, there is nothing I like. I do not like any type of wine and have Celiac so cannot drink the beer they offer, and really do not drink the choice of booze either. Occasionally, very, very rarely, I will have a screwdriver, but I typically only drink Malibu (pretty picky, I know) or frozen drinks. Even if something is free, I am not going to drink it if I don't like it just for the sake of it being free. I am not a huge drinker to start with and do not like strong booze. So, we do the package and just go to one of the other lounges for a drink before dinner and enjoy the music. Frees up a couple of chairs in the lounge for someone else :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetrail Posted September 15, 2016 #11 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Two negatives of drink packages (not to be negative, but what was what I thought of).... Having a drink package takes away from the excitement of being Diamond class will the Diamond Lounge, with the free drinks and vouchers...why bother, now? Secondly, I thought of how many people will be less inclined to buy extra drinks on the islands the ship docks at. Is it worth thinking about? NO......:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigvic1029 Posted September 15, 2016 #12 Share Posted September 15, 2016 We looked at the drinks packages available on our Princess cruise and found them to be prohibitively priced, especially as we are not big drinkers. $USD59 per day? I would be unlikely to drink that much in a month. Anyway I dug around online and came up with this fairly recent comparison of the various cruise lines' offerings: http://www.cruisepassenger.com.au/drink-packages-are-they-worth-it/ The link is not working Sent from my SM-G920P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelin_nat Posted September 15, 2016 #13 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I find myself annoyed about the change to the drink packages, and wonder if/how long it will take them to change again. I'm especially annoyed they charge different prices for different sailings. We will be on Enchantment in December and the "sale" price is $48/day, whereas Liberty next June is showing $46/day. Why the difference?? I think we'll bite the bullet, but it's leaving a sour "taste" in my mouth...:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelaz Posted September 15, 2016 #14 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I find myself annoyed about the change to the drink packages, and wonder if/how long it will take them to change again. I'm especially annoyed they charge different prices for different sailings. We will be on Enchantment in December and the "sale" price is $48/day, whereas Liberty next June is showing $46/day. Why the difference?? I think we'll bite the bullet, but it's leaving a sour "taste" in my mouth...:( so $14 is leaving a bad taste in your mouth ? If money is that tight or important on your vacation downgrade or reconsider cruising. Thats less that .50 a day for 1 month :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarmo Posted September 15, 2016 #15 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Different prices for different sailings has nothing to do with the change to the packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelin_nat Posted September 15, 2016 #16 Share Posted September 15, 2016 so $14 is leaving a bad taste in your mouth ? If money is that tight or important on your vacation downgrade or reconsider cruising. Thats less that .50 a day for 1 month :rolleyes: I don't get the inconsistency. And I don't like that they did away with options. If money was that tight I wouldn't be cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330searay Posted September 15, 2016 #17 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Wow Dan, nothing like getting your head bit off. Lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelin_nat Posted September 15, 2016 #18 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Wow Dan, nothing like getting your head bit off. Lmao No kidding. Sorry I expressed my opinion. Sheesh. Nat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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