ravenjls Posted January 21, 2017 #326 Share Posted January 21, 2017 We just got back today from HOTS. The package for drinks is anything up to $13.00. We had 1.18 or 2.36 charged extra to many of our drinks. We never signed for or got a receipt from any bar so we didnt know until we looked at our account on the tv (or phones). The problem too, is that its not consistent. I would order a cosmo at one bar, and not be charged anything extra and have to pay 2.36 at another. Then we were charged for drinks a few times and had to spend time having to get the charge removed. I felt nickeled and dimed after paying all that money for the package and then had to pay even more for drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nealstuber Posted January 22, 2017 #327 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I have to wonder if some people that tip a dollar or so per drink will not tip extra at all if that extra dollar or so is going towards their drink. I can see bartenders taking the brunt of this increase, from complaining customers to decreased tips. Sent from my iPhone using Forums You don't tip extra, you don't get no service (and even then it's not what it was 3 years ago). Between this and the non mini bar water charges that are showing up post cruise for so many, it's clear that RCCL needs new management in this area. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daka Posted January 22, 2017 #328 Share Posted January 22, 2017 THEY DON'T CARE.....too many new cruisers, us old timers are being bowled over by fresh cruise people.. THEY have no memory of the service we USED TO GET. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cflower04 Posted January 22, 2017 #329 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Following as I cruise in June... hope things are a little clearer before then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare splash_in_the_water Posted January 22, 2017 #330 Share Posted January 22, 2017 THEY DON'T CARE.....too many new cruisers, us old timers are being bowled over by fresh cruise people..THEY have no memory of the service we USED TO GET. yup, that feeling you get when you start to realize things just aren't like they used to be. At first it's not so bad, then more and more you start seeing the change change slowly take over and then one day your realize...oh hell , this ain't what it used to be, and then next thing you know you're yelling at kids to get off your lawn.... I need a drink..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daka Posted January 22, 2017 #331 Share Posted January 22, 2017 yup, that feeling you get when you start to realize things just aren't like they used to be. At first it's not so bad, then more and more you start seeing the change change slowly take over and then one day your realize...oh hell , this ain't what it used to be, and then next thing you know you're yelling at kids to get off your lawn.... I need a drink..... OK Clint.....:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted January 22, 2017 #332 Share Posted January 22, 2017 yup, that feeling you get when you start to realize things just aren't like they used to be. At first it's not so bad, then more and more you start seeing the change change slowly take over and then one day your realize...oh hell , this ain't what it used to be, and then next thing you know you're yelling at kids to get off your lawn.... I need a drink..... Usually it is the neighbor yelling at my dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleverFirst Posted January 22, 2017 #333 Share Posted January 22, 2017 THEY DON'T CARE.....too many new cruisers, us old timers are being bowled over by fresh cruise people..THEY have no memory of the service we USED TO GET. Getting old is scary :( Soon it'll be retirement homes, and I hear the service there is EVEN WORSE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aubreyc1988 Posted January 22, 2017 #334 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I am on adventure right now, and price limit is 12.00. Lots of choices under the limit, some are over the limit, like the royal selections, but can be made with cheaper booze. Kim Crawford is 16.00 a glass [emoji33] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daka Posted January 22, 2017 #335 Share Posted January 22, 2017 What is the big deal with Kim Crawford wine....it's $12 - 15 a bottle wine.... How much is the "more expensive" wine per glass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aubreyc1988 Posted January 22, 2017 #336 Share Posted January 22, 2017 What is the big deal with Kim Crawford wine....it's $12 - 15 a bottle wine.... How much is the "more expensive" wine per glass... Idk, I totally agree with you, I was going to try it on the ship to see what the cruise critic fuss was about, but I'm not willing to pay over 3.00 for the difference There are only a few wines in giovannis included under the threshold, maybe 1-2 per wine category Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Lover Posted January 22, 2017 #337 Share Posted January 22, 2017 If you do not have a drink package, is the 18% gratuity automatically aided to your bill each time you get a drink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chandom Posted January 22, 2017 #338 Share Posted January 22, 2017 If you do not have a drink package, is the 18% gratuity automatically aided to your bill each time you get a drink? Yes Sent from a mobile device Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary521 Posted January 23, 2017 #339 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I was reading a review for oasis for last week. It appears the prices are still up. I was looking at the pics he took of the drink menus and literally 80% of the drinks were over the $12 limit. Isn't the point of getting a package to not spend more. We set sail this coming Sunday and I'm curious who I can complain to ahead of time Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daze6399 Posted January 23, 2017 #340 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I was reading a review for oasis for last week. It appears the prices are still up. I was looking at the pics he took of the drink menus and literally 80% of the drinks were over the $12 limit. Isn't the point of getting a package to not spend more. We set sail this coming Sunday and I'm curious who I can complain to ahead of time Sent from my iPhone using Forums I'm not sure what menu you saw, but the Oasis class is a $13 limit I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chandom Posted January 23, 2017 #341 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I'm not sure what menu you saw, but the Oasis class is a $13 limit I believe Correct, Oasis is a $13 limit. These are various menus from the January 15, 2017 sailing: https://mjcwebdesign.com/photos/index.php?/category/43 The biggest increase that somewhat angered me is the "Classics" for $15 at the Pub. Never spent much time at the pub. Think I might have only grabbed one or two beers from there the entire time. Sent from a mobile device Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sml3 Posted January 23, 2017 #342 Share Posted January 23, 2017 We did not purchase the package on our Harmony cruise but we both did for the upcoming Allure cruise. We spent over $700 for the package thinking we would not have to worry about bar bill and we would be able to try different drinks. Now I'm getting worried we will still have to watch what we order and be fretting over menus and constantly asking what the price of a drink is when we are considering ordering it. Not sure this is going to be worth it. May just cancel and get in the mind set of not drinking much on that cruise either. :(:mad: Dang RCI-you've ruined a good (but expensive) idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelofsin Posted January 23, 2017 #343 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Correct, Oasis is a $13 limit.These are various menus from the January 15, 2017 sailing: https://mjcwebdesign.com/photos/index.php?/category/43 The biggest increase that somewhat angered me is the "Classics" for $15 at the Pub. Never spent much time at the pub. Think I might have only grabbed one or two beers from there the entire time. Sent from a mobile device thank you for the pictures of the Belaros menu. I have never known a mojito to cost $13. i have heard of inflation but this sounds egregious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary521 Posted January 23, 2017 #344 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Correct, Oasis is a $13 limit.These are various menus from the January 15, 2017 sailing: https://mjcwebdesign.com/photos/index.php?/category/43 The biggest increase that somewhat angered me is the "Classics" for $15 at the Pub. Never spent much time at the pub. Think I might have only grabbed one or two beers from there the entire time. Sent from a mobile device Thanks, glad to hear it's at least $13. Most of the drinks start at $13. The whole point was to not spend extra. Chandom - did you find it was at least clearly told to you when you were being charged additional? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldturkey247 Posted January 24, 2017 #345 Share Posted January 24, 2017 if you had a drinks package & capped at $13, why would you ever buy a bottle of say kim crawford sauvignon blanc at $64 (minus the 40% discount) for $38.40.... when you can buy it from the glass at $17 - thus paying 4$ difference per glass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chandom Posted January 24, 2017 #346 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Thanks, glad to hear it's at least $13. Most of the drinks start at $13. The whole point was to not spend extra. Chandom - did you find it was at least clearly told to you when you were being charged additional? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Never ran in to the situation. Only time I was willing to pay extra was for the Central Park Martini. Even then I stated up front I was aware of the additional charge. I was aware and tried to work within the package limits sticking. I know from spending time in the Champagne Bar they were giving the heads up to people when drinks would be going over the package limit. Sent from a mobile device Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Tiger Posted January 24, 2017 #347 Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) Correct, Oasis is a $13 limit.These are various menus from the January 15, 2017 sailing: https://mjcwebdesign.com/photos/index.php?/category/43 The biggest increase that somewhat angered me is the "Classics" for $15 at the Pub. Never spent much time at the pub. Think I might have only grabbed one or two beers from there the entire time. Sent from a mobile device Thanks very much for the drink menus. Will give the package a go. Befriending our chosen bartender and letting them know our requirements to stick to the package probably will work for us. They will probably be able to make most drinks under the package price.would still like to see the current menu for EOS's current Australian season Edited January 24, 2017 by Fluffy Tiger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollykimalan Posted January 24, 2017 #348 Share Posted January 24, 2017 We were worried about this too. All the promotional material on the ship where they were selling the package mentioned $12 but they insisted that it covered up to $13. We drank pretty much what we wanted and never got charged a cent for any drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daka Posted January 24, 2017 #349 Share Posted January 24, 2017 18 pages, 348 posts....the thread that will not die Enough already ????? It's over folks...they RAISED THE PRICES.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenjls Posted January 24, 2017 #350 Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) 18 pages, 348 posts....the thread that will not dieEnough already ????? It's over folks...they RAISED THE PRICES.... you do realize that you are not required to read this thread. Its very easy to just have some self control and move to the next thread...sheesh. Why do some people think this board belongs to them and can tell others when and how to post! Edited January 24, 2017 by ravenjls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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