Andyinmacksville Posted June 20, 2017 #51 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Dec 2017 Ovation prices are 69aud. That's a heck of a hike. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Not a price hike, the 20% discount they have had on the deluxe package for ages looks like it ends as of the end of this year. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted June 20, 2017 #52 Share Posted June 20, 2017 If they make the drink packages to expensive no one will buy them and hopefully they will need to discount. I just can't justify those costs especially when for similar prices you are paying you could nearly go on an el cheapo cruise. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 20, 2017 #53 Share Posted June 20, 2017 If they make the drink packages to expensive no one will buy them and hopefully they will need to discount. I just can't justify those costs especially when for similar prices you are paying you could nearly go on an el cheapo cruise. Sent from my iPad using Forums One without drinks.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittyKruze Posted June 20, 2017 Author #54 Share Posted June 20, 2017 We've decided to just do refreshments and upgrade to deluxe 4 days out. By then it's cheaper, probably discounted, and on the final leg so more time to enjoy it and get worth from it! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyinmacksville Posted June 20, 2017 #55 Share Posted June 20, 2017 We've decided to just do refreshments and upgrade to deluxe 4 days out. By then it's cheaper, probably discounted, and on the final leg so more time to enjoy it and get worth from it! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Not long back from 14 nights on Voyager, there were no discounts offered onboard for beverage packages at anytime during that cruise. Realistically even at the undiscounted price if you like a drink it would still be cheaper than paying as you go. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittyKruze Posted June 21, 2017 Author #56 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Not long back from 14 nights on Voyager, there were no discounts offered onboard for beverage packages at anytime during that cruise. Realistically even at the undiscounted price if you like a drink it would still be cheaper than paying as you go. Sent from my iPhone using Forums 4 days is going to be significantly doable than 14 in any case. The rules are you can get the package at anytime as long as no less than 4 days left in the cruise. I'm told by many other Australian voyagers they are often discounted around this time even if it isn't, still a more viable option for us, as we have many ports to visit and could never drink $175 dollars a day worth of alcohol and drinks for 14 solid days. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 21, 2017 #57 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Sounds like a good plan for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvtoocruz Posted June 26, 2017 #58 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Drinks package released for Ovation of the Seas Feb 2018 - deluxe is $86.97 aud per day each. This prices out at $2435.16 for a 14 day cruise. Most I know are priced out and horrified. Practically the price of another cruise. Heads up for anyone planning on RCI out of Australia. 2018. Ovation cruise leaving Dec 2017 is only 69.68aud by comparison. And yes I've checked with other cruisers on my cruise - that's the amount. We may be cancelling as a result. Hoping an error has been made. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Princess now has a promotion for free All Inclusive Drink Package, balcony and above. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cheznandy Posted June 26, 2017 #59 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Princess now has a promotion for free All Inclusive Drink Package, balcony and above. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Not in Australia Betty, Princess do not offer them as promotions here:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvtoocruz Posted June 26, 2017 #60 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Thanks for info. So sorry to hear that. Not quite fair. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willsaway Posted July 13, 2017 #61 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Regarding the comments about drink cards, on our last 3 RCI cruises (1 Explorer and 2 Radiance), on the morning of the 2nd last sea day staff were everywhere around the Windjammer flogging a 10 Drinks Card for $70 US. If you are a beer drinker, not worth it, but for any drink over $7 we found it excellent value. There are no restrictions on its use. However, if you don't use the full 10 drinks, there is no pro rata refund. It wasnt hard to justify the purchase. All of these 3 cruises were over 10 days in length, with two full sea days before Sydney. Other posters may have experienced the offer on shorter cruises? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted July 13, 2017 #62 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Regarding the comments about drink cards, on our last 3 RCI cruises (1 Explorer and 2 Radiance), on the morning of the 2nd last sea day staff were everywhere around the Windjammer flogging a 10 Drinks Card for $70 US. If you are a beer drinker, not worth it, but for any drink over $7 we found it excellent value. There are no restrictions on its use. However, if you don't use the full 10 drinks, there is no pro rata refund. It wasnt hard to justify the purchase. All of these 3 cruises were over 10 days in length, with two full sea days before Sydney. Other posters may have experienced the offer on shorter cruises? It's good to hear that they have been offered on these ships. [emoji4] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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