Rare aubreyc1988 Posted October 5, 2017 #101 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Always compare the total price. :) I typically do...and usually RCI wins out since it was just be buying the beverage package and not my husband...however if both of us are required to do it, might make sense to do a cruiseline that includes it for both of the people in the fare. Time will tell, of course. We cruise primarily for itinerary now, but there is something about seeing that large seapass bill at the end of the cruise that makes me cringe. Who knows, maybe this is for the best, it will keep me from drinking lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodtime Cruizin Posted October 5, 2017 #102 Share Posted October 5, 2017 The more drinks you get on your package - i.e., the more you work to "get your money's worth", the less per drink your servers receive. Pretend that you only drink alcoholic beverages on your package. Pretend that you only drink mango daquiris. Pretend that they cost $13 each, the upper limit of the package. 18% of $13 is $2.34. Pretend that you drink 7 of these each day, to be sure that you are "getting your money's worth". You paid $9.90 for that day's drinks with your package purchase. But 7 x $2.34 is $16.38. You have gotten a bargain. Or, to look at it another way, your servers have been cheated out of $6.48 I think I'll pretend to buy a Deluxe Pkg. Actually, I see 'special promos' coming and/or products combined. A feel a BOGO50 coming. Perhaps a Deluxe Pkg w/ Wifi mixed or even Drink & Dine special. If they keep this type of pricing up, they'll lose money vs making money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Govantrueblue Posted October 5, 2017 #103 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I’m on oasis 11/26/17 and it’s been added for this cruise [emoji30][emoji30][emoji30] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coops Posted October 5, 2017 #104 Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) I don't know what the big deal is. If they are making exceptions to religion, medical , alcholic. Then I am sure there is going to be alot of lying about it. So I guess its still the same as a week ago but to get excluded you have to call to add only 1 on. My husband and I always get the package so doesn't effect us. Edited October 5, 2017 by coops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxphil Posted October 5, 2017 #105 Share Posted October 5, 2017 What really annoys me is that the people who have been sharing a single package are responsible for this ! I don't care as both me and the wife get value for money from the package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodtime Cruizin Posted October 5, 2017 #106 Share Posted October 5, 2017 What really annoys me is that the people who have been sharing a single package are responsible for this ! I don't care as both me and the wife get value for money from the package If you always get the packages for both then it really shouldn't annoy you. Besides, it isn't the sharing. OK everybody, ask yourselves of ALL the times you have witnessed someone with a drink in their hands, how many times did you witness someone sharing. If you're honest about it, I bet it's less than 1000 to 1. They we're less than 1 week into a test on one ship before they went company wide... that's some test. They're hungry for income. I think the hurricanes have cost them dearly. They need cash flow and need it now. Drink up everybody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukkian Posted October 5, 2017 #107 Share Posted October 5, 2017 If you always get the packages for both then it really shouldn't annoy you. Besides, it isn't the sharing. OK everybody, ask yourselves of ALL the times you have witnessed someone with a drink in their hands, how many times did you witness someone sharing. If you're honest about it, I bet it's less than 1000 to 1. They we're less than 1 week into a test on one ship before they went company wide... that's some test. They're hungry for income. I think the hurricanes have cost them dearly. They need cash flow and need it now. Drink up everybody! You keep posting that because they are a for-profit that this can't possibly have anything to do with preventing stealing, but those two things go together. There are plenty of people boasting about stealing, but the fact that people here have not seen it, means nothing, they are trying to hide it, and we have no idea who paid for a drink, or who has a package. This does affect me, because my wife wants the package, but I probably was not going to buy, and it still doesn't bother me. We have the choice to buy it not, if it makes sense, we will, if not then no. Sent from my Pixel XL using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarky213 Posted October 5, 2017 #108 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I don't know what the big deal is. If they are making exceptions to religion, medical , alcholic. Then I am sure there is going to be alot of lying about it. So I guess its still the same as a week ago but to get excluded you have to call to add only 1 on. My husband and I always get the package so doesn't effect us. No need to lie about anything, if it is your "Personal Preference" not to drink then they will not enforce this rule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted October 5, 2017 #109 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I'll wait for discounts before I buy. If no discounts, Hello Rum Runners! That would be a lot of rum runners to pack for 14 Days to match up with the drinks possible with the DP. [emoji23] You plan on packing a change of clothes? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bala1130 Posted October 5, 2017 #110 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I am not glad at all. My DW does drink and she has got the drink package each cruise since it became available. I am a non- drinker. I don't have a medical condition. I just don't drink. Never once wanted to share any of her drinks. We will now have to decide what is best for us. Both getting the drink package and completely wasting money or not getting the package and she would be charged for each drink It's pretty simple math. Before your DW needed to have 6 - 7 drinks a day to break even, now she needs to drink 12 -14 drinks a day to break even. If she won't have that many drinks per day, don't any package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted October 5, 2017 #111 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Does anyone have the OFFICIAL list of dates/ships when this starts?? Just because the front screen says everyone has to buy, this seems to be on all cruises irrespective of sail dates. And what is the OFFICIAL line about being grandfathered in ( if they are going to do this)? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 5, 2017 #112 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Does anyone have the OFFICIAL list of dates/ships when this starts?? Just because the front screen says everyone has to buy, this seems to be on all cruises irrespective of sail dates. And what is the OFFICIAL line about being grandfathered in ( if they are going to do this)? Haven't seen anything OFFICAL yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted October 5, 2017 #113 Share Posted October 5, 2017 It's for your convenience... According to Royal Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk Whenever RCI adds or raises a charge it is to enhance your cruise experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbylook Posted October 5, 2017 #114 Share Posted October 5, 2017 It shows on my cruise planner for Majesty, 3/12/18. Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candleonwater Posted October 5, 2017 #115 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Now I'm confused. After reading this thread, I went and checked for my sailing. Sure enough, the notice was there, but it still allowed me to select just DD. I would think if all have to purchase, you couldn't checkout without the required number of packages? No suggestion on the website that it doesn't go into effect until Jan 1 (we sail Dec 21). I have visions of them holding us up at check in until I pay for a package... so hopefully that exception for non drinkers is valid. As a child of an alcoholic, I don't drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candleonwater Posted October 5, 2017 #116 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Also, just want to make sure, I purchased: Deluxe Beverage Package and VOOM One Device. This includes wifi for DD and a soda cup, right? I figure, we always purchase those, so when I back out the a la carte price of those, the drink package isn't quite as painful...? DD only wants the package as a novelty. She will have just turned 21, and can't wait to try all the different drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payitforward Posted October 5, 2017 #117 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Also, just want to make sure, I purchased: Deluxe Beverage Package and VOOM One Device. This includes wifi for DD and a soda cup, right? I figure, we always purchase those, so when I back out the a la carte price of those, the drink package isn't quite as painful...? DD only wants the package as a novelty. She will have just turned 21, and can't wait to try all the different drinks. If it allowed you to do it, I would go with it. They can't go back and force people to buy it retroactively when their cabin mate already bought one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BekkaW Posted October 5, 2017 #118 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Think she means if her husband wants to buy ,they all have to .. Sent from my Pixel XL using Forums mobile app I see it as the reverse... not that she MUST but rather unless they all want to buy her husband CANT (Sorry not shouting, caps for emphasis) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 5, 2017 #119 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Also, just want to make sure, I purchased: Deluxe Beverage Package and VOOM One Device. This includes wifi for DD and a soda cup, right? I figure, we always purchase those, so when I back out the a la carte price of those, the drink package isn't quite as painful...? DD only wants the package as a novelty. She will have just turned 21, and can't wait to try all the different drinks. Yes, the soda cup is included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARCruisinNana Posted October 5, 2017 #120 Share Posted October 5, 2017 It's showing on my Oct 23 Vision cruise. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bala1130 Posted October 5, 2017 #121 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Now I'm confused. After reading this thread, I went and checked for my sailing. Sure enough, the notice was there, but it still allowed me to select just DD. I would think if all have to purchase, you couldn't checkout without the required number of packages? No suggestion on the website that it doesn't go into effect until Jan 1 (we sail Dec 21). I have visions of them holding us up at check in until I pay for a package... so hopefully that exception for non drinkers is valid. As a child of an alcoholic, I don't drink. My guess if you purchase 1 package, the charge for the other will automatically be added to you room charges once on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcgrumpy Posted October 5, 2017 #122 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I don't know what the big deal is. If they are making exceptions to religion, medical , alcholic. Then I am sure there is going to be alot of lying about it. So I guess its still the same as a week ago but to get excluded you have to call to add only 1 on. My husband and I always get the package so doesn't effect us. Because it's all or none. Obviously it's not a big deal for people who don't drink at all and can call for an exception. I was planning on paying for my drinks on our next cruise while my husband was going to get the package. I didn't think I'd get my moneys worth since we only have 2 sea days. Now neither one of us will get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payitforward Posted October 5, 2017 #123 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Now that they're requiring this on my upcoming cruises, it's about time they come out with some discounts/sales!! A girl can hope. (Someone who was a girl a loooong time ago can to. ;) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 5, 2017 #124 Share Posted October 5, 2017 My guess if you purchase 1 package, the charge for the other will automatically be added to you room charges once on the ship. I'd be very surprised if they did that without some sort of notification first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukkian Posted October 5, 2017 #125 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Now that they're requiring this on my upcoming cruises, it's about time they come out with some discounts/sales!! A girl can hope. (Someone who was a girl a loooong time ago can to. ;) ) Exactly, looking to see some bogo, or at least 30% off. If not, we will just go without, and will not drink near as much, I might just carry on a bottle of wine or 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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