I feel short changed

[sxphil]

On my next cruise I become Diamond !!!!!!!!!!!

 

Every cruise I have done I have purchased the drinks package and had my moneys worth be it $38 Dollars or the Current $57

 

But now I am Diamond I get 3 free drinks which I feel I lose as I am purchasing the package

 

Shouldn't there be a discount on the package then?

[Ourusualbeach]

1 minute ago, sxphil said:

On my next cruise I become Diamond !!!!!!!!!!!

 

Every cruise I have done I have purchased the drinks package and had my moneys worth be it $38 Dollars or the Current $57

 

But now I am Diamond I get 3 free drinks which I feel I lose as I am purchasing the package

 

Shouldn't there be a discount on the package then?

For a time they did offer D’s a discount off the drinks package if you purchase it on board but it’s now only offered to D+ and P.  Since it’s off the on-board price the D discount was a wash or ended up costing you more than if you found a good sale price 

[sxphil]

Yep that was my understanding

[jbethel11]

1 minute ago, Ourusualbeach said:

For a time they did offer D’s a discount off the drinks package if you purchase it on board but it’s now only offered to D+ and P.  Since it’s off the on-board price the D discount was a wash or ended up costing you more than if you found a good sale price 

@sxphil

[katiel53]

Just pretend you aren't Diamond and you won't feel short changed.  Or, you can be like some of the people in the DL who spend the entire cocktail hours drinking as many drinks as they can handle so they don't need the alcohol package.  Some of those leave shortly before the end of the cocktail time, go to dinner and immediately order 3 drinks before the  8PM cut off.

 

For me, even though I am D+, I buy the package and more times than not, I/we don't go to the lounge as we don't do snacks before dinner.  

 

 

[island lady]

We pretty much stick to wine and occasional beer on a cruise.  Happy hour in the lounge may see us with a Gin and T in our hands, but not really the norm.  

 

Drink vouchers, may use them sometimes at dinner, but rare.

 

Two bottles of wine allowed in carry on.  Sometimes we only take one on board, sometimes none.  

 

Three bottles of wine delivered to cabin as complimentary. 

 

Do we need drink package?...not in our case/situation...IMHO.  😉 

[island lady]

6 minutes ago, katiel53 said:

Just pretend you aren't Diamond and you won't feel short changed.  Or, you can be like some of the people in the DL who spend the entire cocktail hours drinking as many drinks as they can handle so they don't need the alcohol package.  Some of those leave shortly before the end of the cocktail time, go to dinner and immediately order 3 drinks before the  8PM cut off.

 

For me, even though I am D+, I buy the package and more times than not, I/we don't go to the lounge as we don't do snacks before dinner.  

 

 

 

Thank you for freeing up seats in the lounge.  

[sxphil]

I think we may just pay as you go 

[island lady]

1 minute ago, sxphil said:

I think we may just pay as you go 

 

I think that is an excellent idea.  If you look at the cost of the beverage package per person (and all in the cabin have to buy it if opted for)...you really need to be a heavy drinker to make it pay for itself....IMHO.    

[davekathy]

10 minutes ago, island lady said:

We pretty much stick to wine and occasional beer on a cruise.  Happy hour in the lounge may see us with a Gin and T in our hands, but not really the norm.  

 

Drink vouchers, may use them sometimes at dinner, but rare.

 

Two bottles of wine allowed in carry on.  Sometimes we only take one on board, sometimes none.  

 

Three bottles of wine delivered to cabin as complimentary. 

 

Do we need drink package?...not in our case/situation...IMHO.  😉 

Well said.  I just hope you're not one of those sitting in the DL during the entire C&A HH drinking as many drinks as you can handle so you don't need to purchase the BP.  Or leave shortly before the end of the C&A HH and go to dinner and immediately order 3 drinks before the cut off. 🙄

[robtulipe]

10 minutes ago, island lady said:

 

I think that is an excellent idea.  If you look at the cost of the beverage package per person (and all in the cabin have to buy it if opted for)...you really need to be a heavy drinker to make it pay for itself....IMHO.    

I agree and that is what we do.

[davekathy]

16 minutes ago, sxphil said:

I think we may just pay as you go 

Don't forget you still get the C&A HH in the DL to enjoy drinks and snacks. You can also use your C&A drinks that are loaded on your Sea Pass card in the dining venues during the C&A HH.

Edited August 22, 2019 by davekathy

[davekathy]

18 minutes ago, island lady said:

 

Thank you for freeing up seats in the lounge.  

We also appreciate it. 

[cruisegirl1]

You are not required to use the lounge or the vouchers.  We sailed with many who  use  the  lounge,  but  also have   the drink package and upgraded the  liquor for their  drinks.

 

Depending on  what  your drink, you may not find  the  FREE drinks acceptable.     Since you don't pay (directly) for the FREE drinks, just use your package.

 

M

[davekathy]

6 minutes ago, cruisegirl1 said:

You are not required to use the lounge or the vouchers.  We sailed with many who  use  the  lounge,  but  also have   the drink package and upgraded the  liquor for their  drinks.

 

Depending on  what  your drink, you may not find  the  FREE drinks acceptable.     Since you don't pay (directly) for the FREE drinks, just use your package.

 

M

Agree. There is a lot more to the upper tier level program than just a few drinks in the evening. Even though that is also a nice perk. 

Edited August 22, 2019 by davekathy

[parrotfeathers]

I'm diamond and also in a GS this November.   My cruise bud wants to be able to have a few drinks during the day.  So I had to buy the DP also.   I just see it as an opportunity to have a better quality champagne than what is offered in the lounge.  I usually get cosmos in there but prob will bring my better champagne into the lounge.

[katiel53]

45 minutes ago, island lady said:

 

..you really need to be a heavy drinker to make it pay for itself....IMHO.    

I'm sorry, but I totally disagree with you.  On days we have breakfast, we have fresh squeezed OJ.  I also have a mocha coffee from the Promenade Cafe.

 

At dinner I enjoy having  one or two glasses of wine and I am not a fan of the wine served in the DL.    I also have a drink or sometimes 2 in the casino after dinner and most times it is Johnny Walker Double Black scotch and soda which is not available in the DL.

 

A few times during the week, I may have a Pina Colada or Mango drink.  All day and at night I drink bottled water.  Now, to you, I might be a heavy drinker, but compared to many with the alcohol package, I am not.  

 

I certainly don't drink like the above at home, but a vacation is different just as I don't eat as much at home as I do on a cruise.  

[grapau27]

1 hour ago, sxphil said:

On my next cruise I become Diamond !!!!!!!!!!!

 

Every cruise I have done I have purchased the drinks package and had my moneys worth be it $38 Dollars or the Current $57

 

But now I am Diamond I get 3 free drinks which I feel I lose as I am purchasing the package

 

Shouldn't there be a discount on the package then?

The HH drinks are limited so if you purchase the DP there is no need to feel short changed if your tipple is different.

We prefer Sauvignon Blanc but it is not on the HH list.

[cb at sea]

If you plan on drinking while "out and about" on the ship, you will want either the package, or to buy drinks a la carte.  Except for the 3 included drinks you can get out on the ship during cocktail hours, you will have to do your drinking in the lounge, which can be difficult if you enjoy being at the pool or strolling about...

 

You can buy a drink anywhere without the package, if you feel the drinks during cocktail hours are good enough to reduce your spending onboard.

[PCWalton1]

1 hour ago, island lady said:

 

Thank you for freeing up seats in the lounge.  

 

54 minutes ago, davekathy said:

We also appreciate it. 

 

Wish there were more people that would show some consideration and not camp out in the lounge for the entire happy hour. But when you offer free booze to alcoholics that what you get. 

[jg5118]

Book from the UK - you often get a deluxe drinks package as a freebie :-)

[Ourusualbeach]

10 minutes ago, jg5118 said:

Book from the UK - you often get a deluxe drinks package as a freebie 🙂

Included...yes

free....no

[island lady]

1 hour ago, davekathy said:

Well said.  I just hope you're not one of those sitting in the DL during the entire C&A HH drinking as many drinks as you can handle so you don't need to purchase the BP.  Or leave shortly before the end of the C&A HH and go to dinner and immediately order 3 drinks before the cut off. 🙄

 

Nope.  We enjoy the lounge before dinner for a couple of drinks,  but the real reason we like the lounge so much is to socialize with "birds of a feather" while sipping on our cocktails.  We all have the same passion...we love to cruise.  Have met many interesting people, some of whom we still stay in contact with, and enjoy cruising with again.  

 

Then it's off to dinner, with a glass of wine, and usually don't return to the lounge afterwards.  I do love it for coffee early in the am, one of my favorite perks.  ☕  🙂 

[poncho1973]

26 minutes ago, PCWalton1 said:

 

 

Wish there were more people that would show some consideration and not camp out in the lounge for the entire happy hour. But when you offer free booze to alcoholics that what you get. 

 

That's a broad brush, Picasso!

[PCWalton1]

15 minutes ago, poncho1973 said:

 

That's a broad brush, Picasso!

I am referring to those that each day spend the entire happy hour in the lounge. They are either inconsiderate for monopolizing a limit resource or they have an alcohol problem. What other category would they fall under?