Bell Boy Posted August 28, 2023 #1 Share Posted August 28, 2023 On 8/17/2023 at 9:45 AM, Bell Boy said: 😂😂 You must be joking , in fact the drinks package has just increased. Perviously it was $65, it is now $70 purchased in advance or $75 once onboard. Hot off the press ! Since I posted the above only a few days ago , the price of Alcohol drink packages is to go up further to $90 !! 'with effect from 12th September 2023'. ( I believe the purchased drink will be $13 / $13.50 ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOldBear Posted August 28, 2023 #2 Share Posted August 28, 2023 I wonder why they are making the packages less and less attractive ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted August 28, 2023 #3 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Presumably they reckon the market will stand it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted August 28, 2023 #4 Share Posted August 28, 2023 That's a steep increase! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted August 28, 2023 #5 Share Posted August 28, 2023 If Cunard keep on increasing prices across the board think they risk losing a lot of business. We have been cruising off and on with them since 2997 and just achieved Diamond status in CWC and TBH getting a bit disillusioned and might start looking elsewhere. We have even started thinking of stopping cruising altogether and doing land based holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Boy Posted August 28, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted August 28, 2023 11 minutes ago, Host Hattie said: That's a steep increase! It certainly is, and I'm flabbergasted whilst I certainly enjoy a drink or two ( or even more) a bottle of reasonably priced wine at around $45 will cover me over 'two evenings in the restaurant' plus a a good Dry Martini pre dinner is all I need . (maybe a glass of wine I've taken onboard for consumption in the stateroom whilst getting ready for the evening ) Plus 'the occasional evening' when one attends the CWC receptions etc when an ad hock G&T ( or two) is available, if one knows the right crew member 😉 Wouldn't dream of spending $90 per day, before long it'll be increased to $100 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techteach Posted August 28, 2023 #7 Share Posted August 28, 2023 $90.00 is outrageous. We won’t be purchasing the plan on future cruises. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted August 28, 2023 #8 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Doesn't affect us as we never bought it anyway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Boy Posted August 28, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted August 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, techteach said: $90.00 is outrageous. We won’t be purchasing the plan on future cruises. I don't blame you. If ones cruise is port intensive purchases like bottle water/soft drinks and wine/beer are available to take onboard for the 'occasional drink' in the comfort of the stateroom whilst getting ready for an evening out . A pre dinner cocktail ( for two) & the purchase of a reasonably priced bottle of wine in the restaurant wouldn't be around $180 per evening . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted August 28, 2023 #10 Share Posted August 28, 2023 11 minutes ago, Host Hattie said: Doesn't affect us as we never bought it anyway Exactly. Don’t drink nearly enough, I’m amazed to discover. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Victoria2 Posted August 28, 2023 #11 Share Posted August 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, exlondoner said: Exactly. Don’t drink nearly enough, I’m amazed to discover. Neither do we. The package is getting expensive though, nevertheless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Pushpit Posted August 28, 2023 #12 Share Posted August 28, 2023 I find the soft drink / coffee plans uneconomic, $90 - for everyone in the cabin - is pretty outrageous - and I never touch the stuff! Fred. Olsen have deals on at £12.50 per night at the moment, albeit mainly unbranded products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techteach Posted August 28, 2023 #13 Share Posted August 28, 2023 I just logged into RCI and the full refreshment package is $94.00 per day. I know I didn’t pay that much pre-cruise because they had a 30% off sale. Then I looked at Oceania and we paid $70.00 per day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted August 28, 2023 #14 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Problem is of the drinks package is increasing no doubt the price of the already extortionate drinks prices will increase. I have no doubt the 15% service charge will increase to 18% and then next it will be gratuities. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NE John Posted August 28, 2023 #15 Share Posted August 28, 2023 This new price increase is making sailing in the Grills (for US pax…🙁) more attractive when service charges and drinks packages included. Maybe that’s Cunard’s goal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Oldpeopleinlove Posted August 28, 2023 #16 Share Posted August 28, 2023 4 hours ago, Bell Boy said: Hot off the press ! Since I posted the above only a few days ago , the price of Alcohol drink packages is to go up further to $90 !! 'with effect from 12th September 2023'. ( I believe the purchased drink will be $13 / $13.50 ) Hi. We have been unable to confirm your information. Looked on the Cunard site…nothing. Googled the question on all sites and searched it here…nothing. Called Cunard, and the rep hasn’t heard nor could she find any information about the cost rising. Can you direct me to your source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonky Posted August 28, 2023 #17 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Just logged in for my 19th Sep cruise and showing $70. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Boy Posted August 28, 2023 Author #18 Share Posted August 28, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, 2Oldpeopleinlove said: Hi. We have been unable to confirm your information. Looked on the Cunard site…nothing. Googled the question on all sites and searched it here…nothing. Called Cunard, and the rep hasn’t heard nor could she find any information about the cost rising. Can you direct me to your source? The information I'm sharing is via a source at Carnival House, it has also been confirmed through a reliable travel agent apparently 'in advance' of an upcoming announcement for 12th September . Maybe Solent Richard will post the photos of the 'new flyers' as seen on various Cunard fb forums that have also been circulated around the cruise travel industry . Edited August 28, 2023 by Bell Boy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted August 29, 2023 #19 Share Posted August 29, 2023 (edited) As mentioned by @Bell Boy on another thread, Cunard intend to impose an increase in the cost of drinks packages, throughout the fleet, from 12 September 2023. The following flyers have appeared on one of the Cunard fb groups that we administer. ****** ****** ****** I am hearing that current purchases for packages on sailings post 12th September are being charged at the 'current' price. Edited August 29, 2023 by Solent Richard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleFish1976 Posted August 29, 2023 #20 Share Posted August 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Solent Richard said: I am hearing that current purchases for packages on sailings post 12th September are being charged at the 'current' price Can confirm this fact. Purchased this afternoon for February, 2025 @USD70 per day. 30% increase in the price makes it worthwhile purchasing so far ahead (for me, in any case - I know you abstemious lot don't need it 😁). 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted August 29, 2023 #21 Share Posted August 29, 2023 9 minutes ago, LittleFish1976 said: Can confirm this fact. Purchased this afternoon for February, 2025 @USD70 per day. 30% increase in the price makes it worthwhile purchasing so far ahead (for me, in any case - I know you abstemious lot don't need it 😁). Thank you for confirming and well done on the savings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowandaUK Posted August 29, 2023 #22 Share Posted August 29, 2023 That would mean a charge of $2520 for us on a 14 night cruise that’s just under £2000. The cruise is only costing us 5.5k!! No way. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare tacticalbanjo Posted August 29, 2023 #23 Share Posted August 29, 2023 I dread to think how much the drinks prices are going up? But with inflation getting making life uncomfortable for a lot of people already how much more will people be prepared to pay? It's an especially poor deal when you compare to Princess Plus which includes grats and WiFi as well as drinks under $15 for just $60 a day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aday10 Posted August 29, 2023 #24 Share Posted August 29, 2023 I have heard from Cunard today that the $90 is for sailings under 5 nights if purchased onboard, or $85 if purchased on myCunard before sailing. This has apparently gone live onboard QE on 17th August and will be available from 30th August. QM2 from 1st September and then 15th September for QV. For sailings 5 nights and more there will be no change. And they apparently do not know where the 12th September has come from. I think I may just purchase my drinks package for next September just incase, but it’s a lot of money that I had not planned for yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted August 29, 2023 #25 Share Posted August 29, 2023 11 minutes ago, tacticalbanjo said: I dread to think how much the drinks prices are going up? But with inflation getting making life uncomfortable for a lot of people already how much more will people be prepared to pay? It's an especially poor deal when you compare to Princess Plus which includes grats and WiFi as well as drinks under $15 for just $60 a day. Should one have to pay 20%, or more, for a drink in the Commodore, or Chart, on Cunard, then so be it. It’s only one small part, of so many memorable and enjoyable experiences, when taking a Cunard Voyage. Happy to pay to get what one wishes. Just living life free and easy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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