Plus package usage while in port

[3Shelaghs]

Wow.

Well not much can be said if it's law, but the fact that Princess won't apply even a discount is petty. Is it a deal breaker? Maybe not, but it sure reveals Corporate Greed at its finest, and dirty stain on its reputation. Guess it's a "no sail" to ports involved and Princess in future (said with clamped teeth after booking a cruise and the package for the whole family, for the summer) This preamble re the packages should be noted when pax purchases both in writing online and verbally by agent.

[memoak]

20 minutes ago, 3Shelaghs said:

Wow.

Well not much can be said if it's law, but the fact that Princess won't apply even a discount is petty. Is it a deal breaker? Maybe not, but it sure reveals Corporate Greed at its finest, and dirty stain on its reputation. Guess it's a "no sail" to ports involved and Princess in future (said with clamped teeth after booking a cruise and the package for the whole family, for the summer) This preamble re the packages should be noted when pax purchases both in writing online and verbally by agent.

Again where is one actual person who has been charged for a drink on a coastal cruise ?  

[startedwithamouse]

22 minutes ago, 3Shelaghs said:

Wow.

Well not much can be said if it's law, but the fact that Princess won't apply even a discount is petty. Is it a deal breaker? Maybe not, but it sure reveals Corporate Greed at its finest, and dirty stain on its reputation. Guess it's a "no sail" to ports involved and Princess in future (said with clamped teeth after booking a cruise and the package for the whole family, for the summer) This preamble re the packages should be noted when pax purchases both in writing online and verbally by agent.

If they are unable to provide a discount on the premier package, it has nothing to do with greed. It's illegal.

[memoak]

16 minutes ago, startedwithamouse said:

If they are unable to provide a discount on the premier package, it has nothing to do with greed. It's illegal.

Who has actually been charged for a drink in port with a package ?  

[Arizona Wildcat]

23 minutes ago, startedwithamouse said:

If they are unable to provide a discount on the premier package, it has nothing to do with greed. It's illegal.

Princess disclosed that while in certain ports serving alcohol will not be possible.  Those are the terms.

Thus you have a choice to purchase the package that has modifications or not.  The choice is yours.

Again has anyone been charged for a drink while in a California port or Seattle?  So far lots of wingeing but no substance.  Sales Tax while in Ft Lauderdale port is very old news.

[memoak]

1 minute ago, Arizona Wildcat said:

Princess disclosed that while in certain ports serving alcohol will not be possible.  Those are the terms.

Thus you have a choice to purchase the package that has modifications or not.  The choice is yours.

Again has anyone been charged for a drink while in a California port or Seattle?  So far lots of wingeing but no substance.  Sales Tax while in Ft Lauderdale port is very old news.

No substance indeed much like politicians speechs

[skynight]

I have been on just under 50 Princess cruises. Plus fare or paying by the drink, I don't ever remember an issue that I would consider inconvenient, underhanded or cheating regarding alcoholic beverages while the ship was in port. It is basically a non issue. 

There are 56 posts here. Time to close this discussion.

[memoak]

1 hour ago, startedwithamouse said:

If they are unable to provide a discount on the premier package, it has nothing to do with greed. It's illegal.

Illegal in what country. Ships are not flagged in the US

[3Shelaghs]

So I goggled this, and yes indeed there are ports that mandate this rule. Some include UK, Greece, Grand Cayman, Canada to name a few. 

I didn't suggest the cruise line break any rules, but did suggest they offer a discount to the whole package esp if entering multiple ports on a cruise where your alcohol consumption might be greater. What about the ports that you overnight in?

I've been on 27 cruises, packages and no packages and can honestly say, I've never looked at my bill at the end, so can't verify any of the posters claims, but have now read the Princess blurb re the packages, and will reconsider the expensive Cabana purchase for entire cruise, when you don't plan on getting off in port.

[memoak]

I am on the Majestic right now with a plus package and no issues with drinks and they show charged against my plan. I think this is a rumor

[echoshipmate]

I am on the Grand right now with the new Premier and no problem with having drinks aboard with the package. Spoke to a crew member selling the packages on board and he said you are good as soon as you step onboard, seems to be true. By the way, we are in LA heading to Hawaii.

Doug

[MacMadame]

On 9/27/2024 at 6:41 PM, So_Tweetie said:

Princess policy regarding packages in Texas does not reflect Texas law. 

Their policy is their answer to a Texas law. Other cruise lines respond to the law differently but the root cause is still Texas law.

 

On 9/29/2024 at 5:16 AM, grimace95120 said:

Hello, i just returned yesterday ( 9/28)  from a Canada/New England Cruise. I was concerned about this policy, as it did clearly state in the fine print, no packages would be honored until reaching International waters. I was travelling on Enchanted with the new Premier Package

As determined by Princess. That's what the policy says. I see this as a loophole.

[Polycarp]

I am on Majestic Princess right now.  Left Seattle and drank from 11:00 til 4:00 departure with no charges on Plus package.