J_Keeble Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 http://www.cruisingpoweruk.co.uk/uploads/news-product_19_256722736.pdf changing the prices to $55 a day for all alcoholic drinks excluding yes that's EXCLUSING grats I think this is such a bad move, I normally drink just beer and now I have to pay $55 a day ?! pathetic! Shawnemact 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcarney Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 http://www.cruisingpoweruk.co.uk/uploads/news-product_19_256722736.pdf changing the prices to $55 a day for all alcoholic drinks excluding yes that's EXCLUSING grats Thanks for the heads up!!! I just now quickly logged in and was able to add the old Premium package to my November cruise (I figure I can cancel if I change my mind in the meantime). They won't let me book any package for my April cruise - too far in advance. At $64.90/day ($55+tips) they've passed the threshold I'm willing to pay for a package, so I'll be back to purchasing individual drinks in April. J_Keeble and Jerel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Keeble Posted September 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 me too I think, totally unmanageable for most people I would think. so that's 2 customers they've lost already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglesfaninfl Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 I just checked our Feb. 2017 cruise on Serenade and the premium package was still available for 20% off (US $44/day + 18% grats). Maybe it is just a UK increase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcarney Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 My April 2017 cruise planner says it's too far out to book packages. The PDF that J_Keeble linked to says that it starts Sept 6th. If this is an immediate change, I hope the old Premium packages are grandfathered in, or bumped to the new Deluxe package for no additional charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Keeble Posted September 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 hmmm it was on a facebook group I found it but then hunted the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Even the new Replenish package is beyond my threshold with a $4 per day increase. I do like the coffee card, though; that's a nice, new option with good value. kwilly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 As someone who is overall a big fan of the Premium package I'm pretty okay with this... but curious to see if they keep the 20% discount going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monorailmedic Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 First thought was that I was surprised they didn't change to the way X handles packages. Then I noticed the list of options which was way larger, and found this under scotches! Laphroaig 10 yr Talisker 10 yrLagavullin 16 yrAdberg 10 yr So, no idea if this is for UK sailings only or anything like that (but it's in USD, soooo?) but thrilled to see these scotches on the list. CruiseLifeRick, Jerel and KLA 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 First thought was that I was surprised they didn't change to the way X handles packages. Then I noticed the list of options which was way larger, and found this under scotches! Laphroaig 10 yr Talisker 10 yr Lagavullin 16 yr Adberg 10 yr So, no idea if this is for UK sailings only or anything like that (but it's in USD, soooo?) but thrilled to see these scotches on the list. Currently imagining you at your desk doing a giddy happy dance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 First thought was that I was surprised they didn't change to the way X handles packages. Then I noticed the list of options which was way larger, and found this under scotches! Laphroaig 10 yr Talisker 10 yr Lagavullin 16 yr Adberg 10 yr So, no idea if this is for UK sailings only or anything like that (but it's in USD, soooo?) but thrilled to see these scotches on the list. Hate to burst your bubble, but just because they're included doesn't mean they'll actually have then on onboard based on what WaaayTooo has said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monorailmedic Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Hate to burst your bubble, but just because they're included doesn't mean they'll actually have then on onboard based on what WaaayTooo has said. Fair enough. Not sure which reference you're making to WaaayTooo but I can imagine. I certainly shouldn't celebrate before reaching the endzone, but they never even mentioned those scotches anywhere on their site before so I'll take any little bit of hope I can get :-) https://www.google.com/search?q=%22laphroaig%22+site%3Aroyalcaribbean.com&oq=%22laphroaig%22+site%3Aroyalcaribbean.com&aqs=chrome..69i57.12548j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 https://www.google.com/search?q=%22laphroaig%22+site%3Aroyalcaribbean.co.uk&oq=%22laphroaig%22+site%3Aroyalcaribbean.co.uk&gs_l=serp.3...899.2121.0.2297.4.4.0.0.0.0.161.553.0j4.4.0....0...1c.1.64.serp..0.0.0.r_CvHD5L9Rg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Fair enough. Not sure which reference you're making to WaaayTooo but I can imagine. I certainly shouldn't celebrate before reaching the endzone, but they never even mentioned those scotches anywhere on their site before so I'll take any little bit of hope I can get :-) https://www.google.com/search?q=%22laphroaig%22+site%3Aroyalcaribbean.com&oq=%22laphroaig%22+site%3Aroyalcaribbean.com&aqs=chrome..69i57.12548j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 https://www.google.com/search?q=%22laphroaig%22+site%3Aroyalcaribbean.co.uk&oq=%22laphroaig%22+site%3Aroyalcaribbean.co.uk&gs_l=serp.3...899.2121.0.2297.4.4.0.0.0.0.161.553.0j4.4.0....0...1c.1.64.serp..0.0.0.r_CvHD5L9Rg She made a reference to some brand of whiskey, I believe, that was on the list but has never been seen onboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Single malt scotch. Lagavulln 16 DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monorailmedic Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Single malt scotch. Lagavulln 16 You saw that on a list other than the one on this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 No. That's the only place I've seen it....and I've never seen it on a single ship. DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobroo Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Because this is a UK site are we sure these prices are in US dollars? I know that RCL official currency is the US dollar but since the UK decided they don't want to be part of the Euro; is there at least an outside chance that these are being quoted in pounds of sterling, farthings, sixpence, or quid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monorailmedic Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Because this is a UK site are we sure these prices are in US dollars? I know that RCL official currency is the US dollar but since the UK decided they don't want to be part of the Euro; is there at least an outside chance that these are being quoted in pounds of sterling, farthings, sixpence, or quid? They used dollar signs in all the pricing... "Cost: from $55/day" Now it doesn't say "USD" so it could in theory be a different dollar, but GBPs would be represented as £, and Euros (which the UK has never used) as €. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouv Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Sounds to me like pricing of individual drinks on board will go up in price 9/6 if the beverage packages are increasing - what do you think??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglesfaninfl Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Just checked our reservation for February and the drink package prices have not changed from what they were charging last week, including the 20% discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerel Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Sounds to me like pricing of individual drinks on board will go up in price 9/6 if the beverage packages are increasing - what do you think??? Makes sence to me, in order to make the packages worth wile. As it stands right now I can't even justify the soda package. Im not a pop drinker but i enjoyed the options, i probably never got my moneys worth but i didnt mind. My cruise in december I'm going with no package and seeing how it goes. I'll just bring a refillable bottle to fill with water, lemonade and such. I'll live. I wouldn't be suprised if more people go cold turkey, this cold be the shove they need. Katelynnhab 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 I am hoping this is a UK thing......I checked both my booked cruises for 2017 and drink package looks the same.... But they have been constantly upping it and tweaking it and raising the grats etc so nothing would surprise me. On a 7 day cruise to add another $400 or more per person for some drinks seems crazy...... If they raise it too high, they are going to lose revenue..... Cruising isn't the same deal is was when I started just 4 years ago....amazing to see how its creeping up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 Don't need the package for this Thanksgiving (5 ports, 1 sea day, diamond drinks for the first time) but had planned on it for next Thanksgiving .... not seeing the value right now though. At this rate it will be $20 a drink by then so it will mathematically make sense again .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 I was toying with purchasing last night just in case, but with the coffee machine in the Diamond Lounge and the three drink vouchers, it just didn't make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 SOO... In theory, since I have a Premium Package booked, I should be upgraded to a Deluxe Package once I board on Friday, yes? Not that I mind either way.. but the coffees being included would be a slight additional convenience if I choose to want one... also having the sparkling water included would be a big plus. coneyraven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 wow.....$55 plus 18% tip......so $65/day.....7 day cruise that's almost $500/person......are they crazy??? Then add on exchange for us Canadians and its about $90/day or $650 each.....SMDH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 I notice that on my bookings, they're offering the Deluxe Beverage Package at the same price that the Ultimate Beverage Package was yesterday (also including the 20%-off banner). For my next sailing, the Deluxe Beverage Package is currently $46/day (+ gratuity, of course). Do note that the wording on the Royal Caribbean flyer was that the pricing is "from $55/day (excluding gratuity)", meaning that the base price could be higher than $55/day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 SOO... In theory, since I have a Premium Package booked, I should be upgraded to a Deluxe Package once I board on Friday, yes? Not that I mind either way.. but the coffees being included would be a slight additional convenience if I choose to want one... also having the sparkling water included would be a big plus. That was my thought exactly ..... supposedly, those of us that already have drink packages paid in full for upcoming cruises are supposed to have an email today alerting us to the change (which is a bump up for you, Kayla, my wife, and I, and since we all three got the Premium) -- It's currently 3:19 in the Old Line State .... nothing yet .... when the email does come through, it'll be old news ...lol KLA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janza Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 Thanks for the heads up!!! I just now quickly logged in and was able to add the old Premium package to my November cruise (I figure I can cancel if I change my mind in the meantime). They won't let me book any package for my April cruise - too far in advance. At $64.90/day ($55+tips) they've passed the threshold I'm willing to pay for a package, so I'll be back to purchasing individual drinks in April. Yes, Thank you! I was still able to book a premium package for my February FOP cruise. Will be Diamond after that one so this might be our last too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 My guess is that they might start charging more on itineraries that have more sea days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcarney Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 My guess is that they might start charging more on itineraries that have more sea days. HUSH! Don't give them any ideas. DocLC and janza 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 That's a very interesting theory. Another one that I'm postulating... if an itinerary includes a private island, then the price is higher. My Liberty of the Seas cruise had the Premium package for $44/day. It has three sea days and three non-private port days. My Freedom of the Seas cruise had the Premium package for $46/day. It has three sea days, Labadee, and three other port days. DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeocacher Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 Here is a pdf that explains what will happen to your plan if you purchased before the switch. If you purchased the Ultimate I recommend that you check the current price for the Deluxe. You may want to cancel and repurchase the new plan, should save you a few dollars a day. Make sure you figure in the 18% when deciding. http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/General_Info/FAQs_Beverage_Package_Relaunch.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeocacher Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 And pay attention to #7 in that pdf. It appears that Starbucks on Oasis class ships will now be included in the drink packages. J_Keeble 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 And pay attention to #7 in that pdf. It appears that Starbucks on Oasis class ships will now be included in the drink packages.Good catch. To me, that might justify there slight increase in the Replenish package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsyrob Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 I just bought my packages for Rhapsody Feb 2017 last night. They still had the Premium and Ultimate packages available. Bought the Premium for my wife and myself for around $726. That works out to about $51 per day including gratuities. My drink packages cost more than my cruise fare minus port fees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blawmtih Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 I just checked today, during our 7-day cruise on Oasis August of '17 there is only one alcohol package for 48/day with the 20% off. It doesn't mention grat. anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsyrob Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 I just checked today, during our 7-day cruise on Oasis August of '17 there is only one alcohol package for 48/day with the 20% off. It doesn't mention grat. anywhere. I doubt that includes gratuity. You usually don't see it until you take it to the check out screen. They were listing Premium at 44 and Ultimate at 46 on my cruise yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighlandBoy Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Just checked and I can see the Deluxe package on our Oasis trip Oct 2017 for £35 ($44) per day with 20% off but unable to book anything for Rhapsody trip March 2017 saying too far out to book. Not sure why that would be the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsbrady Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 I was just able to get the drink package for 25% off, total of $355.18, comes to $50 per day with the gratuities. I see they are pretty much offering the 20% all the time. So if the price per drink is $11 then 4+ drinks per day it pays. And that also includes bottled waters, fresh juice, premium coffee and tea as well as unlimited soda. If RC finds that the beer and wine package will make them money they will bring it back. This change is relatively new. Its the second time its changed in a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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