Tambent Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 I am heading on a cruise in a couple of weeks, I contacted RC in regards to Alcohol Package, there was rumblings that it was not going to be offered. The response I received via messenger was that they are not offering Alcohol Packages on 2-3 night sailings. Now I do not drink, I am telling you now though that this is not good for Aussies. I am hoping it is going to be like the Pizza situation. Or can someone offer me some advice as to how this decision can be overturned, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 You don't need a drink package to drink. You just buy them a la carte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tambent Posted October 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 Yes I understand this, the whole reason that cruisers purchase the drink package, is so they can relax and not have to worry about a bill at the end of there relaxing holiday, which would of been more relaxing if they were not soo worried about how much every drink is costing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRMLVM Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 28 minutes ago, Tambent said: I am heading on a cruise in a couple of weeks, I contacted RC in regards to Alcohol Package, there was rumblings that it was not going to be offered. The response I received via messenger was that they are not offering Alcohol Packages on 2-3 night sailings. Now I do not drink, I am telling you now though that this is not good for Aussies. I am hoping it is going to be like the Pizza situation. Or can someone offer me some advice as to how this decision can be overturned, please. The weekly 3-night Nassau/Perfect Day cruises will not be offering the drinks package? (Not sure what a Sampler Cruise is) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRMLVM Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, PRMLVM said: The weekly 3-night Nassau/Perfect Day cruises will not be offering the drinks package? (Not sure what a Sampler Cruise is) Ah, I see it seems to be an Australian offering! Nvmd; personal crisis averted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bretts173 Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 They do not allow pre booking of deluxe package on 2-3 day cruises out of Australia. However can be purchased on board. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tambent Posted October 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 I went on Sampler Cruise in Feb and they offered it about a month out of sailing. Seems strange when I contacted RC messenger and the response was that they are not going to be offering this package for 2/3 night cruisers. On ship or prior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXcruzer Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 Probably a sound decision. Too much potential for trouble with open bar on a short cruise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 On 10/22/2023 at 5:44 PM, Tambent said: Yes I understand this, the whole reason that cruisers purchase the drink package, is so they can relax and not have to worry about a bill at the end of there relaxing holiday, which would of been more relaxing if they were not soo worried about how much every drink is costing. I am not persuaded by this reasoning. On any vacation one needs to be aware, just like driving a car. You can, on autopilot without much effort, assess conditions, note safety issues, count drinks, mind your valuables, track spending, chat with others, experience delightful activities, enjoy viewing your surroundings, etc. A cruise ship is not a bubble in which you immerse yourself without awareness. I find it easy to relax and still know what I am doing. As for packages, others have explained you can calculate likely cost of non-complementary drinks in advance in order to make a cruise planner choice. Short cruises have more limited options, to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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