Pat&Paul Posted June 25, 2010 #251 Share Posted June 25, 2010 If you scroll down on Celebrity's page you see the unlimited frozen/blended drink option is $22 per day. And yeah the NCL option being limited to large groups is kind of useless for most. I'd happily pay NCL $51 pp/day though for it if they did offer it to all. Funny that this part was never revisited. Celebrity now offers unlimited beverage packages on all of their cruises; with or without booze. http://www.celebritycruises.com/beverage/package/details.do;jsessionid=0000bUHE3vwpquNqywRfTUGRn9V:12hdebdrn?ComponentTypeId=30&categoryId=18&pagename=beverage_package_details I'm going to be sailing NCL for the first time in October on POA in Hawaii. I wish NCL offered something like this...I'd pay $350 a week for unlimited cocktails, wine, and beer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLMCLEOD Posted July 27, 2010 #252 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Wow...reading this thread almost has me re-thinking my first cruise (Jade in September). Seems to be alot of expectations from the cruise line once you've purchased your tickets. We don't expect to be spending tons of cash on drinks or excursions or anything else they will be flogging on this ship...does that make us undesireable as customers? Excursions we have booked for various reasons, mostly because we don't want to travel in such a large group and become irritated waiting for other people to catch up all day...that and the excursions we booked can be customized for our interests..if this decision affects NCL's bottom line then perhaps they should re-think the value-addedness of their excursions. Drinks? of course I won't smuggle alcohol on board, I will pay the corkage fee to bring on my celebratory bottle of Dom....I'll likely even buy one of those cutesy little souvenir drinks for sailaway.... Don't gamble so they won't get much on me that way.... Shopping? if there is something I have to have...then I'll buy it...nuff said... I somehow feel we won't be welcome aboard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planer's Edge Posted July 27, 2010 #253 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Wow...reading this thread almost has me re-thinking my first cruise (Jade in September).Seems to be alot of expectations from the cruise line once you've purchased your tickets. We don't expect to be spending tons of cash on drinks or excursions or anything else they will be flogging on this ship...does that make us undesireable as customers? Excursions we have booked for various reasons, mostly because we don't want to travel in such a large group and become irritated waiting for other people to catch up all day...that and the excursions we booked can be customized for our interests..if this decision affects NCL's bottom line then perhaps they should re-think the value-addedness of their excursions. Drinks? of course I won't smuggle alcohol on board, I will pay the corkage fee to bring on my celebratory bottle of Dom....I'll likely even buy one of those cutesy little souvenir drinks for sailaway.... Don't gamble so they won't get much on me that way.... Shopping? if there is something I have to have...then I'll buy it...nuff said... I somehow feel we won't be welcome aboard... You will be more than welcome onboard. But, if you go with this huge chip on your shoulder you may not enjoy yourself. All cruise lines business models take into account that not everyone is going to run up large onboard accounts. Go and enjoy you cruise but leave the attitude on shore.;) PE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAGVBSB Posted July 27, 2010 #254 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Wow...reading this thread almost has me re-thinking my first cruise (Jade in September).Seems to be alot of expectations from the cruise line once you've purchased your tickets. We don't expect to be spending tons of cash on drinks or excursions or anything else they will be flogging on this ship...does that make us undesireable as customers? Excursions we have booked for various reasons, mostly because we don't want to travel in such a large group and become irritated waiting for other people to catch up all day...that and the excursions we booked can be customized for our interests..if this decision affects NCL's bottom line then perhaps they should re-think the value-addedness of their excursions. Drinks? of course I won't smuggle alcohol on board, I will pay the corkage fee to bring on my celebratory bottle of Dom....I'll likely even buy one of those cutesy little souvenir drinks for sailaway.... Don't gamble so they won't get much on me that way.... Shopping? if there is something I have to have...then I'll buy it...nuff said... I somehow feel we won't be welcome aboard... NCL, like most cruiselines, make most of their money in three places: 1.) On board alcohol sales 2.) Shore excursion sales 3.) Casino sales (the photo department, specialty restaurants and shops do bring in additional revenues, but not nearly the bulk of it.) I was watching a special a few months ago that followed an NCL cruise to the carribean and they interviewed Andy Stuart extensively in the show. Although he wouldn't release specific numbers, he said the cruise line depends on alcohol sales. On the cruise on the show, they were going into the last day of the cruise and were down a sizeable amount of the revenue that they needed for the week. They were hoping for a beautiful, hot day to get the people drinking on deck and into the casino. They got their wish and when they asked Andy if they had made up for what they needed, he smiled like a chesire cat and said yes. So now you know why the waiters push drinks so much and why it is hard to lounge around the pool without a waiter bothering you every 5 minutes about ordering a drink.... it is their life blood. If you are not wanted by NCL, then neither am I. No one in my family (or our large extended group of 18 that just sailed) drinks alcohol and no one ordered any drinks. (the 3 kids had soda cards and that was it.). Most of us don't drink coffee and those that do don't like the fancy, specialty coffees...no money there. We only went once to a specialty restaurant (the cheapest) and we don't gamble. (no casino on the POAm so that didn't matter on this cruise.). We cancelled most of our NCL shore excursions for private companies because they were half the price of NCL. My total on board bill for 7 days....$1001.62. (that includes $250 in daily service charges and $400 in shore excursions that we could not cancel.) .... and that was on the Pride of America... a ship that needs every dime it can get! If you are not wanted by NCL, then I am even more so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish weave Posted July 27, 2010 #255 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Don't be confused by corporate policies. The people who work on the ships want you there and want you to enjoy your cruise whether you spend money or not. Of course they offer a lot of opportunities for you to buy, but that is their job. They like to create a pleasant atmosphere for you and are not bothered by the word "no". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GROOVERS Posted July 27, 2010 #256 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Why would someone worry about a "liquor bill" when you pay so much for the cruise? If you're gonna drink that much, you'll be drunk the whole time, and won't enjoy the cruise! I kind of feel about smugglers, like I do about drunk drivers, if a person is caught drunk driving, (I do mean drunk, not high), he/she needs to be taken behind the police car and shot, and the morgue call to carry the body away!:eek: They are traveling on our roads and risking the lives of our families. The LAW and Their RULES, when you are in their place, are firm and should be obeyed, your contract with cruise line explains that, very clearly!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planer's Edge Posted July 27, 2010 #257 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Why would someone worry about a "liquor bill" when you pay so much for the cruise? If you're gonna drink that much, you'll be drunk the whole time, and won't enjoy the cruise! I kind of feel about smugglers, like I do about drunk drivers, if a person is caught drunk driving, (I do mean drunk, not high), he/she needs to be taken behind the police car and shot, and the morgue call to carry the body away!:eek: They are traveling on our roads and risking the lives of our families. The LAW and Their RULES, when you are in their place, are firm and should be obeyed, your contract with cruise line explains that, very clearly!;) I'll apologize ahead of time for anything I might do on our cruise. :D PE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drhry Posted July 27, 2010 #258 Share Posted July 27, 2010 I'll apologize ahead of time for anything I might do on our cruise. :D PE Well said PE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish weave Posted July 27, 2010 #259 Share Posted July 27, 2010 I'll apologize ahead of time for anything I might do on our cruise. :D PE We can work out a deal on the pictures I take of you. If the price is right, I won't post them on CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseat50 Posted July 27, 2010 #260 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Why would someone worry about a "liquor bill" when you pay so much for the cruise? If you're gonna drink that much, you'll be drunk the whole time, and won't enjoy the cruise! I kind of feel about smugglers, like I do about drunk drivers, if a person is caught drunk driving, (I do mean drunk, not high (the difference being? does that mean if they are high on pot or whatever they're ok?)), he/she needs to be taken behind the police car and shot, and the morgue call to carry the body away!:eek: They are traveling on our roads and risking the lives of our families. The LAW and Their RULES, when you are in their place, are firm and should be obeyed, your contract with cruise line explains that, very clearly!;) WOW!! You really think someone who goes on a cruise vacation and brings a little booze to relax a bit and may even get drunk should be shot? :eek: Sure hope I'm not on the same one. Yikes! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planer's Edge Posted July 27, 2010 #261 Share Posted July 27, 2010 We can work out a deal on the pictures I take of you. If the price is right, I won't post them on CC. Thank you for seeing the humor. I was joking with Groovers as I will actually be sailing with them in October. PE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish weave Posted July 27, 2010 #262 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Thank you for seeing the humor. I was joking with Groovers as I will actually be sailing with them in October. PE Ask them to bring some of their "moonshine". :p:p Of course, security may question the mason jars full of "water". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrobynec Posted July 28, 2010 #263 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Wow...reading this thread almost has me re-thinking my first cruise (Jade in September).Seems to be alot of expectations from the cruise line once you've purchased your tickets. We don't expect to be spending tons of cash on drinks or excursions or anything else they will be flogging on this ship...does that make us undesireable as customers? Excursions we have booked for various reasons, mostly because we don't want to travel in such a large group and become irritated waiting for other people to catch up all day...that and the excursions we booked can be customized for our interests..if this decision affects NCL's bottom line then perhaps they should re-think the value-addedness of their excursions. Drinks? of course I won't smuggle alcohol on board, I will pay the corkage fee to bring on my celebratory bottle of Dom....I'll likely even buy one of those cutesy little souvenir drinks for sailaway.... Don't gamble so they won't get much on me that way.... Shopping? if there is something I have to have...then I'll buy it...nuff said... I somehow feel we won't be welcome aboard... I have never felt anything even close to "unwelcome". I am not a big spender onboard--I guess like you I am somewhere in between. To date, I have paid my share of corkage fees (maybe more--I really LOVE fine wine!), I have been to a few specialty restaurants, paid for internet service, taken one NCL excursion (only because my similar excursion was canceled the day before due to rain), have a few drinks onboard, throw a few coins in the slot machine. But don't play BINGO, or buy the pull tab cards they hawk at the theater, drink to excess, purchase photos or have spa treatments. I feel SO WELCOME that I can hardly express how wonderful the NCL staff has made me feel about my cruise vacation. Nearly every staff member I have had the chance to interact with has been genuinely nice, even if I wasn't making a purchase. Maybe I have rose colored glasses, but if I do, I am glad!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLMCLEOD Posted July 28, 2010 #264 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I have never felt anything even close to "unwelcome". I am not a big spender onboard--I guess like you I am somewhere in between. To date, I have paid my share of corkage fees (maybe more--I really LOVE fine wine!), I have been to a few specialty restaurants, paid for internet service, taken one NCL excursion (only because my similar excursion was canceled the day before due to rain), have a few drinks onboard, throw a few coins in the slot machine. But don't play BINGO, or buy the pull tab cards they hawk at the theater, drink to excess, purchase photos or have spa treatments. I feel SO WELCOME that I can hardly express how wonderful the NCL staff has made me feel about my cruise vacation. Nearly every staff member I have had the chance to interact with has been genuinely nice, even if I wasn't making a purchase. Maybe I have rose colored glasses, but if I do, I am glad!:D Thanks so much for this response Robyn...I feel better already!!.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrobynec Posted July 30, 2010 #265 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Thanks so much for this response Robyn...I feel better already!!.. ;)Have fun, and don't sweat the small stuff--you have the power to make your vacation wonderful, or awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kn516 Posted July 30, 2010 #266 Share Posted July 30, 2010 What is the bar setup? Do we bring our own alcohol, and pay a fee? Or is it a stocked bar in your room that can drink as much as you want? Is there a pass like the sodas, where you pay a price per day for unlimited alcohol? Probably not, but worth a shot asking lol.. If I want it, How do I order it, and how much does it cost? Thanks :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epic_Bear Posted October 18, 2010 #267 Share Posted October 18, 2010 We brought a 5 liter box of wine and 2 rum runners of skinny girl margaritas on the Epic last week. No problems getting it on. We also spent our share at the bars as well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madisonsmom Posted October 18, 2010 #268 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Just got off the Epic on Saturday, brought on 6 1.7 (large) bottles of wine and paid 15 per bottle to cork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madisonsmom Posted October 18, 2010 #269 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Just got off the EPIC - brought on 6 1.7 bottles of wine, paid 15.00 to cork each one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rp23g7 Posted October 18, 2010 #270 Share Posted October 18, 2010 NCL "needs" each passenger to spend a certain amnt on booze? So then I'm back to the old argument--if someone obeys the rules/law and doesn't smuggle--BUT also doesn't buy drinks for whatever reason--then they are equally wrong as far as NCl is concerned. I don't "need" to subsidize ANY cruise line. My contract with the cruise line is I pay my fare, port charge, taxes and DSC and I get a cruise. period. And if that's all I do, am I wrong? No smuggling, just watching my budget! I disagree with the first statement. We usually bring bring Tequila or rum in a water bottle, i fail to see how i am cutting in on the cruise company's bottom line. If i didnt bring my own stuff, i wouldnt buy any of their drinks anyway, so i am not stealing or cutting in on the bottom line in any way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlene.Gina Posted April 14, 2011 #271 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Hey Everyone, I am cruising on the Carnival Miracle, and I was told to check out the Rum Runner Flasks. Is it easy to sneak on? How would I go about hiding it? On my carry on? Or in a pant leg of my checked in luggage? Thanks :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnql Posted April 14, 2011 #272 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Hey Everyone, I am cruising on the Carnival Miracle, and I was told to check out the Rum Runner Flasks. Is it easy to sneak on? How would I go about hiding it? On my carry on? Or in a pant leg of my checked in luggage? Thanks :D This is the NCL forum. You could try re-asking your question on the Carnival board but since it's a non-Carnival question, you could just try doing a search. There are numerous threads on CC concerning rum runners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleet Posted April 15, 2011 #273 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Why would someone worry about a "liquor bill" when you pay so much for the cruise? If you're gonna drink that much, you'll be drunk the whole time, and won't enjoy the cruise! I kind of feel about smugglers, like I do about drunk drivers, if a person is caught drunk driving, (I do mean drunk, not high), he/she needs to be taken behind the police car and shot, and the morgue call to carry the body away!:eek: They are traveling on our roads and risking the lives of our families. The LAW and Their RULES, when you are in their place, are firm and should be obeyed, your contract with cruise line explains that, very clearly!;) LMAO...so you or your kids will be the ones with the pot? So glad you specified drunk and not high...what a hoot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveller20074 Posted April 15, 2011 #274 Share Posted April 15, 2011 no, they do not check more sometimes than others. Some people are lucky, others are not. Why take the chance and why break the rules? Nita Exactly. Totally agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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