Zubsin Posted May 6, 2014 #1 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Are the Drink Packages available on cruises under 7 days? And I'm seeing contradictions - some say everyone in the cabin has to buy the package and some say no.... hmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofy559 Posted May 6, 2014 #2 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Are the Drink Packages available on cruises under 7 days? And I'm seeing contradictions - some say everyone in the cabin has to buy the package and some say no.... hmmm Yes they are available on shorter cruises, no, not everyone has to buy the package. Have you joined our rollcall? We're a small but fun group! Nine more days! Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubsin Posted May 6, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Thanks Lisa... yep, we'll see you at the M&G after muster! Can't wait looks like 90 degree weather! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMSDingy Posted May 6, 2014 #4 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I think it depends on what you're looking at. I asked a Princess rep if I could buy the pre-selected wine package for our 7 day cruise & was told I could not. DW & I enjoy wine with our meals and by my calculations picking up 7 bottles would save me a few bucks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubsin Posted May 6, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted May 6, 2014 decisions decisions...I only have a few more days to think about it! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubsin Posted May 6, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted May 6, 2014 One more question... do you have to buy a package before you cruise or can you purchase it once you get on board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted May 6, 2014 #7 Share Posted May 6, 2014 One more question... do you have to buy a package before you cruise or can you purchase it once you get on board? You can buy it onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubsin Posted May 6, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted May 6, 2014 So for "fun" I called PCL 3 times - 1 agent said the AI drink package was NOT available on cruises less than 7 days... 2 agents said yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted May 6, 2014 #9 Share Posted May 6, 2014 So for "fun" I called PCL 3 times - 1 agent said the AI drink package was NOT available on cruises less than 7 days... 2 agents said yes. For it to be an accurate poll you must call a minimum of 6 times over a 2 day period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phamer55 Posted May 6, 2014 #10 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Wow, I'm really hoping the package is available for my upcoming 3 day coastal cruise on the Star Princess. We are going with friends and without kids so this would be a good deal for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted May 7, 2014 #11 Share Posted May 7, 2014 For it to be an accurate poll you must call a minimum of 6 times over a 2 day period. Must make it an odd number of calls to avoid ties. However, too many calls could drive you to drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandiGreg Posted May 7, 2014 #12 Share Posted May 7, 2014 For it to be an accurate poll you must call a minimum of 6 times over a 2 day period. Interesting. I called Princess and they said an accurate poll is calling 8 times over a 3 day period.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandiGreg Posted May 7, 2014 #13 Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) Wow, I'm really hoping the package is available for my upcoming 3 day coastal cruise on the Star Princess. We are going with friends and without kids so this would be a good deal for us. If it is a 3 day cruise, that means only 2 nights and your first and last day are less than 12 hours technically. So, you will have to pay $49 x 3 but two days are short......so drink lots of sailaway drinks and then tons of bloody marys and mimosas the morning of debarkation!:eek: (and even with kids it may be a good deal, unless they think you are saints) Edited May 7, 2014 by BrandiGreg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted May 7, 2014 #14 Share Posted May 7, 2014 If it is a 3 day cruise, that means only 2 nights and your first and last day are less than 12 hours technically. So, you will have to pay $49 x 3 but two days are short......so drink lots of sailaway drinks and then tons of bloody marys and mimosas the morning of debarkation!:eek: (and even with kids it may be a good deal, unless they think you are saints) A three day cruise means three nights. The last morning is really on the fourth day (but that three day drink card will still be good that morning). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phamer55 Posted May 7, 2014 #15 Share Posted May 7, 2014 If it is a 3 day cruise, that means only 2 nights and your first and last day are less than 12 hours technically. So, you will have to pay $49 x 3 but two days are short......so drink lots of sailaway drinks and then tons of bloody marys and mimosas the morning of debarkation!:eek: (and even with kids it may be a good deal, unless they think you are saints) Well, it's almost 3 full days, embarking at 11:30am and debarking at around 8:30am. I don't drink between 8:30 - 11:30am so I'll give those hours to Princess!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phamer55 Posted May 12, 2014 #16 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Hello all. I'm just off the Star 3-day coastal cruise from Vancouver to San Francisco. The AI drink package was available and my wife and I took advantage of it. For us, it was a great investment and we came out way ahead. The only thing I think was weird is they still made you sign the receipt slip, even though it was for $0. We were with friends and it was easy to go to the bar with everyone's room keys and use those to get a round while everyone else stayed at a table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted May 12, 2014 #17 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Interesting. I called Princess and they said an accurate poll is calling 8 times over a 3 day period.:eek: Did you talk to an agent from the UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubsin Posted May 12, 2014 Author #18 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I'm pretty sure it must be an odd number of calls...I was calling from work so I could only sneak 3 calls in .... and yes it would drive me to drink....I think I will....;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkiC Posted May 12, 2014 #19 Share Posted May 12, 2014 My kids (adult kids) just bought the drink package on the Star as well and said it was a good decision for them. The drinks were weak. Because there was no Captain's Elite party, all of the Elite passengers received a free drink ticket. I used mine for an Absolute Vodka Martini, straight up with olives and no vermouth. There is no way they can make that weak. I believe that was the first cocktail I have ever had on a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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