So Diamond and above...would you if they ?

[Karma5]

I don't like the wines in the current package so I no longer purchase it. If my husband and I want wine with dinner we purchase a bottle at that time. Also, being Diamond I can also go to the lounge and get whatever free…………….

[island lady]

I understand your screen name now.:D

 

I was thinking the same thing, Bob.

 

:eek: I hope he was kidding!

[kmurph22]

ChipLondon I've had this same thought since learning about the voucher program.

 

I'm one of those who typically drinks just under the 'breakeven' for the package - anywhere from about 3 drinks (port day) to 5 drinks (sea day). But I like the package concept, because I like the idea of trying new things, and the flexibility. So if it were discounted, I would try it.

 

So from the perspective of RCCL: they are giving me a voucher for 3 drinks. Average revenue for that would be what, about $25? So by discounting the package by $25 (which they've already give me), to $30, they would get me to commit spend another $30 a day that I might not otherwise spend. Without the package, I will confine most of my drinking to the CL hours of 5 - 8:30 and maybe only buy one more drink later in the evening or a glass of wine at dinner, less than $30 for sure. Seems like a no brainer for them. They come out ahead. And I'd feel like I 'got' something for being Diamond.

 

RCCL are you listening?

[caribbean sailor]

With the introduction of the drinks vouchers across more ships and obviously heading to a fleet wide situation, I was wondering.

Would you be more likely to purchase a drinks package if they offered a reduced price to Diamond Members and above. At present many of those with access to a DL or CL choose not to purchase a drinks package, but if they reduced the price of the packages by an amount to reflect the 3 vouchers given each day, would you then consider buying the package to cover the times when the lounges are not open. I certainly would :D

 

 

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We are not heavy drinkers,I don't think we will drink three free drinks a day.:)

[Daghis]

This is a really good idea and something I hadn't even considered before you mentioned it.

 

Given that we usually get the soda package each and also a Wine & Dine package, having a reduced price beverage package could make a lot of sense.

[jack1945]

The packages I have seen advertise requires all passengers in the same stateroom to buy it. My wife doesn't drink so it would be more expensive.

 

Some of the posts refer to 3 coupons a day. Is this something new?

[xxHadleyxx]

ChipLondon I've had this same thought since learning about the voucher program.

 

I'm one of those who typically drinks just under the 'breakeven' for the package - anywhere from about 3 drinks (port day) to 5 drinks (sea day). But I like the package concept, because I like the idea of trying new things, and the flexibility. So if it were discounted, I would try it.

 

So from the perspective of RCCL: they are giving me a voucher for 3 drinks. Average revenue for that would be what, about $25? So by discounting the package by $25 (which they've already give me), to $30, they would get me to commit spend another $30 a day that I might not otherwise spend. Without the package, I will confine most of my drinking to the CL hours of 5 - 8:30 and maybe only buy one more drink later in the evening or a glass of wine at dinner, less than $30 for sure. Seems like a no brainer for them. They come out ahead. And I'd feel like I 'got' something for being Diamond.

 

RCCL are you listening?

 

That is about how the math works out for us too--and yes, we would spend nothing to maybe $15 on drinks a day otherwise. So, RIC would be getting more money from us and we would be happier :)

[Clarea]

The packages I have seen advertise requires all passengers in the same stateroom to buy it. My wife doesn't drink so it would be more expensive.

 

Some of the posts refer to 3 coupons a day. Is this something new?

None of the packages require all guests in the stateroom to purchase anymore.

 

The 3 coupons are for Diamond level C&A members and have restrictions as to what drinks they can get and when they can be used. The drink packages have no time restrictions and a better selection of drinks.

[jticarruthers]

Its similar with the BOGO drink coupons, if I have a package they are worthless, take those away for a discount on the package too.

[katydyd]

I get the drink packages anyway, so I would be very enthusiastic about a discount!

 

I don't care for the DL/CL (usually with someone who doesn't have access), so I was excited at the idea of the vouchers, but, honestly, between soda/coffee/water/juice/daytime drinking....I'd still make out with the drink package. If I could turn those vouchers in towards a package discount...well....that would be perfect!

[Daghis]

Its similar with the BOGO drink coupons, if I have a package they are worthless, take those away for a discount on the package too.

They're not completely worthless.

 

I was thinking of using the BOGO coupon on a couple expensive glasses of wine I wanted to try. If I remember correctly, the ice wine they had was $30/glass, which is above what would be covered by the drink package. With the more expensive package, you'd still pay $18/glass, or $36 for two; with the BOGO coupon, it'd be $30 for two (assuming you can't use the BOGO coupon along with the drink package). Yes, a whopping $6 savings, but it'd be at least something. :D

Edited August 1, 2014 by Daghis