tonto524 Posted June 23, 2015 #226 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Correct, Royal does not require all guests in a stateroom to purchase a package. Perfect (well, or close to haha). Thanks so much - your quick answer is much appreciated. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseclues Posted August 2, 2015 #227 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Correct, Royal does not require all guests in a stateroom to purchase a package. At least one good thing...thanks. :):):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveru621 Posted August 2, 2015 #228 Share Posted August 2, 2015 The big problem with prices and bar service is they hardly bring you what you ordered. My last cruise I always ordered HOUSE vodka and tonic. Almost half the time bar service decided I ordered premium Absoult or Grey Goose at a much higher price (and tip). Whenever I pointed out to them this was not what I ordered, they got very indignant. If you sit at the bar you know what they poured. Otherwise you have no idea what they actually poured and charged you for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruthCanHurt Posted August 2, 2015 #229 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Just sailed on the GOS 6/5/15 and did not find the drink prices outrageous. For the most part unless you were drinking a foo-foo drink they were less than what you would pay in a good restaurant or hotel bar. All were with a mix or on the rocks. The prices on the frozen drinks such as rum runners etc are high and certainly don't contain much more than lots of ice and flavoring with minimal rum. Beer..................5.50 Baileys 7.00 Gran Marnier 7.00 Drambuie 7.00 Tanqueray 7.00 Ketel One 7.00 Crown Royal 7.50 I travel for a living, I would agree that the prices are relatively in line with a nice restaurant or bar. HOWEVER. I think the biggest issue I have and the same that many other has, is the HUGE INCREASE from what the prices were to what they are now. Not a gradual 10% per year or whatever. It's a HUGE jump in price, ( of course we all know they are pushing everyone to buy packages). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveru621 Posted August 2, 2015 #230 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I travel for a living, I would agree that the prices are relatively in line with a nice restaurant or bar. HOWEVER. I think the biggest issue I have and the same that many other has, is the HUGE INCREASE from what the prices were to what they are now. Not a gradual 10% per year or whatever. It's a HUGE jump in price, ( of course we all know they are pushing everyone to buy packages). This is exactly the point. Comparing RCI to a sports stadium or major city is just trying to rationalize. But the fact that RCI has doubled the price of a vodka and tonic on some ships is not acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted August 2, 2015 #231 Share Posted August 2, 2015 It's going to be very interesting to see what happens to drinks package prices down here in Australasia over the next year. Princess have just released the equivalent of the Ultimate package on cruises of 8+ days. AU $59 and gratuities are not added to Australian prices. On Rhapsody, in March, the Ultimate package was US $67 gratuities included. At current exchange rates that's AU $91.70. This may lead to a number of Australians "jumping ship" from RCI and Celebrity to Princess, P&O and Carnival where the onboard costs are in AUD, unless drinks packages are included as a perk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BekkaW Posted August 2, 2015 #232 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Hi I'm going on the splendour of the seas in November ,Any idea how much the non alcoholic cocktails are ? I've bought one of the drinks packages royal replenish do i still pay 18% tip?. When you buy a package it includes the 18% at time of package purchase, you don't pay anything further once you're on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodtime Cruizin Posted August 2, 2015 #233 Share Posted August 2, 2015 This is exactly the point. Comparing RCI to a sports stadium or major city is just trying to rationalize. But the fact that RCI has doubled the price of a vodka and tonic on some ships is not acceptable. There is no rationalization needed on my behalf. I'm on a ship, in the middle of a beautiful sea, enjoying down time, which is better than any stadium sporting event short of the Super Bowl. Comparing RCL bars to a local beer joint, local pub/bar or a 'do drop in' is the only rationalization I see. There's absolutely no comparison no matter how hard you try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasusa Posted August 12, 2015 #234 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I wonder what they charge for a shot of vodka? I was contemplating getting the Royal Replenish which includes non-alcoholic, coffees, waters, etc. It may be cheaper to get the shot and throw it into a virgin bloody mary. We have a port intensive cruise and since we have the Diamond Lounge, getting the Ultimate Package is a waste of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryano Posted August 12, 2015 #235 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I wonder what they charge for a shot of vodka? . Id plan on +/- 9 dollars and the 18% gratuity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 12, 2015 #236 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Id plan on +/- 9 dollars and the 18% gratuity I was going to guess $7, but who knows. That was based on what is on my receipts for Bailey's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruthCanHurt Posted August 12, 2015 #237 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I wonder what they charge for a shot of vodka? I was contemplating getting the Royal Replenish which includes non-alcoholic, coffees, waters, etc. It may be cheaper to get the shot and throw it into a virgin bloody mary. We have a port intensive cruise and since we have the Diamond Lounge, getting the Ultimate Package is a waste of money. it's an interesting theory. I tried something similar on the liberty last year.. I wanted a specialty coffee with baileys in it. ( I had the refresh package.. so technically my coffee was free but the liquer was not) They honestly could not figure out how to charge me. after ten minutes I simply gave up. NOW.. I have to say that this was at the Royal Promenade coffee shop ( and NOT at the bar, so the experience could be slightly different) but they were truly very confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted August 12, 2015 #238 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I think $5.50 for a beer is outrageous! I mean, that's the price of a 6-pack. I know about mark-ups, but this is way overpriced. I think $5.50 for a mixed drink is high, but better than $7.00! You all must live in expensive cities, if you think those are fair prices! I use to think that way, but compared to ball park prices, or amusment park prices, or other comparable captive audience prices, its not bad as it once seemed to me. That said, my usual bar bill on a 7 day cruise is around $100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryano Posted August 12, 2015 #239 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I was going to guess $7, but who knows. That was based on what is on my receipts for Bailey's I was only assuming. I had a shot of Makers on Freedom and it was 9.00 + the tip. Just figured good vodka would be about the same :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 12, 2015 #240 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I was only assuming. I had a shot of Makers on Freedom and it was 9.00 + the tip. Just figured good vodka would be about the same :) Do you really need good vodka in a bloody Mary. :what: I don't drink them, but I figured all the spices kill everything. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted August 12, 2015 #241 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Do you really need good vodka in a bloody Mary. :what: I don't drink them, but I figured all the spices kill everything. :D Never understood that. I've had the bartender make a mistake :rolleyes: and give me premium but it didn't change my Bloody Mary enough to sway my opinion. House brand it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryano Posted August 12, 2015 #242 Share Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) Do you really need good vodka in a bloody Mary. :what: I don't drink them, but I figured all the spices kill everything. :D No. The cheaper vodkas works just fine for bloody marys. :) I said "good vodka" because I believe thats all RC pours unless you specifically ask for the cheaper stuff. For instance, if you went up to the bar and said "give me a shot of vodka" I believe they would reach for the Grey Goose unless you specified differently. I have no doubt that Grey Goose would be 9.00 a shot! Edited August 12, 2015 by ryano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLTFISH Posted August 12, 2015 #243 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I think $5.50 for a beer is outrageous! I mean, that's the price of a 6-pack. I know about mark-ups, but this is way overpriced. I think $5.50 for a mixed drink is high, but better than $7.00! You all must live in expensive cities, if you think those are fair prices! Every drink price is high compared to what you can get at the super market. I too was going into this cruise thinking the drink prices were going to be crazy. $6 for a poolside Corona (which was the least expensive beer), isn't that bad compared to comparable establishments (Vegas pool, Nightclub, Descent Restaurant, etc.) The only time I felt the price crush, just as noted in here was with the Foo Foo drinks. In Cozumel another passenger found a place on the pier that sold Coronas for $1 each... He and one of his friends pounded a bunch each before getting back onboard and saved a bundle by doing so :) .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted August 12, 2015 #244 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Having just paid £25 for two G&Ts in the Shard I will never complain about drinks prices again. Sent from my KFTT using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orlandodolly Posted August 13, 2015 #245 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I'm not sure how you got the drink prices you did. You must have had a very creative bartender to charge those kind of prices. Allure of the Seas in April one draft beer and one Martini $21 with 18% tip. These prices even make Disney Resorts look cheap. Unfortunately or fortunately booked on Brillance for New England in October. We will be doing our drinking on shore or in the Diamond or Concierge Lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosara21 Posted August 13, 2015 #246 Share Posted August 13, 2015 It's a no-brainer for me........I love Froo-Froo drinks and will be buying a package again come September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajuncowgirl13 Posted August 16, 2015 #247 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Can you buy a drink package and then upgrade to another one once you are on the ship? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tattedbarbz Posted August 16, 2015 #248 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Now the lava flows are more expensive.. are they still included in the premium drinks package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioRob Posted August 16, 2015 #249 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Can you buy a drink package and then upgrade to another one once you are on the ship? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yes, you can. You would pay the difference between the two packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioRob Posted August 16, 2015 #250 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Now the lava flows are more expensive.. are they still included in the premium drinks package? Yes! That was my go to drink last June and I had no problem using my Ultimate Package with it! Love me a strawberry lava flow and a mudslide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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