Jump to content
Cruise Critic Community

Soda and more package

lbfluffy

By lbfluffy,
in Princess Cruises

 Share

Recommended Posts

lbfluffy

lbfluffy

Posted
Posted

Does this package include bottled water? It doesn't say that it does under the description. The all inclusive beverage plan says it does, but I don't want to spend that much on a plan we won't use to our advantage.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
DMorris

DMorris

Posted
Posted

They are stopping the bringing on of beverages... was a huge article about it. No more bottled water or cases of sodas allowed... they caught on to the hiding booze in the bottles. You can buy cases of water onboard according to article I read...

Link to comment
Share on other sites
WISH84

WISH84

Posted
Posted
They are stopping the bringing on of beverages... was a huge article about it. No more bottled water or cases of sodas allowed... they caught on to the hiding booze in the bottles. You can buy cases of water onboard according to article I read...

 

Curious... I saw an article very similar to the one you mention however I believe it was for the Carnival Brand only. Was Princess apart of that conversation as well?

 

It was a HUGE issue on the Carnival boards.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
DMorris

DMorris

Posted
Posted
Curious... I saw an article very similar to the one you mention however I believe it was for the Carnival Brand only. Was Princess apart of that conversation as well?

 

It was a HUGE issue on the Carnival boards.

 

Hmmm.. now I am not 100% sure... have to go find that article... thought they said Carnival Corporation... not just CCL brand.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
WISH84

WISH84

Posted
Posted
Hmmm.. now I am not 100% sure... have to go find that article... thought they said Carnival Corporation... not just CCL brand.

 

Another reason I love the AIBP on Princess. Far better deal than the Cheers Package on Carnival.

 

We used to "lug" a case of bottled water on board with us. Now, no need to do so.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Pam in CA

Pam in CA

Posted
Posted (edited)
Hmmm.. now I am not 100% sure... have to go find that article... thought they said Carnival Corporation... not just CCL brand.
I seriously doubt it would have said "Carnival Corporation" as policies such as booze, beverage packages, etc. are completely separate by brand. Carnival Corporation recently announced that the WiFi capabilities for all of their brands were being updated... but that's hardware, not a policy. Each brand is managed separately. Edited by Pam in CA
Link to comment
Share on other sites
DMorris

DMorris

Posted
Posted
I seriously doubt it would have said "Carnival Corporation" as policies such as booze, beverage packages, etc. are completely separate by brand. Carnival Corporation recently announced that the WiFi capabilities for all of their brands were being updated... but that's hardware, not a policy. Each brand is managed separately.

 

Good point

Link to comment
Share on other sites
caribill

caribill

Posted
Posted
I seriously doubt it would have said "Carnival Corporation" as policies such as booze, beverage packages, etc. are completely separate by brand. Carnival Corporation recently announced that the WiFi capabilities for all of their brands were being updated... but that's hardware, not a policy. Each brand is managed separately.

 

Yes, that was Carnival Cruise Lines.

 

However, the current Princess "Cruise Answer Book" says the following

 

"Liquor, spirits, beer, bottled water and canned or bottled soda are not permitted. Please remember that luggage will be scanned and alcohol or any beverages outside of our policy will be removed and discarded."

Link to comment
Share on other sites
MGnut

MGnut

Posted
Posted
Yes, that was Carnival Cruise Lines.

 

However, the current Princess "Cruise Answer Book" says the following

 

"Liquor, spirits, beer, bottled water and canned or bottled soda are not permitted. Please remember that luggage will be scanned and alcohol or any beverages outside of our policy will be removed and discarded."

 

Darn! There goes my Pepsi. :(

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Working 2 Cruise

Working 2 Cruise

Posted
Posted
Yes, that was Carnival Cruise Lines.

 

However, the current Princess "Cruise Answer Book" says the following

 

"Liquor, spirits, beer, bottled water and canned or bottled soda are not permitted. Please remember that luggage will be scanned and alcohol or any beverages outside of our policy will be removed and discarded."

 

This has to be new... how sad....

Link to comment
Share on other sites
caribill

caribill

Posted
Posted
This has to be new... how sad....

 

It does not seem to be anything that is enforced.

 

There has been no official announcement.

 

It is not in the Q&A on the Princess web site.

 

Only mention of it is in the Cruise Answer Book.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Working 2 Cruise

Working 2 Cruise

Posted
Posted
It does not seem to be anything that is enforced.

 

There has been no official announcement.

 

It is not in the Q&A on the Princess web site.

 

Only mention of it is in the Cruise Answer Book.

 

The announcement can't be too far.... now, I wish Princess would figure out a way to catch the rumrunners!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Astro Flyer

Astro Flyer

Posted
Posted
It does not seem to be anything that is enforced.

 

There has been no official announcement.

 

It is not in the Q&A on the Princess web site.

 

Only mention of it is in the Cruise Answer Book.

Thankfully that's not the wording in the Cruise Passage for my upcoming cruise.

 

I contacted Princess about the Cruise Answer Book statement asking if that's a preview of pending changes. They said they'd get back to me with an answer however that's been over 2 weeks now without an answer. It should be a simple yes or no and to me their lack of an answer leads me to believe that the CAB is a preview of Princess having the same policy as Carnival that prohibits water & soda. :mad:

Link to comment
Share on other sites
caribill

caribill

Posted
Posted (edited)
Their lack of an answer leads me to believe that the CAB is a preview of Princess having the same policy as Carnival that prohibits water & soda. :mad:

 

Carnival's policy prohibits only bottles of soda and water. Passengers can still each bring up to 12 cans of soda on board Carnival ships.

Edited by caribill
Link to comment
Share on other sites
chrysalis

chrysalis

Posted
Posted
Will they make almost any drink as a moctail or do they have just special ones? Thinking about getting this package for my elderly mother. Thanks

 

The easiest one for them to make is a martini....and empty glass with only an olive in it.....and a G&T is pretty simple, too:D:D:D

Link to comment
Share on other sites
dsawyer

dsawyer

Posted
Posted
The easiest one for them to make is a martini....and empty glass with only an olive in it.....and a G&T is pretty simple, too:D:D:D

 

Great! Lol

 

I was thinking like a virgin margarita. Would they make that for her?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
chrysalis

chrysalis

Posted
Posted
Great! Lol

 

I was thinking like a virgin margarita. Would they make that for her?

 

Not sure....hard to replace the tequila and Cointreau/TripleSec favours without just making it a lime with salt drink....but no harm in asking.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Please sign in to comment

You will be able to leave a comment after signing in



Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
  • Forum Jump
    • Categories
      • Welcome to Cruise Critic
      • Hurricane Zone 2024
      • Cruise Insurance Q&A w/ Steve Dasseos of Tripinsurancestore.com June 2024
      • New Cruisers
      • Cruise Lines “A – O”
      • Cruise Lines “P – Z”
      • River Cruising
      • ROLL CALLS
      • Cruise Critic News & Features
      • Digital Photography & Cruise Technology
      • Special Interest Cruising
      • Cruise Discussion Topics
      • UK Cruising
      • Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
      • Canadian Cruisers
      • North American Homeports
      • Ports of Call
      • Cruise Conversations
×
×
  • Create New...