CeeCee59 Posted December 17, 2015 #1 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I went in to my cruise personalizer today to pre-pay some items. I noticed that the unlimited soda package is no longer offered and Princess now offers a bottled water package. I had previously ordered the soda package but not yet paid for it - when I try to pay I just get the "spinning wheel of death" and can't get any further. Has anyone else noticed this change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenswing Posted December 18, 2015 #2 Share Posted December 18, 2015 I'm seeing the same thing in my Personalizer. The Unlimited Soda and More package still shows as pre-orderable though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin' Chick Posted December 18, 2015 #3 Share Posted December 18, 2015 I went in to my cruise personalizer today to pre-pay some items. I noticed that the unlimited soda package is no longer offered and Princess now offers a bottled water package. I had previously ordered the soda package but not yet paid for it - when I try to pay I just get the "spinning wheel of death" and can't get any further. Has anyone else noticed this change? Maybe call Princess? There might be something wrong with the website. (if one CSR can't help you, ask to speak with a supervisor or say thank you and redial and hope to get a different CSR) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted December 18, 2015 #4 Share Posted December 18, 2015 They are pushing the soda and more package. Sometimes the unlimited limited soda package is available once onboard sometimes not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted December 18, 2015 #5 Share Posted December 18, 2015 I just purchased it 2 days ago with no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justafem Posted December 18, 2015 #6 Share Posted December 18, 2015 I've been looking for the unlimited soda package since we booked 2 days ago and can't find it. Guess I'll have to call Princess. Hubby has no use for Unlimited Soda and More package and I have no use for the soda, but I like the and more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted December 18, 2015 #7 Share Posted December 18, 2015 I went in to my cruise personalizer today to pre-pay some items. I noticed that the unlimited soda package is no longer offered and Princess now offers a bottled water package. I had previously ordered the soda package but not yet paid for it - when I try to pay I just get the "spinning wheel of death" and can't get any further. Has anyone else noticed this change? When I was on Ruby in May, they were trying to force an upsell to the 'n more package. The bar manager told me that the unlimited soda package was being eliminated. I a week-or-two ago, I purchase the unlimited soda package online for an upcoming cruise. I noticed a day-or-two ago (as others have) that the unlimited soda package is not longer available, and there is now a bottled water package. Carnival added a bottled water package when they severely limited what could be brought on board. Perhaps this is foreshadowing the same on Princess? Who knows... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobiecruiser Posted December 18, 2015 #8 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Just saw on the Princess website that the price of the coffee card has went up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viesczy Posted December 18, 2015 #9 Share Posted December 18, 2015 I noticed that for our upcoming cruise it was still available but they took away the "shakes" portion of it. FWIW, that's the only reason for it, if the shakes aren't included we'll be dropping it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyy7 Posted December 18, 2015 #10 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Does anyone know what kind of bottled water is usually offered? I'm sure it's not premium for $6.90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted December 18, 2015 #11 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Does anyone know what kind of bottled water is usually offered? I'm sure it's not premium for $6.90 It's probably like most bottled water people purchase: Straight from the Fresno municipal water source or some other city water supply. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankathy Posted December 18, 2015 #12 Share Posted December 18, 2015 I noticed that for our upcoming cruise it was still available but they took away the "shakes" portion of it. FWIW, that's the only reason for it, if the shakes aren't included we'll be dropping it. Shakes are still included except for the ships that don't have the ice cream bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki'smommy Posted December 18, 2015 #13 Share Posted December 18, 2015 We were confused about the 'shakes" portion as well since some places on the Princess site specifically name shakes and others do not. What we learned is that not all cruises have an ice cream bar/location. If there is an ice cream outlet on the ship, shakes are included. They were definitely included on our 11/29/15 cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted December 18, 2015 #14 Share Posted December 18, 2015 It's probably like most bottled water people purchase: Straight from the Fresno municipal water source or some other city water supply. :rolleyes: I doubt any water from fresno ends up on a ship sailing from ft. lauderdale. I think it's crystal geyser brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregjm Posted December 18, 2015 #15 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Just off the Crown (11/28) and the soda package was still available. However, I did note that they were really pushing bottled water sales (Crystal Geyser), both in the cabin and with employees walking around dining venues, etc., trying to sell bottled water for excursions, etc. I really found it strange that main dining room breakfast and lunches were interrupted with on-going attempts to sell water "for excursions" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 19, 2015 #16 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Just off the Crown (11/28) and the soda package was still available. However, I did note that they were really pushing bottled water sales (Crystal Geyser), both in the cabin and with employees walking around dining venues, etc., trying to sell bottled water for excursions, etc. I really found it strange that main dining room breakfast and lunches were interrupted with on-going attempts to sell water "for excursions" Was it soda or soda and more that was available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki'smommy Posted December 19, 2015 #17 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Was it soda or soda and more that was available. Both "soda" and "Soda and More" were available on the 11/29 Caribbean Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 19, 2015 #18 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Both "soda" and "Soda and More" were available on the 11/29 Caribbean Princess. Thanks only had "and More" on Diamond Oct/Nov. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highwaydude Posted December 19, 2015 #19 Share Posted December 19, 2015 I came across it as well this week. My cabin roommate bought the Soda Package last week. Then I logged in this week to buy my pass and the basic Soda Package was removed and "The More" soda package is available for our Royal Princess Cruise in February. I called Princess up and tried to get the same rate my cabin mate purchased and they wouldn't give me it. Which I thought was rude. So his soda package cost $5/day and mine cost $8/day. Go figure.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 19, 2015 #20 Share Posted December 19, 2015 It was less than I pad last time though $7 a day:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jetswdo Posted December 19, 2015 #21 Share Posted December 19, 2015 plan a couple of months ago, and I guess it is still being honored. Now a separate water package is being offered--- I still need to stop at the CVS in Fort Lauderdale to get a few things- I usually purchase water very cheaply there. Now I am wondering if Princess will take those water bottles to the naughty room-- I don't want to pay an extra $12.00 or so to Princess since I will be at CVS anyway. (I have a rolling duffel, with luggage tag, that I always check in with my luggage--never had a problem with that.) So now I am wondering if Princess is changing over to Carnival's policies. If that is the case, then I won't get my usual water, and just purchase their water plan. But I am leaving next week and not sure what to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki'smommy Posted December 20, 2015 #22 Share Posted December 20, 2015 plan a couple of months ago, and I guess it is still being honored.Now a separate water package is being offered--- I still need to stop at the CVS in Fort Lauderdale to get a few things- I usually purchase water very cheaply there. Now I am wondering if Princess will take those water bottles to the naughty room-- I don't want to pay an extra $12.00 or so to Princess since I will be at CVS anyway. (I have a rolling duffel, with luggage tag, that I always check in with my luggage--never had a problem with that.) So now I am wondering if Princess is changing over to Carnival's policies. If that is the case, then I won't get my usual water, and just purchase their water plan. But I am leaving next week and not sure what to do. My guesses--they will honor the soda package that was purchased on line. As to bringing water on board, there is no published policy yet that says it is not allowed. There are rumors of porters saying they can't check cases of water, but not saying you can't bring it in as a carry on or in a container other than an obvious case of water. They still allow you to bring soda on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted December 20, 2015 #23 Share Posted December 20, 2015 (edited) Just off the Crown (11/28) and the soda package was still available. However, I did note that they were really pushing bottled water sales (Crystal Geyser), both in the cabin and with employees walking around dining venues, etc., trying to sell bottled water for excursions, etc. I really found it strange that main dining room breakfast and lunches were interrupted with on-going attempts to sell water "for excursions" Oh no....we are up in arms on the Celeb thread b/c they are taking off daily botted water from Aquaclass...one of the nce perks incuded in the fare when booked.. They are pushing pakages with water.... Guess there is alot of profit in water! Hope we can bring bottled water on our Ruby cruise...I prefer Fiji Edited December 20, 2015 by hcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregjm Posted December 20, 2015 #24 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Was it soda or soda and more that was available. I purchased the soda package.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob2102 Posted December 20, 2015 #25 Share Posted December 20, 2015 None of the drink, soda or coffee options have changed for our sailing on the emerald. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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