TC38 Posted December 23, 2016 #1 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Just on Allure for the 10 day holiday cruise to be welcomed by the comforting embrace of a 2 dollar charge for a Gin Fizz from the Pub bar........!!!!!!!! Apparently, a Deluxe Package doesn't stack any more for a Gin and sugary condiments. Seriously.....apparently RCI have decided on new menu's and new prices as of today.......JUST outside of the deluxe payment band....oh and don't get me started on the Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc that is now $17 a pop. Happy Christmas one and all..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottygirl Posted December 23, 2016 #2 Share Posted December 23, 2016 If you get a chance can you post some bar menus? I'm not happy about the KC price going up to $17. That's my go to wine. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesboat Posted December 23, 2016 #3 Share Posted December 23, 2016 While the intention is to push people to the packages (short term cash, yay!) you can only charge so much for a drink before people take their money to another cruise line or a land-based vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted December 23, 2016 #4 Share Posted December 23, 2016 It's highway robbery what they charge at sporting venues...but that's only for 3 hours! I can't imagine paying those prices for an entire week! Insane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted December 23, 2016 #5 Share Posted December 23, 2016 I would not buy a drink package if everything I drink is going to involve an extra charge above the package price. I would be very interested in seeing a menu with some pricing to see just what is going on before our next cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted December 23, 2016 #6 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Relax, it's the holiday cruises. Last year they bumped prices and after the new year they were back. Holiday cruises cost more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted December 23, 2016 #7 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Relax, it's the holiday cruises. Last year they bumped prices and after the new year they were back. Holiday cruises cost more That might be the case. But if I were on one of these cruises and had bought a package I'd be very annoyed to find these extra charges. I highly doubt that RCI provided any type of notice to people booking these cruises and buying a package that they might find drinks that are typically covered under the package now being above the price limit. It is not a very nice surprise to find when you board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcgrumpy Posted December 23, 2016 #8 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Just on Allure for the 10 day holiday cruise to be welcomed by the comforting embrace of a 2 dollar charge for a Gin Fizz from the Pub bar........!!!!!!!! Apparently, a Deluxe Package doesn't stack any more for a Gin and sugary condiments. Seriously.....apparently RCI have decided on new menu's and new prices as of today.......JUST outside of the deluxe payment band....oh and don't get me started on the Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc that is now $17 a pop. Happy Christmas one and all..... :eek: I thought $12 was bad enough. It was $9 the summer of 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted December 23, 2016 #9 Share Posted December 23, 2016 (edited) Relax, it's the holiday cruises. Last year they bumped prices and after the new year they were back. Holiday cruises cost more This^^^^ It was the same thing last year. Wait until you see the price of the specialty restaurants.:eek: Edited December 23, 2016 by Ourusualbeach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted December 23, 2016 #10 Share Posted December 23, 2016 (edited) Relax, it's the holiday cruises. Last year they bumped prices and after the new year they were back. Holiday cruises cost more Oasis drink prices never went down after the 2015 holiday season increase - we sailed in January and then in October and the prices remained obscene. A Vintages winetender told us in October that prices were going up again, permanently. I would love it if he were mistaken, but I don't think that he is. Edited December 23, 2016 by critterchick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottygirl Posted December 23, 2016 #11 Share Posted December 23, 2016 I can get Kim Crawford for $12.99 a bottle. I'll bring a couple onboard and cancel my drink package. Royal will be out $325 Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arod1313 Posted December 24, 2016 #12 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Just out of curiosity, what is the max amount a drink can cost with the drink package without having to pay an additional fee? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BekkaW Posted December 24, 2016 #13 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Just out of curiosity, what is the max amount a drink can cost with the drink package without having to pay an additional fee? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Generally $12, up to $14 in Europe and Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F27TW Posted December 24, 2016 #14 Share Posted December 24, 2016 And the fools wonder why people smuggle their own liquor on board ... extortionate price increases like this every time you blink an eye .... RC deserves to start losing passengers. I hope they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetbeachgal Posted December 24, 2016 #15 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Relax, it's the holiday cruises. Last year they bumped prices and after the new year they were back. Holiday cruises cost more Prices go up on holiday cruises and then down the following cruise? So the drink menus on the tables get changed then changed back? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38anchor Posted December 24, 2016 #16 Share Posted December 24, 2016 I am on this cruise with TC38. Drink package price is anything up to $13. Even the server in the pub last night was embarrassed that there was an up charge for the cocktails and hadn't realised the prices had gone up. They did say they knew the menu had changed as some drinks had been taken off.... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38anchor Posted December 24, 2016 #17 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CP3o Posted December 24, 2016 #18 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Wonder if all ships will get the new prices when first sailing is over Jan 1st. Could be this long sailing got the price increase first because sailing into 2017. Thanks for posting menus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyeilis Posted December 24, 2016 #19 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Fwiw they didn't do this on Adventure for the cruise we just left, but who knows what the menus will say for those embarking today. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted December 24, 2016 #20 Share Posted December 24, 2016 People get angry. Wait a few days for it to pass. Then turn around and book another RC cruise. Not much of a statement....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyToes2000 Posted December 24, 2016 #21 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Would love to hear from someone on the Adventure if the drink prices are increased and if the drink package now allows drinks up to $13. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty nut Posted December 24, 2016 #22 Share Posted December 24, 2016 It's basic economics. Get used to it. Drink prices will continue to rise to insane levels until Royal ships begin losing money because of over-pricing. Every time they raise prices they make more money and so far there haven't been enough complaints or loss of sales for RCI to react. I don't like it either but wouldn't you keep raising prices as long as consumers kept forking over the cash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DISFANS3 Posted December 24, 2016 #23 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Hope they go down by Jan 2018... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportmorgan Posted December 24, 2016 #24 Share Posted December 24, 2016 $15 for Crown Royal? Ouch. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chandom Posted December 24, 2016 #25 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Yikes, $2 across the board hike on that one. This is back in May (2016) on Allure. Sent from a mobile device Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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