jt58203 Posted January 21, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I had a great time on Enchantment, but $3.84 for a CAN of Coca-Cola---OUCH!!!! I'm not a fan of fountain pop so didn't want to buy the $8/day package. The the mini bar card in my cabin said that a six pack would cost $12 +15% gratuity, which is pretty decent for a cruise ship; however, my oceanview cabin did not have a fridge. Yes, I could have had the room steward bring me ice. I didn't do enough research on the cruise to find out if I could have brought a 12 pack onboard. I'm gold C&A member so I would have been able to take advantage of a 2 for 1 coke once. Other cruise lines charge much less for cans of pop. A few months ago Princess sold cans for $2.25 +gratuity. Sorry for the vent, but thought to inform others of the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv0828 Posted January 21, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Sounds like airport prices past security. [emoji857] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan-P Posted January 21, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Captive audience and people pay it. The prices on everything will continue to creep up until people say ENOUGH and business starts to suffer. I think RCI has been on a fast track mission to find that threshold with a lot of their offerings lately. Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted January 21, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Yes...the prices they are now charging are highway robbery. It's greed personified. And yet...folks pay the price. I don't understand it. If customers reject what's being offered, the prices would fall. Supply and demand...common sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogofman Posted January 21, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Just buy a few cans before boarding and then at each port stop, if needed I have never had my pop confiscated or even cans or bottles of beer, and they gave gone through the xray, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxicfairy Posted January 22, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 22, 2017 And this is why I'll be bringing Coke Zero on my August cruise. Liberty does not have the coke machines yet and I find the bar hose soda to be disgusting ( I drink a lot of soda) I have my coke zero like others have coffee ( or beer;)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogofman Posted January 22, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Yes...the prices they are now charging are highway robbery. It's greed personified. And yet...folks pay the price. I don't understand it. If customers reject what's being offered, the prices would fall. Supply and demand...common sense. No they go up so the ones willing to pay, end up paying more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsPete Posted January 22, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I didn't do enough research on the cruise to find out if I could have brought a 12 pack onboard. This is, by far, your best option. I like to bring a six-pack of screw-top Diet Dr. Peppers -- double ziplocked and tucked into my suitcase. No problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky616 Posted January 22, 2017 #9 Share Posted January 22, 2017 And this is why I'll be bringing Coke Zero on my August cruise. Liberty does not have the coke machines yet and I find the bar hose soda to be disgusting ( I drink a lot of soda) I have my coke zero like others have coffee ( or beer;)) Anybody know if the Liberty has any plans on getting the freestyle machines? Really don't understand why this isn't fleet wide yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRum Posted January 22, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I pick up a 6 pack of Coke zero throw it in my bag and always have it in my room. No issue ever. JoeRum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KansasK Posted January 22, 2017 #11 Share Posted January 22, 2017 $3.84 for a can of Coke - that makes the drink package @ $8.00 a day almost paid for with two cans. That is really high. It seems like it went up from about $2.25 to $3.25 to $3.84 quite fast. Maybe there was a price after $2.25 and before $3.25. I buy the soda package, but I also wish the freestyle machines were on all ships. We will be on the Navigator in March and they do not have them. I don't mind fountain drinks, but occasionally the mix is wrong. Usually it is OK and I just get the drink cup they give me refilled. Most bartenders do it graciously, and if there are no Freestyle machines, we have to go to bars to get a refill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted January 22, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I had a great time on Enchantment, but $3.84 for a CAN of Coca-Cola---OUCH!!!! I'm not a fan of fountain pop so didn't want to buy the $8/day package. The the mini bar card in my cabin said that a six pack would cost $12 +15% gratuity, which is pretty decent for a cruise ship; however, my oceanview cabin did not have a fridge. Yes, I could have had the room steward bring me ice. I didn't do enough research on the cruise to find out if I could have brought a 12 pack onboard. I'm gold C&A member so I would have been able to take advantage of a 2 for 1 coke once. Other cruise lines charge much less for cans of pop. A few months ago Princess sold cans for $2.25 +gratuity. Sorry for the vent, but thought to inform others of the price. sounds like the prices of soda here in Philly now that we have a soda tax of 1.5 cents an ounce:eek: Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted January 22, 2017 #13 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I had a great time on Enchantment, but $3.84 for a CAN of Coca-Cola---OUCH!!!! I'm not a fan of fountain pop so didn't want to buy the $8/day package. The the mini bar card in my cabin said that a six pack would cost $12 +15% gratuity, which is pretty decent for a cruise ship; however, my oceanview cabin did not have a fridge. Yes, I could have had the room steward bring me ice. I didn't do enough research on the cruise to find out if I could have brought a 12 pack onboard. I'm gold C&A member so I would have been able to take advantage of a 2 for 1 coke once. Other cruise lines charge much less for cans of pop. A few months ago Princess sold cans for $2.25 +gratuity. Sorry for the vent, but thought to inform others of the price. Travel much? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chandom Posted January 22, 2017 #14 Share Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) For everyone mentioning Coke Zero and bringing it on, smart move. Here on Oasis it has been somewhat of a rare gem. It also seemed at times they only wanted to give a pour/pop a can for those with the Deluxe package. On the flip side, more than happy to take Diamond vouchers for cans of Zero. At least when they could be found. Sent from a mobile device Edited January 22, 2017 by chandom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiessa Posted January 22, 2017 #15 Share Posted January 22, 2017 A few months ago Princess sold cans for $2.25 +gratuity. Sorry for the vent, but thought to inform others of the price. Princess also has a canned pop package which you pay for 5 cans and get the 6th can free which makes it an even better deal. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saab4444 Posted January 22, 2017 #16 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Not long ago (two years?) the price for a can of Soda on Royal was USD 1.95 plus 15% gratuities! They force people into the drink packages. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fostelo Posted January 22, 2017 #17 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I had a great time on Enchantment, but $3.84 for a CAN of Coca-Cola---OUCH!!!! I'm not a fan of fountain pop so didn't want to buy the $8/day package. The the mini bar card in my cabin said that a six pack would cost $12 +15% gratuity, which is pretty decent for a cruise ship; however, my oceanview cabin did not have a fridge. Yes, I could have had the room steward bring me ice. I didn't do enough research on the cruise to find out if I could have brought a 12 pack onboard. I'm gold C&A member so I would have been able to take advantage of a 2 for 1 coke once. Other cruise lines charge much less for cans of pop. A few months ago Princess sold cans for $2.25 +gratuity. Sorry for the vent, but thought to inform others of the price. I was on indy in july and reluctantly purchased the soda package due to the price of a can😩, however i was pleasantly surprised to find out that over half the fountains out of order and they were using bottles and can to refill the cups 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted January 22, 2017 #18 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Travel much? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Yes, quite often, just not on RCCL. I had no idea a can of soda had gone up so much and am glad the OP started this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DISFANS3 Posted January 22, 2017 #19 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Bring your own... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatMe Posted January 22, 2017 #20 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Although it is officially against policy! This picture was taken outside our stateroom door on our Allure cruise in November. Sent from my SM-T800 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagabond Oldies Posted January 22, 2017 #21 Share Posted January 22, 2017 They were allowing me to take zero coke unopened on the Voyager last week on the south pacific cruise. I had the ultimate refreshment non alcohol package at AUD 20.00USD a day Sent from my SM-A500YZ using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 22, 2017 #22 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Anybody know if the Liberty has any plans on getting the freestyle machines? Really don't understand why this isn't fleet wide yet? The cruise line has not publicly announced any plans for Freestyle machine deployments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
north29 Posted January 22, 2017 #23 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Close to the going price in Europe. Barcelona, a few years ago when the euro was about 1.75 to the dollar, it was 3.5 eros for a 33 liter bottle. Now days with the Euro almost even it would be around $3.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajju077 Posted January 22, 2017 #24 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Skipping soda altogether may save money, and probably be better for the health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursemommy7578 Posted January 22, 2017 #25 Share Posted January 22, 2017 my son and I are cruising on Navigator this summer. I REFUSE to spend over $200 CDN dollars for soda. I then looked at the other non alcohol package...over $500 CDN. unreal. I will drink whatever is free, and will be trying to get a case of pop on. No biggie if it doesnt work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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