Mish415 Posted September 22, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I don't think this is fair for people who already are booked, it should be on new bookings. I purposely picked princess because it didnt have a limit on # of drinks (now they changed that to 15) and the price seemed decent. Boooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunder Worthy Posted September 22, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 22, 2017 $70 a day on drinks?! OMG! That's why I still have to believe the AIBP is a complete waste of money. Three or four drinks a day one at a time for under $40 is not as convenient, but not only saves the destruction of your wallet, but your liver as well... Otherwise, two or three CruiseCaddys with a liberal amount of your favorite whiskey, rum of poisons of choice in your luggage is the way I'd go (and did). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted September 22, 2017 #3 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Never purchased the package at the old price and certainly won't at the new price. Will gladly take Sip and Sail promos though. Have the package on all of our upcoming cruises. Booked two under the promo last year (28 day and 14 day) and two (49 day broken into 19 day and a 30 day legs) under the promo this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfinmagic Posted September 22, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Some people were abusing the system by sharing the package which is not allowed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruisesoon Posted September 22, 2017 #5 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Some people were abusing the system by sharing the package which is not allowed There will be more sharing and abuse at $69.00/day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofy559 Posted September 22, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 22, 2017 There will be more sharing and abuse at $69.00/day. Unlikely as there is a 15 drink limit on alcohol per day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfinmagic Posted September 22, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 22, 2017 There will be more sharing and abuse at $69.00/day. I think the new medallion system will put a stop to a lot of abuses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted September 22, 2017 #8 Share Posted September 22, 2017 We have our two upcoming cruises booked under the Sip & Sail promo which is good for us since we always bought the AIBP. :D Now that the price of the new PDP is $68.99 not so sure we'll do that after our next two. It may be worth it for my husband ... but not for me. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp Posted September 22, 2017 #9 Share Posted September 22, 2017 There will be more sharing and abuse at $69.00/day. Unless you are on the board nobody really knows why Princess implemented the hugh price increase. To say it's due to sharing is mere speculation. I think the price increase will only encourage sharing even if it's only on soft drinks and coffees etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted September 22, 2017 #10 Share Posted September 22, 2017 There will be more sharing and abuse at $69.00/day. You've got that right as well as a big increase in smuggling. I've got my RumRunners ready to travel. :D;p;p The Medallions won't make any difference in sharing since only the person who pays has to get the drinks anyway. I'm sure they'll max out the 15 drinks per day now. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp Posted September 22, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 22, 2017 You've got that right as well as a big increase in smuggling.I've got my RumRunners ready to travel. :D;p;p The Medallions won't make any difference in sharing since only the person who pays has to get the drinks anyway. I'm sure they'll max out the 15 drinks per day now. ;) Reading the terms and conditions the 15 drink max is at discretion of Managment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseintoheaven Posted September 22, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Just curious if anyone knows if individual drink prices have gone up as well? Hope not.... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfinmagic Posted September 22, 2017 #13 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Reading the terms and conditions the 15 drink max is at discretion of Managment. at 15 drinks a day when do you find time to be sober???LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagoffee Posted September 22, 2017 #14 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I don't think this is fair for people who already are booked, it should be on new bookings. I purposely picked princess because it didnt have a limit on # of drinks (now they changed that to 15) and the price seemed decent.Boooo As far as I know if you have already purchased the package the price will not go up. Are you aging that you do not think it is fair that you have to pay the higher price at a future date on a cruise that you previously booked and did not already purchased the package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted September 22, 2017 #15 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Reading the terms and conditions the 15 drink max is at discretion of Managment. When we do get the package we'll be sure to max it out every day without any problem what ever the cutoff number they set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beg3yrs Posted September 22, 2017 #16 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Reading the terms and conditions the 15 drink max is at discretion of Managment. I thought that as well. However, if you read the sentence after that, it says that drinks after your fifteen are charged at the regular rate. The discretion part is to make sure you're not too "over served" to have another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdieman1 Posted September 22, 2017 #17 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Have to love the increase in AIBP, it certainly is not from higher costs for the liquor Princess buys, I bet the volume of alcohol and beer that they purchase through their contact is extremely minimal, just came off the Island Princess in Alaska and had no problems with our Sip and Sail, might have come close to the fifteen limit a couple of days, we are Elite status but see the services and other things like entertainment slipping, went to the casino every night and was not approached by the wait staff to take a drink order, one night my wife finally asked for a bottle of water and I said where have you been for over 1-1/2 hrs, and she said she is the only one working that area, now that’s great service, so when we pay our gratuities, it is supposed to be for exemplary service, won’t rag on with other issues, I’m sure someone will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruisesoon Posted September 22, 2017 #18 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I just did the math for 2 people x a 7 day cruise is a whopping $965.86 Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfinmagic Posted September 22, 2017 #19 Share Posted September 22, 2017 When we do get the package we'll be sure to max it out every day without any problem what ever the cutoff number they set. How will you recognize me if you are smashed drunk after 15 drinks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfinmagic Posted September 22, 2017 #20 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I just did the math for 2 people x a 7 day cruise is a whopping $965.86 Sent from my iPad using Forums that's five bottles of Johnny Walker Blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted September 22, 2017 #21 Share Posted September 22, 2017 $69 a day ? Insane . IMO , Anyone who can drink enough to make this a value over individual drinks , has a problem . Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphey Posted September 22, 2017 #22 Share Posted September 22, 2017 We were on the Emerald for 2 weeks in August. We did feel that the price of drinks have risen. It was about $9 for a martini. But after having the S&S in Mexico last fall, we have no interest in the promotion even if it's given to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted September 22, 2017 #23 Share Posted September 22, 2017 How will you recognize me if you are smashed drunk after 15 drinks? It's doubtful that I would ever buy the package but if it were included my wife & I could easily hit the 15 drink limit & not be plastered. ;) See you on the ship. Happy to sail. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotty52 Posted September 23, 2017 #24 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Is it also true that Princess have done away with happy hour for all cruises ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin jenkins Posted September 23, 2017 #25 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Is it also true that Princess have done away with happy hour for all cruises ? apparently its not offered on the current golden sailing from australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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