mjkacmom Posted February 20, 2018 #101 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Wow, this thread. The OP would like her husband to be able to enjoy the benefits of the package without her being charged for something she can't use. That's all. She's not asking for you to give up your seat or open a door for her, or anything else people used to do out of consideration for pregnant women without bringing up "entitlement". Buying by the drink and buying the package are not the same thing. If they were, cruise lines wouldn't sell drinks packages. Paying several hundred dollars for something you can't use is a problem. She's hoping there is a solution to that problem. That's it. They will allow her to buy the non alcoholic package which doesn’t cost hundreds of dollars. She refuses to buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare tennislvr8 Posted February 20, 2018 #102 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Wow! I'm kind of shocked at the rude comments of some people in this thread. Asking for an exception based on circumstances is her right. Just as we all have the right to ask for things. We may or may not get them, but that doesn't mean we're "entitled" for asking. Nobody would need "special" treatment if most people would just practice the common courtesy that they would want themselves or their loved ones treated with. She asked for an exception, was granted one. She doesn't like it and is complaining. She's been giving several options, the only one she wants is the exact one she wants. Royal should compromise but she shouldnt? Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfuzzy Posted February 20, 2018 #103 Share Posted February 20, 2018 As a mother of 5, back in the day, we accepted our "condition" as what it was. Our doctors gave us direction and advisement and we followed it. I did not want or expect preferential treatment because of my condition. When becoming pregnant, we knew that we would have to sacrifice some things for the duration, so we did. ANYTHING can happen at ANYTIME, where I would not want to be in another country IF something were to happen. We took our condition seriously and would not ever jeopardize our health or child's. SO, if hubby can't do without a drink package, well, I won't say here, because I would get bashed. Even the idea of going on a cruise at this time, I can't even think of why....Other than I can't buy a drink package, but my hubby wants one, both need to purchase per cabin, SO either buy BOTH, or NONE.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired LEO Posted February 20, 2018 #104 Share Posted February 20, 2018 You have experience with this? I haven’t but have been told from others that they were not required to buy additional packages onboard? This also could have changed recently. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I personally saw it happen onboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted February 20, 2018 #105 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I personally saw it happen onboard Recently? Things seem to have changed recently with the options for DX. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired LEO Posted February 20, 2018 #106 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Recently? Things seem to have changed recently with the options for DX. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Last month after the rules change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommao729 Posted February 20, 2018 #107 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I am one of those people that don't drink enough to pay for the drink package. I also take blood pressure medication and heart medication. My cardiologist said I can have one drink a day. My husband likes the drink package. It's easier than paying from the onboard account. And to have to keep tabs of your money With that being said, for our up coming trip he purchased the drink package & I got the refreshment. but my issue was why am I paying for a refreshments package when the water, lemonade, iced tea, coffee & tea are included. I don't see how purchasing this package is going to deter anybody from sharing. But it's the rules now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted February 20, 2018 #108 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Last month after the rules change. I had heard after the first of the year, one could buy DX onboard independent of others. Now I hear that this option is no longer available onboard and they are requiring at least a refreshment package to go along with the DX. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired LEO Posted February 20, 2018 #109 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I had heard after the first of the year, one could buy DX onboard independent of others. Now I hear that this option is no longer available onboard and they are requiring at least a refreshment package to go along with the DX. Sent from my iPhone using Forums This is what I observed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted February 20, 2018 #110 Share Posted February 20, 2018 So pay per drink. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Sorry but nobody is forcing you to buy anything. Your hubby can pay as he drinks , problem solved. You can thank all of the posters that ask about how to share beverage packages for your troubles. An equally valid remark might be, give the ipad back to Daddy. Wow, this maybe a new low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho and Barb Posted February 20, 2018 #111 Share Posted February 20, 2018 This thread has got past any point of helping the OP and Admin needs to close it Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare travelberlin Posted February 20, 2018 #112 Share Posted February 20, 2018 One more point: If I am pregnant and not drinking and traveling with my loving, supportive husband, I would expect him to be respectful of my condition and not be drinking a ton of drinks in front of me, day after day. :) Good point. In such a way they would not have to spend too much money on drinks either if this is the reason for buying the package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted February 20, 2018 #113 Share Posted February 20, 2018 This thread has got past any point of helping the OP and Admin needs to close it Sent from my iPad using Forums OP has been MIA since the first page. Nobody is forcing anyone to read and participate in this thread. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCWalton1 Posted February 20, 2018 #114 Share Posted February 20, 2018 This thread is like a black hole, it keeps sucking me in to see the latest insane comment. ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted February 20, 2018 #115 Share Posted February 20, 2018 This thread is like a black hole, it keeps sucking me in to see the latest insane comment. ;p Lol [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coops Posted February 20, 2018 #116 Share Posted February 20, 2018 You have experience with this? I haven’t but have been told from others that they were not required to buy additional packages onboard? This also could have changed recently. Sent from my iPhone using Forums No I am saying that if they decide to purchase onboard the price of the drink package is higher then bought online. I don't know about addfitional packages onboard. Just saying its cheaper to prepay it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted February 20, 2018 #117 Share Posted February 20, 2018 No I am saying that if they decide to purchase onboard the price of the drink package is higher then bought online. I don't know about addfitional packages onboard. Just saying its cheaper to prepay it. :) Yes. It is typically higher onboard but some of us get 20, 30, & 40% off and if that means we only are required to buy one package, it’s a much better deal onboard. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorben-Hendrik Posted February 21, 2018 #118 Share Posted February 21, 2018 What is the "Pregnant-Deluxe Beverage Package"?:confused: Could not find it on my cruise planner! Is it limted to women only? :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare S.A.M.J.R. Posted February 21, 2018 #119 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I am one of those people that don't drink enough to pay for the drink package. I also take blood pressure medication and heart medication. My cardiologist said I can have one drink a day. My husband likes the drink package. It's easier than paying from the onboard account. And to have to keep tabs of your money Can you explain the bolded? The process is the same. Order drink, get drink, maybe sign a slip. How is getting a drink package "easier"? With that being said, for our up coming trip he purchased the drink package & I got the refreshment. but my issue was why am I paying for a refreshments package when the water, lemonade, iced tea, coffee & tea are included. I don't see how purchasing this package is going to deter anybody from sharing. But it's the rules now. It's not done to deter sharing. It's done so RCI still gets some $$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted February 21, 2018 #120 Share Posted February 21, 2018 It's not done to deter sharing. It's done so RCI still gets some $$. Aren’t those one and the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare S.A.M.J.R. Posted February 21, 2018 #121 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Oh, an easy solution to this? Drink cards for everyone. They sell a drink card that will get you 15 drinks a day for $75/day, 20 drinks a day for $90/day, etc, etc. The drinks get loaded onto the SP cards of everyone in a cabin. "Share" all you want. You want to buy for a friend, no problem. You still get the "all inclusive" feel, your drinking is already paid for before you get on the ship, there are different levels based on how much you drink, you save money, it can be used for heavy and light drinkers in the same cabin, RCI is getting more per drink than than the current packages. You can do similar "cards" for soda, water, whatever. Win-win. It's just figuring out how many drinks for each day and what they'd cost. If you run out of drinks, you can recharge on board, but for a higher cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jade13 Posted February 21, 2018 #122 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Sorry, but every cruise line out there has the same rule. None, to my knowledge, allow only one person in a cabin to purchase an Alcoholic Drink Package. . Celebrity does. My DH does not drink alcohol. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audome78 Posted February 21, 2018 #123 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Oh, an easy solution to this? Drink cards for everyone. They sell a drink card that will get you 15 drinks a day for $75/day, 20 drinks a day for $90/day, etc, etc. The drinks get loaded onto the SP cards of everyone in a cabin. "Share" all you want. You want to buy for a friend, no problem. You still get the "all inclusive" feel, your drinking is already paid for before you get on the ship, there are different levels based on how much you drink, you save money, it can be used for heavy and light drinkers in the same cabin, RCI is getting more per drink than than the current packages. You can do similar "cards" for soda, water, whatever. Win-win. It's just figuring out how many drinks for each day and what they'd cost. If you run out of drinks, you can recharge on board, but for a higher cost. This may be the most intelligent, well thought out post I have ever seen on CC that was not written by someone named Bob! Kudos to you. I would even buy into this program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldturkey247 Posted February 21, 2018 #124 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Oh, an easy solution to this? Drink cards for everyone. They sell a drink card that will get you 15 drinks a day for $75/day, 20 drinks a day for $90/day, etc, etc. The drinks get loaded onto the SP cards of everyone in a cabin. "Share" all you want. You want to buy for a friend, no problem. You still get the "all inclusive" feel, your drinking is already paid for before you get on the ship, there are different levels based on how much you drink, you save money, it can be used for heavy and light drinkers in the same cabin, RCI is getting more per drink than than the current packages. You can do similar "cards" for soda, water, whatever. Win-win. It's just figuring out how many drinks for each day and what they'd cost. If you run out of drinks, you can recharge on board, but for a higher cost. So i can currently get 20 drinks per day for $43 now and you’re proposing I should be paying $90? Do you work for RCCL by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukkian Posted February 21, 2018 #125 Share Posted February 21, 2018 So i can currently get 20 drinks per day for $43 now and you’re proposing I should be paying $90? Do you work for RCCL by any chance? This is more for lighter drinkers than you. In the end, the only thing every drinker would agree on is lower prices for everything (packages, individual drinks). On the contrary, people that don't drink would rather see the higher prices, as Royal needs to get profit somewhere, if it doesn't come from alcohol, they will need to either raise prices somewhere else, or drop quality somewhere else to make up for loss of revenue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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