myfuzzy Posted April 25, 2018 #51 Share Posted April 25, 2018 (edited) Wow do you think it will be longer then the thread about the BUTTER? :eek: :eek:Tony Naw, I think the "can I catch my 6:30 am flight" still beats it Edited April 25, 2018 by myfuzzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osofish2 Posted April 25, 2018 #52 Share Posted April 25, 2018 We'll be bringing our own (as long as we can), and not ordering anything from Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted April 25, 2018 #53 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Naw, I think the "can I catch my 6:30 an flight" still beats it I forgot about that one. I really think the best one of all time will be “Do You Have To Dress Up” in the Dining Room...:D:D:D The Captain of The Rowboat, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasparrot Posted April 25, 2018 #54 Share Posted April 25, 2018 I wonder if they are trying to discourage buying bottled water for the environmental impact. It's easy to bring a reusable bottle and use the ship water which is perfectly safe and tastes just fine. Sent from my ONE A2005 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogurtpo3 Posted April 25, 2018 #55 Share Posted April 25, 2018 I wonder if they are trying to discourage buying bottled water for the environmental impact. It's easy to bring a reusable bottle and use the ship water which is perfectly safe and tastes just fine. Sent from my ONE A2005 using Forums mobile app That’s what I do, though last time travelling with my grandma who has mobility issues, it does become quite an inconvenience to have to make your way up to the buffet for water all the time (though my folks also wanted hot water in their thermal bottle so we’d have had to do that even with a bottled water package). After a while I just told my folks to stay put while I did all the water runs (running up the stairs is much quicker than waiting for the lift), but for some who don’t have more mobile people helping them out it could be rather inconvenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopco Posted April 25, 2018 #56 Share Posted April 25, 2018 I'm going on my first cruise in July. This may seem like a silly question, but why the need to purchase bottled water? Is tap water bad tasting, or worse? As others have said the convenience of bottled water is for excursions but I also like to have it when I work out. It's much easier to grab a pre-chilled bottled water than to go to the buffet, fill up my water bottle with ice and water, and head to the gym (but if I really were a fitness buff, I'd realize that is extra exercise and embrace it!) Glad I bought my water last Sat. It was still $6.90. Maybe Princess should come up with reasonable pricing at the max people are willing to pay before they say no. We never use all 12 bottle. I certainly wouldn't pay $23 for a 12 pack. But I might pay $10 for a 6 pack but I can't see going over that. It's all about how much I'm willing to pay to not have to drag it on the ship myself. Seems like they should have some focus groups or marketing research or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthomp5 Posted April 25, 2018 #57 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Bummer...I should have bought the bottled package after the last time it was removed and then reinstated. All the cut backs and money grabbing has really annoyed me. Must need money to fund Ocean Medallion. We’ll be bringing our own cases of water on board now. Have never done that before. I think I read on this board that you can just put a luggage tag on it and it would be delivered like luggage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted April 25, 2018 #58 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Seems like they should have some focus groups or marketing research or something like that. Just answering your question they do it’s called the Nickel & Diming Squad. :eek: Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted April 25, 2018 #59 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Other good ideas. Pay toilets - $ 3 Pay TP - $ 7.50 +tip per roll MUTS - $5. $ 8 gets you popcorn Shopping show $ 9. Entry - this is a good idea Buffet Coffee - they give you 50 cents, if you drink it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopco Posted April 25, 2018 #60 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Other good ideas. Pay toilets - $ 3 Pay TP - $ 7.50 +tip per roll MUTS - $5. $ 8 gets you popcorn Shopping show $ 9. Entry - this is a good idea Buffet Coffee - they give you 50 cents, if you drink it. OMG - love the buffet coffee cost. I'd say $1 would be reasonable!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted April 25, 2018 #61 Share Posted April 25, 2018 They have taken it off the choices and are "working on a new package" to take its place. Checking my June cruise, they’ve quickly added a “new package”...the same 12 pack of 500 ml bottles with a price increase from $6.90 to $23.46!!! :mad: Bottled Water Package $23.46 for 12 (500 ml) bottles 12 (500 ml) bottles of water conveniently delivered to the stateroom. Price includes service charge. As promised, a new package! They did not say a new package would be be better for passengers than the old one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted April 25, 2018 #62 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Other good ideas. Shopping show $ 9. Entry - this is a good idea No, keep free entry. However, $9 to exit before it is officially over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted April 25, 2018 #63 Share Posted April 25, 2018 As promised, a new package! They did not say a new package would be be better for passengers than the old one. True and it’s amazing how quickly they can add a new package when more than tripling the price. It’s been a couple of months since canceling BOGO$1 happy hours & we’re still waiting for the replacement they said they’re creating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsSoCalCruiser Posted April 25, 2018 #64 Share Posted April 25, 2018 This is really disappointing to me. I always purchase a case or two of water for every cruise. I don't mind when an item goes up a reasonable amount but this is close to four times what we were paying. SMH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reina del Mar Posted April 25, 2018 #65 Share Posted April 25, 2018 After the last ' disappearing bottled water' thread, tried to book water package for our Australia 2019 cruise...wasn't in Personaliser! Was helped out on a thread here..Water package not available for Cruises out of Australia. So convenient at original price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted April 25, 2018 #66 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Just checked my personalizer and see my water packages I purchased for upcoming cruise are still there saying paid. Will buy mine in port in the future! Can still order more of the same but says: Bottled Water Package CA$29.33 for 12 (500 ml) bottles 12 (500 ml) bottles of water conveniently delivered to the stateroom. Price includes service charge. For pre-purchase ONLY through Gift Guide or Cruise Personalizer Item-0526 Form Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary loves to travel Posted April 25, 2018 #67 Share Posted April 25, 2018 about a month ago, when I first saw a "water package disappeared" thread, I went in and bought 2 -12 packs as soon as it came back. Unbelievable that the price has now almost quadrupled!!! so, glad I have the water for our upcoming cruise, but sorry to see this option basically go away..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted April 25, 2018 #68 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Checking my June cruise, they’ve quickly added a “new package”...the same 12 pack of 500 ml bottles with a price increase from $6.90 to $23.46!!! :mad: Bottled Water Package $23.46 for 12 (500 ml) bottles 12 (500 ml) bottles of water conveniently delivered to the stateroom. Price includes service charge. There used to be a lots of posts here about what a bargain a cruise was, compared to a land vacation. Princess seems intent on making this no longer true. Well done, Princess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetbeachgal Posted April 25, 2018 #69 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Suggest we post our displeasure on Princess Facebook page, might have more impact!! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatchHill Posted April 25, 2018 #70 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Someone started a thread about theft on Princess - it should have included the HUGE increase in the cost of water! I was taken back with the previous water fiasco, and once it re-appeared after the computer glitch [upgrade to the web site as I was told] I ordered water for our upcoming British Isles cruise at the $6.90 price. Princess is certainly watering down the quality of their product and in the end, it will be their loss. Whoever makes these decisions has no ability to meet the basic needs its cruise clients. I hope the water is in the cabin next week, if not, I'll post a rant or two, and then head to guest relations to ruin a few peoples day. The cruise contract says it's OK to change itinerary, but not eliminate my water purchase! Everything is about revenue, but this price increase is beyond reason, too. Darcy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted April 25, 2018 #71 Share Posted April 25, 2018 I wonder if they are trying to discourage buying bottled water for the environmental impact. It's easy to bring a reusable bottle and use the ship water which is perfectly safe and tastes just fine. Sent from my ONE A2005 using Forums mobile app No - this is pure greed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby3334 Posted April 25, 2018 #72 Share Posted April 25, 2018 The problem is that have wasted so much money on ***** and technology that either no one want or doesn’t work they are going to increase the cost of WATER??? Mike Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted April 25, 2018 #73 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Suggest we post our displeasure on Princess Facebook page, might have more impact!! Sent from my iPad using Forums I would say FB, calls and emails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby3334 Posted April 25, 2018 #74 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Wait for other basics to increase as well like food!!! Mike Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby3334 Posted April 25, 2018 #75 Share Posted April 25, 2018 I knew they would have to pay for multimillion $ mistakes someway with the ***** but I thought they might wait a few more months so the connection wouldn’t be so obvious. Mike Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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