pokerguy90 Posted June 21, 2018 #1 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Very informative thread about cruise line buying power both Carnival Inc. & RCI were discussed. The thread went on to say how much power Those two companies have when provisioning there fleets. And the below, way below wholesale cost for Food & Beverage. Carnival actually has entire production runs soft soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. The amounts are staggering. It was an amazing look into the daily logistical operations we all never get to see or think about. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geomancer Posted June 21, 2018 #2 Share Posted June 21, 2018 And yet they still charge you $4 for a soft drink :loudcry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted June 21, 2018 #3 Share Posted June 21, 2018 And yet they still charge you $4 for a soft drink :loudcry: Hey, I was charged 6 euros + grats for a diet coke in Capri. Can was smaller than ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin can Posted June 22, 2018 #4 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I recall a Captains talk on Anthem a few years back when he explained the logistics of the food and drink on the whole Royal Caribbean fleet. I can't remember the exact figures but the number of plates of food and drinks served was stated as being in the millions on a normal day. It was explained that the purchasing and logistics department was a 24 hour operation with provisions being despatched from hubs all over the world. Very interesting and as you say 'staggering'.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IzznOll17 Posted June 22, 2018 #5 Share Posted June 22, 2018 As they have whole production lines churning our favourite tipples out, maybe some of the extra cost is in the form of taxes from the countries we visit whilst on our cruises - yeah I know at times we're in international waters, but maybe it's an average levy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatour Posted June 22, 2018 #6 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Walt Disney World gets its soda syrups for FREE from Coke and charge around $3.70. And yet they still charge you $4 for a soft drink :loudcry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony O Posted June 22, 2018 #7 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Can you provide link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squadron Posted June 22, 2018 #8 Share Posted June 22, 2018 And yet they still charge you $4 for a soft drink :loudcry: Same as in a resort, hotel or airport. Paid $6.00 in a snack bar at Honolulu airport . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaOne Posted June 22, 2018 #9 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Same with Costco and Walmart...they dictate everything from packaging to cost. Vendors either play by the rules or take their product elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bobmacliberty Posted June 23, 2018 #10 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Same is true with any corporation. You always try to get your raw materials at the lowest cost possible (that suppliers are willing to charge to keep your business), and always try to sell your finished product at the highest cost possible (that consumers are willing to pay). That's how you maximize profits. Just because they get their food/drinks at a lower cost does not mean they will sell it at a lower cost. So long as we keep paying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleygr Posted June 24, 2018 #11 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Same is true with any corporation. You always try to get your raw materials at the lowest cost possible (that suppliers are willing to charge to keep your business), and always try to sell your finished product at the highest cost possible (that consumers are willing to pay). That's how you maximize profits. Just because they get their food/drinks at a lower cost does not mean they will sell it at a lower cost. So long as we keep paying... And we are what you might call a "captive audience." :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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