jeno Posted January 13, 2019 #1 Share Posted January 13, 2019 I am traveling with a group of women. We have been cruising on Celebrity for years. This year they saw an itinerary in Royal Carribean that they like. This group also likes a drink package as a perk. I’m not debating whether that is a good value or not. In your experience, have you ever had a drink package as a perk through Royal or through your travel agent. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaLouise Posted January 13, 2019 #2 Share Posted January 13, 2019 We are from the UK and we had the drink package included in our price! With flights from the UK to Miami, 2 nights stay in Miami and a 9 night cruise with the free drinks package it was £2600 which we thought was a good price considering the drinks package is around £400 each! They're currently doing all inclusive sailings again in the UK unsure what happens in the US and what offers they have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted January 13, 2019 #3 Share Posted January 13, 2019 1 minute ago, jeno said: I am traveling with a group of women. We have been cruising on Celebrity for years. This year they saw an itinerary in Royal Carribean that they like. This group also likes a drink package as a perk. I’m not debating whether that is a good value or not. In your experience, have you ever had a drink package as a perk through Royal or through your travel agent. TIA We have never received a BP as perk through RC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted January 13, 2019 #4 Share Posted January 13, 2019 We have received enough OBC to purchase a package. We don't drink enough to make that worth while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 13, 2019 #5 Share Posted January 13, 2019 1 hour ago, jeno said: I am traveling with a group of women. We have been cruising on Celebrity for years. This year they saw an itinerary in Royal Carribean that they like. This group also likes a drink package as a perk. I’m not debating whether that is a good value or not. In your experience, have you ever had a drink package as a perk through Royal or through your travel agent. TIA The only time I've seen the drink package as a perk for US/Canadian bookings was a transatlantic cruise several years go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorben-Hendrik Posted January 13, 2019 #6 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Not offered in the US! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted January 13, 2019 #7 Share Posted January 13, 2019 I have gotten it on Celebrity & NCL but not RC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted January 14, 2019 #8 Share Posted January 14, 2019 You do realize that you still end up paying for it, right? Just because it's called a "perk" doesn't mean they didn't increase the cost of the cruise to cover it... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeno Posted January 14, 2019 Author #9 Share Posted January 14, 2019 (edited) Yes. That’s why I said. “I’m not debating whether that is a good value or not.” I am arranging a cruise for a group of ten women. If you have done that at least 15 times (like I have) you will understand my situation. Edited January 14, 2019 by jeno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted January 14, 2019 #10 Share Posted January 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, jeno said: “I’m not debating whether that is a good value or not. “ Wow, okay.... No, I've never seen it on Royal, either, other than as a suite-perk. Sometimes a travel agent will use their commission to purchase it and throw it in as a perk (when you pay for an expensive room with a high commission), but that's coming from the TA, not from Royal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacsmom Posted January 14, 2019 #11 Share Posted January 14, 2019 I wish RCI would have it as a perk in the US. Norwegian does and all you pay is the 18% service charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alohaaloha Posted January 14, 2019 #12 Share Posted January 14, 2019 I’ve just booked May 19 (Baltic) and May 2020 ( Med Treasures) and both cruises had the Deluxe drinks package as an all inclusive promotion. Big savings for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted January 14, 2019 #13 Share Posted January 14, 2019 3 hours ago, dacsmom said: I wish RCI would have it as a perk in the US. Norwegian does and all you pay is the 18% service charge. Yeah, that's not actually true..... you pay a higher fare in the first place in order to get the "free" drink package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacsmom Posted January 14, 2019 #14 Share Posted January 14, 2019 17 minutes ago, brillohead said: Yeah, that's not actually true..... you pay a higher fare in the first place in order to get the "free" drink package. Not always at all. I cruise between several lines and for a similar type ship, date, and itinerary I paid about $150 less on NCL. Sometimes, one line is less and sometimes another is less. I am not loyal to one line, but base my decision on the best price for the money. I factor the price of the perks into my decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeno Posted January 15, 2019 Author #15 Share Posted January 15, 2019 5 hours ago, Alohaaloha said: I’ve just booked May 19 (Baltic) and May 2020 ( Med Treasures) and both cruises had the Deluxe drinks package as an all inclusive promotion. Big savings for us. Are you in the US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 15, 2019 #16 Share Posted January 15, 2019 It's a perk of STAR Class. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alohaaloha Posted January 15, 2019 #17 Share Posted January 15, 2019 15 hours ago, jeno said: Are you in the US? No the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovescats5 Posted January 15, 2019 #18 Share Posted January 15, 2019 It is a perk for Star Class, that is true, but you pay for that perk. It is included, not free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 15, 2019 #19 Share Posted January 15, 2019 17 hours ago, John&LaLa said: It's a perk of STAR Class. 😉 And "sort of" for D and up. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 15, 2019 #20 Share Posted January 15, 2019 43 minutes ago, lovescats5 said: It is a perk for Star Class, that is true, but you pay for that perk. It is included, not free. There is no free lunch. Someway or somehow, you pay for everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBoy in NC Posted January 16, 2019 #21 Share Posted January 16, 2019 On our Rhapsody Greek cruise a few years ago, RCCl ran a promo for new bookings to have the basic (at the time) beer/wine drink package included. We all had our TA get this ‘perk’ included in our reservation (didn’t have it before...and no change in price for the cruise)...so for us it was essentially free. Then we were able to upgrade to the deluxe package onboard for $15 day ($300 total for wife and I on 10 day cruise). Well worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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