$18 drink pkg follow up

[Coralc]

Oh I know what he is asking. And there have been many responders that said, "Well, I don't really drink, but for such a great price..." 

 

I don't care if they share it or not. We do drink and we both purchase a package on cruises.  I am just annoyed. And thought that I had gotten over it. But "follow ups" just annoy me again, because it just feels like you are rubbing it in. 

Edited July 13, 2019 by Coralc

[tennislvr8]

3 hours ago, Iamcruzin said:

I wonder how many people besides those who follow cruise critic were able to take advantage of the error or even knew it was an error.

It was all over all of the FB cruising groups I am in, some RC and some not. It was also all over Instagram and Twitter. 

[tennislvr8]

5 hours ago, SteelCityCruiser10 said:

Good question, I also am curious if anyone who got the $18/day deal has been able to call in and buy down to the refreshment pkg for a cabin mate?

Why would anyone do that? The refreshment package is more expensive than the $18/day alcohol package? Even if you don't drink any alcohol it's still cheaper. 

[tennislvr8]

6 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

I'm curious, now that Royal is honoring the $18 per day drink pkg, will they relax the rules and not require all passengers of age to purchase it?

 

Seems a no brainer if it really is "drinks on us"

 

Or, do they really still make a profit at that rate and the whole thing was a big scam.🤔

They barely wanted to honor the "glitch", nothing will change because of it. 

[Casino Comp Chick]

6 hours ago, SteelCityCruiser10 said:

Good question, I also am curious if anyone who got the $18/day deal has been able to call in and buy down to the refreshment pkg for a cabin mate?

That makes no sense.

Why would I “downgrade” to a lower package for $232 when the higher package was $149? If a person doesn’t drink that’s fine but why would you want to pay over $80 more for that “privilege”?

[Bobal]

I'm a bit confused by this. Surely when purchasing the package it could only be purchased by everyone in the cabin anyway. So in that case if the OP is asking whether one person could just then choose to cancel I would doubt it as it still raises the issues about sharing, which is why the need for everyone to purchase was reintroduced.

 

And as far as the refreshment package goes, I'm not aware of what's included as not a soft drink drinker, but couldn't you get a good selection of soft drinks on the $18 package, or are there particular drinks which are not available on that package.

[Casino Comp Chick]

8 minutes ago, Bobal said:

I'm a bit confused by this. Surely when purchasing the package it could only be purchased by everyone in the cabin anyway. So in that case if the OP is asking whether one person could just then choose to cancel I would doubt it as it still raises the issues about sharing, which is why the need for everyone to purchase was reintroduced.

 

And as far as the refreshment package goes, I'm not aware of what's included as not a soft drink drinker, but couldn't you get a good selection of soft drinks on the $18 package, or are there particular drinks which are not available on that package.

 

The refreshment package covers 

Refreshment Package Offerings: 
• Fountain soda and refills at any venue 
• Coca-Cola Freestyle beverages 
• Coca-Cola souvenir cup 
• Non-alcoholic cocktails (mocktails) 
• Bottled still and sparkling water 
• Premium coffees and teas 
• Fresh-squeezed juices

 

The deluxe package covers 

 

ɬ Deluxe Package Offerings: 
• Vodka: Absolut, Belvedere, Grey Goose, Stoli, Tito’s Handmade Vodka 
• Rum: Bacardi, Bacardi 8, Captain Morgan Rum, Malibu Miami Club 
• Gin: Aviation, Beefeater, Bombay Sapphire, New Amsterdam, The Botanist 
• Tequila/ Mezcal: 1800 Avion Silver, Camarena Gold, Patron Silver, Del Maquey Vida Blanco Mezcal 
• Scotch: Chiva Regal 12 Year Old, Dewars 12 Year, Glenfiddich, Johnnie Walker Black, The Glenlivet 
• Whiskey, Bourbon/ Rye: Buffalo Trace, Canadian Club, Crown Royal, Jack Daniels, Jameson, Makers Mark, Whistle Pig Rye 
• Cognac: Hennessy VS, Remy Martin VSOP 
• Beers: Domestic, imported and craft beer brands 
• Wine by the Glass: Iconic varietals from California to New Zealand 
• Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Can and fountain soda, Fresh and bottled juices, Premium coffee and teas, bottled and sparkling water

 

I do like the option of cans of sodas in the deluxe package.

 

Edited July 13, 2019 by Casino Comp Chick

[Hogbay]

We have three cruise booking's and none had the $ 18 usd price.  Anyway we have to pay more because of our  $ ...

Happy day ☺

[Thorben-Hendrik]

9 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

Or, do they really still make a profit at that rate and the whole thing was a big scam.🤔

Absolutely! 👍 🙄

[Clarea]

37 minutes ago, Thorben-Hendrik said:

Absolutely! 👍 🙄

 

Not a scam, an experiment.

[molly361]

2 minutes ago, Host Clarea said:

 

Not a scam, an experiment.

I'm happy to be the guinea pig🍹

[Clarea]

3 minutes ago, molly361 said:

I'm happy to be the guinea pig🍹

 

True enough, the result was well worth the participation!😊

[Iamcruzin]

3 hours ago, tennislvr8 said:

It was all over all of the FB cruising groups I am in, some RC and some not. It was also all over Instagram and Twitter. 

Wow that is a lot of people especially instagram and twitter. There must have been legal issues for them to commit to the price because from what I have been reading here they are not very flexible or accommodating when it comes to changes they make to an itinerary. They stick to the cruise contract. 

Edited July 13, 2019 by Iamcruzin

[Iamcruzin]

2 hours ago, Casino Comp Chick said:

 

  

• Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Can and fountain soda, Fresh and bottled juices, Premium coffee and teas, bottled and sparkling water

 

I do like the option of cans of sodas in the deluxe package.

 

Are cans new because we were charged for a can of coke?  I ordered it in the main dinning room by mistake.  I used the word can of diet coke when I just wanted a diet coke. I was charged $4.99. 

Edited July 13, 2019 by Iamcruzin

[Clarea]

Just now, Iamcruzin said:

Are cans new because we were charged for a can of coke?  ...

 

If they are, it's a relatively new addition.

[Iamcruzin]

1 minute ago, Host Clarea said:

 

If they are, it's a relatively new addition.

I was on Anthem in June so yes very new.

[LilBlackDress]

17 minutes ago, Host Clarea said:

 

Not a scam, an experiment.

That was my thoughts too 

[Thorben-Hendrik]

36 minutes ago, Iamcruzin said:

There must have been legal issues for them to commit to the price because 

I am totally sure that was the case as they advertise dynamic pricing - they have a hard time to proof it was a mistake! 👍 🙄

Airlines are different as they have fixed prices and only availability vavaries... 🙄

Many European cruise lines offer similar packages at about the same $18 price point per day! 👍

 

Edited July 13, 2019 by Thorben-Hendrik

[Clarea]

2 minutes ago, Thorben-Hendrik said:

 ...

Airlines are different as they have fixed prices and only availability varies.... 🙄

 

 

Not may experience.

[Ourusualbeach]

4 minutes ago, Thorben-Hendrik said:

I am totally sure that was the case as they advertise dynamic pricing - they have a hard time to proof it was a mistake! 👍 🙄

Airlines are different as they have fixed prices and only availability vavaries... 🙄

 

 

I’ve been on the phone and given one price and say let’s book and the price changes.  Airlines IME change prices more than the cruise lines.

[Iamcruzin]

4 minutes ago, Thorben-Hendrik said:

I am totally sure that was the case as they advertise dynamic pricing - they have a hard time to proof it was a mistake! 👍 🙄

Airlines are different as they have fixed prices and only availability varies.... 🙄

 

Airline prices change as the flight fills up and I don't see sale advertising at a rate anywhere near the rate of cruise lines.

[Thorben-Hendrik]

1 minute ago, Host Clarea said:

 

Not may experience.

They have price - bucket A, B, C.... all of them have fixed prices - you can look them up.... now they decide which buckets are filled with x seats... 🙄

[Ourusualbeach]

Just now, Thorben-Hendrik said:

They have price - bucket A, B, C.... all of them have fixed prices - you can look them up.... now they decide which buckets are filled with x seats... 🙄

Well if the plane holds 300 seats they probably have 300 buckets.😁

[Thorben-Hendrik]

1 minute ago, Ourusualbeach said:

I’ve been on the phone and given one price and say let’s book and the price changes.  Airlines IME change prices more than the cruise lines.

They do not change prices... they change availability and price buckets and even bucket - prices.... totally different system! 🙄

[Thorben-Hendrik]

2 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Well if the plane holds 300 seats they probably have 300 buckets.😁

Most have 12 to 15 buckets and about 10 fares per bucket depending on fare restrictions... 🙄

But they DO have predetermined prices and most are even regulated internationally.... they just might not be available for the flight you want... 🙄

 

 

Edited July 13, 2019 by Thorben-Hendrik