rabidstoat Posted November 19, 2022 #1 Share Posted November 19, 2022 I'm trying to decide if I want the soda package or just buying individual cans, so I wanted to do the math. This is on the NCL Joy Panama Canal cruise next month, in case things are different in Europe or Asia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treasure Hunter Posted November 19, 2022 #2 Share Posted November 19, 2022 No sure but I think on the Breakaway it was $3 plus tip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted November 19, 2022 #3 Share Posted November 19, 2022 (edited) $3.50 a glass (not can) + 20% tip = $4.20 Edited November 19, 2022 by BirdTravels 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
complawyer Posted November 19, 2022 #4 Share Posted November 19, 2022 gratefully, we were on the gem for the back to back, and pepsi was still available by the glass or can. it was around 3 per can, but by the glass it was free with the original drink package. i has a terrific butler, however, who brought me cans of pepsi for my room at no charge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nclsing Posted November 19, 2022 #5 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Just returned from cruise on “The Star”. They don’t give you a can they pour in a large glass of ice from the bar fountain. With tax and tip the price was U.S. 4.55. It’s a no win situation. I am not a big soda drinker but enjoy an occasional coke O. So the soda package is a waste on me but I resent paying for a watered down coke at highway robbery prices. I complained in writing to NCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcoy Posted November 19, 2022 #6 Share Posted November 19, 2022 If you drink more than three sodas a day, the soda package is worth it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JGmf Posted November 19, 2022 #7 Share Posted November 19, 2022 I'm assuming you are not a casino player. If you are rated, card-carrying player, drinks in the casino, including sodas, are comped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted November 19, 2022 #8 Share Posted November 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Nclsing said: Just returned from cruise on “The Star”. They don’t give you a can they pour in a large glass of ice from the bar fountain. With tax and tip the price was U.S. 4.55. It’s a no win situation. I am not a big soda drinker but enjoy an occasional coke O. So the soda package is a waste on me but I resent paying for a watered down coke at highway robbery prices. I complained in writing to NCL. Welcome to CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yesimapirate Posted November 19, 2022 #9 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Not that I want to rehash this debate but on ships that still have Pepsi products, are the priced the same as Coke or did the changeover come with a price increase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillygwm Posted November 19, 2022 #10 Share Posted November 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Nclsing said: Just returned from cruise on “The Star”. They don’t give you a can they pour in a large glass of ice from the bar fountain. With tax and tip the price was U.S. 4.55. It’s a no win situation. I am not a big soda drinker but enjoy an occasional coke O. So the soda package is a waste on me but I resent paying for a watered down coke at highway robbery prices. I complained in writing to NCL. I believe Pepsi, for those ships which haven't switched over. On the Joy last month, we had Coke. The Diet Coke (at least) was canned. I wouldn't have thought it would be that difficult to switch out Pepsi canisters for Coke on fountain drinks but apparently it is. 48 minutes ago, JGmf said: I'm assuming you are not a casino player. If you are rated, card-carrying player, drinks in the casino, including sodas, are comped. I'm a rated casino player but I usually drink when I'm not playing or when the casino isn't open. I wouldn't be without P+/FAS+ for that reason. Personally, I rarely drink alcohol in the casino (at the tables, at least) and limit myself to Pellegrino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand and Seas Posted November 19, 2022 #11 Share Posted November 19, 2022 If you have the CAS 'free drinks in casino' card, you can get a can of Coke or Diet Coke while the casino is open. We usually took two cans back to our cabin each day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MarkusToe Posted November 19, 2022 #12 Share Posted November 19, 2022 What kind of Coke are the offering on bliss? Do they have Coke Zero? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted November 19, 2022 #13 Share Posted November 19, 2022 4 hours ago, JGmf said: I'm assuming you are not a casino player. If you are rated, card-carrying player, drinks in the casino, including sodas, are comped. When the casino is open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiring soon Posted November 19, 2022 #14 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Hi all! I drank Diet Pepsi on Star last month at $4.20 per can, usually from O'Sheehans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabidstoat Posted November 20, 2022 Author #15 Share Posted November 20, 2022 9 hours ago, Nclsing said: Just returned from cruise on “The Star”. They don’t give you a can they pour in a large glass of ice from the bar fountain. With tax and tip the price was U.S. 4.55. It’s a no win situation. I am not a big soda drinker but enjoy an occasional coke O. So the soda package is a waste on me but I resent paying for a watered down coke at highway robbery prices. I complained in writing to NCL. I'm thinking of getting the package just because I'll be bitter over getting a watered-down glass with like 4 ounces of actual soda in it for four bucks. Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabidstoat Posted November 20, 2022 Author #16 Share Posted November 20, 2022 3 hours ago, MarkusToe said: What kind of Coke are the offering on bliss? Do they have Coke Zero? I'm on NCL Joy next month and wondering this. Their website lists only like five or six different types, but I wonder if they ever sometimes have Coke Zero or Sprite Zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted November 20, 2022 #17 Share Posted November 20, 2022 3 hours ago, MarkusToe said: What kind of Coke are the offering on bliss? Do they have Coke Zero? Yes. They have coke zero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare New2cruise2022 Posted November 20, 2022 #18 Share Posted November 20, 2022 5 hours ago, BirdTravels said: Yes. They have coke zero I ❤️ Coke Zero. (Even better with some Jack …) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sailing12Away Posted November 20, 2022 #19 Share Posted November 20, 2022 13 hours ago, rabidstoat said: I'm thinking of getting the package just because I'll be bitter over getting a watered-down glass with like 4 ounces of actual soda in it for four bucks. Sigh. Want to talk about bitter... I caught Covid on a previous trip and was quarantined in my room for the last 3 days. Had to get meals from room service, and even then they refused to give me cans of sprite. They would only give me glasses, filled with ice, and saran wrap over the tops. I had the drink package and I was in a Haven room. And even I couldn't get a freaking can of sprite without them trying to charge me $4 to bring it to me during my lockdown. So feeling sick and having to drink watered down sprite for 3 days.... fun times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted November 20, 2022 #20 Share Posted November 20, 2022 23 hours ago, Nclsing said: Just returned from cruise on “The Star”. They don’t give you a can they pour in a large glass of ice from the bar fountain. With tax and tip the price was U.S. 4.55. It’s a no win situation. I am not a big soda drinker but enjoy an occasional coke O. So the soda package is a waste on me but I resent paying for a watered down coke at highway robbery prices. I complained in writing to NCL. LOL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted November 20, 2022 #21 Share Posted November 20, 2022 8 hours ago, New2cruise2022 said: I ❤️ Coke Zero. (Even better with some Jack …) Try BOURBON. it’s better. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare New2cruise2022 Posted November 20, 2022 #22 Share Posted November 20, 2022 28 minutes ago, PTC DAWG said: Try BOURBON. it’s better. I shall. I shall, indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare New2cruise2022 Posted November 20, 2022 #23 Share Posted November 20, 2022 48 minutes ago, Sailing12Away said: Want to talk about bitter... I caught Covid on a previous trip and was quarantined in my room for the last 3 days. Had to get meals from room service, and even then they refused to give me cans of sprite. They would only give me glasses, filled with ice, and saran wrap over the tops. I had the drink package and I was in a Haven room. And even I couldn't get a freaking can of sprite without them trying to charge me $4 to bring it to me during my lockdown. So feeling sick and having to drink watered down sprite for 3 days.... fun times. Wow. That is a drag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomewhereGirl Posted November 20, 2022 #24 Share Posted November 20, 2022 14 hours ago, rabidstoat said: I'm thinking of getting the package just because I'll be bitter over getting a watered-down glass with like 4 ounces of actual soda in it for four bucks. Sigh. I once made the mistake of ordering a soda on NCL and received basically a glass of ice. That made mad. After that I would specify I want the can. But now with the ridiculous prices for beverages on NCL, I just go without and wait until I'm in port. Princess has fountain and can pricing, and can is only $2.36 with service charge. I'll buy on Princess. Never on NCL, but if I was desperate I would say no ice, like I would do at McDonald's with the $1 soft drinks. 🤣 Sorry to get off topic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted November 20, 2022 #25 Share Posted November 20, 2022 14 hours ago, rabidstoat said: I'm thinking of getting the package just because I'll be bitter over getting a watered-down glass with like 4 ounces of actual soda in it for four bucks. Sigh. Nothing stops you from asking for "light ice" or "no ice". We do that all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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