phoenix_dream Posted January 3, 2008 #426 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Some interesting comments to be sure. To me the real issue is why the cruise lines have to charge so much for an item that is so cheap to provide. I can see a charge for liquor but I never did understand the charge for soda. I also agree about the point that for the under-liquor age cruisers, there is little choice besides lemonade and milk. (not too many 5 year olds go for iced tea!). I suspect it would cost the cruise line very little to provide some soda options - doesn't even need to be name brand for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerif Posted January 3, 2008 #427 Share Posted January 3, 2008 To me the real issue is why the cruise lines have to charge so much for an item that is so cheap to provide. I can see a charge for liquor but I never did understand the charge for soda. I also agree about the point that for the under-liquor age cruisers, there is little choice besides lemonade and milk. (not too many 5 year olds go for iced tea!). I suspect it would cost the cruise line very little to provide some soda options - doesn't even need to be name brand for that matter. Because they can. Why do they charge so much for alcoholic drinks when obviously they can obtain the liquor at greatly reduced prices? Again, because they can and it's a profit center for them. A 5 year old should be fine with water/lemonade/milk - you can even fill a sports bottle with juice at breakfast for them to have during the day. What do they drink at home, anyway? If it's non-stop soda, then I would consider that a problem. There's nothing to stop them from having an occasional soda that can be purchased individually. When we took our then 7 year old grandson, I don't think he had more than two sodas the whole trip. Our 10 year old granddaughter is perfectly happy with milk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dforeigner Posted January 3, 2008 #428 Share Posted January 3, 2008 For the record:http://www.rclinvestor.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=103045&p=irol-faq 1.Where is the Company incorporated? The Company is incorporated in the Republic of Liberia. For tax purposes but it is still an American company from an investment point of view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted January 3, 2008 #429 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Because they can. Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyelliot Posted January 4, 2008 #430 Share Posted January 4, 2008 WoW Cletourn. How can you give such a nasty reply! Where did I mention stealing? I agree with mestfan. A soda is soda. You wouldnt expect to pay more for your icecream would you? or a can of coke on the ship or a soda in MDs. And as for an 18, 19, 20yr old being an Adult. We already know that over here, thats why they do have a choice on what they drink! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShillyShally Posted January 5, 2008 #431 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I too agree they should simply charge the same pp per day as I imagine most kids probably drink more on a boat then adults (they let loose on vacation thing, and I'm not saying this as a negative, just an assumption) and I also think they'd have more takers and less sharers if they made it a more thoughtless price - say $25 each which would include tip - I think more people would just pay a set reasonable price and likely not drink more then its worth and RCCL would still come out ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfhngr Posted January 5, 2008 #432 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Dagnabit, drinks are on me folks!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannarocksyoursocks Posted January 27, 2008 #433 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Why the big hoo-hah over soda cards, and soda card sharing. To be honest, compared with the price you pay to go on the cruise itself, is sharing a soda card really that big a deal. I really think people should calm down. Sure, if you think it's wrong, don't do it. But that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French_Fry Posted January 27, 2008 #434 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Why the big hoo-hah over soda cards, and soda card sharing. To be honest, compared with the price you pay to go on the cruise itself, is sharing a soda card really that big a deal. I really think people should calm down. Sure, if you think it's wrong, don't do it. But that's it. CAUSE YOU ARE BREAKING THE RULES! THAT IS WHY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannarocksyoursocks Posted January 27, 2008 #435 Share Posted January 27, 2008 That actually made me laugh. Calm down, keep your hair on. I let someone use my soda card once. Yes, that's right, ONCE. Although it was totally worth it to see how much outrage it causes on the boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French_Fry Posted January 27, 2008 #436 Share Posted January 27, 2008 That actually made me laugh. Calm down, keep your hair on. I let someone use my soda card once. Yes, that's right, ONCE. Although it was totally worth it to see how much outrage it causes on the boards. After TWENTY THREE DAYS of this thread being dead and buried you come back and give it new life! And for the record one or 1,001 you are a thief, plain and simple! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannarocksyoursocks Posted January 27, 2008 #437 Share Posted January 27, 2008 After TWENTY THREE DAYS of this thread being dead and buried you come back and give it new life! And for the record one or 1,001 you are a thief, plain and simple! Yes I know, I love to argue with opinionated strangers. My Dad showed me how worked up everyone gets over this, and I decided to see if it was interesting. Apparently not. Antagonising, aren't I? Well, I'm going to bed now, have fun complaining on message boards. oh, and PS, I'm a thief, am I? If you say so...call the police, I'm waiting. I'm sure RCI will be eager to press charges, over the price of one soda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmers Posted January 27, 2008 #438 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Yes I know, I love to argue with opinionated strangers. My Dad showed me how worked up everyone gets over this, and I decided to see if it was interesting. Apparently not. Antagonising, aren't I? Well, I'm going to bed now, have fun complaining on message boards. oh, and PS, I'm a thief, am I? If you say so...call the police, I'm waiting. I'm sure RCI will be eager to press charges, over the price of one soda. I found that quite amusing also. You know you're in trouble when the teacher brings out the BIG RED MARKER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsgirl Posted January 27, 2008 #439 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Wow this thread is old. I found my original posts on the first page. Man did I sound like a grouch in one of them :eek: I was just thinking about this topic actually...wondering if I would share a card with someone on my upcoming cruise. I like it out of the can better so the answer will be no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronrocks! Posted January 27, 2008 #440 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Wow this thread is old. I found my original posts on the first page. Man did I sound like a grouch in one of them :eek: I was just thinking about this topic actually...wondering if I would share a card with someone on my upcoming cruise. I like it out of the can better so the answer will be no. Not sharing your card?? Sounds like you are still a grouch!!;) Kidding..don't hit me. I shared mine with my GF. I had to or she would make me sleep on the balcony...:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmers Posted January 28, 2008 #441 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I was always taught to share. Momma always said, "share, share, that's fair". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsgirl Posted January 28, 2008 #442 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Not sharing your card?? Sounds like you are still a grouch!!;) Kidding..don't hit me. I shared mine with my GF. I had to or she would make me sleep on the balcony...:o LOL If I did get one, I would share it. It's just easier not to get it though for me probably. I wouldn't drink enough and I'd be trying to "make it worth" the money or the hassle of passing-the-card would be annoying. Honestly, you can take your own pop on so it doesn't even really matter. We had our suitcase filled with juice and pop on Serenade last May (b/c we road tripped it there and if we didn't take it on board it would have gone bad in the car, in the heat) and we got it a-okay in our room. And...it was nice to have a drink in the room when we came back from a long day etc. Again though, packing it is a hassle too. I WILL JUST STICK TO LEMONADE! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronrocks! Posted January 28, 2008 #443 Share Posted January 28, 2008 LOL If I did get one, I would share it. It's just easier not to get it though for me probably. I wouldn't drink enough and I'd be trying to "make it worth" the money or the hassle of passing-the-card would be annoying. Honestly, you can take your own pop on so it doesn't even really matter. We had our suitcase filled with juice and pop on Serenade last May (b/c we road tripped it there and if we didn't take it on board it would have gone bad in the car, in the heat) and we got it a-okay in our room. And...it was nice to have a drink in the room when we came back from a long day etc. Again though, packing it is a hassle too. I WILL JUST STICK TO LEMONADE! ;) I went back and forth about getting a card. I am the only soda drinker in the family. I probably drink 10 or so a day. Thank god for bathrooms on near the pool deck! They gave me a special mug to use. When my GF wanted a coke she just took the mug and not the card and they never asked. Worked well with our smuggled alcohol.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsgirl Posted January 28, 2008 #444 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I went back and forth about getting a card. I am the only soda drinker in the family. I probably drink 10 or so a day. Thank god for bathrooms on near the pool deck! They gave me a special mug to use. When my GF wanted a coke she just took the mug and not the card and they never asked. Worked well with our smuggled alcohol.:p Wow, that is a lot of pop. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew9999 Posted January 28, 2008 #445 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Yes I know, I love to argue with opinionated strangers. ...and fathers. Antagonising, aren't I? Yes, as usual. oh, and PS, I'm a thief, am I? If you say so...call the police, I'm waiting. I'm sure RCI will be eager to press charges, over the price of one soda. No sharing on Indy in August or the RCI soda police will be sent to hunt you down. (P.S. to other readers: To avoid any flames - just joking - I do not condone sharing of soda cards and joannarocksyoursocks has been suitably chastised!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronrocks! Posted January 28, 2008 #446 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Wow, that is a lot of pop. lol Yeah I know but I figure it's much better than 10 or so beers. Though it would probably make my day much more enjoyable.:D Either wayer my kidneys hate me and I have the stones to prove it!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsgirl Posted January 28, 2008 #447 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Yeah I know but I figure it's much better than 10 or so beers. Though it would probably make my day much more enjoyable.:D Either wayer my kidneys hate me and I have the stones to prove it!:eek: Woah are you serious? It can cause that? PAINFUL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronrocks! Posted January 28, 2008 #448 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Woah are you serious? It can cause that? PAINFUL! Oh yeah...soda can cause kidney stones. I have had plenty trust me. And if you've ever tried to push a watermelon through a garden hose...well...you get the idea. Closest a man will ever come to giving birth.:eek: Thank GOD!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FL_Cruiser64 Posted January 28, 2008 #449 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I was always taught to share. Momma always said, "share, share, that's fair". Yeah, but once the cruise line wants to share its fuel cost with you it's over with what momma taught you right? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted January 28, 2008 #450 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Yeah, but once the cruise line wants to share its fuel cost with you it's over with what momma taught you right?:D I think that has always been shared through the cruise fare that you pay.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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