Anyone for another??
Three weeks ago Royal Caribbean decided to trial an all inclusive drinks package on board the independence, Grandeur and Legend of the Seas and this week it seems to be the hot topic on the forums.
Already passengers are abusing the system and Royal Caribbean have been forced to suspend the deal on the forth coming Canaries cruise until new measures are put in place. There has been talk that all passengers travelling in a party would have to opt for all inclusive. I can see what they are trying to prevent by doing this but it’s not going to work for everyone. I spoke to a couple on Friday who we’re asking about the package and he wanted the beer package but his wife is unable to drink because of medical reasons and she is planning to book the soft drink package. Where would they stand?
I even read somewhere that they may even stop adults with children from buying the packages. How could they possibly get away with this? They are a family cruise line and many of you may have already noticed the peak time cruise price increases for 2012. I know the independence is easily the most popular ship to sail from Southampton in the school holidays but it seems parents are really getting the raw deal as they are not offering reduced fares in 2012 for children during peak season and now this!! So while everyone else on board is supping up the benefits of all inclusive poor Mom and Dad are landed with another hefty bill? I also think it is quite insulting to people with children, it’s almost like they are saying they can’t be trusted to drink responsibly and look after their kids.
The only confirmed details we have had from Royal Caribbean so far is the package prices have gone up by $10 per person per day so I hope the rest is just rumours but I will be sure to keep you informed.
Beer Package $39 (Per day)
House Wine by the Glass
All Beers (Draft, bottle & Can)
Classic Package ($49 Per day)
House Wine by the Glass
All Beers (Draft, bottle & Can)
House brands spirits
Cocktails using house brands only
Premium Package ($59 Per day)
House Wine by the Glass up to $10
All Beers (Draft, bottle & Can)
House / Premium brands spirits
Cocktails using house/premium brands only
(Currently these packages can only be booked on board)
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I totally agree with your views in why should a cabin be forced to buy for all in the cabin when only one person wants one package versa another.
The other thing that to my mind is the in ability to charge for only the days you want not the entire trip.
It is almost like buying a prepaid mobile card of $xn good for xn days and if you do not use it all toughers.
I imagine a lot of people buy it to not worry but then discover it works for some drinks and not for others or in some aread of the ship but not others,
Beers for the day @$39 x days on cruise might equate to seven beers to break even but that becomes a lot of beers over the week but that is my view only. If you add to that the wine at meal time and drinks then you are into a drinking vacation and the cruiseline is accounting for the extra profit by thinking you will stop or reduce a few days.