Drink Package temporarily suspended on RCL Independence

[TelecasterPlayer]

RCL is temporarily suspending the drink packages on the Independence of the Seas for one sailing. Speculation is that it is because of people sharing packages.

 

 

http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=4442

[ghstudio]

Sharing certainly wouldn't surprise me....I never understood how they intended the wait/bar staff to enforce no sharing.

[ETski]

Didn't realize they had a drink package on RCI when did this start? Last February they only had Wine packages.

[Gonzo70]

Didn't realize they had a drink package on RCI when did this start? Last February they only had Wine packages.

 

They are brand new; they are currently being offered on a trial basis on three of their ships.

[roe2ship]

Didn't realize they had a drink package on RCI when did this start? Last February they only had Wine packages.

This started about a month ago and it is only available on three ships in the UK.

[simon stingray]

Hope this doesn't result in the packages being permanently discontinued.

 

Perhaps they will now make it a condition that all occupants of a stateroom take the same package. Whilst this won't completely eradicate people attempting to share, I'm sure it will greatly reduce it.

[SusieV]

Hope this doesn't result in the packages being permanently discontinued.

 

Perhaps they will now make it a condition that all occupants of a stateroom take the same package. Whilst this won't completely eradicate people attempting to share, I'm sure it will greatly reduce it.

 

Hopefully that won't be an issue on X. My husband prefers to drink wine only so he buys one of the wine packages for himself. I'm OK with the by the glass selection and enjoy other stuff like water, soda, etc so I buy the Premium Package for myself. I'd be very disappointed if I had to go back to paying by the drink again- I found the package really enhanced my enjoyment of the cruise because I didn't have to worry about the cost if I wanted to try something or just plain wanted another drink from the fabulous Molecular Bar.