BlondieB Posted November 21, 2012 #651 Share Posted November 21, 2012 (edited) my sentiments exactly!!! :D BlondieB-I like you!!!! *gigglesnort*:D I wish they'd do like NCL. You can bring as many bottles as you want. You carry them on through security. Security calls someone over from a table, they take your wine, count your bottles, put a sticker on them, have you sign a receipt and then they charge your onboard account. AND you can bring as big as 1.5L. Corkage is $15 for 750ml, 1.5 magnum bottles are $30. I took 6 (regular) bottles on that cruise last month....lasted 6 dinners....had to make up for the crummy food on NCL haha Edited November 21, 2012 by BlondieB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bren61 Posted November 21, 2012 #652 Share Posted November 21, 2012 My question. If you are now allowed to carry on two bottles of wine, why can't you carry on two bottles of beer? What is the difference? I totally agree with you, it should be 2 bottles, not everyone is wine drinkers. My husband and I personally prefer liquor and am hoping that they they change it to whatever the passenger prefers to bring. This sort of makes me wonder, Champagne & Wine vs. Liquor & Beer, are they accomodating a certain class of people:confused:. I sure hope not, just can't figure out what their reasoning would be for making it just wine & champagne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsnake57 Posted November 21, 2012 #653 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I totally agree with you, it should be 2 bottles, not everyone is wine drinkers. My husband and I personally prefer liquor and am hoping that they they change it to whatever the passenger prefers to bring. This sort of makes me wonder, Champagne & Wine vs. Liquor & Beer, are they accomodating a certain class of people:confused:. I sure hope not, just can't figure out what their reasoning would be for making it just wine & champagne. I would almost bet the reason is for $$$$$. Most likely they sell more beer and hard alcohol than wine. A dip in wine sales is not going to cost them as much in sales as beer or hard alcohol would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggy84 Posted November 21, 2012 #654 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I kind of understand their reasoning behind not allowing Liquor in your luggage. Drink a bottle of wine and most people would be merry. Drink a bottle of liquor and most people would be hospitalised!! There is a big difference in alcohol content and i can imagine a lot of people would go silly. Especially the younger crowd. I do agree on the beer front though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetz Posted November 21, 2012 #655 Share Posted November 21, 2012 *gigglesnort*:D I wish they'd do like NCL. You can bring as many bottles as you want. You carry them on through security. Security calls someone over from a table, they take your wine, count your bottles, put a sticker on them, have you sign a receipt and then they charge your onboard account. AND you can bring as big as 1.5L. Corkage is $15 for 750ml, 1.5 magnum bottles are $30. I took 6 (regular) bottles on that cruise last month....lasted 6 dinners....had to make up for the crummy food on NCL haha Last year we brought on the 1.5L and we were charged 15 corkage for each. I guess we got lucky. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachnative Posted November 21, 2012 #656 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I'm rather fond of the saying "They should put more wine in a bottle so there's enough for two people" :D:p This is great statement and the first time I've heard it. I'm laughing as I type.:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulsacubfan Posted November 21, 2012 #657 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I totally agree with you, it should be 2 bottles, not everyone is wine drinkers. My husband and I personally prefer liquor and am hoping that they they change it to whatever the passenger prefers to bring. This sort of makes me wonder, Champagne & Wine vs. Liquor & Beer, are they accomodating a certain class of people:confused:. I sure hope not, just can't figure out what their reasoning would be for making it just wine & champagne. My thoughts - and they are only my thoughts.... It seems to me they stock a huge variety of liquor and beer. Not so much on the wine. Not just on cruise ships, but everywhere. I "assume" it is because once you open a bottle of wine, it needs to be consumed fairly quickly or it goes "bad", whereas a bottle of liquor doesn't. And beer is a "single serving". So, they don't have to worry about opening a bottle of liquor or beer, pouring one serving, then nobody else orders that for a few days and they have to pour it out. If they limit the wine to 3 or 4 of each varietal, they can limit the waste. But, us wine drinkers would prefer our own "brand" just like beer and liquor drinkers! So I am glad they will let me bring my own wine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted November 21, 2012 #658 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I totally agree with you, it should be 2 bottles, not everyone is wine drinkers. My husband and I personally prefer liquor and am hoping that they they change it to whatever the passenger prefers to bring. This sort of makes me wonder, Champagne & Wine vs. Liquor & Beer, are they accomodating a certain class of people:confused:. I sure hope not, just can't figure out what their reasoning would be for making it just wine & champagne. RCI has just come into line with the other mass market lines in allowing wine at embarkation. None of them allows hard liquor or beer, and most limit you to one or two bottles. I imagine that RCI's reasoning is to be on par with the other lines, and they don't see any reason to make the policy more liberal. I also don't see it as accomodating a "class" of people. Wine drinkers cross all social and financial line.:) But I think it would be nice if they allowed you to purchase a set-up for your cabin, as most of the mass market lines do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlondieB Posted November 22, 2012 #659 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Last year we brought on the 1.5L and we were charged 15 corkage for each. I guess we got lucky. :) woohoo go you!! I shipped all mine to the hotel I was staying at the night before the cruise so I didn't wanna pay to ship the big honkin' ones :D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal2RCCL Posted November 24, 2012 #660 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Just received a call from a friend working onboard Oasis. RCCL is going to offer the unlimited alcohol packages on ALL SHIPS, all itineraries. This is to begin today onboard Oasis. From what I was told, all ships should also be rolling out this program on their next turnaround. The packages will be sold onboard. A table will be set up next to the other tables offering the soda and water packages. Eventually you will be able to pre-order and pre pay online, but at this time it's only available for purchase onboard. Appartently, these packages have been a huge money maker at Celebrity. The bar staff have gone through additional training on how to watch out for and deal with over intoxication and how to handle guests who have had too much to drink. Stay tuned for more info as it becomes available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted November 24, 2012 #661 Share Posted November 24, 2012 My suitcase could be even lighter:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebl Posted November 24, 2012 #662 Share Posted November 24, 2012 We did a TA on Celebrity where they offered this pkg. You have to drink an awful lot to make it pay. Plus both pax have to buy the pkg. So if one doesn't drink or drinks only a little it is not worth it. Same goes for Diamond, Diamond + and Pinnacle and suite guests. With the special lounges offering complimentary cocktails from 5 to 8:30 it just doesn't make sense. Maybe if they priced them more reasonably they would be more attractive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal2RCCL Posted November 24, 2012 #663 Share Posted November 24, 2012 We did a TA on Celebrity where they offered this pkg. You have to drink an awful lot to make it pay. Plus both pax have to buy the pkg. So if one doesn't drink or drinks only a little it is not worth it. Same goes for Diamond, Diamond + and Pinnacle and suite guests. With the special lounges offering complimentary cocktails from 5 to 8:30 it just doesn't make sense. Maybe if they priced them more reasonably they would be more attractive. Depending on what you normally drink, it could be a money saver. If you went with the Premium Package (approx. $55/day) you'd only have to drink 8 mixed drinks or 6 glasses of wine per day to break even. If you normally drink the frozen DOD then you'd have to drink less to breakeven. I've seen a lot of people drink far more than that before Muster Drill. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DragonOfTheSeas Posted November 24, 2012 #664 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Also, I am not sure what the details are--but, it usualy allows you to drink soda, too. That would enhance the value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pspercy Posted November 24, 2012 #665 Share Posted November 24, 2012 (edited) Plus both pax have to buy the pkg. Thought that was only in UK based RCCL cruises/bookings, Celebrity just says "no sharing". I worked it out that you'd need to down at least five a day to be even which wouldn't be too difficult:), but I didn't factor in that it also includes sodas, fancy coffees and so on. Celebrity packages: http://www.celebritycruises.com/onboard/tabLanding.do?pagename=onboard_beverage_packages&tab=onboard_beverage_packages_premium_classic_tab%2Fonboard%2FasrPanel.do%3Fpagename%3Donboard_beverage_packages_premium_classic%26ComponentTypeId%3D30%26categoryId%3D%26currencyCode%3DUSD Edited November 24, 2012 by pspercy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebl Posted November 24, 2012 #666 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I guess we just don't drink enough to make it worth while. Our usual is maybe one drink int he early afternoon, 2 before dinner in the Diamond Lounge and maybe one after dinner in the Casino or Schooner. Sometimes we will have a glass of wine with dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted November 24, 2012 #667 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Now that we can bring two bottles of wine per cabin, and that we will begin getting two complimentary bottles of wine for our D+ level, we certainly will not be buying this package! But great for those who will, if this proves to be factual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starry Eyes Posted November 24, 2012 #668 Share Posted November 24, 2012 If bottled water and some specialty coffees are included, that would make it worth more to many people. I doubt I will buy it, especially since I'll soon have D+ perks, but more power to those who do purchase it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal2RCCL Posted November 24, 2012 #669 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Also, I am not sure what the details are--but, it usualy allows you to drink soda, too. That would enhance the value. Yes, soda's are also included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denamo Posted November 24, 2012 #670 Share Posted November 24, 2012 One advantage would be knowing what your bar bill would be before going. Could actually budget before and plan accordingly. Paying ahead would also make the final bill less painful.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicky2181 Posted November 24, 2012 #671 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I wonder if you would be restricted to certain brands of liquor and wine. Or could you literally order anything the bar may carry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Bungle Posted November 24, 2012 #672 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Just received a call from a friend working onboard Oasis. RCCL is going to offer the unlimited alcohol packages on ALL SHIPS, all itineraries. This is to begin today onboard Oasis. From what I was told, all ships should also be rolling out this program on their next turnaround. The packages will be sold onboard. A table will be set up next to the other tables offering the soda and water packages. Eventually you will be able to pre-order and pre pay online, but at this time it's only available for purchase onboard. Appartently, these packages have been a huge money maker at Celebrity. The bar staff have gone through additional training on how to watch out for and deal with over intoxication and how to handle guests who have had too much to drink. Stay tuned for more info as it becomes available. SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!! Wait... a 9nighter... 55/pp/day... That's almost an extra G on to the trip. Hmmm. I know I can put a few away, but to add the DW's in there would make things interesting. HOWEVER... If it includes soda, coffees, and some others that we don't have details on, it would def make for consideration. Gotta have the good java in the am! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted November 24, 2012 #673 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Not gonna work for us.... if we did the $55pp a day deal,that's $770 for a 7 night cruise......sure,we drink,but never have spent that much on a bar bill..........if I did,I wouldn't remember the cruise!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dz9yvr Posted November 24, 2012 #674 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Everyone should stop and think for just a minute. If this a huge money maker on Celebrity and RCCL hopes for the same on their ships, how can this be a money saver for the average drinker? It won't won't be a savings for the average passenger. RCCL will make more money by increasing the volume of alcohol sold. I'm not sure if is a benefit to most passengers to increase the amount of drinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakincakes Posted November 24, 2012 #675 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Seems as if RCI just can't win. smugglers claim it isn't about the money but the convenience....now there are complaints that it won't save the pax money but will make RCI money.:confused: So which is it? Those that want their booze complained they wanted a new policy..seems they are getting it but it isn't good enough. So the smuggling will probably go on despite it NOT being about $$$...supposedly.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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