Alcohol now being destroyed

[Iamcruzin]

I always bring rum with me so the dw and I can have drinks on the balcony and still have $900 bar tab.so if they take my $25 bottle of rum I will not drink on the ship only in ports so that means that princess will lose $900 and I only lose a $25 bottle of rum. theres no way to bring booze for a hole week so princess still gets your money.As for the crew losing tips I still tip above what take from you they need to pay the crew a fare wage .

You run up a $900 bar tab, and now you are going cold turkey over a $25 bottle of rum. What are you going to do with your spare time?

[LH25]

I always bring rum with me so the dw and I can have drinks on the balcony and still have $900 bar tab.so if they take my $25 bottle of rum I will not drink on the ship only in ports so that means that princess will lose $900 and I only lose a $25 bottle of rum. theres no way to bring booze for a hole week so princess still gets your money.As for the crew losing tips I still tip above what take from you they need to pay the crew a fare wage .

 

I'm not sure I understand this. I'm new to Princess, but hasn't it always been the policy to not allow hard liquor? So, while you've "gotten away" with it, they didn't change the policy. I don't get going from drinking when you want to cutting yourself off over a bottle of rum.

[Loonbeam]

As I pointed out in an earlier post, while they will not admit it publicly, its been made clear it WAS a factor among others.

 

I suspect all the boasting people have done in Cruise Critic posts about what they "got away with" smuggling onboard didn't help either.;)

We DO know that Princess reads Cruise Critic!!!

[BarbaraP]

I usually bring on 2 magnums of wine in my carry-on, which would be equal to 4-750ml bottles of wine, but cheaper to purchase. Will they discard them because they are not in 750ml bottles or just charge me for 2 extra corkage fees:confused:

[Happy2cruise]

I suspect all the boasting people have done in Cruise Critic posts about what they "got away with" smuggling onboard didn't help either.;)

We DO know that Princess reads Cruise Critic!!!

 

Totally agree! The same thing happened with all the boasting about leaving one unpunched hole on the coffee card so they could get free regular coffee "forever". Look what all that boasting got them!!!!!

[johnmik1]

I have sailed on 5 different cruise lines and enjoyed them all.Since Princess did not treat me like a child and forbid me having a pre dinner cocktail on my balcony,I sailed with them.Since they are now enforcing these rules,I plan on trying some other lines.They will now lose a loyal customer and lots of $'s trying to make a few $'s.I am sure there are many people that continued to sail Princess that will be reassessing their position.

[Clutterlady]

I have sailed on 5 different cruise lines and enjoyed them all.Since Princess did not treat me like a child and forbid me having a pre dinner cocktail on my balcony,I sailed with them.Since they are now enforcing these rules,I plan on trying some other lines.They will now lose a loyal customer and lots of $'s trying to make a few $'s.I am sure there are many people that continued to sail Princess that will be reassessing their position.

 

The only problem is that you're going to be hard pressed to find many cruise lines that allow you to bring on alcohol. Princess was one of the last to enforce this policy.

[pablo222]

The loss of revenue by staff is made up from corporate earnings.

Punitive actions are reciprocal

 

Your posts make no sense. Your waiter's income is tips,

their income doesn't change at all based on 'corporate earnings'.

 

You are just intent on being petty.

 

As I said before, it you want to 'show' the company, then

walk the walk, and take your business elsewhere. You actually

told us you were moving to Celebrity...

[Cauzneffct]

I have sailed on 5 different cruise lines and enjoyed them all.Since Princess did not treat me like a child and forbid me having a pre dinner cocktail on my balcony,I sailed with them.Since they are now enforcing these rules,I plan on trying some other lines.They will now lose a loyal customer and lots of $'s trying to make a few $'s.I am sure there are many people that continued to sail Princess that will be reassessing their position.

 

Is this really a tipping point for you? If it is, that's your perogative, but I think with all the other factors (price being foremost in my mind) the enforcement of a rule not permitting outside liquor on board (particularly given that you could buy a bottle and make all the cocktails you want) seems a bit extreme.

[LH25]

I have sailed on 5 different cruise lines and enjoyed them all.Since Princess did not treat me like a child and forbid me having a pre dinner cocktail on my balcony,I sailed with them.Since they are now enforcing these rules,I plan on trying some other lines.They will now lose a loyal customer and lots of $'s trying to make a few $'s.I am sure there are many people that continued to sail Princess that will be reassessing their position.

 

What cruise lines allow you to bring on hard alcohol?

[johnmik1]

What cruise lines allow you to bring on hard alcohol?

 

HAL allows you to buy a regular bottle,at a reasonable price,for in cabin consumption and the brand that I drink.Disney allows alcohol to be brought aboard and I would save on casino losses.Celebrity had a reasonably priced drink package.Even the Princesd drinks that I buy are watered down and overpriced.

[PescadoAmarillo]

I applaud Priness for finally enforcing their own rule. However, I wish I'd first had cause to applaud them for enforcing their no-chair-saving rule.

[paul929207]

I have sailed on 5 different cruise lines and enjoyed them all.Since Princess did not treat me like a child and forbid me having a pre dinner cocktail on my balcony,I sailed with them.Since they are now enforcing these rules,I plan on trying some other lines.They will now lose a loyal customer and lots of $'s trying to make a few $'s.I am sure there are many people that continued to sail Princess that will be reassessing their position.

Where did you see that Princess will not allow you to have a cocktail on your balcony?

[CPA92]

I'm trying celebrity for the first time next year because of their drink package. I'd rather pay in advance and not have to worry about my bill at the end.

 

I know that if princess offered a drink package, I'd be one of the first to purchase. Matter of fact, I'm sailing in a few weeks and would be more than happy to be their guinea pig and test it out!

[ONT-CA]

Your posts make no sense. Your waiter's income is tips,

their income doesn't change at all based on 'corporate earnings'.

 

You are just intent on being petty.

 

As I said before, it you want to 'show' the company, then

walk the walk, and take your business elsewhere. You actually

told us you were moving to Celebrity...

 

There must be a job for you somewhere in Carnival Corporation

[Cruise Junky]

I'm trying celebrity for the first time next year because of their drink package. I'd rather pay in advance and not have to worry about my bill at the end.

 

I know that if princess offered a drink package, I'd be one of the first to purchase. Matter of fact, I'm sailing in a few weeks and would be more than happy to be their guinea pig and test it out!

 

I agree. Our next two are on Celebrity instead of Princess. It seems these days like Princess wants to charge like Oceania but threat you like NCL.

 

They need either a drink package or a far better selection to buy by the bottle. I see far more land trips in our future.

[Clutterlady]

I enjoy a good drink like many of you do, but don't understand changing cruise lines because of alcohol??? Don't understand how drinking can be such an important factor while on vacation:confused:

[ONT-CA]

I enjoy a good drink like many of you do, but don't understand changing cruise lines because of alcohol??? Don't understand how drinking can be such an important factor while on vacation:confused:

 

It would seem that the strongest advocates for this search and seizure policy are those who are teetotalers some of whom exchange their mini bars for soft drinks and bemoan the loss of value. I would have to ask them what is their contribution to sacred Princess’ bottom line, a cola card?

Based on a selling price of $5.95 per drink, it is estimated that the ship grosses $125.00 per 750ml bottle of distilled spirits. This is based on a pouring of 35ml per drink and a $5. purchase price for the bottle. Yes, unlike your local bar, with no taxes and no duty the ship’s purchase of this bottle is five dollars or less. You can then imagine why they see an opportunity to gouge even further by prohibiting personal consumption by we paying guests. Consummate host indeed.

Can you imagine registering at say a Hilton Hotel, and the hotel security checking your luggage for personal alcohol before allowing you to proceed to the elevator? Not only would this be ludicrous and a business rout but also hotels welcome you with a supply of glasses and unlimited ice with which to consume the beverage of your choice. Their bar is available to you but not by their demand.

[AKman2495]

I enjoy a good drink like many of you do, but don't understand changing cruise lines because of alcohol??? Don't understand how drinking can be such an important factor while on vacation:confused:

 

I am not a big drinker so I too don't understand it. But, reading some of the comments on this board over time, I see that several people are big drinkers. One boasts of racking up a $900 bar bill on top of the stuff he brings on board. Other talk about bringing cases -like more than 1- of wine on board for a one week cruise.

 

I guess some people really like to drink.....

[Cruise Junky]

It would seem that the strongest advocates for this search and seizure policy are those who are teetotalers some of whom exchange their mini bars for soft drinks and bemoan the loss of value. I would have to ask them what is their contribution to sacred Princess’ bottom line, a cola card?

 

 

I have often thought that. We spend on average $100 a day onboard, drinks, specialty dinner, etc. It's always around $100 a day. So they're certainly no losing any money from us, unless we walk. Go after trying to get revenue out of the people that may buy a specialty coffee for a grand total of $4 over the course of a week :eek: I guess drinkers are just an easy target for them.

 

With any company, if I'm spending $7 - 8,000 for a vacation I expect to be treated like an adult, not dragged down to some naughty room to see you pour out my Grey Goose. Better places to spend our vacation dollars.

[johnmik1]

Where did you see that Princess will not allow you to have a cocktail on your balcony?

 

My options for having a double Dewars(not the 12 year old that I bring aboard)are the following:change out my minibar for all Dewars, and with my wife and I drinking,that would last 1 day,order 2 double Dewars and water from room service at $22 plus tip,go to the bar and carry it back to my cabin for the same price,buy the little bottle of J & B and throw away the soda in the package or bring my own!On HAL,I can go to any bar and buy a bottle and everyone is happy.I am happy to pay the higher price for the brand I want!

[Pam in CA]

It would seem that the strongest advocates for this search and seizure policy are those who are teetotalers some of whom exchange their mini bars for soft drinks and bemoan the loss of value. I would have to ask them what is their contribution to sacred Princess’ bottom line, a cola card?

 

Based on a selling price of $5.95 per drink, it is estimated that the ship grosses $125.00 per 750ml bottle of distilled spirits. This is based on a pouring of 35ml per drink and a $5. purchase price for the bottle. Yes, unlike your local bar, with no taxes and no duty the ship’s purchase of this bottle is five dollars or less. You can then imagine why they see an opportunity to gouge even further by prohibiting personal consumption by we paying guests. Consummate host indeed.

 

Can you imagine registering at say a Hilton Hotel, and the hotel security checking your luggage for personal alcohol before allowing you to proceed to the elevator? Not only would this be ludicrous and a business rout but also hotels welcome you with a supply of glasses and unlimited ice with which to consume the beverage of your choice. Their bar is available to you but not by their demand.

I'm not a big drinker... heck, I have maybe one drink a night and that's only when I'm on a cruise. And, I exchange my mini-bar for soda. I've earned that perk through loyalty and you won't hear me bemoaning the loss of value. Sometimes, I even get a soda card in addition to the mini-bar set-up so they're not mutually exclusive.

 

There's a big difference in pricing between a hotel and a cruise ship. A good hotel will charge you $150 (or twice that) per day and that's just for the room and bed. No entertainment, no food, etc. They make their money from charging you for the room. Cruise ships charge as little as $50-100/day/pp and that includes your cabin, activities, entertainment and all the food you can eat 24/7. Very different economic model.

[johnmik1]

It would seem that the strongest advocates for this search and seizure policy are those who are teetotalers some of whom exchange their mini bars for soft drinks and bemoan the loss of value. I would have to ask them what is their contribution to sacred Princess’ bottom line, a cola card?

Based on a selling price of $5.95 per drink, it is estimated that the ship grosses $125.00 per 750ml bottle of distilled spirits. This is based on a pouring of 35ml per drink and a $5. purchase price for the bottle. Yes, unlike your local bar, with no taxes and no duty the ship’s purchase of this bottle is five dollars or less. You can then imagine why they see an opportunity to gouge even further by prohibiting personal consumption by we paying guests. Consummate host indeed.

Can you imagine registering at say a Hilton Hotel, and the hotel security checking your luggage for personal alcohol before allowing you to proceed to the elevator? Not only would this be ludicrous and a business rout but also hotels welcome you with a supply of glasses and unlimited ice with which to consume the beverage of your choice. Their bar is available to you but not by their demand.

 

Well Said!

[Colo Cruiser]

It would seem that the strongest advocates for this search and seizure policy are those who are teetotalers some of whom exchange their mini bars for soft drinks and bemoan the loss of value. I would have to ask them what is their contribution to sacred Princess’ bottom line, a cola card?

 

Based on a selling price of $5.95 per drink, it is estimated that the ship grosses $125.00 per 750ml bottle of distilled spirits. This is based on a pouring of 35ml per drink and a $5. purchase price for the bottle. Yes, unlike your local bar, with no taxes and no duty the ship’s purchase of this bottle is five dollars or less. You can then imagine why they see an opportunity to gouge even further by prohibiting personal consumption by we paying guests. Consummate host indeed.

 

 

Now mostly $6.95

[Cauzneffct]

I think its cute how "being treated like an adult" includes, but is not limited to, not having to abide a contract and, as an extension, by express rules agreed upon when purchasing a cruise simply because one thinks they shouldn't have to.