Sharing drinks packages

[csnarpy]

Lovin this thread more and more!

 

[Jarmo]

A fact: Drink packages are to be used for drinks for the owner of the package and no one else. If Celebrity had any guts, the bartender should be fired and your package should be revoked. It's apparent that the guy losing his job would have no affect on you, you got what you wanted, to impress everybody by being a big shot. If you can't afford the drinks, stealing isn't the answer, maybe you should stay home.

 

Holier than thou

Please tell us this was posted from the MDR.

[fragilek]

May be if Royal did not cheat their customers then the customer wouldn't feel the need to cheat back

 

We got the free Select package when I booked and was told at the time I could upgrade on board for $10-15 I even have an email stating this from customer services before I booked. However, now they have changed this to $30 (told in email from customer services there is nothing I can do but pay the new price). In fact it now would have been cheaper to book without the offer and buy the premium package. We go in a few days so no time to get extra spending money together- this will eat into our budget and means we now will need to forgo out planned dining package.

 

Now is there way to get money they are cheating out of us back I wonder ? :)

Edited September 6, 2016 by fragilek

[whyrlygig]

My goodness people. Some of you act as tho the drinks on your cruise vacation are as important as having air to breathe. If you don't don't like the prices, you are NOT required to make the purchase. There are plenty of free beverages offered. :rolleyes:

[clean1owner]

But she was getting something she hadn't paid for... Alcohol.

 

So if I purchase a drink from the bar and share it with my wife, since we both like the same drink, is that stealing because she got something she didn't pay for?

 

How is it different if we do the same thing using a drink package?

[mattg43]

So if I purchase a drink from the bar and share it with my wife, since we both like the same drink, is that stealing because she got something she didn't pay for?

 

How is it different if we do the same thing using a drink package?

 

 

If you purchase the drink without a package that is completely different then getting a drink on a drink package and sharing it. In one case, you are paying for an individual drink and the other you are not.

 

Do you go to IHOP, purchase 1 order of all you can eat pancakes and expect to be able share it with your whole family?

 

How about a buffet. Do you go there, order the buffet for one person and expect them to let your whole family in to share off your plate?

 

It's not that difficult to understand.

Edited September 26, 2016 by mattg43

[mattg43]

So if I purchase a drink from the bar and share it with my wife, since we both like the same drink, is that stealing because she got something she didn't pay for?

 

How is it different if we do the same thing using a drink package?

 

 

Not to mention you agree to the terms and conditions when you purchase...

 

"TERMS AND CONDITIONS: *Prices subject to change without notice. Packages cannot be shared and are not transferable...."

[GUT2407]

So if I purchase a drink from the bar and share it with my wife, since we both like the same drink, is that stealing because she got something she didn't pay for?

 

How is it different if we do the same thing using a drink package?

 

Well if you can't see the difference I'm not sure anyone here can help you.

[clean1owner]

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Q: What is the dress code in each of the restaurants?

 

A: The dress code in all of the restaurants is smart casual, except at the Grande, where every night is formal night.

 

Smart Casual: Ladies: Skirt or pants (no holes, rips or tears) with a blouse. Gentlemen: Pants (no holes, rips or tears) with a collared shirt.

Formal: Ladies: Cocktail dress or pantsuit. Gentlemen: Suit (black tie is optional).

Note: Swimsuits, robes, bare feet, tank tops, baseball caps and pool wear are not allowed in the main restaurants or specialty restaurants. T-shirts, shorts and flip-flops are acceptable for lunch.

Note: Smart Casual is allowed on Boarding Day at The Grande Restaurant.

 

 

 

Almost every single one of those is a non sequitur.

 

There is no rule about collared shirts.

 

Actually, there is.

 

Yes, I do want people to be told to remove ball caps.

 

Yes, I want people to be told not to wear shorts in the MDR at dinner.

 

There is no rule about sandals.

 

Flip flops allowed at lunch, not dinner.

 

Yes, I want them to enforce the rule about the use of lounge chairs.

 

What's a huny?

 

Your significant other.

 

There is no rule about the timing of specialty restaurant reservations.

 

You're right. But we are talking about rules enforcement, so I threw it in.

 

Yes, I want the rule about no saving of seats in the theater enforced.

 

Do you have any more? :rolleyes:

[mattg43]

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Q: What is the dress code in each of the restaurants?

 

A: The dress code in all of the restaurants is smart casual, except at the Grande, where every night is formal night.

 

Smart Casual: Ladies: Skirt or pants (no holes, rips or tears) with a blouse. Gentlemen: Pants (no holes, rips or tears) with a collared shirt.

Formal: Ladies: Cocktail dress or pantsuit. Gentlemen: Suit (black tie is optional).

Note: Swimsuits, robes, bare feet, tank tops, baseball caps and pool wear are not allowed in the main restaurants or specialty restaurants. T-shirts, shorts and flip-flops are acceptable for lunch.

Note: Smart Casual is allowed on Boarding Day at The Grande Restaurant.

 

 

You are comparing dress code rules with sharing (stealing) alcohol by letting 2 people share off the same package?

 

Wow.

[GUT2407]

You are comparing dress code rules with sharing (stealing) alcohol by letting 2 people share off the same package?

 

Wow.

 

Conditions are conditions, aren't they?

[mattg43]

Conditions are conditions, aren't they?

 

 

I don't see where I am agreeing to wear a collared shirt when I book the cruise.

 

Either way, I'm not stealing a t-shirt from RC. I'm not consuming something I didn't pay for.

 

I go back to my buffet example. Do you take your family to Golden Corral and expect to be able to feed them all on 1 dinner purchase? Of course not, they don't even let you past the cash register without paying for everyone in your party.

 

This is such a basic point. It astonishes me that anyone would have difficulty understanding. Or perhaps they don't want to understand.

[clean1owner]

You are comparing dress code rules with sharing (stealing) alcohol by letting 2 people share off the same package?

 

Wow.

 

 

Rules is rules.

[mattg43]

Rules is rules.

 

 

So you do go to your local buffet and try to share a single order with everyone in your family? Does it ever work out for you?

[clean1owner]

nope read back the word used by original poster was huny not honey. The other poster said they didn't know what huny meant and I explained what it meant. Also I said in some countries NOT all countries and it is usually shortened to hun where I live and usually contains two n's but can be spelt with one n. If you do an internet search it will bring it up for you.

 

 

Sorry to cause so much consternation over my use of the word "Huny"

 

Being a lifelong Disney guy, I prefer the Pooh version of the word. Couldn't find a backwards N, which is quite often used, and simply forgot to use a second N.

 

And yes, your Hunny is your significant other.

[LMaxwell]

So you do go to your local buffet and try to share a single order with everyone in your family? Does it ever work out for you?

 

Obviously you are making a sane, cogent, rational, and applicable comparison.

 

Anyone who thinks a dress code suggestion example (which is all the dress code is; suggested examples) is analogous to stealing alcohol is either as thick as a wall or just being argumentative for fun.

[clean1owner]

So you do go to your local buffet and try to share a single order with everyone in your family? Does it ever work out for you?

 

 

Works great. We all eat for $13.95. Always get a window seat so I can pass food through it to the Kids.

[GUT2407]

If they're gonna' come and brag how they beat the system, I'm not gonna' criticize anyone for harping about it. Just sayin...

 

Yep

 

If the don't like being called a tea leaf,

 

Either don't steal. Or don't come here bragging about it.

 

Pretty simple really.

[clean1owner]

I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with you there.

 

I'm willing to bet my left arm (right handed) that RCCL sees far more value in a client whom buys a drink package, even knowing they will more than likely share some drinks to others, than they do in someone who doesn't buy one at all.

 

Research shows that people who buy items as such, are also going to spend more $$ on specialty dining, excursions, spa treatments etc. see where I'm going here?

 

The value in this type of client vs the penny pinching, MDR only eating, three free drink voucher drinking plus maybe 1 or 2 more drinks/day drinking type of client, is astronomically greater.

 

I fit the shell of always buy a drink package, usually the 5 night dining package on Oasis class, plus a few shore excursions, Internet etc.

 

I rarely if ever use my three free drink vouchers as a young self made diamond member.

 

Which one are you. Is the $6.95 cover charge at Johnny Rockets something that appalls you? Lol jkjk but anyways...

 

IMO from a business standpoint, it doesn't make a ton of sense to enforce it strictly as they would be turning off some of their highest spending clientele by doing so.

 

 

Very good points.

 

Someone gets a drink package and shares it, they're saving $48 a day that can be spent elsewhere on the ship.

 

Have a couple in the casino sharing a drink package? How do you suppose those "free" drinks affect their judgement (Las Vegas anyone?)

 

What the Cruise Line may be giving up in a few $2 (net cost) drinks, they could getting it back several times over elsewhere.

[clean1owner]

Obviously you are making a sane, cogent, rational, and applicable comparison.

 

Anyone who thinks a dress code suggestion example (which is all the dress code is; suggested examples) is analogous to stealing alcohol is either as thick as a wall or just being argumentative for fun.

 

 

 

 

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Q: What is the dress code in each of the restaurants?

 

A: The dress code in all of the restaurants is smart casual, except at the Grande, where every night is formal night.

 

Smart Casual: Ladies: Skirt or pants (no holes, rips or tears) with a blouse. Gentlemen: Pants (no holes, rips or tears) with a collared shirt.

Formal: Ladies: Cocktail dress or pantsuit. Gentlemen: Suit (black tie is optional).

Note: Swimsuits, robes, bare feet, tank tops, baseball caps and pool wear are not allowed in the main restaurants or specialty restaurants. T-shirts, shorts and flip-flops are acceptable for lunch.

Note: Smart Casual is allowed on Boarding Day at The Grande Restaurant.

 

 

I don't see anything in the posted dress code that says it is "suggested".

 

If you see that, then you should agree that the non-sharing of a drink package is only "suggested".

[VASOXFANN]

Yikes! Debating the suggested dress guidelines and sharing drink packages in 1 thread! :eek::eek:

 

I'm going to go hide under my bed now :rolleyes:

[clean1owner]

Yikes! Debating the suggested dress guidelines and sharing drink packages in 1 thread! :eek::eek:

 

I'm going to go hide under my bed now :rolleyes:

 

Should we add smoking or removing Auto Tips to really make it interesting?

[Mikew0805]

Meh. it's not stealing no matter what anyone says. Stealing is taking something without permission. If RCI give a drink to someone, and they give it to someone else... it is not stealing. Oh the drama and blood boiling on these boards. So comical.

 

It is however.. unethical, cheap, and against RCI's rules. If they choose to enforce the rules and you are caught... well as long as you can live with the consequences.

 

I am not concerned with what everyone else is doing, and I think that it happens much less than one would think. Most people are honest, and like me would not entertain more than a sip to see if they would like to buy one for themselves. Had I not taken a sip of my friends on the last cruise, I would not realize how good a Bloody Mary is.. had one each day of the cruise. YUM!

[whyrlygig]

Stop feeding the troll. ;)

[Newby58]

My goodness people. Some of you act as tho the drinks on your cruise vacation are as important as having air to breathe. If you don't don't like the prices, you are NOT required to make the purchase. There are plenty of free beverages offered. :rolleyes:

 

 

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