Carnival Raises Bottled Water Prices ... Again

[ryano]

4.50 doesnt seem like very much when you start looking at what other cruise lines charge for bottled water :eek::eek::eek: Thankfully, I like the ships water just fine.

 

Royal Caribbean:

 

Guests can purchase sets of bottled water in quantities of 12 and 24 bottles. After purchasing the water package, the water will be delivered to your stateroom on the date you request.

 

The 12 bottle package includes 12 one liter bottles of evian Natural Spring Water for a cost of $39 (excluding gratuity).

 

The 24 bottle package includes 24 one liter bottles of evian Natural Spring Water for a cost of $69 (excluding gratuity).

 

Unlike the other drink packages, the water packages are for a set number of water bottles an is not valid for unlimited bottles.

Edited December 12, 2016 by ryano

[originalgeek]

Percentage-wise, sure but no matter how you analyze it, it's only $1.51. I don't know what my upper limit is but once it's reached I'll stop buying the water.

 

Exactly. Still not even close to my limit compared to the relief of not lugging around my own boxes or cans of water (I've seen 'em!). When it gets to that point my Bubba Mug will start getting a workout.

 

Oh, and re: those Costco price posts, Costco sells their single serve water bottles for a quarter up by their Pizza and Hot dog stand. One of my favorite cheap lunches! (Don't anybody tell them I'da paid 2 quarters).:D

Edited December 12, 2016 by originalgeek

[silverpenguin]

4.50 doesnt seem like very much when you start looking at what other cruise lines charge for bottled water :eek::eek::eek: Thankfully, I like the ships water just fine.

 

Royal Caribbean:

 

 

But don't all the other lines still let you carry on bottled water? If so, we're not comparing apples to apples. The problem is Carnival quit allowing bottled water carryons after they realized exactly how many people brought it on and how much money they could make from it. To curb the initial outcry, they lowered the price (seems like it was the same as sodas??). Now that people are used to not being able to bring it on and that outrage has slowed, they are slowly raising the price back.

Yes, it is the principle. And no, you can't compare it to other lines' prices, because they still allow the bottle water carryon. No, it's not a lot. But it's still more than I paid 3 years ago when I carried it on.

It's just like all the other "small" changes they've made in the past several years. Cruise prices and gratuities have gone up, but ammenities and service have gone down. The changes are so small that people who don't like them are considered petty, but this is hardly the line I sailed even 3 years ago. I can only imagine what the people who have been with CCL over the last 30 years have been feeling with all the changes adding up. There have been so many changes and things are so different now, I'm not expecting the same cruise experience when I leave out in a few days.

[sparks1093]

But don't all the other lines still let you carry on bottled water? If so, we're not comparing apples to apples. The problem is Carnival quit allowing bottled water carryons after they realized exactly how many people brought it on and how much money they could make from it. To curb the initial outcry, they lowered the price (seems like it was the same as sodas??). Now that people are used to not being able to bring it on and that outrage has slowed, they are slowly raising the price back.

Yes, it is the principle. And no, you can't compare it to other lines' prices, because they still allow the bottle water carryon. No, it's not a lot. But it's still more than I paid 3 years ago when I carried it on.

It's just like all the other "small" changes they've made in the past several years. Cruise prices and gratuities have gone up, but ammenities and service have gone down. The changes are so small that people who don't like them are considered petty, but this is hardly the line I sailed even 3 years ago. I can only imagine what the people who have been with CCL over the last 30 years have been feeling with all the changes adding up. There have been so many changes and things are so different now, I'm not expecting the same cruise experience when I leave out in a few days.

 

NCL banned the carrying of water and soda in any type of container and as noted above you can buy a case of their water pre-cruise for the very special price of $53. When CCL lowered the price I don't believe that there was any statement that the reduction would be in perpetuity. And I boarded our Fascination cruise with a little trepidation because of the changes that have taken place and if anything I think the overall experience was improved.

Edited December 12, 2016 by sparks1093

[cruizinisthebest]

But don't all the other lines still let you carry on bottled water? If so, we're not comparing apples to apples. The problem is Carnival quit allowing bottled water carryons after they realized exactly how many people brought it on and how much money they could make from it. To curb the initial outcry, they lowered the price (seems like it was the same as sodas??). Now that people are used to not being able to bring it on and that outrage has slowed, they are slowly raising the price back.

Yes, it is the principle. And no, you can't compare it to other lines' prices, because they still allow the bottle water carryon. No, it's not a lot. But it's still more than I paid 3 years ago when I carried it on.

It's just like all the other "small" changes they've made in the past several years. Cruise prices and gratuities have gone up, but ammenities and service have gone down. The changes are so small that people who don't like them are considered petty, but this is hardly the line I sailed even 3 years ago. I can only imagine what the people who have been with CCL over the last 30 years have been feeling with all the changes adding up. There have been so many changes and things are so different now, I'm not expecting the same cruise experience when I leave out in a few days.

No all other lines don't. Pays to know what you are talking about.

 

Carnival's water was $12.99 or in that area before they banned bringing bottles on. No where near the prices other lines are charging. If you don't need it, then you, me, and everyone else has to decide at what point is the price too high. But some people absolutely cannot drink the desalinized water onboard. In which case, $4.50 is a necessary and small expense for the good of your health.

 

We are fine with the free bottles they give us for being Gold but we also order water for taking into ports. Before I sat here and threw a hissy fit about the "principle" of raising prices, I would stop buying it and bring a filtered cup and use that. There are ways to have water to drink if the idea of paying what they charge is too much. But until they go way beyond what they used to charge, then I have no qualms about the price. It would only become a matter of principle if the price got outrageous. What NCL charges is outrageous but I don't sail those lines to complain about it. $4.50 for water is indeed quite reasonable-especially if you need it. If you don't then don't buy it. There's no clause in your cruising contract stating the price of bottled water wouldn't go up.

 

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[pmms052999]

Hoping this is a joke...$1.50 more:rolleyes:

 

 

 

My thoughts exactly! If $1.50 is going to cause someone to have to re-examine their vacation budget, maybe they shouldn't be going on vacation. :rolleyes:

[sparks1093]

No all other lines don't. Pays to know what you are talking about.

 

Carnival's water was $12.99 or in that area before they banned bringing bottles on. No where near the prices other lines are charging. If you don't need it, then you, me, and everyone else has to decide at what point is the price too high. But some people absolutely cannot drink the desalinized water onboard. In which case, $4.50 is a necessary and small expense for the good of your health.

 

We are fine with the free bottles they give us for being Gold but we also order water for taking into ports. Before I sat here and threw a hissy fit about the "principle" of raising prices, I would stop buying it and bring a filtered cup and use that. There are ways to have water to drink if the idea of paying what they charge is too much. But until they go way beyond what they used to charge, then I have no qualms about the price. It would only become a matter of principle if the price got outrageous. What NCL charges is outrageous but I don't sail those lines to complain about it. $4.50 for water is indeed quite reasonable-especially if you need it. If you don't then don't buy it. There's no clause in your cruising contract stating the price of bottled water wouldn't go up.

 

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I expect that I would pay $12.99 if necessary to have a case of water to use to take ashore rather than having to buy it on the economy (which would necessitate carrying cash, too).

[silverpenguin]

No all other lines don't. Pays to know what you are talking about.

 

Carnival's water was $12.99 or in that area before they banned bringing bottles on. No where near the prices other lines are charging. If you don't need it, then you, me, and everyone else has to decide at what point is the price too high. But some people absolutely cannot drink the desalinized water onboard. In which case, $4.50 is a necessary and small expense for the good of your health.

 

We are fine with the free bottles they give us for being Gold but we also order water for taking into ports. Before I sat here and threw a hissy fit about the "principle" of raising prices, I would stop buying it and bring a filtered cup and use that. There are ways to have water to drink if the idea of paying what they charge is too much. But until they go way beyond what they used to charge, then I have no qualms about the price. It would only become a matter of principle if the price got outrageous. What NCL charges is outrageous but I don't sail those lines to complain about it. $4.50 for water is indeed quite reasonable-especially if you need it. If you don't then don't buy it. There's no clause in your cruising contract stating the price of bottled water wouldn't go up.

 

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"Pays to know what you're talking about"? I was asking a question that I didn't know the answer to. Thank you for answering it.

And accusing me of throwing a hissy fit? Um no. Actually, I ordered the 12 pack for my upcoming cruise. I was merely putting forth another view point for those of you who just don't get why people are upset at these "small" but important changes. I was hoping to do so in a way you might could understand where others were coming from, but I guess I failed at that. I'm sorry. But have fun paying your $53 for a bottle of water in a few years because not enough people were upset over the initial price increases.

Edited December 12, 2016 by silverpenguin

[silverpenguin]

NCL banned the carrying of water and soda in any type of container and as noted above you can buy a case of their water pre-cruise for the very special price of $53. When CCL lowered the price I don't believe that there was any statement that the reduction would be in perpetuity. And I boarded our Fascination cruise with a little trepidation because of the changes that have taken place and if anything I think the overall experience was improved.

 

I'm glad to hear your experience was improved. We're hoping for the same. I'm boarding with no expectations whatsoever, so I hope Carnival will at least be able to meet them :rolleyes:

Edited December 12, 2016 by silverpenguin

[Computer Nerd]

I think people are just grousing about the principle of the thing. They started at a very low price point and have since raised the price 50%. Still a decent price, but people are feeling gouged.

 

So don't buy it. Problem solved.

[ryano]

But don't all the other lines still let you carry on bottled water? .

 

I can only speak for Royal Caribbean and their official policy is emphatically NO. Enforcement however can vary from port to port.

 

Its very much an apples to apples comparison. ;)

 

Q: Can I bring liquor or non-alcoholic beverages (from home or from a port) onboard?

 

A: Guests are not allowed to bring beer, hard liquor, fortified wines or non-alcoholic beverages onboard for consumption or any other use on boarding day or while in port. Alcoholic beverages seized on boarding day will not be returned.

 

Guests wishing to bring personal wine and champagne onboard may do so only on boarding day, limited to two (2) 750 ml bottles per stateroom. Additional bottles of wine beyond two (2) bottles that are brought onboard or any alcoholic beverages purchased in ports of call or from Shops On Board will be stored by the ship and delivered to your stateroom on the last day of the sailing. Wine may be consumed in any shipboard restaurant, dining venue, or within the guests' stateroom. Wine brought onboard may not be shared for consumption in private group events, and/or in lounges made private for the exclusive use of a group.

 

Security may inspect containers (water bottles, soda bottles, mouthwash, luggage etc.) and will dispose of containers holding alcohol. Guests who violate any alcohol policies, (over consume, provide alcohol to people under age 21, demonstrate irresponsible behavior, or attempt to conceal alcoholic items at security and or luggage check points or any other time), may be disembarked or not allowed to board, at their own expense, in accordance with our Guest Conduct Policy. Guests who are under the permitted drinking age will not have alcohol returned to them.

Edited December 12, 2016 by ryano

[Turqoisblu]

We did too!!!! [emoji4]

 

First time cruiser

12/2016

Carnival Liberty

 

I purchased it at $3.99 a few days ago before it increased. I'm sailing in 9 days!

 

 

First time cruiser

12/2016

Carnival Liberty

[adamt]

4.50 for 12 bottles isn't terrible, and on par with regular retail pricing.

Now if we can just get them to look at their beer prices:)

[Sweet Dutch Girl]

"Pays to know what you're talking about"? I was asking a question that I didn't know the answer to. Thank you for answering it.

And accusing me of throwing a hissy fit? Um no. Actually, I ordered the 12 pack for my upcoming cruise. I was merely putting forth another view point for those of you who just don't get why people are upset at these "small" but important changes. I was hoping to do so in a way you might could understand where others were coming from, but I guess I failed at that. I'm sorry. But have fun paying your $53 for a bottle of water in a few years because not enough people were upset over the initial price increases.

 

This "logic" escapes me. Those of us who don't order water or are OK with the current pricing are the ones somehow responsible for the never ending price increases and are the ones to blame. It's only the good folks who are forever caterwauling about every upcharge and change that are doing the right thing. There is a lot of self-importance implied in that chain of thought.

[AdoraBelle]

This "logic" escapes me. Those of us who don't order water or are OK with the current pricing are the ones somehow responsible for the never ending price increases and are the ones to blame. It's only the good folks who are forever caterwauling about every upcharge and change that are doing the right thing. There is a lot of self-importance implied in that chain of thought.

 

It certainly doesn't hurt the cruise lines that they ALL have a dedicated team of customers who will defend them, to the detriment of ALL customers' interests, to the death.

 

To put another way, people shouldn't be rooting for billion-dollar companies like they're sports teams. Would you defend your cable provider for unwarranted or shady price increases?

[silverpenguin]

This "logic" escapes me. Those of us who don't order water or are OK with the current pricing are the ones somehow responsible for the never ending price increases and are the ones to blame. It's only the good folks who are forever caterwauling about every upcharge and change that are doing the right thing. There is a lot of self-importance implied in that chain of thought.

 

:confused::eek: That was not my chain of thought at all.

Edited December 12, 2016 by silverpenguin

[cruizinisthebest]

It certainly doesn't hurt the cruise lines that they ALL have a dedicated team of customers who will defend them, to the detriment of ALL customers' interests, to the death.

 

To put another way, people shouldn't be rooting for billion-dollar companies like they're sports teams. Would you defend your cable provider for unwarranted or shady price increases?

What's shady about this? They are telling you. And even if they didn't, you can go online and see the price right there when you buy it. There's nothing shady about it. And how do you know the price from the supplier didn't increase? Or the increased demand for water to be put onboard isn't resulting in more manpower? Suggesting it's shady to increase the price by a buck 50 with no basis is shady.

 

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[sfaaa]

. But have fun paying your $53 for a bottle of water in a few years because not enough people were upset over the initial price increases.

 

Why should anyone be upset? No one forces you to pay $53 for a bottle of water if you don't want to.

[jimbo5544]

It certainly doesn't hurt the cruise lines that they ALL have a dedicated team of customers who will defend them, to the detriment of ALL customers' interests, to the death.

 

 

 

To put another way, people shouldn't be rooting for billion-dollar companies like they're sports teams. Would you defend your cable provider for unwarranted or shady price increases?

 

 

Ahhhh, so the only "valid" point of view is one that either matches yours or is negative towards the cruise line... I think I understand now. Thanks for the comedy.

 

 

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[Computer Nerd]

It certainly doesn't hurt the cruise lines that they ALL have a dedicated team of customers who will defend them, to the detriment of ALL customers' interests, to the death.

 

To put another way, people shouldn't be rooting for billion-dollar companies like they're sports teams. Would you defend your cable provider for unwarranted or shady price increases?

 

If they provided the service I needed at a price I agreed to, absolutely. Do you have any proof that the price increase was unwarranted? Obviously, it's not shady as it was announced publicly.

 

The problem seems to me that everyone who cries about price increases must be against Capitalism (maybe they prefer Socialism where the government sets the price) and the fact that if someone builds a company they are allowed to charge whatever price they want and you as the consumer have the right to decide to pay the price or go somewhere else.

[Kathy Loves Cats]

It certainly doesn't hurt the cruise lines that they ALL have a dedicated team of customers who will defend them, to the detriment of ALL customers' interests, to the death.

 

To put another way, people shouldn't be rooting for billion-dollar companies like they're sports teams. Would you defend your cable provider for unwarranted or shady price increases?

 

I root for them because they have given my family countless memories of fun times and family moments we will cherish forever

[Cruzin2paradise09]

I'm just curious, do people have a message board to complain on when milk prices increase? When all grocery products increase? When clothing and gas prices increase? It happens daily. You don't have to be happy about it...nobody is. But what can we as consumers do? I still need milk, gas, eggs...etc. I'm not trying to be snarky but business is there to make money...clearly the water is a hot commodity, supply and demand. If you aren't one who cares then don't purchase it.

 

 

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[Je Souhaite]

I'm just curious, do people have a message board to complain on when milk prices increase? When all grocery products increase? When clothing and gas prices increase? It happens daily. You don't have to be happy about it...nobody is. But what can we as consumers do? I still need milk, gas, eggs...etc. I'm not trying to be snarky but business is there to make money...clearly the water is a hot commodity, supply and demand. If you aren't one who cares then don't purchase it.

 

 

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You ignoring the whole part about restricting bringing the product on board, and as such due to this restriction, "we" will offer it to you at such and such price.

[snooper1225]

Is bringing bottled water onboard allowed? Is there a limit?

 

I apologize if this has been covered already

[jimbo5544]

Is bringing bottled water onboard allowed? Is there a limit?

 

 

 

I apologize if this has been covered already

 

 

It used to be until people started putting illegal booze in the bottles and passing it off as water.

 

 

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