POA Soda Package

[johnrich]

I know that normally NCL has a rule that if one person in the cabin purchases a beverage package then everyone must purchase the package. The POA doesn’t have Alcoholic beverage packages (at least for us from the USA) but does still offer the Soda package.

 

I would think this package would also require all cabin passengers to get it however I am noticing that when I try to prepurchase the package it is giving me the option to choose which passengers want it.

 

 

Does this mean we all don’t have to get the package? My mother and MIL do not drink soda at all so it would be a waste to buy the Soda package if we don’t have to. Just wondering if we choose the package for DW and I now if they will require us to add DM and MIL once we get on the ship.

 

I am hoping that someone who has actual experience with this situation will respond and not someone just assuming. [emoji848]

 

Thanks for your help.

 

Btw, we know that gratuity is added automatically to the $7.95/pppd. In fact when purchasing it here, as shown in the screen shot, the tips are included in the price of $66.78.

 

 

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[CruiserBruce]

As this is a NCL policy/procedure issue, I would be asking on the NCL board.

[johnrich]

As this is a NCL policy/procedure issue, I would be asking on the NCL board.

 

 

 

I actually posted it on both. Thanks!

 

 

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[amarvel]

Just thought I'd note that when I was on the pride in December I was able to bring a 20 oz soda on board with me every time I got off. And since you're in Hawaii you don't have to worry that what you're buying is bad so I didn't feel the need to buy the package. The bottles I would get I bought at the ABC store and made sure that they were still sealed and didn't have any problems.

 

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[johnrich]

Just thought I'd note that when I was on the pride in December I was able to bring a 20 oz soda on board with me every time I got off. And since you're in Hawaii you don't have to worry that what you're buying is bad so I didn't feel the need to buy the package. The bottles I would get I bought at the ABC store and made sure that they were still sealed and didn't have any problems.

 

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Good to know.

 

 

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[kevink]

I would think this package would also require all cabin passengers to get it ...

 

No, not for soda packages, only for alcohol. See this link: https://www.ncl.com/onboard-packages/beverage-packages .

 

I'm a big soda drinker, but for my POA cruise in October I'm passing on the package. My thinking is that

a) NCL serves only Pepsi products and I'm a Diet Coke guy, and

b) We'll be off the ship so much that it wouldn't be worthwhile.

 

FYI, from what I've read it's cheaper to buy a can of soda in the gift shop than from the bars.

 

-- Kevin

[Silver Sweethearts]

Just thought I'd note that when I was on the pride in December I was able to bring a 20 oz soda on board with me every time I got off. And since you're in Hawaii you don't have to worry that what you're buying is bad so I didn't feel the need to buy the package. The bottles I would get I bought at the ABC store and made sure that they were still sealed and didn't have any problems.

 

We are curious why the following appears in the FAQs on a NCL website? A new policy?:

 

What if I purchase a beverage in a port of call?

Guests will not be permitted to bring any beverages onboard the ship in ports of call and any locally-purchased beverages will be disposed of prior to embarkation.

[tseitel]

We were on the POA in June. My husband got the soda package, I did not. And in the cabin next to us my daughter got the package and my mom did not. So everyone in the same cabin does not have to purchase it.

[CruiserBruce]

And since you're in Hawaii you don't have to worry that what you're buying is bad so I didn't feel the need to buy the package.

 

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Sealed cans or bottles of soft drinks should be safe anywhere in the world. Hasn't been a problem for us, traveling extensively..

[TruckerDave]

Sealed cans or bottles of soft drinks should be safe anywhere in the world. Hasn't been a problem for us, traveling extensively..

 

 

agree. and in some places the soda you buy is better tasting than what you get in the US. I used to buy "Mexican coke" all the time when I lived in TX as it is made with real sugar and just tasted better. (in my opinion).

 

{and all the "food police" can just pass on this post. I don't care if it is not healthy. I like the taste now and then of a soda.}