Travellers shocked at the ‘unbelievable’ price of basic amenities on their luxury cruise: ‘$280 for a tissue box’
Cruise passengers have been left in shock after being given price lists for everyday items in their cabins.
The list includes 18 standard hotel room accessories available on the Viking Sky cruise ship, from blankets to trays and cups – and the price if guests want to take them home.
The most expensive item on the list was a $280 tissue box, followed by a $190 blanket and a $145 toothbrush holder.
The price list was signed by the general manager of Viking Sky.
We hope you enjoy your time aboard Viking Sky. Your well-appointed stateroom features many delightful amenities,” the note read.
Cruise passengers have been left in shock after being given price lists for everyday items in their cabins
The list, posted online by a passenger, stated that bathrobes cost $75 for customers, hairdryers $65, and a glass cup $110.
“If you would like to purchase any of these items – or any items that do not fall into your personal stateroom category – please contact your cabin attendant.”
The list, posted online by a passenger, stated that bathrobes cost $75 for customers, hairdryers $65, and a glass cup $110.
A felt magazine pouch cost $100, while a tray and its insert cost a total of $175.
‘Which one of your Viking cruisers tidied his room when he left??? I’ve never seen this before,” the passenger wrote.
People couldn’t believe the cost of some items, especially the ones in the bathroom.
“Why do they charge $280 for tissues,” someone laughed.
“I want to know what the soap dish, toothbrush holder and tissue box are made of,” said another.
Others said the price is simply a necessary deterrent.
The tissue box was the most expensive item on the list, valued at $180
‘I don’t think the price depends on the quality, I think the price depends on the theft of the item. The higher the price, the more frequent theft,” someone said.
And many others agreed.
“It seems that the things that are easy to lose are cheaper, and the things that you shouldn’t take out of the room are too expensive. Almost like an honesty system,” said one.
And others said that as much as they like the amenities in hotel rooms, they don’t understand why people would want them in their homes.
“I’m at the stage of my life where I’m trying to get rid of stuff,” one laughed.
“I like the robes, but what I put in my suitcase barely fits. How do people squeeze a bathrobe,” added another.
Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Viking for comment.