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Unlimited Beverage Package: Strategies?
Tree_skier replied to Dantorr's topic in Royal Caribbean International
It distinguishes between fresh from concentrate and fresh from an actual orange. -
Unlimited Beverage Package: Strategies?
Tree_skier replied to Dantorr's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Once you have tried their fresh squeezed OJ. It is hard to go back to that yellow liquid they call OJ in the windjammer. 🙂 -
Unlimited Beverage Package: Strategies?
Tree_skier replied to Dantorr's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Oh there is no doubt that the refreshment package is cheaper. I was just explaining how I get and calculate value for the DBP. On my last cruise aboard Odyssey in February I had the DBP and I got it for $60 a day. My week long total, if calculated as paying cash, would have been over double that (8x60=480). My point is that you don't have to stagger around drunk all day to get great value out the DBP. I sleep in, and don't stay up till 2am and still get very good value out of the package. -
Unlimited Beverage Package: Strategies?
Tree_skier replied to Dantorr's topic in Royal Caribbean International
One of my strategies is asking for a bottle of water when you order a drink. Over the course of the first few of days I like to load my cabin refrigerator with waters so that I have plenty for the entire week. On port days I load up my rucksack with with waters for both myself and DW and we stay well hydrated during any tour/excursion we are on. At $3 a bottle it really helps take a chunk out of the overall cost of the DBP. Another strategy, if you like OJ, is to make sure you always order the fresh squeezed OJ from one of the servers in the Windjammer at breakfast. If you are an OJ snob like me you will really appreciate the difference between what they serve to the masses vs. the good fresh squeezed stuff. The OJ is $5 a glass one of those each morning also help to get good value. My final strategy for getting value out of the package is... DON'T DRINK WINDJAMMER COFFEE! Pick up a Latte or a Cappuccino in the morning before heading in to breakfast. The two weakest parts of Royal's beverage game are their regular coffee and the previously mentioned OJ. Stay away from them. Welcome to cruise critic. -
Unlimited Beverage Package: Strategies?
Tree_skier replied to Dantorr's topic in Royal Caribbean International
It's a strategy... just not a very good one. -
Odyssey Southern Caribbean
Tree_skier replied to CruisingHogFan's topic in Royal Caribbean International
We did this exact itinerary in February 2022. I absolutely loved it. Odyssey is a great ship and there is plenty to do onboard so the sea days were no problem for us. Great entertainment, lots of great specialty dining options and a fantastic crew made it a trip to remember. Nassau is Nassau, we just walked around and shopped a little and then were back on board for a late lunch at Playmakers. However, Aruba and Curacao were great stops that we enjoyed very much. I did a sort of semi-live review back in February if you want to take a look. Also, if you have any specific questions I'd be glad to answer anything. EDIT: I just noticed that yours goes to Labadee instead of Nassau. That will be a great trip, enjoy! -
Live from Indy with UDP - 6/17/22 - 6/20/22 🍔🍺
Tree_skier replied to John&LaLa's topic in Royal Caribbean International
As always great live review -
Indy 3 Day - Unlimited Dining Experience 🐷
Tree_skier replied to John&LaLa's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I couldn't imagine losing weight of a cruise... I eat and drink way to much! I used to try get the steps in to minimize the damage but with the knee starting fail over the last year. The last three cruises have been catastrophic for my weight. -
It is summertime and the kids are back...
Tree_skier replied to Bead Pirate's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I'm always amazed that people have such low expectations for kids. The behavior that kids exhibit is directly correlated with the expectations their parents have for them. Don't expect much, you won't get much. Your lack of expectation breeds contempt. That contempt manifests itself in the behavior most find distasteful.- 134 replies
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Indy 3 Day - Unlimited Dining Experience 🐷
Tree_skier replied to John&LaLa's topic in Royal Caribbean International
The two things I miss the most about not living in Canada is easy availability of Poutines and Tim Hortons Canadian Maple Donut. -
Passbook Card vs just Enhanced NY license
Tree_skier replied to mykidsmom's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Back before I was full-time US resident when I would fly within the US with my BC Canada enhanced drivers license I was told they didn't accept them about 50% of the time and that I needed a passport. I had it down to a science. TSA has two books that show acceptable forms of ID. I would take them to the exact page that showed them it was acceptable. I'm not sure that TSA gives all that much training to their agents. I think, in total, it's about 3 weeks. -
Indy 3 Day - Unlimited Dining Experience 🐷
Tree_skier replied to John&LaLa's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I loved the little fried Cannolis at Giovanni's. Had them three times over the week. -
Indy 3 Day - Unlimited Dining Experience 🐷
Tree_skier replied to John&LaLa's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Make sure you have their poutine. I didn't expect it but It was fantastic. -
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Indy 3 Day - Unlimited Dining Experience 🐷
Tree_skier replied to John&LaLa's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Sadly, I didn't know they had a food menu or we would have added that to our lunch plans. Neither of us are wine drinkers so we spent no time in the wine bar and missed out. Next time for sure. We're on Ovation next, is Vintages menu similar? -
Indy 3 Day - Unlimited Dining Experience 🐷
Tree_skier replied to John&LaLa's topic in Royal Caribbean International
On Odyssey we split our time between Playmakers and the Pub. We had one lunch at Giovanni's. -
Favorite/Least favorite WJ buffet items?
Tree_skier replied to baelor's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Fav: Bacon... Worst: French fries. I'm sure there are other things I don't like but I never try those. -
Passbook Card vs just Enhanced NY license
Tree_skier replied to mykidsmom's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I agree with Jim... I've never understood the reluctance to get a passport. I've had a passport since I was a young boy. They last 10 years and are universally accepted as primary identification everywhere. I also had an enhanced license for convenience sake when I lived in BC post 9/11. Convenient when slipping across the border to shop in WA or visit friends/family. -
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