Esilef Posted November 15, 2013 #1 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Just reading that they are launching new drink packages on royal Caribbean. I'm really hoping we get them in Australia on our Royal ships. A flyer stated that they were being rolled out fleet wide in mid December. Has anyone heard any more? Does anyone have a menu of current Australian drinks & drink prices on the RCI ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mr walker Posted November 15, 2013 #2 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Don't have a menu, but on our recent Voyager OTS cruise beers were Us$5.50 - 6.5, with a large draft Heineken $6.90. Mixed spirits were $7.50 - $9.00 & wine was $8.00 + All prices included 15% tip. I just ordered, signed & drunk - a man is not a camel. Some on board were clearly trying to get their monies worth on drink package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tassie cruiser Posted November 15, 2013 #3 Share Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) Yes they are on ships here as well, we have purchased the premium package for our December cruise on Voyager. Below is what I copied and pasted from RCCL boards. For Australian sailings. Fiona The Royal Replenish Package, at $20 per guest each day, includes: Premium coffee Premium tea Bottled water Sparkling (375ml) Still (500ml) Fresh squeezed orange juice Non-alcoholic cocktails Fountain soda with souvenir Coca-Cola cup The Select Package, at $40 per guest each day, includes: Beer Wine by the glass (up to $8 value) Non-alcoholic cocktails Fountain soda with souvenir Coca-Cola cup 20% discount on purchases of bottles of wine The Premium Package, at $55 per guest each day, includes: Call (top shelf) and premium cocktails (up to $12value) Frozen cocktails Beers Premium wine by the glass (up to $14value) Non-alcoholic cocktails Still bottled water (500ml) Fountain soda with souvenir Coca-Cola cup 20% discount on purchases of bottles of wine The Ultimate Package, at $65 per guest each day, includes: Premium coffee Premium tea Bottled water Sparkling (375ml) Still (500ml) Fresh squeezed orange juice Call and premium cocktails (up to $12value) Frozen cocktails Beers Premium wine by the glass (up to $14value) Non-alcoholic cocktails Fountain soda with souvenir Coca-Cola cup 20% discount on purchases of bottles of wine Edited November 15, 2013 by tassie cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted November 15, 2013 Author #4 Share Posted November 15, 2013 From 15th November 2013, on sailings from ports in the US and Canada, we will be introducing 4 brand new packages to enhance your on board experience. The existing Classic and Premium packages shown above will be discontinued and the new packages will be as follows: The Royal Replenish Package $20 per guest / per day. Includes: Premium Coffee Premium Tea Bottled Water: Sparkling (375ml) Still (500ml) Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice Non-Alcoholic Cocktails Fountain Soda with souvenir cup The Select Package $40 per guest / per day. Includes: Beer (Excluding Foster's Oil Cans and speciality beers) Wines by the glass (up to $8 value in North America, $9 on international cruises) Non-Alcoholic cocktails Fountain Soda with souvenir cup 20% discount on bottles of wine The Premium Package $55 per guest / per day. Includes: House and premium spirits/cocktails (up to $10 value in North America, $12 on international cruises) Frozen Cocktails Beer (Excluding Foster's Oil Cans and speciality beers) Premium wines by the glass (up to $12 value in North America, $14 on international cruises) Non-alcoholic cocktails Still Bottled Water (500ml) Fountain Soda with souvenir cup 20% discount on bottles of wine The Ultimate Package $65 per guest / per day. Includes: Premium Coffee Premium Tea Bottled Water: Sparkling (375ml) Still (500ml) Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice House and premium spirits/cocktails (up to $10 value in North America, $12 on international cruises) Frozen Cocktails Beer (Excluding Foster's Oil Cans and speciality beers) Premium wines by the glass (up to $12 value in North America, $14 on international cruises) Non-alcoholic cocktails Fountain Soda with souvenir cup 20% discount on bottles of wine *The above daily prices are inclusive of gratuities. Exceptions may apply by specific sail dates due to local VAT reasons etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted November 15, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Just copied the same thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tassie cruiser Posted November 15, 2013 #6 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Just copied the same thing! Lol. :D:D. I changed a couple prices.. Aus sailings limit was bit higher. Wines -$14. Cocktails $12. Where US sailings it was bit less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve & Sue Posted November 15, 2013 #7 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Yes they are on ships here as well, we have purchased the premium package for our December cruise on Voyager. How did you purchase the new package? We are going on the same cruise as you, neither of us drink much alcohol so had just purchased the soda package and had planned on buying coffees etc but now want to upgrade to the coffee and mocktail package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tassie cruiser Posted November 15, 2013 #8 Share Posted November 15, 2013 How did you purchase the new package? We are going on the same cruise as you, neither of us drink much alcohol so had just purchased the soda package and had planned on buying coffees etc but now want to upgrade to the coffee and mocktail package. Hi there. We didn't buy the new package as such..... We purchased the premium package a few months ago but now it includes more. If you have already purchased a package and you want to upgrade it you can just pay the difference. Not long now. Steve & sue. Did you book the mystery dinner??? Fiona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve & Sue Posted November 15, 2013 #9 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Yes we have. Our oldest son is coming with us too. Mr 16 and Mr 14 are finding their own dinner and entertainment that night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizza Posted November 15, 2013 #10 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Are you sure this is available for Aust cruises? Cos my pre-cruise planner for cruise in January 2014 does not have the options for the new or modified packages :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted November 15, 2013 Author #11 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Are you sure this is available for Aust cruises? Cos my pre-cruise planner for cruise in January 2014 does not have the options for the new or modified packages :confused: They are saying it will be available to prepurchase as of mid December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnsey1802 Posted November 15, 2013 #12 Share Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) Are you sure this is available for Aust cruises? Cos my pre-cruise planner for cruise in January 2014 does not have the options for the new or modified packages :confused: Hi Kizza, Yes, it's fleet wide. The website probably hasn't been updated yet. One significant change is that the packages now can be purchased individually. http://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk/_images/Royal%20Alcohol%20Beverage%20FAQ%20All%20Ships%20Web%20Nov%2013_tcm16-27947.pdf Deidre.:) Edited November 15, 2013 by barnsey1802 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timtam2 Posted November 15, 2013 #13 Share Posted November 15, 2013 The new packages will be available for all other areas from mid December and will be able to be booked online from mid December (will be in the pre cruise planner 2 months prior to sail date) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizza Posted November 15, 2013 #14 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Thanks everyone! Good to know. :D Haven't booked my package yet, was going to do that this week so I will just wait now for the new ones! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted November 15, 2013 Author #15 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Thanks everyone! Good to know. :D Haven't booked my package yet, was going to do that this week so I will just wait now for the new ones! :) The new ones are a lot better. More flexibility to get what the individual wants. Surprised they dropped the beer/wine one down by $5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted November 15, 2013 Author #16 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Royal Caribbean International Beverage Package FAQ Q. Can guests book the package on all Royal Caribbean ships? A. Yes, this is now offered across all our fleet for sailings of 4 nights or longer. For North American departures it is available on board only from 15 th International departures it will be available from mid December 2013. Online bookings through our website will be available from mid December 2013. Nov 2013. All other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted November 15, 2013 Author #17 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I love the idea of the holiday being all inclusive. I've heard horror stories of people getting their bill at the end of a p&o cruise and having their drinks bill nearly equal the cost of the cruise. Yes it seems like a bug payment upfront but on the cruise it's just nice to know you can relax and not scream at your partner for spending the night at the bar and running up a huge bill! Now hubby can be left in the care of the bartender while I'm off enjoying myself. Childcare for the over 18's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizza Posted November 15, 2013 #18 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I'm the same Esilef, all paid for in advance so nothing to do but relax and enjoy yourself. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizza Posted November 15, 2013 #19 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Do you think you can buy the non alcoholic package 'royal replenish' for a teen? (17yrs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve & Sue Posted November 16, 2013 #20 Share Posted November 16, 2013 It is a non-alcohol package just like the soda package so I can't see why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted November 16, 2013 Author #21 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Do you think you can buy the non alcoholic package 'royal replenish' for a teen? (17yrs). A 17 year old would love the non alcoholic cocktails! Plus save you a heap of $$$$ in their drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SydSailor Posted December 1, 2013 #22 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Royal Caribbean International Beverage Package FAQQ. Can guests book the package on all Royal Caribbean ships? A. Yes, this is now offered across all our fleet for sailings of 4 nights or longer. For North American departures it is available on board only from 15 th International departures it will be available from mid December 2013. Online bookings through our website will be available from mid December 2013. Nov 2013. All other Emailed RCI Aust re online booking for our Dec 29 Radiance cruise. They said the new packages will be available for purchase on board but they weren't certain online would be available mid Dec as suggested on the UK site. Personally this suits as I'd like to see the drinks menu (esp wine under $14 per glass) before committing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 1, 2013 #23 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Thanks for posting the drinks packages, I think prepurchasing is better for me asit works better for budget reasons but buying on board has its advantages as well as Sydsailor pointed out.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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