The New Drink Package is available!!

[At Sea 4Ever]

Anyone know if Starbucks is included in the package?

[Beach4me]

I'm not a coffee or tea drinker but I'd love the extended non-alcoholic pkg if it included hot chocolate. Wonder if they'll include hot chocolate at some point. :confused:

[marriedinva]

Does every package include all the things listed in the packages before it?

If i get the premium package, will that include fresh squeezed juices and bottled water??

[Yillup]

Does every package include all the things listed in the packages before it?

If i get the premium package, will that include fresh squeezed juices and bottled water??

 

No, each package shows what's included listed under it. If you want alcohol, juice, tea, coffee, bottled water, soda, you'll need to get the highest package.

 

 

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[Clarea]

I'm not a coffee or tea drinker but I'd love the extended non-alcoholic pkg if it included hot chocolate. Wonder if they'll include hot chocolate at some point. :confused:

The powdered hot chocolate packets are free.

[SRV FAN]

Anyone know if Starbucks is included in the package?

 

I have heard that it is NOT included. :(

[AtlantaCruiser72]

Lynn,

 

Do you have a link to the original document that you are able to share? I'd like to print it out for reference on my 11/27 transatlantic aboard the Serenade

 

Many thanks for sharing the official word with us all!

 

Scott

 

Here it is! It's official now! Available Nov 15, 2013 & will be available to purchase online in Dec. 2013

 

The BEST part is NOT EVERYONE in a cabin HAS to purchase it!!! YAY!!!!

 

The Royal Replenish Package

$20 per guest each day, includes:

• Premium coffee
  
• Premium tea
  
• Bottled water
  
• Sparkling water (375ml)
  
• Still water (500ml)
  
• Fresh squeezed orange juice
  
• Non-alcoholic cocktails
  
• Fountain soda with souvenir Coca-Cola cup
  

The Select Package

 

$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

 

$55 per guest each day, includes:

• Call and premium cocktails (up to $10 value)
  
• Frozen cocktails
  
• Beers
  
• Premium wine by the glass (up to $12 value)
  
• 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

 

$65 per guest each day, includes:

• Premium coffee
  
• Premium tea
  
• Bottled water
  
• Sparkling water (375ml)
  
• Still water (500ml)
  
• Fresh squeezed orange juice
  
• Call and premium cocktails (up to $10 value)
  
• Frozen cocktails
  
• Beers
  
• Premium wine by the glass (up to $12 value)
  
• Non-alcoholic cocktails
  
• Fountain soda with souvenir Coca-Cola cup
  
• 20% discount on purchases of bottles of wine
  

The other major change to the unlimited alcohol packages is now any eligible guest in a stateroom may purchase a package. This is a change from the previous policy where all eligible guests in a stateroom had to purchase a package.

 

 

The new unnlimited beverage packages will be available for guests purchase starting today, November 15th on all ships, and pre-purchase online the first week of December at http://www.royalcaribbean.com/beforeyouboard/cruiseEnhancements.do or by calling our pre-cruise planning specialists at 1-800-398-9819. Once available online, you can purchase them approximately 2 months before sail date.

 

 

All package prices include the 15% gratuity. Also the the basic soda package and water package stay intact.

 

 

Guests who have already bought a ‘Classic’ package prior to the changes in November/December 2013, will receive the new Select package once on board and a refund to their onboard account for the $5 per day difference in pricing.

 

 

Guests who have already bought a ‘Premium’ package prior to the changes in November/December 2013, will receive the new Premium package once on board. If they wish to upgrade to the new Ultimate package, this can be done at a cost added to their onboard account of the $10 per day difference in pricing.

[gnocchi_mommy]

The Ultimate Package is a $910 bar tab for a week for two people in a cabin.:eek:

I can't imagine that for us but each cruisers needs are different.

 

Doesnt sound bad to me.... we typically spend $100 a day on drinks underway, so thats not far off the mark. That said we're just going with the premium package for ours... which happens to be 9 days so the cost will indeed be in the $900 range. Its vacation!! :-)

[gnocchi_mommy]

Even the $40/day, my husband would have to drink a lot of beer everyday and if a port day, he would never make it. He drinks his fair share at home but not that much. An 18 pack will last him around 5 days.

 

I don't think its a great deal for beer only drinkers. It's wine and liquor drinkers that really benefit imo!

[KarinaGW]

The Ultimate Package is a $910 bar tab for a week for two people in a cabin.:eek:

I can't imagine that for us but each cruisers needs are different.

 

We're doing the premium (coffee, tea & sparkling water aren't enough for *us* to bump to ultimate) so it's 1100 for the 2 of us for ten days...which sounds (maybe)horrific until you actually honestly break it down to your (potential) drinking habits... Me: mimosa, couple pool drinks throughout the day, a glass of wine or 2 at dinner, a drink during the Show, a couple/three drinks to close out the Schooner. Him: Mimosa (different one), a couple/three Rum & Cokes to while away while he's programming (he always has a computer he's programming on) during the day, a glass of wine or two during dinner, a drink during the show. Those at cost plus tip come really close, if not more to 55/p/day or at least close enough to prepay it so we don't have to worry about it.

[KarinaGW]

Life's a Banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death - you have to get out and LIVE, LIVE, LIVE!!!!!!!

 

I love your quote (great show) and agree wholeheartedly!

[kevinyork]

Seems like RCI listened! Had the premium package on AOS this April and hated the house white wine which was the only one included. At least its now wines up to a certain value the same as Celebrity do.

[RubyDog08]

It is awesome that there are now so many choices - especially since not everyone in a given cabin drinks alcohol. I'm waiting for a report on what specialty coffee actually means before making a decision for myself, but I am already sold on the concept of more choices for all! Thanks, Royal - this is a WOW!

[mozza]

I have no idea what "Still" water is tho.... Anyone know?

 

still water is what they use in car batt ,its boiled water that's cold

[peteukmcr]

I'm assuming premium coffee are the specialty coffee drinks at the promenade cafe. But what exactly are specialty teas and can you get the bottled water in the mini fridge in your cabin with the $20 package?

 

According to the FAQs published by RCI, no, items from the mini bar are not included.

 

 

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[peteukmcr]

Here's a link to the details from RCI UK

 

http://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk/_images/Royal%20Alcohol%20Beverage%20FAQ%20All%20Ships%20Web%20Nov%2013_tcm16-27947.pdf

 

Al lot of your questions are answered in the 3 pages of FAQs

Edited November 17, 2013 by peteukmcr

[peteukmcr]

Does every package include all the things listed in the packages before it?

If i get the premium package, will that include fresh squeezed juices and bottled water??

It would appear bottled water yes, freshly squeezed juices no. If you have the ultimate package then yes to both.

[Cotswold Eagle]

There is something else to note from the UK information - the onboard availability from today only applies to North American departures, mid-December anywhere else.

Edited November 17, 2013 by Cotswold Eagle

[Cotswold Eagle]

still water is what they use in car batt ,its boiled water that's cold

 

Perhaps you were thinking of distilled water? Different thing - it's not just cooled down boiled water, you have to collect the pure water vapour and condense it. That removes impurities, such as minerals. Good for appliances, but a selling point of many (still or sparkling) bottled waters is that they contain minerals. In fact, the phrase 'mineral water' is often used.

[9876]

That sounds awesome. I would imagine our family would still get the package but it sure is nice to have an option.

[believer33323]

Anyone know if Starbucks is included in the package?

 

From what I have read, they are a privately run operation so I doubt it.

[Desert Cruizers]

gnoochi mommy, my husband only drinks beer, no hard liquor, whereas I will have a class of wine occassionally or a Pina colada but drink mainly Ice Teas or a coke now & then when we cruise. One cruise they offered a 6 for 5 so he took advantage of that. Right after the first night, when he bought 1 to go along with the 6, the waiter didn't charge him for the one, so DH gave him a big tip and everynight he took his 7 back to the room.:)

[hellsop]

still water is what they use in car batt ,its boiled water that's cold

 

That's "distilled".

[SDA1125]

Was thinking about getting the 45.00 pkg which is now $40.00 - so 10.00 savings per day for us. 90.00 for the week - package is looking more attractive now. Anyway else swayed by the lower prices ?

[tigers317]

I had a question about this. I have the premium package for my wife and I for our Dec 9th sailing. Can I cancel the package for my wife and just keep it for me or does she still need a package?