weenie2 Posted June 14, 2015 #1 Share Posted June 14, 2015 I have only been on one cruise on celebrity century last year. I am fully confused with RCCL soda cups, machines etc. Do you have to buy a soda inclusive package then hunt down a machine or bar, cup in hand?. Sailing Ovation next year...hope you can help me get my head round this. 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky0000547 Posted June 14, 2015 #2 Share Posted June 14, 2015 You only need the soda cup to operate the freestyle machines. They have a computer chip in them to activate the machines. The cup will come with a drinks package. If you go to a bar you don't need your soda. Just ask the bartender and your drink will be in a glass. If you want your soda in the soda cup you can still have that at the bar by handing over your soda cup to the bartender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 14, 2015 #3 Share Posted June 14, 2015 I have only been on one cruise on celebrity century last year. I am fully confused with RCCL soda cups, machines etc. Do you have to buy a soda inclusive package then hunt down a machine or bar, cup in hand?. Sailing Ovation next year...hope you can help me get my head round this. 😊 You have several options: Buy cans of soda individually for around $2.50 each. These are available at bars, restaurants, room service, and your stateroom mini fridge. Buy a beverage package, and using only your SeaPass card, have your choice of about 6 different soda flavors from bars and restaurants. Buy a beveage package, and using your special cup, have your choice of over 100 flavors from a Coke Freestyle machine (assuming the ship you are on has a Freestyle machine), or about 6 different flavors from bars and restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buchhalm Posted June 14, 2015 #4 Share Posted June 14, 2015 There are OVER 100 flavors of soda? Lets start a list!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 14, 2015 #5 Share Posted June 14, 2015 There are OVER 100 flavors of soda?Lets start a list!!! Someone already has: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=41963551&postcount=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer Posted June 14, 2015 #6 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Hi All, I love the freestyle machines purely because of the variety of diet drinks they offer. Being diabetic you are usually limited to diet coke. They do tend to empty in the evening. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buchhalm Posted June 14, 2015 #7 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Wow. You'd get perhaps 15% of that stuff here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmg Posted June 25, 2015 #8 Share Posted June 25, 2015 I love the freestyle machines. Anyone know if they are on the Oasis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 25, 2015 #9 Share Posted June 25, 2015 I love the freestyle machines. Anyone know if they are on the Oasis? Oasis has Freestyle machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBone2K Posted June 25, 2015 #10 Share Posted June 25, 2015 There are OVER 100 flavors of soda? Lets start a list!!! Here is where to get the up to date info: http://www.coca-colafreestyle.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weenie2 Posted June 25, 2015 Author #11 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Thank you all so much for your replies. This all makes so much more sense now. 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieRose Posted June 25, 2015 #12 Share Posted June 25, 2015 They just installed freestyle machines at our local convenience store. The whole neighborhood is in awe. It's pretty funny watching someone who's never encountered them before try to wrap their head around all of the options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzieandLuke Posted June 25, 2015 #13 Share Posted June 25, 2015 They just installed freestyle machines at our local convenience store. The whole neighborhood is in awe. It's pretty funny watching someone who's never encountered them before try to wrap their head around all of the options. I see you are a Philly girl. Must be your local WAWA. My daughter was so excited when they installed one in ours- she asks for one every time we go. I tell her she's not on the cruise:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieRose Posted June 25, 2015 #14 Share Posted June 25, 2015 LOL, yup but I figured most people on here would go "WTH is a Wawa?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted June 25, 2015 #15 Share Posted June 25, 2015 If you go to a bar you don't need your soda. Just ask the bartender and your drink will be in a glass. If you want your soda in the soda cup you can still have that at the bar by handing over your soda cup to the bartender. My advice is keep the cup out of sight until the bartender asks for your order. I've been passed up my many bartenders when they see the cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaGuy44 Posted June 25, 2015 #16 Share Posted June 25, 2015 My advice is keep the cup out of sight until the bartender asks for your order. I've been passed up my many bartenders when they see the cup. Really? Why would they care? Afraid they wont get a tip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcrdale Posted June 25, 2015 #17 Share Posted June 25, 2015 I've been on 8 cruises and always get the soda package. About half of those had the machines and they are great. I have never had a problem going to any of the bars with my cup and getting ignored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weenie2 Posted June 27, 2015 Author #18 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Thank you for your help....are there a lot of machines? Where do you find them around the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 27, 2015 #19 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Thank you for your help....are there a lot of machines? Where do you find them around the ship? There are usually around 4-6 machines. Probably a couple in Windjammer (buffet) and the others at various public areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted June 27, 2015 #20 Share Posted June 27, 2015 I've been on 8 cruises and always get the soda package. About half of those had the machines and they are great. I have never had a problem going to any of the bars with my cup and getting ignored. The pool bars are the worst for that. At times when I did want to buy a drink and get a refill I've had to speak up and say I was next multiple times. I started keeping the drink cup out of sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trazer2 Posted June 27, 2015 #21 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Do they have these machines on the explorer as we have brought soda packages thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 27, 2015 #22 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Do they have these machines on the explorer as we have brought soda packages thanks Yes, Freestyle machines are on Explorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trazer2 Posted June 27, 2015 #23 Share Posted June 27, 2015 (edited) Yes, Freestyle machines are on Explorer. Thanks for the info very excited now :-) can't wait till Aug 23rd :D Edited June 27, 2015 by trazer2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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