Astro Flyer Posted March 10, 2016 #51 Share Posted March 10, 2016 It is really hard to take the tap and ice with you on the excursion. Although I have yet to be stopped from taking an open bottle off of the ship, several countries and ports state that you can not bring open food or beverages off of the ship. On the ship, we drink the tap water and have even been known to refill water bottles for convenience. Water is not considered a beverage & have never heard of anyone being prevented from taking water off the ship. There are widemouth water bottles that are easy to add ice & water and here's the one we use, a 20 oz Brita Sports bottle with filter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004GN8RDY/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1457583447&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=brita+sport+water+bottle&dpPl=1&dpID=31oyJLiwfeL&ref=plSrch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kim826 Posted March 10, 2016 #52 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I just got off the Getaway - NCL does not include specialty coffee drinks in their UBP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseWizz Posted March 10, 2016 #53 Share Posted March 10, 2016 We just returned from a Royal Princess cruise on March 3. We were able to purchase the unlimited soda only package on board and they placed the red stickers on our cruise cards. The cost was $51.75 per person including gratuity for the 10-day cruise. The usual insulated Coke cups were provided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted March 10, 2016 #54 Share Posted March 10, 2016 We just returned from a Royal Princess cruise on March 3. We were able to purchase the unlimited soda only package on board and they placed the red stickers on our cruise cards. The cost was $51.75 per person including gratuity for the 10-day cruise. The usual insulated Coke cups were provided. Yes, am on board the Royal right now and the soda only package was available for purchase on board 8 days ago. It isn't advertised on their signage, but if you ask you can get it. This practice may not be the same on all ships in the fleet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkspy Posted March 10, 2016 #55 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Soda only package was available on the Emerald Princess this week....just got off today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccruisequeen Posted March 10, 2016 #56 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Got it on Ruby I no longer see carnival from my condo front porch :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJs Grandpa Posted March 14, 2016 #57 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Boarded the Emerald today. No mention of soda-only card at display tables. However, I just had to ask for it to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimlovesfl Posted March 14, 2016 #58 Share Posted March 14, 2016 How much was it? The Soda and More package on the Royal was $7 per day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJs Grandpa Posted March 14, 2016 #59 Share Posted March 14, 2016 The "and more" package is $7. The basic package is $5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted March 15, 2016 #60 Share Posted March 15, 2016 The "and more" package is $7. The basic package is $5.The unlimited soda package used to be $4.50/day ($5.18/day with gratuity). Did you pay $5.00/day ($5.75/day with gratuity)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted March 15, 2016 #61 Share Posted March 15, 2016 The "and more" package is $7. The basic package is $5.Is it only the Emerald that is still offering this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted March 15, 2016 #62 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Is it only the Emerald that is still offering this? As posted previously, the soda only package was available just this past week on the Royal. It wasn't shown on the signage, but if you asked for it, you could get it. The price was $4.50/day + 15% = $5.18/day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJs Grandpa Posted March 15, 2016 #63 Share Posted March 15, 2016 The unlimited soda package used to be $4.50/day ($5.18/day with gratuity). Did you pay $5.00/day ($5.75/day with gratuity)? I know it isn't evenly divisible, but $25.88 hit my statement. Close enough for me:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccruisequeen Posted March 15, 2016 #64 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I paid $8.05 per day on the Ruby 10-day ($85) 2 virgin drinks and a large hot chocolate made it worth it, plus a nice cup and straw I no longer see carnival from my condo front porch :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted March 15, 2016 #65 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I know it isn't evenly divisible, but $25.88 hit my statement. Close enough for me:)Actually, $25.88 is correct for a 5 day cruise. That is $4.50/day or $22.50 for the package and $3.38 for the 15% gratuity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristine419 Posted March 16, 2016 #66 Share Posted March 16, 2016 I have pre ordered a bottle vodka to be in my room. Does that mean i have to consume it in my room? Was thinking about ordering the soda and more package and then spiking my own drinks. :) I don't drink near enough to make the alcohol package worth it. But I don't want to break the rules if you are not allowed to take your bottle around the ship. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted March 16, 2016 #67 Share Posted March 16, 2016 I have pre ordered a bottle vodka to be in my room. Does that mean i have to consume it in my room?Was thinking about ordering the soda and more package and then spiking my own drinks. :) I don't drink near enough to make the alcohol package worth it. But I don't want to break the rules if you are not allowed to take your bottle around the ship. :) You can drink it wherever you wish. Just make/take the drinks with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted March 17, 2016 #68 Share Posted March 17, 2016 As posted previously, the soda only package was available just this past week on the Royal. It wasn't shown on the signage, but if you asked for it, you could get it. The price was $4.50/day + 15% = $5.18/day. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatillaTheHun Posted March 18, 2016 #69 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I doubt any water from fresno ends up on a ship sailing from ft. lauderdale. I think it's crystal geyser brand. Crystal Geyser comes form an even more remote area of California near Mt. Shasta where they're able to take spring water because of outdated water rights. Bottle water is a ridiculous industry, and where it comes from has no bearing on where it's sold. If you go to CostCo in Japan you buy the same Kirkland water bottled in Ontario, CA as you get in Los Angeles. It's cheaper to take the water from a drought stricken area and sell it in Tokyo where there is 43" more rain annually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damiross Posted March 19, 2016 #70 Share Posted March 19, 2016 . Bottle water is a ridiculous industry (please note, the corrrect spelling in this context is racket) See correction above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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