Royal Caribbean Drinks Packages!

[NickAndysMom]

Thanks to those who weighed in regarding Maker's Mark Manhattans!

 

In deciding whether or not to purchase the Premium package, it would be helpful to know the purchase price of a Maker's Mark Manhattan. Anybody happen to know?

 

I'm thinking probably at least $12 + 18% gratuity = about $14 each. So, I think we would have to drink 4 per day to break even. I don't think I'd drink more than 3, but I would probably want at least a couple bottles of water each day, and maybe a glass of wine with dinner. That might just about make it worth it to buy the drink package, especially if I can get a 20% discount.

 

I will keep checking online for the discount!

[brn2crz]

Im just gping to piggy back on here and ask..Can you upgrade your package purchase if you change your mind once you board ?

[AwesomeO81]

Side note--- As far as actually paying the difference goes, it's really gonna depend on the bartender. I (my gf, actually) rarely paid the difference cause I (she) always handed them a dollar with her sea pass card.

 

 

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[AwesomeO81]

Im just gping to piggy back on here and ask..Can you upgrade your package purchase if you change your mind once you board ?

 

 

Yes, but honestly, there's no point. Ultimate just adds Evian (aka pool water) and premium coffee from Royal Promenade, which isn't much better than the included coffee. Unless Starbucks is included, which I never checked, cause the line was always crazy.

 

 

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[brn2crz]

Im actually talking about from refresh to replinish..

[cruiseguy1016]

So, July 24th will be my family's first cruise and we will be onboard the Allure. We will have two teenage boys (15) and am debating getting the soda (or whatever it's called) package. How does it work? Do they have to carry a bottle around with them to use the machines? Does anyone know the price of just the soda package? Thanks in advance--told you I'm new to all of this :)

 

The cost is $8 per day for the Royal Refreshment (soda) package. You will get a souvenir cup that you use at the self serve fountain machines. If you don't want to carry the cup all over the ship with you, you can ask for a soda at the bar and they will either pour you a glass or give you the can.

 

http://media.royalcaribbean.com/content/shared_assets/pdf/menus/beverage_packages.pdf

[cruiseguy1016]

Im just gping to piggy back on here and ask..Can you upgrade your package purchase if you change your mind once you board ?

 

I am not 100% certain but I am pretty sure you can. They will always want to take more money from you.

[Clarea]

Yes, but honestly, there's no point. Ultimate just adds Evian (aka pool water) and premium coffee from Royal Promenade, which isn't much better than the included coffee. Unless Starbucks is included, which I never checked, cause the line was always crazy.

Ultimate also adds bottled sparkling water and fresh squeezed juices.

[Dork42775]

I am purchasing the Ultimate drink package this week on my Brilliance sailing. My question is where can or can not get drinks? Is it valid throughout the entire ship including theatres, casino, main dining room, ...? Also can you purchase it anywhere on the ship when getting on or just certain places?

[Clarea]

I am purchasing the Ultimate drink package this week on my Brilliance sailing. My question is where can or can not get drinks? Is it valid throughout the entire ship including theatres, casino, main dining room, ...? Also can you purchase it anywhere on the ship when getting on or just certain places?

Valid throughout the ship, except for room service and items in your mini-fridge. Purchase it at tables set up when you embark, or at bars.

[flhartley]

I am purchasing the Ultimate drink package this week on my Brilliance sailing. My question is where can or can not get drinks? Is it valid throughout the entire ship including theatres, casino, main dining room, ...? Also can you purchase it anywhere on the ship when getting on or just certain places?

 

 

Anywhere, anytime.....almost. In the specialty restaurants we had a challenge with wines that were more than the $14 per glass allowance. Sometimes they just charge you the up charge and sometimes they have told us the more expensive wines by the glass are not allowed at all on our drink package. It has been inconsistent across three cruises. Just be sure you are clear if you are dining in a specialty restaurant and ordering wine that costs more per glass than the package allows. We have always been told that any bartender can sell you the package when you board.

[Firsttimerspk]

Hi, we are booked on the navigator of the seas and our package includes the select drinks package. We would want to upgrade to the ultimate package to allow cocktails and spirits. Can we upgrade before we sail or do we do it onboard?

Also as a first time cruiser is there a wine menu from which to choose on the main dining room for a glass of wine that is not from the select package?

 

 

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[Clarea]

Hi, we are booked on the navigator of the seas and our package includes the select drinks package. We would want to upgrade to the ultimate package to allow cocktails and spirits. Can we upgrade before we sail or do we do it onboard?

Also as a first time cruiser is there a wine menu from which to choose on the main dining room for a glass of wine that is not from the select package?

 

You have to upgrade after you are onboard.

 

The Main Dining Room will have a wine list, which will have a few glasses available that are covered with the Select package.

 

Here is an example from a different ship:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=49238603&postcount=13

[AZAficionado]

I got the Premium Package on Legend about a year ago. The few times I had to pay the difference for a drink, the bartender had to get out a ladder to get the bottle. There are very few liquors or drinks that aren't fully covered.

 

Examples of liquors that require paying the difference: Remy Martin XO cognac, Louis XII cognac, Grand Marnier 100 or 125, 20+ year old single malt scotch.

 

Wine is a different story. There is a fair selection of fully covered wines by the glass. Most of the non-covered wines are often $2 extra a glass. I did Chef's Table (comes with paired wines) with the Package on Legend and nothing was covered. Although, many of the wines poured were not available by the glass or bottle.

[Firsttimerspk]

Thanks for all that!

[Clarea]

Thanks for all that!

You're welcome.:)

[N2DFIRE]

So, July 24th will be my family's first cruise and we will be onboard the Allure. We will have two teenage boys (15) and am debating getting the soda (or whatever it's called) package. How does it work? Do they have to carry a bottle around with them to use the machines? Does anyone know the price of just the soda package? Thanks in advance--told you I'm new to all of this :)

 

Our kids always get the royal replenish package. It includes virgin frozen drinks, which isn't always list on the links. So they can have soft drinks and also get their frozen daiquiris. Just something to think about instead of the basic soda package. Also good for adults that don't want alcohol, but still want a frozen daiquiri.

[Goodtime Cruizin]

If you want spirits go for the Premium. The ultimate is the same in terms of alcohol as the premium, but it includes specialty coffee, fresh squeezed OJ, etc.

 

and mineral water too.

[marymungoandmidge]

If you buy the drinks package on board does it include the gratuity please?

[Clarea]

If you buy the drinks package on board does it include the gratuity please?

Yes, your purchase of the beverage package will include gratuity and you will not get charged additional gratuity when you order drinks.

[Klstaack]

Yes the cost of the package includes gratuities. However, we normally tip a little extra on some drinks..not all of the time though. Just whenever the mood strikes to be a little more generous. We noticed a difference in service when we added extra tips on the bill.

[paggs]

Here are 2 dumb questions:

 

1. Do they charge per night or per day? IE is disembarkation day charged also?

 

2. Does everyone in same cabin need same package?

 

Thanks!

 

PAGGS

[Clarea]

Here are 2 dumb questions:

 

1. Do they charge per night or per day? IE is disembarkation day charged also?

 

2. Does everyone in same cabin need same package?

 

Thanks!

 

PAGGS

Not dumb questions at all.

 

They charge by the number of nights.

 

Royal does not require all adults in the stateroom to buy the same (or any) package.

[marymungoandmidge]

Yes, your purchase of the beverage package will include gratuity and you will not get charged additional gratuity when you order drinks.

 

Yes the cost of the package includes gratuities. However, we normally tip a little extra on some drinks..not all of the time though. Just whenever the mood strikes to be a little more generous. We noticed a difference in service when we added extra tips on the bill.

 

Thank you & are the drinks packages $39,$49 & $59?

 

If they are, I think it would be beneficial to me to buy some OBC and then buy the drinks package on board rather than pay GBP before the cruise.

Edited April 20, 2016 by marymungoandmidge
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[paggs]

I read on another post about punch cards. We are sailing on Harmony. Will they have punch cards as an option (10 drinks for $80)?