Pop/Soda costs on ship

[Ourusualbeach]

As usual Royal's website is messed up and some cruises and some sailings are showing a kids price while others only show the one price for all.

 

I believe that the sailings that are actually showing a kids price are a mistake and that Royal has actually gone to a one price for the soda package regardless of age.

[jlszarejko]

Yep just read about this on a blog here it is

 

http://www.******************.com/category/category/drink-packages

[BekkaW]

Actually there is a difference, at least in my cruise planner... the Royal Refreshment package is listed as $8.00 for adult and $5.50 for child plus 18% gratuity. I purchased this for our upcoming cruise for three teenagers (2 17yr olds and 1 18yr old) I was charged the adult price for the 18yr old and the child price for the 2 17yr olds.

 

It's an error in your favor - count yourself lucky :)

[jmaedcruise]

Well I guess I did get lucky, I just purchased those packages a couple days ago! :D:D the 17 yr olds will definitely get their $5.50 worth of soda each day and then some!! By the way I went back on to check and my planner still shows both pricings... I did notice though on our other reservation Which had only adults that just the adult $8/per day price shows there and not the child $5.50 price option.

Edited April 21, 2016 by jmaedcruise

[3happyferrets]

The soda machines have more options than just cans too. One of those machines with flavor combinations. We don't let the kids drink too much soda at home, but on a cruise, we get them the package and let them make their combos with all the caffeine free options. They think it's awesome and it's a nice treat for their vacation

 

 

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[RnbwSktles]

Are the Freestyle machines only available for the package then? I don't really drink much soda so the package doesn't make much sense, but I love the Freestyle machines and may want 1 or 2 over the course of the cruise.

[Clarea]

Are the Freestyle machines only available for the package then? I don't really drink much soda so the package doesn't make much sense, but I love the Freestyle machines and may want 1 or 2 over the course of the cruise.

Correct, there is no way to pay singly for drinks out of the Freestyle machines.

[Natalie2015]

Will be on the Freedom in august. Price for kids and adults are the same. 8$ and 10.64$ CAD

[RnbwSktles]

Correct, there is no way to pay singly for drinks out of the Freestyle machines.

 

That's a bummer! They sure are finding ways to drive people to the packages!

[Clarea]

That's a bummer! They sure are finding ways to drive people to the packages!

For sure. We see them selling the packages in the cruise terminal, before you even board the ship.

[KiwiGal117]

Will be on the Freedom in august. Price for kids and adults are the same. 8$ and 10.64$ CAD

 

 

Wow - our Harmony sailing is $12.95 plus tip CAD for our August sailing! Must be a "brand new fancy ship" surcharge!![emoji33]

[RnbwSktles]

For sure. We see them selling the packages in the cruise terminal, before you even board the ship.

 

I have to shamefully admit that they got me. :o Someone on my roll call pointed out our packages just went on sale, so I caved and got one. Premium package for 20% off.

[rukkian]

We aren't even taking the kids, but in our cruise planner, it does show the reduced price for kids on the beverage package. At this point, I know my wife will get the basic package for our cruise, I am still debating. May pick one just to not worry about it while on vacation, but since we have a port heavy (5 ports on 7 day) cruise we won't be on the ship all that long.

[Clarea]

We aren't even taking the kids, but in our cruise planner, it does show the reduced price for kids on the beverage package. At this point, I know my wife will get the basic package for our cruise, I am still debating. May pick one just to not worry about it while on vacation, but since we have a port heavy (5 ports on 7 day) cruise we won't be on the ship all that long.

If the website shows a reduced price for the kids soda package, I'd jump on it, because it may disappear.

[Nabalab]

Wow - our Harmony sailing is $12.95 plus tip CAD for our August sailing! Must be a "brand new fancy ship" surcharge!![emoji33]

 

 

Yup, same thing with my Harmony cruise in December. At least with the soda package. $8 (USD) + 18% gratuities.

 

But for Freedom next March, it's $8 (including gratuities).

 

 

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[Natalie2015]

So I guess it depends on the ship (and maybe how they feel that day!) [emoji853]