First Timers- drinks package query

[Turner25]

Hi all, we are first time cruisers, going with RCI on 24th Oct, do we need a drinks package, we are on a 4 day Bahamas cruise, we are not 'drinkers' but would enjoy an odd Bud or cocktail,will we get soft drinks if we eat in the buffet restuarants? :)

[Thorben-Hendrik]

No free Coke ...but free water and flavoured water...

[Merion_Mom]

Hi all, we are first time cruisers, going with RCI on 24th Oct, do we need a drinks package, we are on a 4 day Bahamas cruise, we are not 'drinkers' but would enjoy an odd Bud or cocktail,will we get soft drinks if we eat in the buffet restuarants? :)

 

You have answered your own question. If you "enjoy the odd Bud or cocktail", then just pay as you go, per drink.

 

The included, complimentary drinks include: tap water, flavored waters, regular coffee, regular tea, iced tea, lemonade.

[Grandma Dazzles]

You will have to pay for soda and alcoholic drinks if you do not purchase a package.

 

Free drinks included in your fare are: hot tea, iced tea, coffee (not specialty coffee), water (not bottled), juice with breakfast like orange, Apple, cranberry, tomato (not fresh squeezed OJ), white milk, chocolate milk, hot chocolate, flavored waters similar to punch, lemonade (like cordial, not fizzy).

 

Lots of free options. If you only want a couple of alcoholic drinks each day you would better off just paying for them. If you drink a lot of soda you might want check out a package. A can of soda is around $3 plus 18% tip.

[Merion_Mom]

You will have to pay for soda and alcoholic drinks if you do not purchase a package.

 

Free drinks included in your fare are: hot tea, iced tea, coffee (not specialty coffee), water (not bottled), juice with breakfast like orange, Apple, cranberry, tomato (not fresh squeezed OJ), white milk, chocolate milk, hot chocolate, flavored waters similar to punch, lemonade (like cordial, not fizzy).

 

Lots of free options. If you only want a couple of alcoholic drinks each day you would better off just paying for them. If you drink a lot of soda you might want check out a package. A can of soda is around $3 plus 18% tip.

 

Thank you for remembering and posting the juices and the milk. :D

[Turner25]

Thanks guys, what would the approximate price of a cocktail be? 🍹

[cb at sea]

Domestic beer will be in the $5-7 range....cocktails in the $7-9 range.

[Rinderoo]

Most cocktails $12 plus 15% gratuity/service charge/tip.

[Ocean Dancer]

yes, many drinks are $12 like the fru fru ones that are most popular.

 

If you know you'll drink 5 or 6 a day, you may want to consider the package. With coffee, fresh squeezed OJ, bottled water, soda and drinks, it's easy to break even.

[Turner25]

Thanks all for your help [emoji4]

 

 

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[Grandma Dazzles]

Most cocktails $12 plus 15% gratuity/service charge/tip.

 

Service charge/tip is 18% not 15%.