Nickles Posted July 23, 2018 #1 Share Posted July 23, 2018 I’m planning on buying the refreshment package for myself. Hubby doesn’t want one. If I were just lounging around and my hubby gets my drink for me while getting one for himself, will they give my drink to him with my seapass? Or do I always have to get my drink myself? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foodluvr Posted July 23, 2018 #2 Share Posted July 23, 2018 No, if he has your Seapass he can get you a drink and pay for his separately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellwingri Posted July 23, 2018 #3 Share Posted July 23, 2018 I’m planning on buying the refreshment package for myself. Hubby doesn’t want one. If I were just lounging around and my hubby gets my drink for me while getting one for himself, will they give my drink to him with my seapass? Or do I always have to get my drink myself? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Royal Caribbean requires each passenger in the same cabin to buy the drink package, even if only one wants it. You may be able to get an exception for a good reason by calling Royal Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foodluvr Posted July 23, 2018 #4 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Royal Caribbean requires each passenger in the same cabin to buy the drink package, even if only one wants it. You may be able to get an exception for a good reason by calling Royal Caribbean. Refreshment package doesn't require both passengers only alcohol packages do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaflamingo Posted July 23, 2018 #5 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Another experience.... my wife used to get the Soda package. I never had a problem taking my card to buy a drink and her card to get her a soda. Don't know if that'll work with the Refreshment Package or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukkian Posted July 23, 2018 #6 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Royal Caribbean requires each passenger in the same cabin to buy the drink package, even if only one wants it. You may be able to get an exception for a good reason by calling Royal Caribbean. I really wish people would stop spreading false info. This is not true in any way for the refreshment package that the op is talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayportkat Posted July 23, 2018 #7 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Regarding the alcoholic drink packages-do both adults in the room need to purchase it? We are traveling with friends who were planning only for one of them to get it since the other doesn't drink. I thought that it was not required for the whole cabin to have it? Thanks in advance for clarification! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 23, 2018 #8 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Regarding the alcoholic drink packages-do both adults in the room need to purchase it? We are traveling with friends who were planning only for one of them to get it since the other doesn't drink. I thought that it was not required for the whole cabin to have it? Thanks in advance for clarification! The current rule is that all guests age 21 and over in the same stateroom must buy the Deluxe package if one buys it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen s Posted July 23, 2018 #9 Share Posted July 23, 2018 The current rule is that all guests age 21 and over in the same stateroom must buy the Deluxe package if one buys it. However, according to the RCI website "One significant change to the Deluxe Beverage package in 2018 is all Royal Caribbean passengers 21 years of age and older (18 years in Australia and the U.K) are now required to purchase the Deluxe Beverage Package if at least one other person in their cabin has one. If the other adult(s) in the same stateroom do not wish to purchase a Deluxe Beverage Package, you can call Royal Caribbean and ask for an exemption. Usually, Royal Caribbean will allow the other adult(s) to purchase a less-expensive drink package, such as the Refreshment Package." I am cruising with my two over 21yrs DDs in December who don't drink, so I am hoping this holds true.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msdebbe Posted July 24, 2018 #10 Share Posted July 24, 2018 (edited) They would not give only one of us the Deluxe Beverage package as my husband does not drink alcohol, we did purchase one soda package. We called several times and were told we both had to purchase it. We are cruising in 10 days. Any suggestions? Edited July 24, 2018 by msdebbe forgot some information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 24, 2018 #11 Share Posted July 24, 2018 They would not give only one of us the Deluxe Beverage package as my husband does not drink alcohol. We called several times and were told we both had to purchase it. We are cruising in 10 days. Any suggestions? Try again onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msdebbe Posted July 24, 2018 #12 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted July 24, 2018 #13 Share Posted July 24, 2018 However, according to the RCI website "One significant change to the Deluxe Beverage package in 2018 is all Royal Caribbean passengers 21 years of age and older (18 years in Australia and the U.K) are now required to purchase the Deluxe Beverage Package if at least one other person in their cabin has one. If the other adult(s) in the same stateroom do not wish to purchase a Deluxe Beverage Package, you can call Royal Caribbean and ask for an exemption. Usually, Royal Caribbean will allow the other adult(s) to purchase a less-expensive drink package, such as the Refreshment Package."I am cruising with my two over 21yrs DDs in December who don't drink, so I am hoping this holds true.... That is 1,000,000% NOT a quote from the Royal Caribbean website!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted July 24, 2018 #14 Share Posted July 24, 2018 They would not give only one of us the Deluxe Beverage package as my husband does not drink alcohol, we did purchase one soda package. We called several times and were told we both had to purchase it. We are cruising in 10 days. Any suggestions? Did you ask if he could have the Deluxe if you purchase the Refreshment? That has been the default work-around lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscobeans Posted July 24, 2018 #15 Share Posted July 24, 2018 On June 4th 2018 I purchased at the same time from the same representative; One premium (alcohol) beverage package (plus VOOM) and one Royal Replenishment (non-alcohol) package. No problem.. bosco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted July 24, 2018 #16 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Royal Caribbean requires each passenger in the same cabin to buy the drink package, even if only one wants it. You may be able to get an exception for a good reason by calling Royal Caribbean. I really wish people would stop spreading false info. This is not true in any way for the refreshment package that the op is talking about. This is a very experienced cruiser. I am sure that this was a simple misreading of the OP, not "spreading false info." :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRN Posted July 24, 2018 #17 Share Posted July 24, 2018 On June 4th 2018 I purchased at the same time from the same representative; One premium (alcohol) beverage package (plus VOOM) and one Royal Replenishment (non-alcohol) package. No problem.. bosco Was that pre-cruise or on-board? Sent from my D6603 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscobeans Posted July 24, 2018 #18 Share Posted July 24, 2018 (edited) Was that pre-cruise or on-board? Sent from my D6603 using Forums mobile app Our cruise is six months from now... I tried doing it on Cruise Planner but couldn't, however a simple phone call and it was done with no problems. I have the emailed purchase confirmation from RCCL in front of me. bosco Edited July 24, 2018 by boscobeans info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaefell Posted July 24, 2018 #19 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Ok a similar question but with a twist,my Wife will be having the deluxe package as she does drink,I don't but do enjoy an alcohol free beer or two,I have contacted RCI customer service asking if any of their packages covered that but they seemed to side step it & only mention alcohol free cocktails or sodas in their reply,does anybody know from experience if they are included in any of the packages please guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foodluvr Posted July 24, 2018 #20 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Ok a similar question but with a twist,my Wife will be having the deluxe package as she does drink,I don't but do enjoy an alcohol free beer or two,I have contacted RCI customer service asking if any of their packages covered that but they seemed to side step it & only mention alcohol free cocktails or sodas in their reply,does anybody know from experience if they are included in any of the packages please guys? Alcohol free beer still has trace amouts of alcohol. It is included in Deluxe plan but not refreshment package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaefell Posted July 24, 2018 #21 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Alcohol free beer still has trace amouts of alcohol. It is included in Deluxe plan but not refreshment package. Thanks for that Foodluvr,yes I know it is usually anything up to around 0.5%,looks like 2 deluxe packages then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msdebbe Posted July 24, 2018 #22 Share Posted July 24, 2018 We called back today and talked to a very knowledgeable RCI customer service agent who explained this to my husband. We were able to purchase one Deluxe Beverage Package(alcohol) and one Refreshment package. We were told we would have to do it this way if one wanted an alcohol package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickles Posted July 25, 2018 Author #23 Share Posted July 25, 2018 No, if he has your Seapass he can get you a drink and pay for his separately. Thank you! I just wanted to make sure that he wasn’t turned away because he had my card. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikew0805 Posted July 25, 2018 #24 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Another experience.... my wife used to get the Soda package. I never had a problem taking my card to buy a drink and her card to get her a soda. Don't know if that'll work with the Refreshment Package or not. We have never had a problem with it working. We actually both get the Refreshment package, and one will take both cards much of the time and get two drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjrpar Posted July 25, 2018 #25 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I really wish people would stop spreading false info. This is not true in any way for the refreshment package that the op is talking about. And you have never been wrong? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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