Freestyle cup

[ineed-a-vacation]

The last time I was I sailed on Royal Caribbean and got the deluxe drink package, I don’t think I ever got my freestyle cup. I was more concerned with the alcoholic drinks. This time I’ll make sure I’m able to get them all, but when and where do you get the freestyle cups?  Will they already be in our cabin, or will we have to get them from somewhere?

[Biker19]

11 minutes ago, ineed-a-vacation said:

Will they already be in our cabin, or will we have to get them from somewhere?

That depends on the ship, but if not in the cabin it will be at one of the drink venues or maybe at GS. 

[rockmom]

On my last two sailings, we just asked at the bar, they checked our sea pass card and handed them over to us.  They said  the reason they weren't putting them in the rooms is because so many people just don't use them.  This could vary from ship to ship, I suppose.  

Edited April 23, 2022 by rockmom

[waykaylincruz]

But isn't the freestyle cup required to use the drink machines?

[Itchy&Scratchy]

12 minutes ago, waykaylincruz said:

But isn't the freestyle cup required to use the drink machines?

yes, but they weren't working on some ships as mentioned in some reviews...

[rockmom]

49 minutes ago, waykaylincruz said:

But isn't the freestyle cup required to use the drink machines?

Yes, but when you buy the package, not everyone wants to use the Freestyle machines. They want the cocktails and never use the freestyle machine--therefore, no need for the cup. 

[matj2000]

Why would anyone want that stu&id cup?

[baelor]

34 minutes ago, matj2000 said:

Why would anyone want that stu&id cup?

Because you need it for the soda machines.  What even is this question?

[billslowsky]

3 hours ago, ineed-a-vacation said:

The last time I was I sailed on Royal Caribbean and got the deluxe drink package, I don’t think I ever got my freestyle cup. I was more concerned with the alcoholic drinks. This time I’ll make sure I’m able to get them all, but when and where do you get the freestyle cups?  Will they already be in our cabin, or will we have to get them from somewhere?

On my last trip they didn't put it in our cabin.  We were able to get one at a table outside of Sorrento's where they were selling packages.  Just showed the card.

[ppmanusa]

37 minutes ago, matj2000 said:

Why would anyone want that stu&id cup?

Fill mine with icebucket water and ice for the nightstand so I don't need to getup everytime for a cold glass of water during the night. 

[paross4]

50 minutes ago, matj2000 said:

Why would anyone want that stu&id cup?

I pour my mixed drinks from the pool bar(s) into it.  Keeps them cold while I'm relaxing on the deck in the sun.

[matj2000]

30 minutes ago, baelor said:

Because you need it for the soda machines.  What even is this question?

 

Well you have fun with it...

[PhillyFan33579]

3 hours ago, matj2000 said:

Why would anyone want that stu&id cup?

You need it for the freestyle soda machines. Have you ever cruised on RCI before???

[ONECRUISER]

6 hours ago, Biker19 said:

That depends on the ship, but if not in the cabin it will be at one of the drink venues or maybe at GS. 

Yup, 3 resent Cruises, no Cup in room. Each time GS sends me to a Bar to get the Cup

[ineed-a-vacation]

4 hours ago, matj2000 said:

Why would anyone want that stu&id cup?

For the reasons others have mentioned, for putting my drink from the pool into it, water on the side of the bed, or for when I actually want to use the Freestyle machine and because I paid for it.

Not even sure why you even responded.  You brought nothing to the conversation except negativity.

[Merion_Mom]

4 hours ago, baelor said:

Because you need it for the soda machines.  What even is this question?

@baelor Welcome to cruise critic, and you have now met matj2000.  😛😬🙄

[poocher]

I use them as cheap souvenirs for my grandkids!

[Itchy&Scratchy]

7 hours ago, matj2000 said:

Why would anyone want that stu&id cup?

my kid will be thrilled.

[molsonschooner]

6 hours ago, PhillyFan33579 said:

You need it for the freestyle soda machines. Have you ever cruised on RCI before???

not every ship has the freestyle machines

 

[PhillyFan33579]

2 hours ago, molsonschooner said:

not every ship has the freestyle machines

 

Understand, and those ships don’t have the cups mentioned in this thread. 

[Jasukkie]

Fond memory of someone with a deluxe bev plan handing my daughter her cup on the first day of a 14 night cruise because she had no need for it. Score! 

 

Yes, I know, we deserve time in the brig.

[footeam]

Are the freestyle cups the same on every ship? I left mine on the ship after my first cruise, thinking I would never cruise again..LOL. Went on #2 in Jan. and have two more scheduled. Can I just bring my cup from my recent cruise, or do I have to get a new one each time? Not trying to get out of paying, just trying not to waste them.

[Biker19]

Just now, footeam said:

Can I just bring my cup from my recent cruise, or do I have to get a new one each time?

An "activated" cup (meaning one you used in a Freestyle machine) can be used for about two weeks after which it should stop working - the design doesn't matter, the chip in the bottom of the cup determines that. To your original question, the design/look of the cups can change between ships and in time.

[Ken at the beach]

40 minutes ago, footeam said:

Can I just bring my cup from my recent cruise

If you never activated it on your previous cruise you should be able to activate it on your next cruise.

[erinsmom03]

1 hour ago, Ourusualbeach said:

If you never activated it on your previous cruise you should be able to activate it on your next cruise.

 

If we never used ours on March cruise, we can use it in May? Would it have been activated with the Freestyle machine?

 

I used mine for water in our stateroom, my husband's is still in the shrink-wrap.