Sharing UDP credit

[Gabry]

Hi guys, we booked a transatlantic on Odysseys of the Seas for April 2025, is our third with Royal, second on Odysseys and first transatlantic, we booked UDP and deluxe drink package. This time a couple of friends will come with us, for them is the first cruise ever and they booked the drinking package as well and 5 nights speciality dinners, they did so under my suggestion because being their first time it's interesting for them to explore what is included already in the cruise. My question is the follow, for the restaurants where you get credit, for example Playmaker, if we are all there drinking something and my husband and I together have 40 $ credit can we order some food and share with the friends? Thank you to everyone who can help!

[Host Kat]

13 hours ago, Gabry said:

Hi guys, we booked a transatlantic on Odysseys of the Seas for April 2025, is our third with Royal, second on Odysseys and first transatlantic, we booked UDP and deluxe drink package. This time a couple of friends will come with us, for them is the first cruise ever and they booked the drinking package as well and 5 nights speciality dinners, they did so under my suggestion because being their first time it's interesting for them to explore what is included already in the cruise. My question is the follow, for the restaurants where you get credit, for example Playmaker, if we are all there drinking something and my husband and I together have 40 $ credit can we order some food and share with the friends? Thank you to everyone who can help!

 

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[3yorkies]

13 hours ago, Gabry said:

Hi guys, we booked a transatlantic on Odysseys of the Seas for April 2025, is our third with Royal, second on Odysseys and first transatlantic, we booked UDP and deluxe drink package. This time a couple of friends will come with us, for them is the first cruise ever and they booked the drinking package as well and 5 nights speciality dinners, they did so under my suggestion because being their first time it's interesting for them to explore what is included already in the cruise. My question is the follow, for the restaurants where you get credit, for example Playmaker, if we are all there drinking something and my husband and I together have 40 $ credit can we order some food and share with the friends? Thank you to everyone who can help!

I think it depends on the server.   I am always solo so have not tried myself, but I did see them stop someone on Navigator once from sharing wings with someone who was not a UDP person.    So I would ask nicely and see what happens.

[Denversail]

What is the price difference of the two packages? They can still get the UDP and try other things. It might make more sense for them to just get it so you all have the same options. I've had UDP and still eaten in the MDR on a night. 

[firefly333]

I wouldnt share out in the open. Clearly you know it's all YOU can eat (and yes I realize unlimited is limited, more and more and not meant to be all you can eat at every venue)...not you and a friend. The extra credit for ala carte places isnt meant to be shared. Maybe order and take it elsewhere. I just wouldnt flout sharing my dining credit meant for me only. Do it privately, not right under their noses. 

Edited September 12 by firefly333

[Gabry]

10 hours ago, 3yorkies said:

I think it depends on the server.   I am always solo so have not tried myself, but I did see them stop someone on Navigator once from sharing wings with someone who was not a UDP person.    So I would ask nicely and see what happens.

Thank you!