finch12 Posted February 28, 2009 #1 Share Posted February 28, 2009 We are new to NCL and have found out overtime that other cruise companies have changed the offering for non-alcoholic drinks available for dinner. On our last cruise we were informed that Royal was no longer offering certain drinks free of charge and they suggested we should have bought the soda card.... well my two teens do not drink soda at all so that was a lost cause. The head waiter made it a exception for our table and they provided milk for the boys. What can they expect to have for drinks on a NCL cruise for dinner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisnGram Posted February 28, 2009 #2 Share Posted February 28, 2009 What can they expect to have for drinks on a NCL cruise for dinner? Hot tea, Coffee, Iced Tea and Milk. CG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms belp Posted February 28, 2009 #3 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Water, coffee, iced tea (probably hot tea) are free of charge. Wine and others are extra. I'm not sure about carbonated beverages since we don't drink them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted February 28, 2009 #4 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Is espresso and capuccino free of charge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare insidecabin Posted February 28, 2009 #5 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Is espresso and capuccino free of charge? yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Tequila? Posted February 28, 2009 #6 Share Posted February 28, 2009 We are new to NCL and have found out overtime that other cruise companies have changed the offering for non-alcoholic drinks available for dinner. On our last cruise we were informed that Royal was no longer offering certain drinks free of charge and they suggested we should have bought the soda card.... well my two teens do not drink soda at all so that was a lost cause. The head waiter made it a exception for our table and they provided milk for the boys.What can they expect to have for drinks on a NCL cruise for dinner? NCL offers a smoothie passport for teens.......(coupon book with 20 coupons) for non-alcoholic type drinks. It can be used for virgin dacquries, fruit smoothies, cans of soda, or even bottles of water. You can get milk, or better yet chocolate milk free of charge in the dining rooms or buffet area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSA Posted March 1, 2009 #7 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Somebody had mentioned (on a different thread) that lemonade was available on an NCL Jade cruise recently. Is this true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyroad Posted March 1, 2009 #8 Share Posted March 1, 2009 NCL offers a smoothie passport for teens.......(coupon book with 20 coupons) for non-alcoholic type drinks. It can be used for virgin dacquries, fruit smoothies, cans of soda, or even bottles of water. You can get milk, or better yet chocolate milk free of charge in the dining rooms or buffet area. would they know if a adult would be useing this. it would benifit me for the non-alcholic drinks. can you get it before you board or when you get on. anyone know?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerintn Posted March 1, 2009 #9 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Is espresso and capuccino free of charge? If you don't see it on the menu, ask for it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted March 1, 2009 #10 Share Posted March 1, 2009 We are new to NCL and have found out overtime that other cruise companies have changed the offering for non-alcoholic drinks available for dinner. On our last cruise we were informed that Royal was no longer offering certain drinks free of charge and they suggested we should have bought the soda card.... well my two teens do not drink soda at all so that was a lost cause. The head waiter made it a exception for our table and they provided milk for the boys.What can they expect to have for drinks on a NCL cruise for dinner? I do not quite understand your situation, but the above statement is absolutely, unequivically untrue. RCI Fleetwide free gratis drinks include milk, lemonade, tea, coffee, water and some juices such as regular frozen orange juice, , apple juice and tomato juice, etc. Freshly squeezed orange juice is available for a fee, but you do not need a soda card for anything but carbonated beverages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjohio Posted March 1, 2009 #11 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I think I read here somewhere that when requesting water at dinner, ask for tap water or you may get bottled water and be charged for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbullet Posted March 1, 2009 #12 Share Posted March 1, 2009 NCL offers a smoothie passport for teens.......(coupon book with 20 coupons) for non-alcoholic type drinks. It can be used for virgin dacquries, fruit smoothies, cans of soda, or even bottles of water. You can get milk, or better yet chocolate milk free of charge in the dining rooms or buffet area. Just curious, getting ready to cruise for the first time and was wondering if you know how much the coupon book for the smoothies cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch12 Posted March 1, 2009 Author #13 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I do not quite understand your situation, but the above statement is absolutely, unequivically untrue. RCI Fleetwide free gratis drinks include milk, lemonade, tea, coffee, water and some juices such as regular frozen orange juice, , apple juice and tomato juice, etc. Freshly squeezed orange juice is available for a fee, but you do not need a soda card for anything but carbonated beverages. Hmmmmm.... this was instituted last year in the dining room. We sailed the AOS and brought friends along on their first cruise. When we sat down to dinner, there were NO juices or lemonade available. We were told it would be a extra charge for those products. After explaining to our head waiter we were unaware of this new rule and were with some first time cruisers, they made a offering for our table for the 5 children to get juiice and lemonade included. We have not been back since, but my brother-inlaw just got off the FOS last week and I'll ask him if they still have this rule. It may be removed now but.... last April that is what we were told and I know alot of people made a big stink out of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted March 1, 2009 #14 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I seem to recall this happening. Juices only at breakfast and I believe someone posted they were charged when ordering a fruit punch at dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBERTEVANOVER Posted March 1, 2009 #15 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Hi CG, You seem to be the answer woman! OK, I am wondering what kinds of beer is sold? My wife prefers wheat beer on draft. Do you happen to remember? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinmama06 Posted March 2, 2009 #16 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Hmmmmm.... this was instituted last year in the dining room. We sailed the AOS and brought friends along on their first cruise. When we sat down to dinner, there were NO juices or lemonade available. We were told it would be a extra charge for those products. After explaining to our head waiter we were unaware of this new rule and were with some first time cruisers, they made a offering for our table for the 5 children to get juiice and lemonade included. We have not been back since, but my brother-inlaw just got off the FOS last week and I'll ask him if they still have this rule. It may be removed now but.... last April that is what we were told and I know alot of people made a big stink out of it Sorry but Becci is right. Royal Caribbean never charges for these things. Just got off Independence of the Seas and the free drink choices were the same as what Becci posted. My kids were not charged for milk or juice in the dining room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Tequila? Posted March 2, 2009 #17 Share Posted March 2, 2009 would they know if a adult would be useing this. it would benifit me for the non-alcholic drinks. can you get it before you board or when you get on. anyone know?? The teen passport drink coupons can be ordered pre-cruise (if you have a teen listed on your reservation), once on the ship they sell them........and an adult could probably buy them there but I'm not sure what response the bartender might give you when trying to redeem a coupon. Price is listed as $34.50 on the Bon Voyage Gift page on NCL's website. (13-17 Years of Age) 20 non-alcoholic drinks, including non-alcoholic smoothie in a 12-14 oz. glass The teen and a guest are entitled to an afternoon dance party with the D.J., pizza and unlimited non-alcoholic drinks The Teen will also receive an invitation to a "Farewell Frat Party" on the last evening of the cruise. Passports are not replaceable if lost. ***Purchase of this package does not serve as the required registration for the Teen Program's activities. A parent or guardian must register their teen by seeing any member of the youth staff once onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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