My friend and I have one booked for our Oasis 7 night Med sailing in May 2024. We're from the UK and got it for £64 (around $81) per person, per day during the Black Friday sale. For us it's convenience, but also, we know our drinking habits. A couple of specialty coffees in the morning, some bottled waters to take ashore, a couple of pre-dinner drinks, wine with dinner and then a drink or 2 in the evening - it makes sense for us. He's never cruised before and wanted as much paid for upfront as possible so we could just relax and go with the flow once we board.
@roobaseball27
9 ай бұрын
I'm part of the convenience crew! Not having to sign for every drink is great and if you go to the same bar often they won't even ask for your room number!
@jordanmt007
9 ай бұрын
If drink packages were just a SMIDGE lower, or revised their packages, then I’d consider purchasing. Recently went on a 4 night on Independence and the cruise planner (months ahead) prices reflected $425 pp ! On the ship it increased to $500. To put this into perspective, we paid $400 pp for our sailing. To us, it seemed like we were paying for an extra trip. RC should explore an alcoholic beverage package with a cap of 3-4 drinks per day. That would likely attract more passengers to pay.
@ladymax23
9 ай бұрын
You are 100% correct I have never brought a drink package. If I'm bringing on two bottles of wine I can get a little toasted before I'm out and about. We did however purchase a case of water. Some people are retired and on a fixed income. We were in Miami. April one of our ports are called. We met a gentleman who sells frozen alcohol beverages OMG it was a blue frozen drink. I didn't need anything for the rest of the day😅
@Northstar2000
9 ай бұрын
Get to diamond and out of the scrub tiers and you can get 4 drinks for free
@Brittanyb0509
9 ай бұрын
@@Northstar2000 Wow, what a snobby comment!
@jordanmt007
9 ай бұрын
@@Northstar2000 I’d pay for the drink package on behalf of the entire ship before I think about sharing a Diamond C&A tier with you.
@ilovesparky13
9 ай бұрын
@@Brittanyb0509 No, he’s right. With the money that you people are wasting on alcohol, you could have saved for more trips.
@TheDevilishHusky
9 ай бұрын
done 4 cruises, 3 of them I did deluxe and regretted not doing it the 4th time. and you're right Matt, the magic number to "break even" is 6 cocktails but because the package is so encompassing you don't really need to just drink cocktails. the convenience factor of A: hand server card B: receive drink and card. C: DRINK with no paperwork is marvelous.
@TheMaxRebo
9 ай бұрын
One reason I like having the drink package is it makes it easier for me to try new/different drinks - if I don't like it, oh well, leave it and get something else. Or if a drink is just poorly made, oh well, just get another. Whereas if I was paying by the drink I would make "safer" choices. Obviously I still want to at least come close to breaking even, but this aspect makes it feel a bit more "vacationy" to me
@edwardklein5770
9 ай бұрын
THIS! I treat the drink package as an excursion - an opportunity to try new things.
@sharikmarius
8 ай бұрын
Good point!
@nd4539
6 ай бұрын
@@edwardklein5770 that's a good way to look at it... I'm bringing my aunt on her first cruise and while I wouldn't normally buy the drink package, I also don't want to tell her "you get to spend no more than $30/day on alcohol" and expect her to keep track. Seems like a much more fun and relaxing vacation to not have to think about it, but I know for myself I wouldn't normally get it because it would cost me more than just buying what I drink individually. I was having a hard time with the idea of paying for something I don't think I need, but thinking of it like an excursion is definitely a good way to justify it. Thanks! I think I'll be trying a lot of new things on our upcoming cruise :)
@mauricester_21
9 ай бұрын
Great video again Matt!!! You should do a video like this for the dining packages
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
9 ай бұрын
Great idea!!
@mauricester_21
9 ай бұрын
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog do you have any excursion or resort recommendations for Roatan
@DarthMucky
7 ай бұрын
Good to know all this, confirms it's free water and lemonade for me all the way!
@BillyDSoul
Ай бұрын
I get a good amount of onboard credit which is what I buy my alcoholic drinks with. Works out great for me!
@hannahbanana2413
7 ай бұрын
Purchased the drink package on my last 5 night cruise and I’m planning on doing so again for my 7 night cruise next year! I watched the prices frequently and was able to get our package for around $63 a day on our last cruise. We mostly drank cocktails, which were generally $15 if bought a la carte. On sea days, drinking 4 cocktails throughout the whole day was not difficult at all for us! I love the convenience of it, and I love being able to try different drinks without worrying if I will like it or not. If I didn’t like it, I could easily just leave it at the bar and order something different! Totally agree with the budgeting aspect as well. It gave me a lot of peace of mind having everything booked and paid for prior to the cruise so I didn’t have to give money a second thought on my vacation!
@johnb6174
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for all of your videos Matt! All of them are very informative👍 My brother’s family and my family are going on the Adventure of the Seas later this month (July ‘24) and this is my first time on RC. I’ve sailed 6 other times on Disney and my brother sailed a bunch on Disney as well but he sailed on RC last year and enjoyed it and recommended RC to me so I booked RC! So while I was on the Disney cruises I was able to bring a 12 pack of beer on the ship (6 cans per person) and since my wife doesn’t drink alcohol I enjoyed the 12 pack and stored them in my mini fridge in my stateroom. I always enjoyed a few beers on my balcony while everyone was getting ready for dinner! Now I just purchased the unlimited drink package for myself and was able to talk to RC and told them that my wife doesn’t drink alcohol and they let her just purchase the refreshment package 👍. Nice of RC to allow this and have us save $47/day otherwise it would have been a waste of $! So my question to you is since I now have the drink package I would like to stock my stateroom fridge (preferably 6 beers) so I can enjoy them in the evenings on my balcony 👍 What would you recommend I do to stock a few beers in my stateroom fridge? I’ve read that they only give 1 drink per person at a time that have the drink package. It would be nice to get a bucket of beers and take them back to my stateroom to put in my fridge. I’m assuming I’ll have to hop around different bars collect a few beers then take them back to my stateroom in which I’m ok with doing that, just thought maybe you knew a better way since your the RC guru! 👍 Also can I get the beers at the bar unopened? Or do they automatically open them when I get them at the bar? Thanks in advance and keep on recording great content videos 👍
@gerardlang9690
Ай бұрын
Last time my husband and I booked a crusie on the Granduer out of Tampa, we ended up booking a 1 bedroom Grand Suite which came with suite amenities, and during the happy hours, your drinks were included so that helped
@diannebrideson2368
9 ай бұрын
I save about $60 by buying the Refreshment Package and paying at the bar for 2 drinks per day. Since I know I won't be drinking more than 2 alcoholic beverages per day, this works for me. With the refreshment package I can get lots of mocktails, waters, etc.
@amywilloughby8019
8 ай бұрын
What kind of water can you get, brand?
@joelegouffe2692
7 ай бұрын
@@amywilloughby8019 common bottled water in thin plastic containers.. not sure what brand
@julieb7882
6 ай бұрын
@amywilloughby8019 you can also get sparkling water. I got a couple of San Pelligino
@sidneyshaw9205
Ай бұрын
What is a mock tail?
@gerardlang9690
Ай бұрын
@@sidneyshaw9205 it's pretty much a virgin cocktail. A beverage that does not have alcohol mixed into it.
@rbunkis
9 ай бұрын
A friend of mine just returned from a cruise on odyssey of the seas a month ago and said that every day they made announcements offering a discounted drink package. And each day was cheaper then the last
@RysoxBattleon
9 ай бұрын
We decided to go for the refreshment package for our Alaskan cruise.
@MrPhilipgood
Ай бұрын
Another benefit that most don't mention is the fact that you don't have to worry about the "additional gratuity" in the moment. With the drink package, if you want to tip the staff beyond the 18%, you can do it at the end of the cruise. Otherwise, you need to figure it out on every order.
@lorrainep6802
5 ай бұрын
We’re cruising to New England and Canada in September and we opted for the Refreshment Package over the Deluxe drink package which we usually get when we do Caribbean cruises. With so many port days on this cruise, we felt we would not be on the ship enough to benefit much from the drink package. The refreshment package provides the essentials and if we want to add a drink or two on top of that, it’s cheaper to pay for the drinks separately. Also, we can always order a shot with one of the mock cocktails in the refreshment package if we want to have an alcoholic beverage.
@lukedonkers4441
4 ай бұрын
How much did you pay for a shot to put in your mock cocktail?
@sandrawilkinson2557
9 ай бұрын
My favorite is getting the refresher package and using my free drinks (diamond plus) for alcohol. The last couple of sailing the refresher package did not go on sale so I got the coffee card and water that was on sale. Worked great for me.
@Nancy-w6f
9 ай бұрын
I never thought of doing that, brilliant!
@rd8696
4 ай бұрын
I like the refreshment package because if I was paying per drink, I would either not get the drinks or not enjoy paying 8 to 15 dollars a drink when I did get it. That way, I paid for it up front, and I dont think about cost. I just get a drink any time I feel like it. Also, when you get off the ship I always stop by the drink cart and grab some bottled water, powerade, and energy drinks while I am ashore which is included when I was on Allure.
@rhinomite5203
9 ай бұрын
I purchased the premium package for 4 of us in 2022 and will again for our next cruise in 2024. I think it's an easier option than worrying about paying later. It can be hard to try to 'get your money's worth' if that bothers you on days off the boat or if you just don't feel like a drink. We did not regret buying the full package ahead of time and I did not sit around waiting for the price change much, but did rebook once to save a few bucks. Either way it was very easy and helpful to have it all taken care of and not have to worry about up charges later IMO
@Cruise-hair-why-care
9 ай бұрын
I wish there was a “special price” for Diamond or above members on the Deluxe Beverage Package because we would use it much less because of the Diamond drinks. I love the four free drinks, don’t get me wrong, but the four a day just isn’t enough not to need to purchase additional drinks. I like to have special coffee and sodas too, but adding on the individual packages for those or the Refreshment Package just isn’t cost effective when you add up the total because I like to have more alcoholic drinks too. I’ve tried all of the packages except the coffee package and just purchasing additional drinks in addition to my four Diamond drinks but still would have preferred the Deluxe Package, but can’t see paying for it with the four free. Would love to see the package of X$ for 10 drinks or something like that on every ship. Reminder, if you purchase the deluxe beverage package and you get free drinks with your Diamond or higher level you can give them away to friends unlike drink package drinks that are for you only.
@zmanjz
9 ай бұрын
ROFL. that line: [Royal Caribbean wouldn't offer packages if they didn't save people money] is hilarious. I've got a bridge to sell you. it's only slightly used, but it'a great deal.
@richardstrick
9 ай бұрын
Is this still available ? Is it 2 lane or 4lane? 😂
@toniclarke281
6 ай бұрын
I had the same thought!
@matthewduffy5774
5 ай бұрын
Do they let you buy multiple drinks at a time? Say I wanted to order 2 specialty coffees and my family member was not with me & wanted to bring it to them?
@williampeterson1370
9 ай бұрын
It's the only way to go, Deluxe Drink Package is really nice when you book around Christmas, also in January., best sales for the Package. Believe me
@jonathanweir8467
9 ай бұрын
GREAT INFO!! LOVE THE CHANNEL!!
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@budvibes3367
2 ай бұрын
For me being an alcoholic it’s right up my alley 😂
@ladylilo6044
5 ай бұрын
Got my unlimited drink package, oh yeah!
@TheMaxRebo
9 ай бұрын
With the coming Icon class I know they have been promoting all these new, fancy drinks they will have on the ship - do we know if these will all (or almost all) be covered by the drink package? Hate to get it and then find a lot of the new fun, special drinks are still extra
@TeeCee4eva1381
9 ай бұрын
My thoughts exactly
@ijclnl48
8 ай бұрын
I just purchased one at 70 bucks a day for an Adventure OTS cruise in June. I'm a beer drinker, and on vacation I could drink half a case a day. I see this EASILY paying for itself. Idk how people make it worth it for liquor.
@ilovecats1986
8 ай бұрын
I’m debating about getting a drink package. Probably getting the soda package . Going in June to Bahamas and Florida. Never done it before. Last year ended up buying more soda than usual and was thinking this was more economical.
@Jerod-vn2pj
Ай бұрын
Can you buy it on a day to day basis on the cruise or do you have to pay for all remaining days of the cruise?
@navarrete250
2 ай бұрын
How much are the beer don’t drink mix drinks
@melissasweet8679
6 ай бұрын
How many drinks can Diamond members get per day covered by the perks? 4 plus happy hour? When is happy hour?
@rockdefdiva
3 ай бұрын
I've seen the lines and mess at those soda stations it was absolutely disgusting I bring my tumbler on board and fill it up in the cabin or ask a bar tender for a glass of water and then pour it into my cup and then tip them a dollar there's also always teas in my bag
@tillyortiz8942
9 ай бұрын
I never cruise without the drink package. Im waiting for Icon to go to 35% or 40 its at 30% now which is good....
@lightlydark416
28 күн бұрын
Sticking with the soda package, i dont even care for alcohol but i will bring a bottle of wine. We drink water, sweet tea, and sugar free drinks in my house. I cannot spend $700 on a package and not use it to the max..
@andyl9920
5 ай бұрын
Help please. Are Beer pitchers included in the Deluxe drink package?
@lisasmith9757
9 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@DecorTours
8 ай бұрын
How does the freestyle machine know that you have the drink package?
@thesituation2009
7 ай бұрын
You get a drinks cup when you board the ship that only works on the freestyle machine.
@brentpayne4215
9 ай бұрын
How does it work
@travelingyinzer5817
8 ай бұрын
Are drink packages also offered/available on Coco Cay?
@jenniferbarczak8433
7 ай бұрын
Drink package work on coco cay we did refreshment package due to being dimiond member we had 4 free drinks a night
@suzannewhite9777
6 ай бұрын
I got the package....first cruise
@patriciareynolds1800
9 ай бұрын
They really should deduct the value of free diamond, diamond plus and pinnacle drinks.
@geoffreystevens2916
8 ай бұрын
I normally prepay gratuities, excursions, flight tickets, the cruise itself, and the ultimate deluxe drink package all at least three months before my cruise starts. There is no better feeling, imo, then going on the vacation knowing that you can have anything you want and have all this fun stuff to do, and not worry about cost for an entire week. Even If I don't "break" even on my package, it simply doesn't matter with the peace of mind that I have knowing if i want it I can have it.
@uneCENT
8 ай бұрын
This is spot on! I will never break even or "win", but it is more about peace of mind when buying the package. I don't want to think how much I have spent, or if I should get a drink or not because of the insane price on them. Having the package lets me relax and roll with however I am feeling in the moment. The other benefit of a drink package is knowing when the bionic robot or bar tender messes up the drink, I can just toss it and grab another at no additional cost. For those who have been on a cruise before know that happens quite often to.
@christianheld9720
8 ай бұрын
Agreed. You can’t put a price on convenience and piece of mind or relaxation factor
@toniahouston1766
6 ай бұрын
Exactly!!! That’s what I like doing. I prepay everything. If I’m on vacation, that’s my time to relax and not worry about what the tab will be at the end. One less thing to worry with.
@andrewgonzalez4585
5 ай бұрын
This is me as well. I don't want to do math while I am drinking, lol Just knowing it is all already paid makes my vacation much more fun!!
@Andermon75
5 ай бұрын
So if I didn't buy the packages, then I have to pay for the drinks?
@NintyPrime
4 ай бұрын
The drinks being unlimited for the alcohol is one reason why we stick with Royal Carribean. I understand the 15 drink limit at carnival, and I would say that's a lot of drinks for most people, especially as you can have those drinks be really strong if you like. But I love having all the tropical slushy style beverages, which have a very, very low alcohol content and contain, naturally due to the slushie nature, a ton of water. This makes the drinks not only extremely refreshing, but you're also hydrating while drinking alcohol - something that when you're doing tons of walking per usual on a cruise and enjoying the sun, is vital. You want to stay hydrated, and staying hydrated also gets rid of the chance of hangovers. I definitely was consuming on my last cruise two years ago, more than 15 of these drinks in a day. Did I ever get to buzzing? Sure, but it was never out of control, and I never had a hangover and it just made for an extremely enjoyable trip. Not everyone of course even with these lighter drinks, can handle that amount, so you need to understand your own limits or you could waste a lot of money. For me, this makes Royal Carribean's unlimited Deluxe package a no brainer because those slushie drinks can run $15 to $20 a pop on their own. I have around 20 per day, which can be about $400 worth of drinks per day. Naturally, I would not be having that many drinks if I was drinking heavier, non watered down beverages. But I found that I really enjoy these style of drinks on a cruise as it's not normally what I drink at home and they work so damn well in a tropical setting.
@tonialajaunie9654
7 ай бұрын
When are they going stop forcing both people to buy the same drink package. My boyfriend doesn't drink but I like a few cocktails or wine. I.m not the only one! Come on!!
@julieb7882
5 ай бұрын
Call Royal and explain. They usually allow the second person to buy the 2nd person buy the refreshment package.
@gabbyruiz2517
5 ай бұрын
just called a week ago cause we have the same issue and they were so chill about it. i told them i wanted to deluxe package but my boyfriend doesn’t drink so we wanted to see if there was a different option and it was so problem. i ended up getting the deluxe and then booked him the refreshment package :)
@benwright1367
5 ай бұрын
Same here, I don't drink and my wife will only have 3-4 drinks a day. Not worth the $120aud per day. We'll pay as we go.
@reenakemp9132
5 ай бұрын
You aren't an experienced cruiser are you? That's OK, we were all newbies. You absolutely do not both have to get package. Call RC or your travel agent and tell them only 1 drinks, they will set you up the way you need to.
@cathyowen2123
5 ай бұрын
I'm in the same situation. Think they only 1 person drinks achoul but both do.
@bigguy1403
9 ай бұрын
The package dropped for seniors on the wonder sailing for February 5th- 18th. Started at $83 then $77 and now it's $67 I've redone it 3 times now.
@tillyortiz8942
9 ай бұрын
IS there a different price for seniors with the drinki package??
@reedmassengill9822
9 ай бұрын
For what year??
@bigguy1403
9 ай бұрын
@tillyortiz8942 yes now today...
@bigguy1403
9 ай бұрын
@tillyortiz8942 yes seniors get the drink package today for $67.99 that's a pretty good price.
@reedmassengill9822
9 ай бұрын
I’m on wonder Feb 4-11 2024
@rouvencocker
9 ай бұрын
Honestly don't drink on ship just ports. Drinks are stupid expensive and the packages don't help. 100 dollars pp a day, your looking at 1400 extra for a seven day cruise. That's another trip!!
@sharikmarius
8 ай бұрын
Right now the package for the cruise I've booked for this summer is $79.99. I'm fine with drinking lemonade from the Wind Jammer, water from the bar (put it in the TermoFlask), and I couldn't care less about specialty coffee. Maybe I'd be interested in the smoothies from Vitality, but that's a stretch. So basically, the only thing I'd be interested in would be the booze. Point being, I'd have to drink a minimum for 5 cocktails daily to break even, and that's assuming I'm buying the $15 dollar drinks each time. At my age, I'm not sure that I'm still capable of subjugating my body to that much drinking over the course of 7 days.
@katiereed8361
2 ай бұрын
That includes bloody mary at breakfast, pool drinks during the day, wine at dinner, 5 drinks isn't a lot of you're doing things all day
@jerrysimpson9972
9 ай бұрын
I love the fact that Royal will work with us on drink packages. My wife is on medication and cannot drink alcohol. Royal will allow me to get the deluxe and her to get the refreshment package. Others, like carnival, won't even consider it. What i dont like is the dynamic pricing that Royal uses! Why is alcohol more expensive on one of the new/large ships, than it is on one of the old/small ships! Why can it not be standardized? I like getting the drink package for the convenience, but have passed on a couple of cruises, because of the inflated cost.
@porkrind
8 ай бұрын
Because they can. Just guessing here, but Royal seems to put their newest biggest ships on weird itineraries because they will still sell out. And they use their smaller ships on more popular itineraries to help them stay relevant. Because they know the bigger ships are more popular, they know they can charge more for drinks.
@laurenlee5636
8 ай бұрын
Whom did you have to speak to? I have the same issue. My husband cannot drink due to his medical condition. I refuse to buy two deluxe drink packages.
@jerrysimpson9972
8 ай бұрын
@laurenlee5636 just call customer service. Explain the situation and they will work with you. We have done this 6 times on royal now, and it has never been a problem.
@laurenlee5636
8 ай бұрын
@@jerrysimpson9972 thank you!
@Gregory-Masovutch
4 ай бұрын
I can't have carbonates drinks due to acid reflux and neither of us drink achololic beverages. So it's all a total waste of money for us.
@mbishop5954
9 ай бұрын
We have been 4 Royal cruises now and have never purchased a drink package. We drink what we want and each time we have paid less going AlaCarte.
@BurntToast256
9 ай бұрын
I'm ok with the Refreshment package... the mocktails are delicious and if I want an alcoholic drink I'll just buy it but maybe will have one a day (if that).
@Ariadne147
9 ай бұрын
Getting the drink package isn’t so much about money as it is about nor having to worry about how much I’m spending.
@bobbykitchensjr.2347
9 ай бұрын
Already bought canceled and. Re- bought twice for a better price. Expensive but probably worth it. Also saved almost $150 watching the prices. 😊
@jeffmoore5284
5 ай бұрын
How does that work? It allows you to cancel afterwards and then refunds the money? It’s having me pay for it upfront
@joelhabbs4903
5 ай бұрын
@@jeffmoore5284yes, you can get a refund or you can call and they can do some background work and refund you the difference. I have done both
@chuckmiller1434
9 ай бұрын
The last 3 days of our cruise on Vision of the seas was a $99 card for 10 drinks. My girlfriend and I used that to enjoy a few drinks. Normally we drink 1-2 a day on cruise but this card worked for us. We will make diamond on the next cruise so that will go away for us, because we will get 4 drinks a day for the cruise.
@shelly6123
9 ай бұрын
That is a great idea. I wonder if that’ll be available on all Royal Caribbean ships? I would definitely definitely purchase that.
@chuckmiller1434
9 ай бұрын
@@shelly6123 it was not on my February 2023 but was on June and Oct and Dec. keep an eye for a sign put up on the bar counters. Also ask the bartender if it going to be available, they my or my not know till it’s handed to them to put out but stay in good with your bartender and they will tell you when they find out.
@grapplerguy2007
3 ай бұрын
how do you get to diamond status
@kuffala
9 ай бұрын
For every Royal Caribbean cruise, we have chosen a deluxe drinking package and we will continue to do so... it makes things a little easier + an easy way to test new drinks. 😁
@bigguy1403
9 ай бұрын
Absolutely I don't drink half of my drinks because I'm always trying new drinks and wine. I'm now liking the majito that I tried on RC...my new go too drink and their Pina colada are great too!
@StarWarrior91
9 ай бұрын
Could you do a guide to Royal’s mocktails?
@Poofer52
9 ай бұрын
Just got off a 7 day Western Caribbean on Harmony and after doing the math, the drink package had paid for itself after 2 days. Granted, my wife and I started our days with Fresh Squeezed OJ Mimosas at the Wind Jammer in the morning and had drinks in our hands pretty much all day until a night cap at Boleros on a regular basis during our trip. But if you are a heavy drinker, $14 per drink adds up real quick and that was the price almost universally for cocktails ($12 for the drink of the day).
@jonver92
8 ай бұрын
How much is a domestic beer?
@JoshuaMiller-o6u
2 ай бұрын
@jonver92 8 dollars a beer plus tip so 10 bucks basically at minimum.
@piptheprofit1004
Ай бұрын
Is the a daily limit?
@MTabitha
8 ай бұрын
Another benefit of the refreshment and the deluxe beverage package that not many talk about is that, at least on the Wonder, the drinks at the cafe in the Vitality Spa are included in your package. There is a good selection of smoothies, fresh fruit squeezed right there, Gatorade bottles, Red Bull, etc. They also have protein powder available, and you can add those to your drinks. You can also make a concoction of whatever is right in front of you. My partner and I are avid gymmers, so we would use the gym, grab a protein smoothie (usually chocolate protein with banana and orange), and walk the track. It was a great added bonus to our drink package that we were not expecting and do not hear about it in reviews.
@nancyroyston0427
8 ай бұрын
did they have vegan protein powder vs only Whey?
@malenelawrence2458
4 ай бұрын
I don't drink alcohol but would DEFINITELY enjoy a protein smoothie & fresh veggie/fruit juice daily after working out. Do you know if you have to do the Deluxe Alcohol Package to enjoy the benefits of the Vitality Spa Drinks? I'll be sailing on the newest Star of the Seas and will hot the gym daily if possible - so a Protein Smoothie will be nice!
@MTabitha
4 ай бұрын
@@malenelawrence2458 Only had the Beverage Package and got smoothies/juices/protein shakes! On the Wonder they had chocolate or vanilla whey protein, creatine, and BCAA you could mix into the menu options or a concoction of your own choosing. I had chocolate protein with orange/strawberry banana quite frequently.
@neykovmaster
2 ай бұрын
@@malenelawrence2458Just the refreshment package
@SomeMoms
2 ай бұрын
Good to know!
@schamber1000
8 ай бұрын
I bought deluxe drink package for us for December! The convenience of not worrying about it on the ship is worth it for me!
@KDog577
7 ай бұрын
We just finished another cruise and I found that the drinks on RC, and others, are getting very weak, mostly sugar, and well over priced once you add the 18% gratuity. Anyone else experience this?
@jessicahill4034
7 ай бұрын
Always worth it for me :) I love getting the drinks package on a cruise and being able to try new drinks and cocktails I normally wouldn't.
@stanrussell9956
9 ай бұрын
$105 per day × 2 people for a 7 day cruise..thats $210 per couple per day × 7 days.. that $1,470.... thats a ripp off.. couple will probably drink $200 worth
@strange4change_6
6 ай бұрын
I would hope they could/would share the package.
@stanrussell9956
6 ай бұрын
@@strange4change_6 them buzzards out to get even the lint in your pockets
@TruhbledPrincess
4 ай бұрын
@@strange4change_6 they cannot share, its why they will auto apply the charge to everyone of drinking age in your stateroom. You would have to call the ship for a special exception and even then they require that other person to get the next highest (non alcoholic) drink package
@tinam-og8zy
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for all your detailed information. This is such a Great Help for my first Cruise. 😊
@anadominguez4422
9 ай бұрын
Matt, love your videos, thank you! My husband and two boys recently went on Harmony to the Caribbean and we purchased 2drink packages and 3 refreshment packages. Totally worth it! Not having to worry about prices and how much we have consumed provided us with no stress. We drink a lot of water on land and being on the Caribbean we increased making it about 6 water bottles per person, my husband and had on average 4 drinks. Some nights more than 4 since we ventured into trying other cocktails and if we didn’t like them we ordered something we did like. Every morning I had a specialty coffee and they had freshly squeezed orange juice. They also got a smoothie every morning after working out. We all got milkshakes every evening. Totally worth getting it!
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@lindylangeveld1368
9 ай бұрын
@anadominguez4422 - which milkshakes are included? I’ve clearly been missing out!
@anadominguez4422
9 ай бұрын
@@lindylangeveld1368 on Harmony we were able to get a milkshake everyday at Johnny Rockets
@TheMimmer
8 ай бұрын
Milkshakes at Johnny Rockets are included
@himorhimjp
9 ай бұрын
Going on my first cruise for my 30th birthday in march. Getting the package was a no brainer due to convenience of being able to try different drinks and having the ability to not worry about signing anything.
@helciobmello
9 ай бұрын
I have sailed Royal twice and never bothered to book a drink package as the complimentary drinks were good enough for me. Both cruises were 9-night port-intensive so I thought it would no be worth paying extra for drinks I would not have time to enjoy. But my next cruise will be 4-night on board Liberty of the Seas featuring one sea day and one day at Cococay, so I decided to try it. Booked the refreshment package for US$ 24 during black friday. I will become diamond in february and because of that I doubt I will ever book a drink package again.
@petehoeft6518
6 ай бұрын
We just returned from a Western Caribbean cruise on the Mariner of the Seas. I was very disappointed that I spent $850 for my wife and I on the delux drink package. The drinks were absolutely watered down. I am not a heavy drinker, with two drinks giving me a buzz. I had four cocktails on boarding day and nothing happened other than getting bloated. I did not go on the cruise to get drunk, nor did I buy the package for that. But one expects that part of the experience of having drinks is to feel the experience. My brother in law had the same experience, along with others I spoke with. Royal Caribbean needs to do something about that. $850 for a drink package for 5 night cruise for two people is crazy expensive and to get ripped off on drinks is unconscionable. And if they're trying to keep younger people from super over-indulging, come up with another way of dealing with it.
@Toby3610
4 ай бұрын
I had a similar issue. I found the cocktails and the spirits. Any of the drinks that were mixed. But if I went with a beer that was bottled and they had to open it in front of me it was the standard. About halfway through the drinks seemed stronger. I could drink 4 drinks in 2 hours and barely get a buzz whereas I had 2 and just started my 3rd in 2.5 hrs and was tipsy. I’m usually not a drinker. And a couple of beers or wines and that’s it. I actually kinda like the strength of the drinks on the first day. Unfortunately it just made it hard to judge.
@trekguy66
4 ай бұрын
I don’t drink soda or alcohol. I just want water. Do I even need a drink package?
@evanwiss8718
9 ай бұрын
I had one on harmony in December of 23 and tried new drinks and made my moneys worth Averaging 16 drinks a day 😅
@Lisalee66
7 ай бұрын
Hey, how much per day was your package? I just booked Harmony a few weeks ago. The cheapest it's come down is today and it's 70.99. Trying to decide whether to wait or not. Thanks!
@the_red_key8825
9 ай бұрын
For going on the Icon in a few months, we want to be able to try as many of the new drinks as we can so we will be getting the package! We cut loose on cruises, but we space the drinks out throughout the day. A few in the early afternoon, a few in the evening and a few at night and it’s easy to get to 6 drinks or more and not be sloshed out of your mind all the time. Add in plenty of water and snacks/meals and it’s a great time for us.
@creamysniping4931
8 ай бұрын
How much was the drink package for icon?
@the_red_key8825
8 ай бұрын
@@creamysniping4931 lowest was $76 I’ve seen
@conn12m
6 ай бұрын
Purchased the soda packages based on this video, then found out AFTER we got on Liberty of the Seas (March 2024) that this boat does NOT have the self-serve soda machines. Very frustrating! I have definitely drank less than I would have because I now have to wait in long lines behind everyone ordering mixed drinks at the bars just to get my soda. I will definitely do more research before buying the soda package again.
@cathyowen2123
5 ай бұрын
I'm going on a cruise in June, this information helped me greatly. Thank you.
@ricklatouch2263
6 ай бұрын
I think the main thing you’re going to need if you buy the drink package is a dialysis machine package. Or a liver transplant package.
@StarWarrior91
9 ай бұрын
Love that I’ll get unlimited shakes at Johnny Rockets on Adventure of the Seas this year
@DrewThatsWho
7 ай бұрын
I appreciate these videos! I've never cared about soda, or non-alcoholic specialty drinks. Unfortunately they don't have just and alcohol drink package, which is a bummer.
@RCKmak
4 ай бұрын
So a question about the Soda Package, do you have to fill up your soda cup before dining in the main dining room or will they bring you a glass with soda?
@andariegos9466
5 ай бұрын
My husband and I are going on a cruise to Japan for his 60th Birthday. We don’t drink very often so we can do without. We’re getting the refreshment package then each buy a drink for his birthday dinner.
@arokh72
9 ай бұрын
I don't drink alcohol, but love a good cup of tea, mocktails, a glass of milk at night, lemon lime and bitters (yes I know Angostura bitters have alcohol, but so little as to not matter), and a bottle of water for shore tours. So it's a refreshment package for me. Not only is it convenient, but being in Australia, and prepurchasing, I can pay for it in AUD instead of paying USD when on board.
@ModernMyths
9 ай бұрын
I'll admit. I used to get the soda package on my first few cruises. But it's a little too much now. And when I hit the Diamond (soon to be Diamond Plus) I found myself rarely drinking the soda and using my free drink vouchers for something else.
@beausfamilyadventure
9 ай бұрын
Already booked ours! $69 on Anthem. Can’t wait to get my first drink when we get on!
@ChrisGeeReacts
9 ай бұрын
I'm going in early March of 2023. I'm so excited, will be my first cruise. I think I'm going to get the basic drink package. I'm not a huge drinker when it comes to alcohol. So it makes since for me to get the basic drink package and pay for alcohol separately, (which i probably won't be drinking a whole lot of)
@lindawahlers7510
2 ай бұрын
going on a 12 day cruise April 2025 with my sister, she doesn't want to buy the drink package, but I'm a drinker & I just think it's smarter to buy the package instead of paying $15 per drink, especially when I have no trouble downing 10-20 drinks per night....
@williamwatson689
9 ай бұрын
RCL has turned into the Grayhound Bus at sea with its attracted clientele and hordes of free kids. Too bad.
@BryonVoyles
6 ай бұрын
Thanks Matt my wife and I are headed out on Royal Caribbean in December for a 7 day. She cannot drink alcohol due to meds she is on. So I don’t know how that will work out for us
@uneCENT
8 ай бұрын
Drink package is definitely great for peace of mind more so than saving money. Who sales RCL and worries about saving money? Their single drinks are now so overpriced, you may actually be saving money, but likely not. The package is super expensive, but if you are willing to pay the inflated cost to be on an RCL but draw the line of pinching pennies on having fun while on the boat... you do you.
@pauld315
5 ай бұрын
My problem is that they won't sell me a package just for me, not my wife. She doesn't drink so it would be a complete waste for us.
@GregGriffin
3 күн бұрын
It will cost $4000 for us to take the Ultimate drink package for our upcoming cruise from Hawaii to Sydney! No way in the world we would ever drink that on a cruise! Anybody who takes this package out is seriously an alcoholic or just plain stupid.
@steventwiddy3402
9 ай бұрын
I love to drink and there is no way it’s worth spending over $1000 for 2 people premium drink package on wonder of the seas !
@ihsrosary
Ай бұрын
What happens if you purchase a glass of wine for $20. Do they credit you the maximum $14 from the drink package and only charge you the difference of $6 + gratuity?
@travis9791
9 ай бұрын
I always hear that the DBP includes a top shelf for mixed drinks. I was drinking Long Island's on my last cruise. I asked for one with the top shelf. I saw them mix Jose Cuervo in it which isn't a top shelf. I didn't see what the brands were of the other liquors. I didn't really like it because all I could taste was Jose. When I asked a different bartender for my next one, he said he couldn't use those. Did he not understand what I wanted, or since it has 4 shots he didn't want to use the good stuff? I've ordered other single liquor drinks with Gray Goose, or Patron no problem.
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
9 ай бұрын
Don't say "top shelf". Specify the liquor you want.
@francoisgagne2651
3 ай бұрын
The drink packages are good for party animals...😉 but normal drinkers can refrain from buying packages....
@micahrhude4174
9 ай бұрын
I also found out that the deluxe beverage package does not cover drinks ordered through room service. I ended up paying $24 for 2 mimosas on my recent cruise.
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
9 ай бұрын
Correct
@EDThemeParkAttractions
9 ай бұрын
My cruise on Grandeur of the Seas, I got a soda package and put $300 onboard credit for drinks. I barely used it. If I was to get the deluxe package, would've cost 1000 for two people. 6 night cruise
@arcanum70
8 ай бұрын
I always laugh at the math. People seem to forget that the Deluxe drink package includes more than cocktails, but that is all that many factor in when figuring out if it's worth the money or not. Yup, they are a major part of it, but, also figure in specialty coffee's, sodas, and other drinks that they charge for when figuring your "break even" point.
@sp-1274
2 ай бұрын
Soda package is crazy! You spend so much to get on the ship then u have to pay for damn soda
@Robert-r2g
Ай бұрын
I don't drink alcohol. I figure I would average 2-3 sodas/day on a cruise. No package is viable.
@stephaniestutts5431
Ай бұрын
we got a deluxe 2 people at $65.99 for 8 days 7 nights and it was over $1053 ! I like to have died LOL
@kenyattaclay7666
9 ай бұрын
Honestly I've found all the drink packages to be a waste of money, especially the alcohol package. On my very first cruise ever I got the soft drink package because I don't really drink and on a 7 day cruise I might get 3 or 4 alcoholic beverages. I also don't really drink a ton of pop either and quickly realized I was only ordering it because in my mind I had to justify buying the package. Every cruise after that I decided to not buy the package & I was just fine without it. Also if you do the math on the alcoholic packages you have to drink something like 6 or 7 alcoholic beverages a day (including port days) just to break even. However you can have just about any combo of three drinks a day at $15 each and still come out saving money. The cruise lines set these prices this way because they know only a very small percentage of people will ever come close to even breaking even.
@melissamorrison2979
9 ай бұрын
We never buy any drink package, we just use our Diamond Drinks and that's plenty for us
@Olytiger93
23 күн бұрын
Is the CC Freestyle loaded? Most on land feature Powerade, lemonade, etc. Are the RC machines just sodas?
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