Is it worth buying a drinks package with Royal Caribbean?

[Smilesonfaces]

Originally Posted by Cloverlady

We are cruising the Far East with RCL in April, and we bought the drinks package after a lot of discussion.
When it came up in a sale we jumped on it.
Still expensive though

We did have some onboard credit to put towards it, but it was a 50/50 decision.
We are not massive drinkers but I DO like cocktails which are expensive.

I don't even think things like latte etc are included?
Does anyone know please?

All fancy coffees including alcoholic beauties like Baileys coffee and the yummy After Eight coffees were included on MSC's drinks package, so feel we will be missing out. I must have had my money's worth in those alone on MSC last year

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I’m sure the drinks packages are the same on all the ships. The deluxe package definitely included all the lattes and cappuccinos on the Harmony of the Seas. Also bottles of water for the days you are ashore. A staff member hands them out as you are leaving the ship.

[Cloverlady]

Originally Posted by Smilesonfaces

I’m sure the drinks packages are the same on all the ships. The deluxe package definitely included all the lattes and cappuccinos on the Harmony of the Seas. Also bottles of water for the days you are ashore. A staff member hands them out as you are leaving the ship.

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Oh thanks!
Couldn't remember the name of the drinks package but I've just looked it up on our booking, we are on Mariner Of The Seas, and it is the deluxe one, so if it includes 'posh' coffees I'll be in seventh heaven!

[Katnic1]

Thanks everyone. I think I will keep an eye out for a sale offer coming up. If I pre-book the drinks package, do I have to pay in advance or is it added on to the final bill at the end of the cruise? Also going to book soda packages for the kids.

[Cloverlady]

Originally Posted by Katnic1

Thanks everyone. I think I will keep an eye out for a sale offer coming up. If I pre-book the drinks package, do I have to pay in advance or is it added on to the final bill at the end of the cruise? Also going to book soda packages for the kids.

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Not sure, but others on here will know
We paid ours all upfront as we had already settled the final bill.

Edit - if it helps, I found out about the sale as it was mentioned on Cruise Critic threads!

[Smilesonfaces]

Originally Posted by Katnic1

Thanks everyone. I think I will keep an eye out for a sale offer coming up. If I pre-book the drinks package, do I have to pay in advance or is it added on to the final bill at the end of the cruise? Also going to book soda packages for the kids.

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I paid for the drinks package up front, I’m sure you had to. If you buy on the ship it will be more expensive.
I know on the cruise forums I would be blasted for saying the “share” word but the deluxe package includes 2 refillable soda cups. Will you and your husband be drinking sodas ?

[Katnic1]

Originally Posted by Smilesonfaces

I paid for the drinks package up front, I’m sure you had to. If you buy on the ship it will be more expensive.
I know on the cruise forums I would be blasted for saying the “share” word but the deluxe package includes 2 refillable soda cups. Will you and your husband be drinking sodas ?

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Thanks for that info. Didn’t realise it came with the refillable cups as well. I will be drinking the most expensive drink on the menu if I’m paying almost $60 a day!

[Smilesonfaces]

Originally Posted by Katnic1

Thanks for that info. Didn’t realise it came with the refillable cups as well. I will be drinking the most expensive drink on the menu if I’m paying almost $60 a day!

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Don’t blame you ! But keep a look out on the planner for price reductions, usually around holiday weekends Easter, Memorial weekend etc. If the price comes down cancel and rebook.

[Katnic1]

How do the soda cups work? Do you have to take them out in an evening with you for a coke with meals etc? Also is there usually somewhere to fill them up yourself or do the waiters always have to do it for you?

[Smilesonfaces]

Originally Posted by Katnic1

How do the soda cups work? Do you have to take them out in an evening with you for a coke with meals etc? Also is there usually somewhere to fill them up yourself or do the waiters always have to do it for you?

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You can fill the cups yourself at stations around the ship and in the buffet. To do this you do need to carry it around with you which us ok for ds and dd but I couldn’t be bothered to be honest ! At waiter service restaurants and bars the waiter/ bartender will serve you. DH and I didn’t use the soda cups at all.

[Dinglebert]

There is a sale currently on at RCI for drinks, meals and excursions. Last for the next 4 days. Its not as good as the Black Friday sale but is around 30% the packages.