SNJCruisers Posted November 19, 2013 #376 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Can anyone clarify the cost of a cosmopolitan according to the latest prices? Someone posted '13 beverage cost list a few pages back and I noticed the ultimate cosmopolitan listed at $10.50.... also noticed the peach martini over the $10 mark. As a fan of flavored martinis, I am wondering about them being available without issue on either the premium or ultimate packages. The Ultimate cosmo is with specific "name" alcohols. Gotta be frank in that Cosmos are one of those things I get free in the D lounge so have rarely actually paid for it. But the Pomegranite cosmo and the champagne cosmo were $8.25 last April (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/p2zfnz97jn1f78e/d_Ez599_sw) so a regular cosmo needs to be in that same ballpark. Here is the same list again http://www.shipcruise.org/royal-caribbean-alcohol-policy-drink-prices/ With regards to cosmos....if you order the ultimate one, it's 50 cents over the limit, so it'll cost you that much extra. There are other cosmos listed that are 8.00, 8.25 and 9.00, made with lesser quality ingredients, so the cost is lower and will fit under the 10.00 limit. The same holds true with the Martini list....the Ultimate is 10.25, while there are others listed at 9.50, 9.25, 9.00, 8.25 and many flavored ones @ 8.00. Once again, it all comes down to the ingredients....better alcohol equals slightly higher price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 19, 2013 #377 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Can anyone clarify the cost of a cosmopolitan according to the latest prices? Someone posted '13 beverage cost list a few pages back and I noticed the ultimate cosmopolitan listed at $10.50.... also noticed the peach martini over the $10 mark. As a fan of flavored martinis, I am wondering about them being available without issue on either the premium or ultimate packages. The other posts are correct, you can get a Cosmo for less money that the "Ultimate" version. Same with other drinks, such as a Margarita. We have found if we just ask for a Cosmo, you will likely get the Ultimate. So instead we ask for the "house" cosmo, which usually gets you the least expensive version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nednrom Posted November 19, 2013 #378 Share Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) Here is the same list againhttp://www.shipcruise.org/royal-caribbean-alcohol-policy-drink-prices/ With regards to cosmos....if you order the ultimate one, it's 50 cents over the limit, so it'll cost you that much extra. There are other cosmos listed that are 8.00, 8.25 and 9.00, made with lesser quality ingredients, so the cost is lower and will fit under the 10.00 limit. The same holds true with the Martini list....the Ultimate is 10.25, while there are others listed at 9.50, 9.25, 9.00, 8.25 and many flavored ones @ 8.00. Once again, it all comes down to the ingredients....better alcohol equals slightly higher price. I don't think this price listing is accurate as of current pricing on the ships. For example, I know that RCI has Grey Goose as one of their vodkas because I've had it earlier this year. It doesn't show on this list at all. The drink menu from the Allure was posted by someone yesterday-who is now on the Allure and the prices are different. This link does not show the 2013 prices. May be 2014 prices since they are slightly higher? Edited November 19, 2013 by nednrom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted November 19, 2013 #379 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I don't think this price listing is accurate as of current pricing on the ships. For example, I know that RCI has Grey Goose as one of their vodkas because I've had it earlier this year. It doesn't show on this list at all. The drink menu from the Allure was posted by someone yesterday-who is now on the Allure and the prices are different. This link does not show the 2013 prices. May be 2014 prices since they are slightly higher? That's not an official list. Who knows the source? If someone posted photos of actual drink menus from the Allure right now, then you can count on those being official and current. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrayvin Posted November 19, 2013 #380 Share Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) Just got off the phone with RCCL and was told that the Non-alcoholic coktails on the packages does not include the from Non-alcoholic drinks. They said that if you want a shirley temple or a non-alcololic bloody mary you can have that or you can get any other drink but they wont add the alcohol. I just had a chat conversation with RCI, that way I would have written proof of the answer. After several minutes on hold, they came back and said YES it does include frozen cocktails. I am sailing in 2 weeks so I guess we will find out for sure then. I am hoping this is true. I am having trouble posting the picture, but I do have it in writing! :D Edited November 19, 2013 by xrayvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kutty77 Posted November 19, 2013 #381 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I really hope that true because my son loves them and it is so much easier to just get him the package instead of find surprises on my bill lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted November 19, 2013 #382 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I just had a chat conversation with RCI, that way I would have written proof of the answer. After several minutes on hold, they came back and said YES it does include frozen cocktails. I am sailing in 2 weeks so I guess we will find out for sure then. I am hoping this is true. This has to be the correct answer. That's what "non-alcoholic drinks" are all about. The guys on the pool deck, for example, walk around with trays of Bahama Mamas and a bottle of rum. They don't add the rum until you buy the drink. So, you can buy it without the rum, too. That's what "everyone" means by "non-alcoholic" drinks! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kutty77 Posted November 19, 2013 #383 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I said that to the lady on the phone and she said no that its only covers and her examples were bloody Mary's and Shirley temple and I said so not the frozen ones and she replied no only the ones that say frozen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbcruiser1 Posted November 19, 2013 #384 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I said that to the lady on the phone and she said no that its only covers and her examples were bloody Mary's and Shirley temple and I said so not the frozen ones and she replied no only the ones that say frozen I think the lady on the phone was likely misinterpreting the plan. Who would buy that just for bloody Mary's (which would really just be seasoned tomato juice!) and Shirley Temples? (So then they could say it includes juice, soda, and grenadine! LOL). My hunch is that the frozens are in-fact included, especially since Celebrity's package includes them, but I guess we'll have to find out once we're onboard. I don't trust any of these RCI people! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrayvin Posted November 19, 2013 #385 Share Posted November 19, 2013 THERE it actually worked and it is large enough to read! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthCoastBuck Posted November 19, 2013 #386 Share Posted November 19, 2013 When in Labadee, since it is RC's island, does your drink plan carryover onto the island? I know they provide lunch and was wondering if I would need to buy my alcohol if I have the premium plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautiful.thing Posted November 19, 2013 #387 Share Posted November 19, 2013 When in Labadee, since it is RC's island, does your drink plan carryover onto the island? I know they provide lunch and was wondering if I would need to buy my alcohol if I have the premium plan. Drinks on labadee are included although the selection is small and be sure to tell them you don't want your labadoozie in a souvenir cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slhb Posted November 19, 2013 #388 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Drinks on labadee are included although the selection is small and be sure to tell them you don't want your labadoozie in a souvenir cup. Why? Do they charge if in the cup? I have the premium plan also. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarinaGW Posted November 19, 2013 #389 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Why? Do they charge if in the cup? I have the premium plan also. Thanks. Souvenir cups and glasses are not included....because, well, they're souvenirs. You can pay the difference and get a cup/glass and have it forever and ever. Which makes me wonder if I bring my one of my labadoozie cups with me if I can get them to give me my "free" drink in that....hmmmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseAddict1982 Posted November 20, 2013 #390 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Fortunately last year when I cruised with my wife they didn't require her to buy any alcohol package since she doesn't drink at all. She doesn't even drink enough of juices or soda to get the lowest package. I will just stick to the premium package and buy whatever she wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelseapop Posted November 20, 2013 #391 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Hopefully this link might explain what is included and what isn't. Also, with the change, not everyone in the cabin has to purchase a drink package. Just not sure if the spirits included have changed - no mention of them, http://*******/1gYtfgx :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelseapop Posted November 20, 2013 #392 Share Posted November 20, 2013 :mad: Sorry - the link doesn't work. Here's the info. Found it on the CruiseCritic Facebook page. Royal Caribbean Expands Alcohol-Inclusive Beverage Package Options (2:58 p.m.) -- Just a little under a year after Royal Caribbean first introduced alcohol-inclusive beverage packages, the line is updating and expanding its offerings. Four packages are available on all North American sailings of four nights or longer. Itineraries that depart from international ports will get the packages mid-December. Among the changes made to the packages, only passengers who intend to use a package need to buy it. Previously, all passengers in a cabin had to purchase a package, even if only one wanted it. Package holders are limited to the number of drinks they can order at a time (one), but there is no cap on the number of drinks they may purchase in a day. Package prices range from $20 to $65 per passenger/per day. All prices include a 15 percent gratuity. Packages must be purchased a minimum of four days before the cruise ends. Package choices are: Royal Replenish Package ($20 per day): includes premium coffee and tea, bottled still and sparkling water, fresh-squeezed orange juice, nonalcoholic cocktails and fountain sodas with a souvenir Coca-Cola cup. Select Package ($40 per day): includes beer, wine by the glass (up to $8 value), nonalcoholic cocktails, fountain sodas with a souvenir Coca-Cola cup and a 20 percent discount on wine bottle purchases. Premium Package ($55 per day): includes house and premium cocktails (up to $10 value), frozen cocktails, beers, premium wine by the glass (up to $12 value), nonalcoholic cocktails, bottled still water, fountain sodas with a souvenir Coca-Cola cup and a 20 percent discount on wine bottle purchases. Ultimate Package ($65 per day): includes premium coffee and tea, bottled still and sparkling water, fresh-squeezed orange juice, house and premium cocktails (up to $10 value), frozen cocktails, beers, premium wine by the glass (up to $12 value), nonalcoholic cocktails, fountain sodas with a souvenir Coca-Cola cup and a 20 percent discount on wine bottle purchases. Passengers who have already bought the former Classic package will receive the Select package once on board and a refund of $5 per day to their onboard accounts. Passengers who purchased the former Premium package will receive the new Premium package once onboard. --by Dori Saltzman, News Editor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahneinny Posted November 20, 2013 #393 Share Posted November 20, 2013 For those who have purchased the alcohol package in advance, do they put a sticker on your sea pass or is it printed on it? Is it done at check in or do you have to go somewhere on board to get it? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan-P Posted November 20, 2013 #394 Share Posted November 20, 2013 (edited) For those who have purchased the alcohol package in advance, do they put a sticker on your sea pass or is it printed on it? Is it done at check in or do you have to go somewhere on board to get it? Thanks In Feb of this year, it was a sticker on the sea-pass card - the same sticker they apply if you purchase one of the packages onboard. It was done at the time of checkin in the cruise port terminal. Not sure if that has changed since though. If you pre-order the soda package, the Coca-Cola logo is printed directly on the sea-pass card (or at least that is how it was back in Feb). If you purchase the soda package onboard, you get a sticker added to your sea-pass card. Dan. Edited November 20, 2013 by Dan-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpee_1993 Posted November 20, 2013 #395 Share Posted November 20, 2013 We sail on Allure this Sunday. I called a few days a ago to add the premium package. Wanted to get our oldest the $20 package but it couldn't be done because it wasn't in their system yet. Stuck with the regular soda package instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted November 20, 2013 #396 Share Posted November 20, 2013 We sail on Allure this Sunday. I called a few days a ago to add the premium package. Wanted to get our oldest the $20 package but it couldn't be done because it wasn't in their system yet. Stuck with the regular soda package instead. You don't have to buy it before you leave, you can buy the package that you prefer on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravisK Posted November 20, 2013 #397 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Question...Is it possible to purchase the package for specific days? Me and me wife only drink heavily on certain days depending on our itinerary and what our plans are, so it would be nice to purchase the package for say 2 days but get to choose which days they are. Also what is stopping people from just purchasing one package and making unlimited trips to the bar and sharing their drink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 20, 2013 #398 Share Posted November 20, 2013 (edited) Question...Is it possible to purchase the package for specific days? Me and me wife only drink heavily on certain days depending on our itinerary and what our plans are, so it would be nice to purchase the package for say 2 days but get to choose which days they are. Also what is stopping people from just purchasing one package and making unlimited trips to the bar and sharing their drink? Currently, you must purchase the package for the entire cruise. Edited November 20, 2013 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseAddict1982 Posted November 20, 2013 #399 Share Posted November 20, 2013 U might want to confirm with Royal Caribbean, but I don't think you can purchase it for certain days. I think it's an all or nothing type deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmk515 Posted November 20, 2013 #400 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Currently, you must purchase the package for the entire cruise. With the new plan, you can still purchase the package on board as long as there are 4 cruise days left. They prorate the price as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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