New drink packages on Royal

[Esilef]

Just reading that they are launching new drink packages on royal Caribbean.

 

I'm really hoping we get them in Australia on our Royal ships.

 

A flyer stated that they were being rolled out fleet wide in mid December.

 

Has anyone heard any more?

 

Does anyone have a menu of current Australian drinks & drink prices on the RCI ships?

[mr walker]

Don't have a menu, but on our recent Voyager OTS cruise beers were Us$5.50 - 6.5, with a large draft Heineken $6.90.

Mixed spirits were $7.50 - $9.00 & wine was $8.00 +

 

All prices included 15% tip.

 

I just ordered, signed & drunk - a man is not a camel.

 

Some on board were clearly trying to get their monies worth on drink package

[tassie cruiser]

Yes they are on ships here as well, we have purchased the premium package for our December cruise on Voyager.

Below is what I copied and pasted from RCCL boards. For Australian sailings. Fiona

 

The Royal Replenish Package, at $20 per guest each day, includes:

Premium coffee

Premium tea

Bottled water

Sparkling (375ml)

Still (500ml)

Fresh squeezed orange juice

Non-alcoholic cocktails

Fountain soda with souvenir Coca-Cola cup

 

The Select Package, at $40 per guest each day, includes:

Beer

Wine by the glass (up to $8 value)

Non-alcoholic cocktails

Fountain soda with souvenir Coca-Cola cup

20% discount on purchases of bottles of wine

 

The Premium Package, at $55 per guest each day, includes:

Call (top shelf) and premium cocktails (up to $12value)

Frozen cocktails

Beers

Premium wine by the glass (up to $14value)

Non-alcoholic cocktails

Still bottled water (500ml)

Fountain soda with souvenir Coca-Cola cup

20% discount on purchases of bottles of wine

 

The Ultimate Package, at $65 per guest each day, includes:

Premium coffee

Premium tea

Bottled water

Sparkling (375ml)

Still (500ml)

Fresh squeezed orange juice

Call and premium cocktails (up to $12value)

Frozen cocktails

Beers

Premium wine by the glass (up to $14value)

Non-alcoholic cocktails

Fountain soda with souvenir Coca-Cola cup

20% discount on purchases of bottles of wine

Edited November 15, 2013 by tassie cruiser

[Esilef]

From 15th November 2013, on sailings from ports in the US and Canada, we will be introducing 4 brand new packages to enhance your on board experience. The existing Classic and Premium packages shown above will be discontinued and the new packages will be as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Royal Replenish Package

 

 

 

$20 per guest / per day. Includes:

 

 

 

Premium Coffee

 

Premium Tea

 

Bottled Water: Sparkling (375ml) Still (500ml)

 

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

 

Non-Alcoholic Cocktails

 

Fountain Soda with souvenir cup

 

 

 

 

 

The Select Package

 

 

 

$40 per guest / per day. Includes:

 

 

 

Beer (Excluding Foster's Oil Cans and speciality beers)

 

Wines by the glass (up to $8 value in North America, $9 on international cruises)

 

Non-Alcoholic cocktails

 

Fountain Soda with souvenir cup

 

20% discount on bottles of wine

 

 

 

 

 

The Premium Package

 

 

 

$55 per guest / per day. Includes:

 

 

 

House and premium spirits/cocktails (up to $10 value in North America, $12 on international cruises)

 

Frozen Cocktails

 

Beer (Excluding Foster's Oil Cans and speciality beers)

 

Premium wines by the glass (up to $12 value in North America, $14 on international cruises)

 

Non-alcoholic cocktails

 

Still Bottled Water (500ml)

 

Fountain Soda with souvenir cup

 

20% discount on bottles of wine

 

 

 

 

 

The Ultimate Package

 

 

 

$65 per guest / per day. Includes:

 

 

 

Premium Coffee

 

Premium Tea

 

Bottled Water: Sparkling (375ml) Still (500ml)

 

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

 

House and premium spirits/cocktails (up to $10 value in North America, $12 on international cruises)

 

Frozen Cocktails

 

Beer (Excluding Foster's Oil Cans and speciality beers)

 

Premium wines by the glass (up to $12 value in North America, $14 on international cruises)

 

Non-alcoholic cocktails

 

Fountain Soda with souvenir cup

 

20% discount on bottles of wine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*The above daily prices are inclusive of gratuities. Exceptions may apply by specific sail dates due to local VAT reasons etc.

[Esilef]

Just copied the same thing!

[tassie cruiser]

Just copied the same thing!

 

Lol. :D:D. I changed a couple prices.. Aus sailings limit was bit higher. Wines -$14. Cocktails $12. Where US sailings it was bit less.

[Steve & Sue]

Yes they are on ships here as well, we have purchased the premium package for our December cruise on Voyager.

 

How did you purchase the new package? We are going on the same cruise as you, neither of us drink much alcohol so had just purchased the soda package and had planned on buying coffees etc but now want to upgrade to the coffee and mocktail package.

[tassie cruiser]

How did you purchase the new package? We are going on the same cruise as you, neither of us drink much alcohol so had just purchased the soda package and had planned on buying coffees etc but now want to upgrade to the coffee and mocktail package.

 

Hi there. We didn't buy the new package as such..... We purchased the premium package a few months ago but now it includes more. If you have already purchased a package and you want to upgrade it you can just pay the difference. Not long now. Steve & sue. Did you book the mystery dinner??? Fiona.

[Steve & Sue]

Yes we have. Our oldest son is coming with us too. Mr 16 and Mr 14 are finding their own dinner and entertainment that night.

[Kizza]

Are you sure this is available for Aust cruises? Cos my pre-cruise planner for cruise in January 2014 does not have the options for the new or modified packages :confused:

[Esilef]

Are you sure this is available for Aust cruises? Cos my pre-cruise planner for cruise in January 2014 does not have the options for the new or modified packages :confused:

 

They are saying it will be available to prepurchase as of mid December.

[barnsey1802]

Are you sure this is available for Aust cruises? Cos my pre-cruise planner for cruise in January 2014 does not have the options for the new or modified packages :confused:

 

Hi Kizza,

 

Yes, it's fleet wide. The website probably hasn't been updated yet.

 

One significant change is that the packages now can be purchased individually.

 

http://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk/_images/Royal%20Alcohol%20Beverage%20FAQ%20All%20Ships%20Web%20Nov%2013_tcm16-27947.pdf

 

Deidre.:)

Edited November 15, 2013 by barnsey1802

[timtam2]

The new packages will be available for all other areas from mid December and will be able to be booked online from mid December (will be in the pre cruise planner 2 months prior to sail date)

[Kizza]

Thanks everyone! Good to know. :D

 

Haven't booked my package yet, was going to do that this week so I will just wait now for the new ones! :)

[Esilef]

Thanks everyone! Good to know. :D

 

Haven't booked my package yet, was going to do that this week so I will just wait now for the new ones! :)

 

The new ones are a lot better. More flexibility to get what the individual wants. Surprised they dropped the beer/wine one down by $5

[Esilef]

Royal Caribbean International Beverage Package FAQ

Q. Can guests book the package on all Royal Caribbean ships?

A. Yes, this is now offered across all our fleet for sailings of 4 nights or longer. For North American departures it is available on board only from 15

th International departures it will be available from mid December 2013. Online bookings through our website will be available from mid December 2013.

Nov 2013. All other

[Esilef]

I love the idea of the holiday being all inclusive. I've heard horror stories of people getting their bill at the end of a p&o cruise and having their drinks bill nearly equal the cost of the cruise.

 

Yes it seems like a bug payment upfront but on the cruise it's just nice to know you can relax and not scream at your partner for spending the night at the bar and running up a huge bill!

 

Now hubby can be left in the care of the bartender while I'm off enjoying myself. Childcare for the over 18's!

[Kizza]

I'm the same Esilef, all paid for in advance so nothing to do but relax and enjoy yourself. :)

[Kizza]

Do you think you can buy the non alcoholic package 'royal replenish' for a teen? (17yrs).

[Steve & Sue]

It is a non-alcohol package just like the soda package so I can't see why not.

[Esilef]

Do you think you can buy the non alcoholic package 'royal replenish' for a teen? (17yrs).

 

A 17 year old would love the non alcoholic cocktails! Plus save you a heap of $$$$ in their drinks.

[SydSailor]

Royal Caribbean International Beverage Package FAQ

Q. Can guests book the package on all Royal Caribbean ships?

A. Yes, this is now offered across all our fleet for sailings of 4 nights or longer. For North American departures it is available on board only from 15

th International departures it will be available from mid December 2013. Online bookings through our website will be available from mid December 2013.

Nov 2013. All other

 

Emailed RCI Aust re online booking for our Dec 29 Radiance cruise. They said the new packages will be available for purchase on board but they weren't certain online would be available mid Dec as suggested on the UK site. Personally this suits as I'd like to see the drinks menu (esp wine under $14 per glass) before committing.

[MicCanberra]

Thanks for posting the drinks packages, I think prepurchasing is better for me asit works better for budget reasons but buying on board has its advantages as well as Sydsailor pointed out.:D