Royal Replenish package or not ?

[wieslaw]

Hi,

few more days and we will be on the Navigator doing a TA.

We are getting a lot of emails from RCI suggesting to purchase tours and drink packages before we sail.

 

There is the Royal Replenish package that I have some interest in but I am not sure if it is worth it. The price is 19 dol. per day and I do not know if the 18% grat. is included in that price.

 

I do not drink any sodas, bottled water or specialty coffee / tea .

I would drink the fresh juice ( I am not sure if it is available all day ?) and maybe one or two nonalcoholic drinks per day. I am D

 

Is it an advantage to purchase the package for someone with my needs and having the D status ? Or just buy when needed.

 

I do not know how much is the fresh juice or the non-alcohoiic drinks.

 

Any suggestions ?

[mollyeilis]

The fresh squeezed OJ is generally only available at breakfast. The large size is included in Replenish, and it's about $4. It's a big glass. When purchasing it, I'd rather get the small, which is about $3.

 

Virgin drinks are around $5.

 

Replenish is $19/day PLUS 18% tip.

 

Just like my own situation, it just doesn't look like Replenish makes sense financially.

[LilBlackDress]

 

I do not know how much is the fresh juice or the non-alcohoiic drinks.

 

Any suggestions ?

 

If you are not a specialty coffee/tea drinker (Latte, Cappuccino, Frappes) or bottled water (even when on excursions) and only having 1 or 2 drinks and one fresh OJ in the morning, I don't see where you would get your monies worth.

 

You would be much better off pay as you go.

 

If you find you are drinking more non alcoholic drinks than $19 ($22. w/gratuity) a night, as long as you have 4 nights left you can add the package

Edited April 29, 2016 by LilBlackDress

[Panda3]

Does not sound like a good deal based on how you refresh!. I would skip it and save the $$ :-)

[bouhunter]

Another vote that if you don't drink soda, water or coffee probably not worth it.

[cb at sea]

Ice water, coffee, tea (iced or hot), lemonade, milk and juice at breakfast is included in your fare. If you want juice for later, bring a refillable bottle and pour a couple glasses into it to keep for later.

Doesn't sound like you would need a package for drinks. If you DO get the package, they ADD 18% to the cost as the tip.

Edited April 29, 2016 by cb at sea

[wieslaw]

Thank you to all that responded.

I will pay as I go.