torchd Posted September 20, 2016 #501 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I ordered the Delux beverage package through the cruise planner and got it for $44/person +18% so $52 total for 7 days $365. You bet I will drink $365 in alcohol lol. I'll drink that in the first hour :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appleosprey Posted September 20, 2016 #502 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Was on Harmony last week and there was a lot of confusion. Starbucks were saying nothing included, bar manager said yes but only basics coffee and tea.Starbucks wanted to charge for anything other than espressos Sent from my iPad using Forums Interesting... thank you. So I guess we can drink espresso from Starbucks lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cel_cruise Posted September 21, 2016 #503 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Yikes - fingers crossed for those of you on Oasis Class ships that Starbucks is included! Wasn't that on the brochure? I hope that those of you who purchased with that in mind have cached copies! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panthermikey Posted September 23, 2016 #504 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Well I have never purchased a drinks package and it doesn't appear to be happening anytime soon. Cannot justify spending $480 AUD on the replenish drinks package for a 12 night cruise... I will just buy the drinks I would normally get and pay much less than that. I think the only time I will get a drinks package is if it comes included in a cruise at some stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QE2_Fan Posted September 29, 2016 #505 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Well I have never purchased a drinks package and it doesn't appear to be happening anytime soon. Cannot justify spending $480 AUD on the replenish drinks package for a 12 night cruise... I will just buy the drinks I would normally get and pay much less than that. I think the only time I will get a drinks package is if it comes included in a cruise at some stage. That's just it, the drinks packages are not going to offer value for everyone, and it's good that you know that for yourself. Many may buy thinking it's 'the thing to do' and Royal will make a huge profit ..which of course is what they are relying on. On the other hand, $480 for a 12 night cruise seems more than reasonable to us. It really is an individual thing. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panthermikey Posted September 30, 2016 #506 Share Posted September 30, 2016 That's just it, the drinks packages are not going to offer value for everyone, and it's good that you know that for yourself. Many may buy thinking it's 'the thing to do' and Royal will make a huge profit ..which of course is what they are relying on. On the other hand, $480 for a 12 night cruise seems more than reasonable to us. It really is an individual thing. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk That would be a good price if it included alcoholic beverages, but it doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare AstoriaPreppy Posted October 3, 2016 #507 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Yikes - fingers crossed for those of you on Oasis Class ships that Starbucks is included! Wasn't that on the brochure? I hope that those of you who purchased with that in mind have cached copies! Just off the Oasis on Saturday. Starbucks was not included in any drinks package, including shots of espresso. Only Cafe Promenade specialty coffees were included as part of the packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaraldOslo Posted October 4, 2016 #508 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Just off the Oasis on Saturday. Starbucks was not included in any drinks package, including shots of espresso. Only Cafe Promenade specialty coffees were included as part of the packages. Apparently RCCL changed it. The updated FAQ says: Do beverage packages that include premium coffee include Starbucks? a. No, none of the beverage packages include Starbucks beverages within the licensed stores. Proudly brewed Starbucks coffee sold in locations other than the licensed stores is included as part of qualifying packages for guests to enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted October 4, 2016 #509 Share Posted October 4, 2016 (edited) Apparently RCCL changed it. The updated FAQ says: Do beverage packages that include premium coffee include Starbucks? a. No, none of the beverage packages include Starbucks beverages within the licensed stores. Proudly brewed Starbucks coffee sold in locations other than the licensed stores is included as part of qualifying packages for guests to enjoy. Interesting wording. I can just picture some staff person in the Cafe Promenade at 4 AM standing next to the coffee urn beaming as people pour his creation into their cups. Edited October 4, 2016 by Ocean Boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seville2Cabo Posted October 5, 2016 #510 Share Posted October 5, 2016 I did not see it covered in any of the posts, but can you still buy a wine package on board? The ones where you can buy 8 bottles at a discounted price? I was told that option was going away as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 5, 2016 #511 Share Posted October 5, 2016 I did not see it covered in any of the posts, but can you still buy a wine package on board? The ones where you can buy 8 bottles at a discounted price? I was told that option was going away as well The fleetwide wine packages are gone, however the ship might have their own package for sale once you get onboard. There is no way to purchase this pre-cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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