Drink Package(s) Royal Princess

[Stands with a Drink]

Hi; This is our first time going on a cruise. I am confused about the drink packages.

 

One package is for non-alcoholic drinks including pop, coffee/tea, orange juice, virgin cocktails, etc. I forget the price of this unlimited package but it's per person per day. My question is, are drinks included with your meal? For instance, can I get a tea with my breakfast or do I have to pay for it? Do drinks only cost if they are not at meal time? Is there an advantage to getting this drink package? I am surprised by this package because I would have thought non-alcoholic beverages would be complimentary. I have concerns that every time my teenage son wants to get something to drink that we will be charged for it.

 

Do we get a complimentary glass of wine or alcoholic drink with lunch or dinner?

 

Thank you.

[Clarea]

Welcome to Cruise Critic.

 

It's usually best to post these cruise line specific questions on the dedicated forum for that cruise line:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=197

[fishywood]

Milk and juice are no charge at breakfast.

Coffee, hot tea and iced tea are no charge at all meals. Also throughout the day at the self-serve beverage stations in the buffet.

But that's about all that is complimentary.

 

Sodas, premium coffee drinks (lattes/frappes, cappuccino/espresso), non-alcoholic cocktails, milk shakes, and bottled water/sports drinks all carry a charge, whether ordered in the dining room or one of the bars.

 

The Princess Soda and More plan covers fountain sodas (not canned), non-alcoholic cocktails, juices/mixers from the bars, and milkshakes on those ships that offer them (not all Princess ships do). It does not cover the premium coffees or bottled waters & sports drinks. Which is why it only costs $7/day (plus 15% gratuity) rather than the $20+/day on lines that include the other items.

 

As suggested above you should visit the Princess Cruises board where drink packages are discussed in even more detail daily.

[Stands with a Drink]

Thanks for the link Clarea. I was having troubles but think I have it figured out now.

[Stands with a Drink]

Thank you fishywood. Your information is useful.