sidjames Posted January 2, 2018 #1 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Was on harmony in 2016, and a few before that, and there is always a tweak or two to the beverage offerings, but this year there is a big hole in the offer that I normally go for. (Am going on Jewel so not sure if this applies to just this ship?) I normally get an "intermediate" alchohol package which includes local beer or wine under about $6 a glass, and I also bought wine packages to go with dinner. Neither of these seem to be available now, you have to either totally pay as you go, or have the full alcohol package, which all parties over 18 have to purchase. Not impressed with that at all, or am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 3, 2018 #2 Share Posted January 3, 2018 You're not missing anything, there's only one alcoholic package now, the Deluxe package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamnoone Posted January 3, 2018 #3 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Royal did away with the premium package Fall 2016. Now the only offing is the deluxe package. They also recently added the rule that if 1 adult purchases the deluxe package, all other adults in that stateroom must also purchase it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted January 3, 2018 #4 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I believe is 21. Not 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidjames Posted January 3, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I believe is 21. Not 18 I'll settle:D for being 21! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 3, 2018 #6 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I'll settle:D for being 21! If you call to order, they may let you get by with one Deluxe package and one Refreshment package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidjames Posted January 3, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted January 3, 2018 If you call to order, they may let you get by with one Deluxe package and one Refreshment package. I may give thata go thanks for the tip. might not have enough points to convince them though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukkian Posted January 3, 2018 #8 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I may give thata go thanks for the tip. might not have enough points to convince them though! Just did it Saturday for my wife, as I won't drink enough to make it worthwhile. Just buy the second person the pop or refreshment before you call in, and it is even simpler Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 3, 2018 #9 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I may give thata go thanks for the tip. might not have enough points to convince them though! This number has worked for some in the UK: 0800 018 2020. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidjames Posted January 3, 2018 Author #10 Share Posted January 3, 2018 .... Just buy the second image the pop or refreshment before you call in, and it is even simpler Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Forums mobile app Rukkian, not sure if your spellchecker upset that, could you explain please. Thanks.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukkian Posted January 3, 2018 #11 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Rukkian, not sure if your spellchecker upset that, could you explain please. Thanks.:D I fixed it, but basically I had already purchased the refreshment package for me. Told them I don't drink enough, and already bought refreshment, and they said great, I can purchase the deluxe for just your wife. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidjames Posted January 3, 2018 Author #12 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I fixed it, but basically I had already purchased the refreshment package for me. Told them I don't drink enough, and already bought refreshment, and they said great, I can purchase the deluxe for just your wife. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Forums mobile app thank you sir, will defintely try that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheetah2112 Posted January 3, 2018 #13 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I had called to get the deluxe for myself and refreshment for my wife (she doesn't drink much). Mission accomplished. Being the 1st of my cruises on RC, I was quite impressed with the support person I talked with. Got myself the deluxe, my wife the refreshment package along with the discounts that were online and they helped with excursion(s) that were cancelled. Thought all of this would have taken at least .5 hour. Only took 10 minutes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spark26981 Posted January 3, 2018 #14 Share Posted January 3, 2018 That's good info to know...going to have to run the numbers to see if it will be worth it. My wife is diabetic and can't drink but if I can get her a lesser package and gert the full drink package for myself it might work out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston15 Posted January 3, 2018 #15 Share Posted January 3, 2018 The people who called to get one beverage package and a refreshment package for their significant other, how much did you end up paying for the deluxe package? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BekkaW Posted January 3, 2018 #16 Share Posted January 3, 2018 The people who called to get one beverage package and a refreshment package for their significant other, how much did you end up paying for the deluxe package? Sent from my iPhone using Forums The price varies across different ships & sailings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwayneb236 Posted January 3, 2018 #17 Share Posted January 3, 2018 My friend called and told them his wife did not drink so he was the only one in the cabin that had to buy anything. This was early in the whole all adults in room must buy fiasco. Now they've changed that to making the other buy a Refreshment package it seems. He was lucky he just got under the wire to get the solo package. He paid $45 a day on sale. By the way, his wife really does not drink. Nothing hokey there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukkian Posted January 3, 2018 #18 Share Posted January 3, 2018 My friend called and told them his wife did not drink so he was the only one in the cabin that had to buy anything. This was early in the whole all adults in room must buy fiasco. Now they've changed that to making the other buy a Refreshment package it seems. He was lucky he just got under the wire to get the solo package. He paid $45 a day on sale. By the way, his wife really does not drink. Nothing hokey there. I plan to keep the refreshment package, but just wonder if you ordered the refreshment first, then called in and got the deluxe for another person, and then cancelled the refreshment what would happen. I doubt they have it tied together in some way. In my case, I do drink, just not near enough to buy a package. I was still debating on buying the deluxe just for the feel of being all inclusive, and not worrying about what I am drinking, but I may just grab a couple of bottles of wine and take it onboard for me. For our sailing (over spring break on allure) it had been $45, but for the last month, it has been $50. We spent a bit extra by waiting, but figure if it happens to go back down, I will cancel it and repurchase for my wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston15 Posted January 3, 2018 #19 Share Posted January 3, 2018 The price varies across different ships & sailings The reason I was asking because on symphony sailing. They’re selling drinks package as Buy one get the other half off (obviously one of those fake sales) at $49.50 (same sale was $47.80 beginning of December) so basically they’re pricing it at $66 full price!! so I was wondering if you could get one package at same sale price, because if not, full price 66+ refreshment package = same as 2 drink packages with the sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukkian Posted January 3, 2018 #20 Share Posted January 3, 2018 The reason I was asking because on symphony sailing. They’re selling drinks package as Buy one get the other half off (obviously one of those fake sales) at $49.50 (same sale was $47.80 beginning of December) so basically they’re pricing it at $66 full price!! so I was wondering if you could get one package at same sale price, because if not, full price 66+ refreshment package = same as 2 drink packages with the sale When they state bogoho, all they are really doing is just giving 25% off each package. It does not matter if you buy 1, 2, 3, or 4, they will still be the same 25% off. It is just another way to market the same price. If they are showing 49.50, you should be able to buy one for that, and then the refreshment (or soda package) at the going rate for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheetah2112 Posted January 4, 2018 #21 Share Posted January 4, 2018 The people who called to get one beverage package and a refreshment package for their significant other, how much did you end up paying for the deluxe package? Sent from my iPhone using Forums We called, got 1 deluxe as a package with Voom....$55 per day (actual original deluxe package). Got refreshment for $26 per day. Few days later, saw that refreshment package went down to $18 online. Booked that and then cancelled original at $26. Everything looks good when boarding the Oasis of Seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston15 Posted January 4, 2018 #22 Share Posted January 4, 2018 We called, got 1 deluxe as a package with Voom....$55 per day (actual original deluxe package). Got refreshment for $26 per day. Few days later, saw that refreshment package went down to $18 online. Booked that and then cancelled original at $26. Everything looks good when boarding the Oasis of Seas. Thanks for the feedback everyone. On symphony everything seems more expensive, refreshment package priced at $28.60 currently with no sale. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 5, 2018 #23 Share Posted January 5, 2018 is there better deals on beverage packages once you board the ship? i keep getting emails offering discounts drink packages but it really doesn't seem like much of a deal No, the best deals have been pre-cruise promos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extractfairy Posted January 6, 2018 #24 Share Posted January 6, 2018 I understand that both adults in a cabin must purchase the Deluxe package under the new policy. Can you purchase and pay for one person at a time or must both be done together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 6, 2018 #25 Share Posted January 6, 2018 I understand that both adults in a cabin must purchase the Deluxe package under the new policy. Can you purchase and pay for one person at a time or must both be done together? If you use Royal's website to purchase, it will automatically add the package to all adults 21 and over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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