Biker19 Posted July 15, 2018 #26 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I think I'll just buy the refreshment package for myself! If anyone else in my party wants a drink, then I'll just get it for them unless I need one for myself. Jeff needs to be careful how he words this as some in the drink sharing police may think that he is about to share drinks from his package and then...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPV072900 Posted July 16, 2018 Author #27 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Jeff needs to be careful how he words this as some in the drink sharing police may think that he is about to share drinks from his package and then......Sharing is caring!! Sent from my SM-S727VL using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted July 16, 2018 #28 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Sharing is caring!! Jeff should realize that drink package sharing is a very touchy subject on CC and his thread could easily be closed or even deleted once the sharing police arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poke315 Posted July 16, 2018 #29 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Poke always buys the drink package on a cruise, especially when it's on sale... Poke ads the cost of drink package to the total cost of cruise and considers it an All-inclusive vacation and doesn't worry about breaking even... Poke likes removing stress from his vacations and does so buy not worrying if he overspent on drinks during his trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude_hdt Posted July 16, 2018 #30 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I lack the enzyme to handle alcohol so the Refreshment package is a great deal. Even on port days, 3 specialty coffee, at least 3 bottles of water (take some off ship), 2+ non alcoholic pina coladas, and a few sodas. Non port days are even more so well worth it whenever it goes on sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma23peas Posted July 16, 2018 #31 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Jeff needs to banish sugar. Jeff can drink water, eat the fruit before it’s squeezed, abandon soft drinks- his reward? A longer life to pay more bills and earn the crotchety title of Grandgrumps one day...oh, and last long enough to buy all his grandkids a refreshment package to enjoy watching his Kids handle their sugary offspring 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markmom18 Posted July 16, 2018 #32 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Jeff, Speaking of the math! RCCL charges a Refreshment Package Service Charge of around $26. If you normally tip $1 a drink, then your first 26 drinks already have the tip included?? :rolleyes::rolleyes: Bobbi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaska_planner Posted July 16, 2018 #33 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I think I'll just buy the refreshment package for myself! If anyone else in my party wants a drink, then I'll just get it for them unless I need one for myself. I'm pretty sure that if Jeff buys himself the refreshment package, Jeff will have to buy the refreshment package for everyone in his room. So Jeff may want to take that into account. Having said that, Beth is all about paying everything in advance and not thinking about what anything costs once Beth is on vacation. Break even or not. Also, Beth loves ordering diet soft drinks in the ship bars (especially the schooner bar while playing trivia) even if Beth never finishes any of them - since having not actually 'paid' for them, Beth doesn't feel bad about not finishing what she ordered. Beth also loves ordering bottles of water in the ship bars. Lots and lots of bottles to have both on and off the ship. With all those bar sodas (actually pop since Beth is originally from pop country) and bottles of water, Beth is pretty sure she more than breaks even, but doesn't care either way. By the way, Beth is a CPA and does do her own taxes (along with everyone else's in the family - including the horrifyingly intrusive and annoying FBAR since we all live overseas - but don't get Beth started). One more thing, Beth also doesn't drink alcohol (although that FBAR could drive anyone to drink). . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPV072900 Posted July 16, 2018 Author #34 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Nope.... I can order the refreshment package just for myself. It's not forcing me to buy it for my son. I have two rooms.. One adult and one child in each room. Sent from my SM-S727VL using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted July 16, 2018 #35 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I'm pretty sure that if Jeff buys himself the refreshment package, Jeff will have to buy the refreshment package for everyone in his room. So Jeff may want to take that into account. Beth has not read enough posts to realize that that is only true for alcoholic packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaPalms Posted July 16, 2018 #36 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Poke always buys the drink package on a cruise, especially when it's on sale... Poke ads the cost of drink package to the total cost of cruise and considers it an All-inclusive vacation and doesn't worry about breaking even... Poke likes removing stress from his vacations and does so buy not worrying if he overspent on drinks during his trip. Beth is all about paying everything in advance and not thinking about what anything costs once Beth is on vacation. Break even or not. Beth also loves ordering bottles of water in the ship bars. Lots and lots of bottles to have both on and off the ship. Poke and Beth sound smart. Poke and Beth like to cruise stress-free. Be like Poke and Beth. :) Judy gets free soda package on her upcoming cruise. Judy also gets Diamond Lounge access and 3 drink vouchers nightly for her alcohol fix. But Judy likes to drink lots of bottle water on cruises otherwise Judy’s feet swell up like water balloons. Judy also likes creamice and frappe coffees and fresh OJ and virgin frozen drinks. Judy bought the Refreshment package on sale. Judy will enjoy it and not worry about breaking even. ~ Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scopewest Posted July 16, 2018 #37 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I must say that I thought the refreshment package would be a waste of money, but Poke and Beth made some good arguments in favor of buying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsPete Posted July 16, 2018 #38 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Things Jeff should do: 1. Go ahead and purchase the package while it's on sale. These sales can disappear at any time. If Jeff purchases the package and then decides it's a bad deal, he can always call and cancel it ... but by reserving it, Jeff is "locking in the price". 2. Jeff should learn the cost of various Royal Caribbean drinks so he can do the arithmetic and determine whether the package is a good deal for his personal drinking habits. Here is a smattering of Royal's non-alcoholic prices taken from Google: $4-6 Assorted lattes and Infused iced teas $5-6.50 Frappachinos $5.15 Smoothies $4-6 Fresh squeezed juice $6.50-13 Fru-fru drinks, which I assume would be the same without alcohol $3.50 Canned soda $2.25 Bottled water $4 Red Bull 3. Jeff should factor in the question of whether he would bring his own sodas /bottled water onboard if he chooses not to purchase a package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toofarfromthesea Posted July 16, 2018 #39 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I think I'll just buy the refreshment package for myself! If anyone else in my party wants a drink, then I'll just get it for them unless I need one for myself. Does Jeff cheat on his taxes, as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPV072900 Posted July 16, 2018 Author #40 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Does Jeff cheat on his taxes, as well?No, but he does everything he can to pay less!! Maximize 401ks and IRA contributions.... He also started the Jeff Cruise Foundation.... It's been a great tax shelter!! :-D Please contribute today and get a free soda on your next cruise!! Sent from my SM-S727VL using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPV072900 Posted July 16, 2018 Author #41 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Things Jeff should do: 1. Go ahead and purchase the package while it's on sale. These sales can disappear at any time. If Jeff purchases the package and then decides it's a bad deal, he can always call and cancel it ... but by reserving it, Jeff is "locking in the price". 2. Jeff should learn the cost of various Royal Caribbean drinks so he can do the arithmetic and determine whether the package is a good deal for his personal drinking habits. Here is a smattering of Royal's non-alcoholic prices taken from Google: $4-6 Assorted lattes and Infused iced teas $5-6.50 Frappachinos $5.15 Smoothies $4-6 Fresh squeezed juice $6.50-13 Fru-fru drinks, which I assume would be the same without alcohol $3.50 Canned soda $2.25 Bottled water $4 Red Bull 3. Jeff should factor in the question of whether he would bring his own sodas /bottled water onboard if he chooses not to purchase a package. Thanks for the info!! Jeff bought the package... Should be fun!! He'll make sure he gets his money's worth!! Sent from my SM-S727VL using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13438Chris Posted July 17, 2018 #42 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Can you get smoothies with the refresh package and if yes where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzlechest Posted July 17, 2018 #43 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Jeff just found out that the refreshment package which is regularly $26/day is on sale at over 30% off....This translates to $18/day (which is really $21.24/day after the 18% gratuity). Jeff might have missed the boat, because it looks like it's $26 a day when I log in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPV072900 Posted July 17, 2018 Author #44 Share Posted July 17, 2018 It was $18 yesterday, and I bought it for me, myself and I!! Sent from my SM-S727VL using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzlechest Posted July 17, 2018 #45 Share Posted July 17, 2018 It was $18 yesterday, and I bought it for me, myself and I!! Do you have a link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPV072900 Posted July 17, 2018 Author #46 Share Posted July 17, 2018 No link... RCLs website doesn't want to behave right now! The sale was for certain 2018 sailings and it either ended today or at the end of the today. Sent from my SM-S727VL using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted July 17, 2018 #47 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Jeff might have missed the boat, because it looks like it's $26 a day when I log in. RCI uses dynamic pricing, so pricing may not be the same on your sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPV072900 Posted July 17, 2018 Author #48 Share Posted July 17, 2018 It's still $18 for my sailing. Sent from my SM-S727VL using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puppymama1 Posted July 17, 2018 #49 Share Posted July 17, 2018 How do you know when the Refreshment package would be on sale for your cruise? Do they email you or do you just have to keep checking online? We have booked our Baltic cruise for next year, but haven't booked the Voom or Refreshment packages yet since I'm hoping they will go on sale sometime before then.. We've only been on one cruise before (12/17) so we don't know all the "finer points" of how things work! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam49 Posted July 17, 2018 #50 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Having read the thread I think Jeff is a fun guy who is going to have a fabulous cruise but needs to post pictures of all of his (non)alcoholic drinks for us all to see if the package is worthwhile. Just a an aside, I live in the UK so for most people the government have got their greasy mitts on our cash and taxed us before the money hits our bank accounts. Does everyone in the USA have to do a tax return? (Ok yes I know that question is nothing whatsoever to do with cruising but I like to learn a new fact every day to keep my brain active) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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