Sunshine_Barbie Posted November 14, 2019 #1 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Question ... as diamond members , I read that we'll receive 3 complimentary drink vouchers. We don't generally utilize these, as we get the drink package (I know that might sound foolish to some, but we find it's the best choice for us, for a number of reasons). So our drink vouchers always just go to waste. We were wondering if it is permeable to give away our drink vouchers since we have no need for them? BY NO MEANS do we desire to "cheat the system" or break any rules, I just can't seem to find anywhere if it would be legal to do so. Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiggaZagga17 Posted November 14, 2019 #2 Share Posted November 14, 2019 They're not vouchers as such! They are pre loaded onto your seapass card daily and as you ask for your drink, when they swipe it at the relevant bar they would be informed of that so no charge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 14, 2019 #3 Share Posted November 14, 2019 You are allowed to use the vouchers to purchase a drink for someone else. They aren't transferable for redemption by another person, but the drinks you obtain by using them are yours to do with as if you had purchased them at full price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine_Barbie Posted November 14, 2019 Author #4 Share Posted November 14, 2019 39 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: You are allowed to use the vouchers to purchase a drink for someone else. They aren't transferable for redemption by another person, but the drinks you obtain by using them are yours to do with as if you had purchased them at full price. excellent!!! extremely helpful info! thanks so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted November 14, 2019 #5 Share Posted November 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Sunshine_Barbie said: excellent!!! extremely helpful info! thanks so much This is the drinks you can choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted November 14, 2019 #6 Share Posted November 14, 2019 We do this often when our kids cruise with us; they always have our “diamond drinks” at dinner (DW and I also buy the deluxe package) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted November 14, 2019 #7 Share Posted November 14, 2019 I did see this, but not sure if it is somehow verified or still in place. We never have any family or friends with whom we share, so no experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted November 14, 2019 #8 Share Posted November 14, 2019 7 minutes ago, Tatka said: I did see this, but not sure if it is somehow verified or still in place. We never have any family or friends with whom we share, so no experience When the 3 drink "vouchers" first came out and for a while, there was no language like that pertaining to sharing. Our first trip with friends after vouchers came out, we did order them a drink using our vouchers and the server knew it, but as I said, there was no rules that I had seen. We haven't done it since and I've seen this rule posted a few times in the last year or so. We also tend to go to the CL or DL so haven't used our vouchers in a couple of years especially since I can carry a glass of wine to dinner from the lounge now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdy0354 Posted November 14, 2019 #9 Share Posted November 14, 2019 We were on Alure in May and three drinks for happy hour were loaded on sea pass and could be used in any bar or restaurant. Just order drinks and slide to anyone in your table. Not like the unlimited drink pkg buying free drinks for all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted November 14, 2019 #10 Share Posted November 14, 2019 23 minutes ago, Tatka said: I did see this, but not sure if it is somehow verified or still in place. We never have any family or friends with whom we share, so no experience That’s out of date as you now can redeem them in the MDR and the WJ, during the hours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted November 14, 2019 #11 Share Posted November 14, 2019 12 minutes ago, little britain said: That’s out of date as you now can redeem them in the MDR and the WJ, during the hours. You can also redeem your drinks in speciality restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted November 14, 2019 #12 Share Posted November 14, 2019 37 minutes ago, little britain said: That’s out of date as you now can redeem them in the MDR and the WJ, during the hours. How about coastal kitchen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackshirt Posted November 14, 2019 #13 Share Posted November 14, 2019 37 minutes ago, little britain said: That’s out of date as you now can redeem them in the MDR and the WJ, during the hours. I don’t believe the part about “not redeemable for family or friends” is out of date, though, which is the main question posted by the OP. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted November 14, 2019 #14 Share Posted November 14, 2019 I'm fairly certain the 3 free drinks are/were intended for the member, not their friends and family as the letter above states. It was crested to alleviate crowding. No more, no less. How it is enforced is another matter 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted November 14, 2019 #15 Share Posted November 14, 2019 31 minutes ago, grapau27 said: You can also redeem your drinks in speciality restaurants. I've tried to do this a few times and they told me I couldn't. Now, I just stop at the DL before my reservation and walk in with 2 drinks in hand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robandana Posted November 14, 2019 #16 Share Posted November 14, 2019 I was under the impression that the 3 drinks are for the member and not anyone else. An officer was explaining that some people share the drink vouchers and they were not suppose too at a lunch we had a few weeks ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CP3o Posted November 14, 2019 #17 Share Posted November 14, 2019 I agree that, whatever the statement says, if you have D perks, order a drink with a $1 tip, and want to hand off one of your three to a spouse that wanted 4 or a friend, there is limited harm. It's the lowest cost booze for RCCL and the limit is 3. Completely different than sharing a drinking package. However, when have drink package, it's gonna seem weird to the bartender seeing UDP on seapass card, to order specifically a diamond drink and share that one. The only "perk" related to the 3 voucher drinks for cruisers that purchase the drink package online ahead of time, as far as I can see, is that you should be able to order two drinks at once where normally can't. This could be handy as heading into dinner if didn't want to trouble the waiter too much and cut down on the time with an empty glass. It still might be awkward during ordering. Anyway, for D+ that do by the drink package ahead of time and get something around $45 off for balcony discount over what a first time cruiser gets.................. it's a bit less exciting to get to that status IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBE4 Posted November 15, 2019 #18 Share Posted November 15, 2019 1 hour ago, John&LaLa said: I'm fairly certain the 3 free drinks are/were intended for the member, not their friends and family as the letter above states. It was crested to alleviate crowding. No more, no less. How it is enforced is another matter My understanding is the rule is enforced about as aggressively as the rule that drinks served in the DL must be consumed in the DL. In other words, not very enforced. Just don't brag about it on the internet. 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted November 15, 2019 #19 Share Posted November 15, 2019 8 hours ago, Virtopia said: I've tried to do this a few times and they told me I couldn't. Now, I just stop at the DL before my reservation and walk in with 2 drinks in hand. We redeemed ours in Chops Grill and Giovanni's on our Explorer of the seas cruise 10-5-19 Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted November 15, 2019 #20 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Also can't be used in the Rising Tide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted November 15, 2019 #21 Share Posted November 15, 2019 9 hours ago, Chiliburn said: How about coastal kitchen? I’ve never had any issues getting the drinks in CK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted November 15, 2019 #22 Share Posted November 15, 2019 11 hours ago, HBE4 said: Just don't brag about it on the internet. Some people just can't help themselves. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted November 15, 2019 #23 Share Posted November 15, 2019 12 hours ago, HBE4 said: My understanding is the rule is enforced about as aggressively as the rule that drinks served in the DL must be consumed in the DL. In other words, not very enforced. Just don't brag about it on the internet. 😉 That basically changed when they added the vouchers. I don't think I've seen that rule since then and haven't been told that while leaving the lounge in a few years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph2017China Posted November 15, 2019 #24 Share Posted November 15, 2019 19 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: You are allowed to use the vouchers to purchase a drink for someone else. They aren't transferable for redemption by another person, but the drinks you obtain by using them are yours to do with as if you had purchased them at full price. Actually they are not allowed to be used for others. They are for the recipient only. Not transferable. It is like the poster has a drink package, and they get a drink at the bar using their package, and give it to someone else. That is not allowed. If this practice openly continues, you might find that the "perk" will be taken away, just like now we have to have all people in a stateroom get a beverage package. This is very bad advice. Diamond drinks, or Drink packages are for the individual only. Think of this. You go to the bar with a drink package and say to the bartender. Yes I have a drink package but use my Diamond drink instead. It should not make a difference so why are you asking that strange request? All your drinks are paid for. There are no loopholes in the program. Just like a non-diamond (or above) can not join you in the lounge they can't take your drinks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted November 15, 2019 #25 Share Posted November 15, 2019 45 minutes ago, Joseph2017China said: There are no loopholes in the program. Just like a non-diamond (or above) can not join you in the lounge they can't take your drinks. I disagree completely, it’s not the same. My “diamond voucher” drink is a gift given to me by Royal Caribbean, just like the cookies in my room, the keychain or tote bag. By your logic, I can’t give my tote bag to my kids. Once the bartender gives me my “gift” drink, I can do with it whatever I want. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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