Ex-Airbalancer Posted September 22, 2020 #1 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Can you just soda in a can instead of those soda machine , as I think those machines are very unsanitary 🤮 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenderlou Posted September 22, 2020 #2 Share Posted September 22, 2020 At a bar you should be able to or bypass the machines and get a fountain drink at the bar where they use the spray nozzle.Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmom Posted September 22, 2020 #3 Share Posted September 22, 2020 The soda package only includes 'fountain' sodas or if the ship has a self serve Coke Freestyle machine you can use it too (but who knows about once sailing starts again). Cans and bottles of soda are not included in the package. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted September 23, 2020 Author #4 Share Posted September 23, 2020 12 minutes ago, rockmom said: The soda package only includes 'fountain' sodas or if the ship has a self serve Coke Freestyle machine you can use it too (but who knows about once sailing starts again). Cans and bottles of soda are not included in the package. That sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmom Posted September 23, 2020 #5 Share Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Airbalancer said: That sucks They'd have to charge a heck of a lot more for cans and bottles. Fountain soda is so much cheaper. It's why pretty much all restaurants serve fountain soda, and a few give you the option if you want to purchase a can. Same for places like 7/11. A zillion ounce Big Gulp for 99 cents. Oh, and not to mention the extra weight of having to stock all those additional cans and bottles on board, and then all the empties. Just not feasible to give cans and bottles as part of the package. Edited September 23, 2020 by rockmom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted September 23, 2020 Author #6 Share Posted September 23, 2020 9 minutes ago, rockmom said: They'd have to charge a heck of a lot more for cans and bottles. Fountain soda is so much cheaper. It's why pretty much all restaurants serve fountain soda, and a few give you the option if you want to purchase a can. Same for places like 7/11. A zillion ounce Big Gulp for 99 cents. Oh, and not to mention the extra weight of having to stock all those additional cans and bottles on board, and then all the empties. Just not feasible to give it cans and bottles away for free. They do it on Celebrity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmom Posted September 23, 2020 #7 Share Posted September 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, Airbalancer said: They do it on Celebrity I think they have a slightly different demographic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted September 23, 2020 #8 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Sorry...but I'll disagree. You can ask any bar for a can instead of the fountain coke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandebeach Posted September 23, 2020 #9 Share Posted September 23, 2020 It depends. I have had some bartenders tell me that they are not allowed to give cans. However, if it is a bartender who gets to know me over the course of the cruise, then I have been able to get a can of soda to take to my cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted September 23, 2020 #10 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Soda package specifically states fountain soda and soda from the Freestyle Machines. No way of knowing if they will switch to cans or include cans when they start sailing again. They could still have the Freestyle machines but have them manned by a crew member as they do when there is norovirus on the ship. You put your cup on the machine and the crew member pushes all buttons but never touches the cup. We will have to wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingHogFan Posted September 23, 2020 #11 Share Posted September 23, 2020 2 hours ago, reallyitsmema said: Soda package specifically states fountain soda and soda from the Freestyle Machines. No way of knowing if they will switch to cans or include cans when they start sailing again. They could still have the Freestyle machines but have them manned by a crew member as they do when there is norovirus on the ship. You put your cup on the machine and the crew member pushes all buttons but never touches the cup. We will have to wait and see. We have never had a issue asking for a can with the soda package on our cruises.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted September 23, 2020 #12 Share Posted September 23, 2020 5 hours ago, Airbalancer said: Can you just soda in a can instead of those soda machine , as I think those machines are very unsanitary 🤮 Before coronavirus, cans were not included in the soda package. Now? Who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwich Cruiser Posted September 23, 2020 #13 Share Posted September 23, 2020 We’ve normally managed to get cans from the roving carts that are pushed round the sun decks during the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted September 23, 2020 #14 Share Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, reallyitsmema said: Soda package specifically states fountain soda and soda from the Freestyle Machines. No way of knowing if they will switch to cans or include cans when they start sailing again. They could still have the Freestyle machines but have them manned by a crew member as they do when there is norovirus on the ship. You put your cup on the machine and the crew member pushes all buttons but never touches the cup. We will have to wait and see. Agree, see possibly doing without Freestyle machines having go to Bars only. People I know normally denied getting cans in place of Soda plans fountain drink rule. Royal ships I been going on still don't have the Machines. Few times on my longer 10+ niters few WindJammer Bars were out of Diet Coke I drink and they'd poured it in my cup from 2 liter bottles. Liked my large Evian bottles, usually get couple cases for my longer and B3B Cruises. Unfortunately they're going to smaller metal bottles of Brand cant stand. Always thought Dasani in a plastic bottle tastes like has a nickle in it, now that it's being served in metal bottle venture to say it'll have same metal taste Edited September 23, 2020 by ONECRUISER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogbay Posted September 23, 2020 #15 Share Posted September 23, 2020 10 hours ago, Airbalancer said: They do it on Celebrity but you on RCL that is not the same price?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted September 23, 2020 Author #16 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I really don’t wants around walk around with a cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipeeinthepool Posted September 23, 2020 #17 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I don't think you will give your dirty soda cup to the bartender for a refill in a post Covid world. Self-serve drink stations will only survive in locations where you use a clean cup each time (the way it should be). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted September 23, 2020 #18 Share Posted September 23, 2020 1 hour ago, ipeeinthepool said: I don't think you will give your dirty soda cup to the bartender for a refill in a post Covid world. Self-serve drink stations will only survive in locations where you use a clean cup each time (the way it should be). I don’t know, in my area it seems a large percentage of the self service soda and coffee stations have been opening back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted September 23, 2020 #19 Share Posted September 23, 2020 We like our Diet Cokes in a can. We have found finding a nice bartender and giving a good tip ensures us a can anytime we want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showme72 Posted September 23, 2020 #20 Share Posted September 23, 2020 17 hours ago, Airbalancer said: Can you just soda in a can instead of those soda machine , as I think those machines are very unsanitary 🤮 We usually use the Freestyle machines but have never been turned down If we asked for an unopened can to take back to our cabin. Your cabin attendant may be able to provide some cans it you have the proper drink package. ASK and tip well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigsCanFly Posted September 23, 2020 #21 Share Posted September 23, 2020 We have been provided with coke zero cans at bars on all of our Royal cruises with the soda packages. It may be that it is due to Coke Zero not on tap. If you purchase a spirit package for your room, they provide a small bottle of liquor and 3 cans of soda. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted September 23, 2020 #22 Share Posted September 23, 2020 33 minutes ago, PigsCanFly said: We have been provided with coke zero cans at bars on all of our Royal cruises with the soda packages. It may be that it is due to Coke Zero not on tap. If you purchase a spirit package for your room, they provide a small bottle of liquor and 3 cans of soda. Yes, My experience at times more likely get can if choice not on Tap but still no Guarantees. And I only go on Rpyal ships that dont have Freestyle Machines so choice is limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesters Posted September 30, 2020 #23 Share Posted September 30, 2020 If you have the soda package, and go on a B2B, does the cup still work? Or do I buy another cup/package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted September 30, 2020 #24 Share Posted September 30, 2020 13 minutes ago, jesters said: If you have the soda package, and go on a B2B, does the cup still work? Or do I buy another cup/package? While the cup may work for a bit, you need to get a new package - the second sailing is just that, a seperate sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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