chale63 Posted July 3, 2022 #1 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Just a bit of advice, if you’re cruising soon don’t expect an insulated tumbler if you’re getting the drink package. I’m currently on Symphony of the Seas and they’ve given plastic cups with lids to every person who purchased one so far. Thankfully we brought Yeti tumblers so our drinks are staying cool but wanted to pass on the advice to others who may be cruising soon! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingos Posted July 3, 2022 #2 Share Posted July 3, 2022 27 minutes ago, chale63 said: Just a bit of advice, if you’re cruising soon don’t expect an insulated tumbler if you’re getting the drink package. I’m currently on Symphony of the Seas and they’ve given plastic cups with lids to every person who purchased one so far. Thankfully we brought Yeti tumblers so our drinks are staying cool but wanted to pass on the advice to others who may be cruising soon! Do they hold more liquid? Those soda tumblers were virtually useless, once they were filled with ice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roybthered Posted July 3, 2022 #3 Share Posted July 3, 2022 How would they work on the coke machines then? Are they chipped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted July 3, 2022 #4 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Wondering how those work in the Freestyle machines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmom Posted July 3, 2022 #5 Share Posted July 3, 2022 3 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said: Wondering how those work in the Freestyle machines Apparently there's a 'sticker' on them. A sticker that tends to fall off. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chale63 Posted July 3, 2022 Author #6 Share Posted July 3, 2022 We’re carrying the cups they give you with the sticker and using them to get whatever we want but them dumping whatever we get into the Yetis. Drinks are staying a lot cooler that way. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chale63 Posted July 3, 2022 Author #7 Share Posted July 3, 2022 56 minutes ago, flamingos said: Do they hold more liquid? Those soda tumblers were virtually useless, once they were filled with ice. Depends on the tumbler you bring. Ours are 30 ounces so definitely more room for liquid and ice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeySailor Posted July 3, 2022 #8 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Same on Explorer, no longer the posh collectible cups. Look more like the ones you get in a 20pack for a weekend BBQ YMMV 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane Hog Posted July 3, 2022 #9 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Or, maybe the supply chain problems are manifesting in a shortage of the tumblers, and that's the backup tumbler?...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chale63 Posted July 3, 2022 Author #10 Share Posted July 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, Lane Hog said: Or, maybe the supply chain problems are manifesting in a shortage of the tumblers, and that's the backup tumbler?...... I think that’s probably it because they haven’t changed any of the graphics for the beverage packages. Not complaining, just wanted others to be aware of the situation so they can be prepared. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project-College Posted July 3, 2022 #11 Share Posted July 3, 2022 (edited) Thanks for the update! I saw something today on Google News (https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2022/07/02/royal-caribbean-updates-labadee-suite-change-starlink-approved-cup-change-more ) and it too said that RCL is using new cups and the labels on the bottle keep coming off (where the machine will NOT disperse any drink then). Using the cup to get the drink, then poring it into a big Hydro Flask/Yenti/Takeye/etc. makes a lot of sense! Hope that RCL security doesn't try to think I am using someone else's package! Edited July 3, 2022 by Project-College 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted July 3, 2022 #12 Share Posted July 3, 2022 I had a thinner cup with lid on Freedom last fall, but then every cruise after that had the insulated tumbler again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceo418 Posted July 3, 2022 #13 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Can the freestyle machines be used without the special chip/sticker? Do they have cups at the machines for people who don't want to carry the special cups around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted July 3, 2022 #14 Share Posted July 3, 2022 1 minute ago, ceo418 said: Can the freestyle machines be used without the special chip/sticker? Do they have cups at the machines for people who don't want to carry the special cups around? No and no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceo418 Posted July 3, 2022 #15 Share Posted July 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, Biker19 said: No and no. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayportkat Posted July 4, 2022 #16 Share Posted July 4, 2022 I wonder if you could attach the sticker from the cup to a personal tumbler? Since the sticker comes off? Curious if anyone has done this? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted July 4, 2022 #17 Share Posted July 4, 2022 46 minutes ago, Heymarco said: Hardly seems worth it to lug two cups around. Why not just pop into a bar anytime you are thirsty? Much less cumbersome solution. Selection. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted July 4, 2022 #18 Share Posted July 4, 2022 1 hour ago, bayportkat said: I wonder if you could attach the sticker from the cup to a personal tumbler? Since the sticker comes off? Curious if anyone has done this? Shouldn't be an issue. I had removed the sticker (contains the rfid chip) from the tumbler and used it on my own container in the past. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyCruiserUK Posted July 4, 2022 #19 Share Posted July 4, 2022 If rcl are not issuing out the freestyle cups then they should say at the time of booking. I know my dau will be extremely disappointed if she dosnt get a cup in Aug when we cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted July 4, 2022 #20 Share Posted July 4, 2022 10 hours ago, bayportkat said: I wonder if you could attach the sticker from the cup to a personal tumbler? Since the sticker comes off? Curious if anyone has done this? You can find videos on Youtube exactly how to do it like this one: 5 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smwg Posted July 4, 2022 #21 Share Posted July 4, 2022 34 minutes ago, Biker19 said: You can find videos on Youtube exactly how to do it like this one: It would be nice if Royal just programed your card to start with and insert it like a credit card to use the machine. I don't think I'm brave enough to try the method this young fella shows in the video. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2sailAgain Posted July 4, 2022 #22 Share Posted July 4, 2022 49 minutes ago, Biker19 said: You can find videos on Youtube exactly how to do it like this one: I saw this video or a similar one a long time ago and forgot about it. I was thinking more than one person wanted to share the soda package. Why else would you destroy your cup while still on the ship???? Anyway, if my chip falls off of my cup on my cruise next week, I am going to try this on my own insulated cup. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project-College Posted July 4, 2022 #23 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Only problems with the 'hacks' on youtube is that they refer to the old (Nice) souvenir cups not the crappy plastic ones now, with a sticker. Someone posted on one of the forums that if you try to take the sticker off and it causes a problem and u wreck the sticker... just return the cup and get a new one. Those old cups were a nice souvenir and funny enough are STILL sold in the souvenir shop! I prefer to use my Tervis Tumber (as have used for all previous cruises) as it is double walled, never sweats and doesn't dent. Got um at Bed,Bath and Beyond in the past. I did call RCL and ask 'Why the crappy cups when u still have the souvenir cups... they told me if I don't like it cancel the Refreshment Package! Kinda crude but they have been that way about some of the UDP changes as well. Not sure if I will stay with RCL or go back to NCL... lets see how the Oasis 8/5 cruise goes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project-College Posted July 4, 2022 #24 Share Posted July 4, 2022 ... and be careful of the height of the tumber alternatives. The damn machines will NOT take the tall ones unless tilted and if you tilt, it wont see the label. I wonder if you can put the label on your sea pass, put in on the bottom of the machine, then put your tumble in? Since the Refreshment package is on your sea pass...I agree with SMWG, Why doesn't RCL just keep everything to the Sea Pass card???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingos Posted July 4, 2022 #25 Share Posted July 4, 2022 7 hours ago, FamilyCruiserUK said: If rcl are not issuing out the freestyle cups then they should say at the time of booking. I know my dau will be extremely disappointed if she dosnt get a cup in Aug when we cruise. I have a cupboard full of them. I'll sell them to you. 🙂 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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