New to RC … questions.

[Twinmom_2015]

What are the average cost of drinks and beers on the ship?.  The deluxe drink package ended up costing a lot more then I anticipated and we are going to pass on it.   

What meals are included?  I see options for restaurants that are not included.  
 

and what is included on Coco Cay?  You don’t have to buy excursion there do you.  We just want to relax this trip. 
 

and edited to add… How is the kids club?  How does it work. 

TIA

 

Edited February 15, 2023 by Twinmom_2015

[Kathscof]

Go to the dining tab on your Royal app and it should list the prices, I just checked prices yesterday for mocktails for my mom.....if it doesn't show up, change the sailing to the current one and check.  

 

It will depend on your ship with the included dining options though....

[Mum2Mercury]

Beer averages (including mandatory 18% tip) $9-11

Cocktails average $13-15 

You're likely to spend more on "extra" drinks than on "extra" food.  

 

You can eat breakfast, lunch and dinner (plus snacks) without paying anything extra; we are very satisfied with this.  The Main Dining Room and Windjammer Buffet are the two biggest venues, but -- depending upon your ship -- you'll may have a few other no-cost options.  You'll probably have a Cafe Promenade for small sandwiches and snacks that's open 24 hours/day.  And a pizza place that's open lunch through late night.  

 

At Coco Cay you can get a no-cost lounger on Chill Island, Harbor Beach, South Beach -- or by the pool.  You can nap in a no-cost hammock.  You can eat lunch in Skipper Grill or Chill Grill or the Snack Shack-- only Captain Jack's charges money.  You can pay to ride the hot air balloon or go to the water slides, but you can have a great beach day while keeping your wallet in your pocket.  Note that if you're buying alcoholic drinks on Coco Cay, they cost about $1 more than they do on the ship -- kinda weird. 

 

Kids' Club:  On the first day of the cruise, go to the kids' area and register your kiddo in the age-appropriate club.  How old is your child?  The offerings vary depending upon age and are MUCH BETTER after age 3.  

 

I suggest you go to You Tube and look up these topics.  SEEING is good information.

Edited February 15, 2023 by Mum2Mercury

[Twinmom_2015]

43 minutes ago, Mum2Mercury said:

Beer averages (including mandatory 18% tip) $9-11

Cocktails average $13-15 

You're likely to spend more on "extra" drinks than on "extra" food.  

 

You can eat breakfast, lunch and dinner (plus snacks) without paying anything extra; we are very satisfied with this.  The Main Dining Room and Windjammer Buffet are the two biggest venues, but -- depending upon your ship -- you'll may have a few other no-cost options.  You'll probably have a Cafe Promenade for small sandwiches and snacks that's open 24 hours/day.  And a pizza place that's open lunch through late night.  

 

At Coco Cay you can get a no-cost lounger on Chill Island, Harbor Beach, South Beach -- or by the pool.  You can nap in a no-cost hammock.  You can eat lunch in Skipper Grill or Chill Grill or the Snack Shack-- only Captain Jack's charges money.  You can pay to ride the hot air balloon or go to the water slides, but you can have a great beach day while keeping your wallet in your pocket.  Note that if you're buying alcoholic drinks on Coco Cay, they cost about $1 more than they do on the ship -- kinda weird. 

 

Kids' Club:  On the first day of the cruise, go to the kids' area and register your kiddo in the age-appropriate club.  How old is your child?  The offerings vary depending upon age and are MUCH BETTER after age 3.  

 

I suggest you go to You Tube and look up these topics.  SEEING is good information.

My girls are 8!!

[Liljo22]

Use $12 as the average drink price for determining if the package is worth it for you.  Break even is usually around 6 drinks.  

 

On the ship, most cocktails are going to be right at the $14 plus tip limit. The daily specials are usually $11 plus tip. 

 

 

[Donsyb]

1 hour ago, Mum2Mercury said:

Beer averages (including mandatory 18% tip) $9-11

Cocktails average $13-15 

You're likely to spend more on "extra" drinks than on "extra" food.  

 

You can eat breakfast, lunch and dinner (plus snacks) without paying anything extra; we are very satisfied with this.  The Main Dining Room and Windjammer Buffet are the two biggest venues, but -- depending upon your ship -- you'll may have a few other no-cost options.  You'll probably have a Cafe Promenade for small sandwiches and snacks that's open 24 hours/day.  And a pizza place that's open lunch through late night.  

 

At Coco Cay you can get a no-cost lounger on Chill Island, Harbor Beach, South Beach -- or by the pool.  You can nap in a no-cost hammock.  You can eat lunch in Skipper Grill or Chill Grill or the Snack Shack-- only Captain Jack's charges money.  You can pay to ride the hot air balloon or go to the water slides, but you can have a great beach day while keeping your wallet in your pocket.  Note that if you're buying alcoholic drinks on Coco Cay, they cost about $1 more than they do on the ship -- kinda weird. 

 

Kids' Club:  On the first day of the cruise, go to the kids' area and register your kiddo in the age-appropriate club.  How old is your child?  The offerings vary depending upon age and are MUCH BETTER after age 3.  

 

I suggest you go to You Tube and look up these topics.  SEEING is good information.

Isn’t the extra drinks cost a Bahamas sales tax?

[BirdTravels]

3 hours ago, Twinmom_2015 said:

TIA

 

 

What are the average cost of drinks and beers on the ship? 

 

Example pricing

 

 

What meals are included?  I see options for restaurants that are not included.  
While there are a few for-fee (extra cost) specialty dining restaurants, they are absolutely not necessary. There will be multiple complimentary restaurants, including the main dining room and buffet, for you to eat at. Late night pizza too!

 

What is included on Coco Cay?  You don’t have to buy excursion there do you.  We just want to relax this trip. 
What cost money? The Thrill Water Park cost money. The Coco Beach Club club and restaurant costs money.

 

The rest of the island is complimentary. Loungers, umbrellas, Oasis Pool, 2 large buffets, snack shack. We normally hang out at Chill Beach (near the buffet and bar). We have been to CocoCay 5 times since restart. 

 

How is the kids club?  How does it work. 

 

You should absolutely enroll your kids in Adventure Ocean. And make sure that they attend on the first night to make friends. The Kids program continues to evolve post-pandemic offering more and more of the "normal" services. 

 

Example Only

 

 

[LeeW]

1 hour ago, Donsyb said:

Isn’t the extra drinks cost a Bahamas sales tax?

Yup. VAT.

[Mum2Mercury]

8 hours ago, Twinmom_2015 said:

My girls are 8!!

That's a good age for cruising.  Their kids' club will have great activities that they'll love.  

8 hours ago, Donsyb said:

Isn’t the extra drinks cost a Bahamas sales tax?

Probably.  

[Tree_skier]

There is also a usually a "drink of the day" that is served in various locations that will be discounted a little.

 

9 hours ago, Twinmom_2015 said:

My girls are 8!!

 

16 minutes ago, Mum2Mercury said:

That's a good age for cruising.  Their kids' club will have great activities that they'll love.  

 

Our 9 year old grand daughter was so enthralled by it on Adventure when we took her that we barely saw her.  

[OCVTSGIRL]

Keep watching the price of the drink package.  Sometimes the price goes down and you can book it and if by some change it goes even lower, you can cancel and rebook.  We love having the drink package so once we're on the ship we don't have to think about how many drinks we've had and how much its going to cost...you can check on your TV to see what your charges are.  Having the drink package allows you to maybe try a drink you never had and if you don't like it...get something else.  Also, you are allowed 2 bottles of wine per stateroom.

[txjim09]

On the Allure last month, 90% of mixed drinks were $14