toxicfairy Posted August 3, 2023 #1 Share Posted August 3, 2023 I know everyone talks about alcohol but I'm not buying that. Hubby has been sober 2 years so getting him Refreshment package. Getting myself classic soda package and then I'll use our diamond drinks to get water or fresh oj or a virgin frozen drink. Doing 7 nights on Freedom next August. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted August 3, 2023 #2 Share Posted August 3, 2023 $9.99/night is the cheapest I have seen it lately. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted August 3, 2023 #3 Share Posted August 3, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, toxicfairy said: I know everyone talks about alcohol but I'm not buying that. Hubby has been sober 2 years so getting him Refreshment package. Getting myself classic soda package and then I'll use our diamond drinks to get water or fresh oj or a virgin frozen drink. Doing 7 nights on Freedom next August. About $8 + 18%, Freestyle machine or from the gun. Could not get canned soda on Quantum or Ovation. I was able to get two cans of Coke Zero with one voucher on Quantum but not on Ovation. Edited August 3, 2023 by taglovestocruise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted August 3, 2023 #4 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Price out your drink options during Black Friday/Cyber Monday. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxicfairy Posted August 3, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Ok the classic is at 9.99 today. I guess I should grab it. Hoping the Refreshment package goes on sale around black Friday. It's still way too high for no alcohol. I mean I know the refreshment includes water and virgin drinks but right now it's $34 a day that's still too much especially adding tax and 18% grats😱 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted August 3, 2023 #6 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Just now, toxicfairy said: Ok the classic is at 9.99 today. I guess I should grab it. Hoping the Refreshment package goes on sale around black Friday. It's still way too high for no alcohol. I mean I know the refreshment includes water and virgin drinks but right now it's $34 a day that's still too much especially adding tax and 18% grats😱 We got the refreshment package for $26.99/day recently but it is for Serenade. Bigger ships seem to be more expensive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingHogFan Posted August 3, 2023 #7 Share Posted August 3, 2023 11 minutes ago, taglovestocruise said: About $8 + 18%, Freestyle machine or from the gun. Could not get canned soda on Quantum or Ovation. I was able to get two cans of Coke Zero with one voucher on Quantum but not on Ovation. That’s odd. We have never had an issue getting a can when we asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaveWeMetYet Posted August 3, 2023 #8 Share Posted August 3, 2023 The best deal on the soda package is to not get it all. No one needs all that sugar. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted August 3, 2023 #9 Share Posted August 3, 2023 6 minutes ago, HaveWeMetYet said: The best deal on the soda package is to not get it all. No one needs all that sugar. Mom was a Dentist, been Drinking Diet Soda for 50+ yrs. Have carried on Diet Dew on Royal Ships for 3 Decades 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straychicken Posted August 3, 2023 #10 Share Posted August 3, 2023 $7.99 in February. Now $9.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxicfairy Posted August 3, 2023 Author #11 Share Posted August 3, 2023 8 hours ago, HaveWeMetYet said: The best deal on the soda package is to not get it all. No one needs all that sugar. Oh thank you I really haven't thought about that. Yes I could go on vacation and drink water day and night. Why do people feel the need to respond like this? I'm 56 yrs old I think I can handle my own food and soda intake. You do you I'll do me. 21 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo&fran Posted August 3, 2023 #12 Share Posted August 3, 2023 9 hours ago, HaveWeMetYet said: The best deal on the soda package is to not get it all. No one needs all that sugar. I want caffeine free diet Coke with my happy hour drinks. Only available in the free style Coke machines since the restart. I don't need all that caffeine. The alcohol is free. So I buy the mixer. Buy it on the pre cruise planner and get the discount. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddcan Posted August 3, 2023 #13 Share Posted August 3, 2023 $8.99 is the lowest I've seen it. 90% of the time, it's at $9.99. Love the freestyle machine due to the flavour varieties. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted August 3, 2023 #14 Share Posted August 3, 2023 13 hours ago, HaveWeMetYet said: The best deal on the soda package is to not get it all. No one needs all that sugar. We only drink diet. Thanks for the attempted guilt trip 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxicfairy Posted August 3, 2023 Author #15 Share Posted August 3, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, mo&fran said: I want caffeine free diet Coke with my happy hour drinks. Only available in the free style Coke machines since the restart. I don't need all that caffeine. The alcohol is free. So I buy the mixer. Buy it on the pre cruise planner and get the discount. I don't drink coffee or tea or alcohol. I need my caffeine and Coke Zero is my crutch haha. All the caffeine none of the calories!! Edited August 3, 2023 by toxicfairy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted August 3, 2023 #16 Share Posted August 3, 2023 (edited) Soda : $6.99 is the lowest I have seen.... last year Black Friday deals. Refreshment: $16 99 (from $26.99)....quite some time back. Don't remember what sale. Edited August 3, 2023 by Arzeena 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightOne Posted August 3, 2023 #17 Share Posted August 3, 2023 14 hours ago, HaveWeMetYet said: The best deal on the soda package is to not get it all. No one needs all that sugar. Well that was super helpful SMH 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightOne Posted August 3, 2023 #18 Share Posted August 3, 2023 8 minutes ago, Arzeena said: Soda : $6.99 is the lowest I have seen.... last year Black Friday deals. Refreshment: $16 99 (from $26.99)....quite some time back. Don't remember what sale. Same. Got it at $6.99 on one of the Black Friday sales but it has been staying no lower than $8.99 for a long time and is generally $9.99. Royal has to pay off that Covid debt. 😉 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo&fran Posted August 3, 2023 #19 Share Posted August 3, 2023 58 minutes ago, toxicfairy said: I don't drink coffee or tea or alcohol. I need my caffeine and Coke Zero is my crutch haha. All the caffeine none of the calories!! There are soo many reasons to buy the package, none due to the sugar BS. It is not that we want lots of sodas, we get choices that only Freestyle offers. Before the shutdown, my first request was for caffeine free, and hope for the best. Worked maybe 80-90% of the time. I slept much better those trips. Post shutdown, I gave up and bought the cup. Later, did it on the planner. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Researcher Posted August 3, 2023 #20 Share Posted August 3, 2023 $7.99 plus grats Got that price this past Black Friday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted August 3, 2023 #21 Share Posted August 3, 2023 2 hours ago, NightOne said: Same. Got it at $6.99 on one of the Black Friday sales but it has been staying no lower than $8.99 for a long time and is generally $9.99. Royal has to pay off that Covid debt. 😉 Yup, seen pretty much same. Soda Pop was up to $10.50 pre-CV on 5 my Cruises for 2020-2021 that didn't sail. Then $6.99 Sales during CV shutdown/startup, after was $8.99 for the last yr. In last month or so now it's up to $9.99 on my 9 upcoming Cruises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucket List Ticked Posted August 3, 2023 #22 Share Posted August 3, 2023 18 hours ago, taglovestocruise said: About $8 + 18%, Freestyle machine or from the gun. Could not get canned soda on Quantum or Ovation. I was able to get two cans of Coke Zero with one voucher on Quantum but not on Ovation. I’ve bought the soda package for my sons - I thought they had to use their freestyle cups and the machines - so they can get regular sodas in a glass from the bars too? That will be much better than carrying the freestyle cups around all the time…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_lock Posted August 3, 2023 #23 Share Posted August 3, 2023 38 minutes ago, Bucket List Ticked said: I’ve bought the soda package for my sons - I thought they had to use their freestyle cups and the machines - so they can get regular sodas in a glass from the bars too? That will be much better than carrying the freestyle cups around all the time…. I’ve never bothered, carrying the plastic cup around. Anywhere you find a freestyle machine there is a bar nearby where you can just walk up and get soda in a glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucket List Ticked Posted August 3, 2023 #24 Share Posted August 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Rusty_lock said: I’ve never bothered, carrying the plastic cup around. Anywhere you find a freestyle machine there is a bar nearby where you can just walk up and get soda in a glass. That’s great - I thought they had to use the machines!! They do like the choice but won’t want to have the cups on them all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaveWeMetYet Posted August 3, 2023 #25 Share Posted August 3, 2023 18 hours ago, ONECRUISER said: Mom was a Dentist, been Drinking Diet Soda for 50+ yrs. Have carried on Diet Dew on Royal Ships for 3 Decades Yeah, I forgot about all the non-sugar drinks available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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