Is The Royal Caribbean Beverage Package Worth It? ~

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A common question you may ask yourself before your next Royal Caribbean Cruise is if their Beverage Package is worth the upgraded price?

There are 3 different kinds of beverage packages available for your Royal Caribbean cruise, as well as a water package option- where you can have bottles of water conveniently delivered to your room.

DELUXE BEVERAGE PACKAGE

Enjoy unlimited drinks and options all cruise long*. Start the day off with a premium cup of joe, sip on a poolside piña colada, rehydrate with a fresh juice and wind down with the perfect wine pairing or classic cocktail. – Plus, receive a 40% discount on bottled wines priced up to $100, and 20% discount on wine prices above $100. Onboard pricing is currently $63.00 – $89.00/per day for 2021-2022 sailings.
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Fountain soda and refills at any venue
Coca-Cola Freestyle beverages*
Coca-Cola® souvenir cup
Non-alcoholic cocktails (mocktails)
Still and sparkling water
Premium coffees and teas
Fresh-squeezed juices
Cocktails • Spirits • Liquor
Beer • Wine by the Glass

REFRESHMENT PACKAGE

Start your morning off with a cup of premium coffee or tea and freshly-squeezed juice. Stay hydrated for onboard thrills with water or favorite fountain sodas to fill your Coca-Cola® souvenir cup. And refuel for evening adventure with non-alcoholic cocktails. Onboard pricing is currently $29.00 – $38.00/per day for 2021-2022 sailings.

Fountain soda and refills at any venue
Coca-Cola Freestyle beverages*
Coca-Cola souvenir cup
Non-alcoholic cocktails (mocktails)
Still and sparkling water
Premium coffees and teas
Fresh-squeezed juices

CLASSIC SODA PACKAGE

Quench your thirst all cruise long — and get all the fountain soda and Coca-Cola® Freestyle beverages you want on the go with your souvenir cup. For an unbeatable value, you can cool off with carbonated favorites throughout your entire adventure. Onboard pricing is currently $12.99 – $15.00/per day for 2021-2022 sailings.

Fountain soda and refills at any venue
Coca-Cola® Freestyle beverages*
Coca-Cola® souvenir cup included

WATER PACKAGE

Let it flow with water.

6, 12 or 24 packs of water delivered to your stateroom

Whether the drink package is “worth it,” depends on two main factors — how much you plan to drink and how much the package costs on your cruise as it can vary greatly depending on your cruise.

Keep in mind, in general, all adults 21-and-over sailing in the same cabin must get the premium package if anyone in the room opts to get it. You can, however, call the cruise line with a reason why someone in the room won’t be getting the premium package; that person will still have to purchase a Refreshment Package.

You don’t have to drink liquor heavily for the price of those drinks to add up quickly. Here’s an example of a typical cruise day, purchased a la carte you would have spent $101 on drinks:

8 a.m. Mimosa at the Windjammer buffet $10
9 a.m. Cappuccino at Cafe Promenade $6
12 p.m. Soda with lunch $4
1:30 p.m. Bottle of water at the pool $3
3 p.m. Beer at Lime & Coconut by the pool $7
4 p.m. Bottle of water at the pool $3
5 p.m. Mixed drink at the Bionic Bar $13
7 p.m. Wine with dinner $10
9 p.m. Mixed drink in the theater $13
9:30 Bottle of water at Bolero’s $3
10 p.m. Mixed drink at Playmakers $13
11 p.m. Bottle of water at Cafe Promenade $3

In general, anyone who may have 3-5 alcoholic beverages in a day, a deluxe coffee, a juice, a few bottles of water, and even a milkshake, then even at the higher per-day prices, buying a drink package is generally worth it. There’s also the piece of mind of the all inclusive feel of not worrying about the price of every drink you purchase. The Deluxe Beverage Package lets you focus on your vacation.

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