Are any drinks included in fare price?

[missmoo4]

Fellow Coke addict here--hi! :D

 

I have found that buying about 3 per day is the same as having the package. A PP is correct though that fountain soda is what you get on the package. There is about half as much soda in one of the glasses from the bar as would be in a can of Coke, and I find that at least half the time the mix is off and there is not enough syrup--some sailings I have not gotten a single Coke that was decently mixed. (once in a blue moon the bar will need to change over the bottles and pour me one from a can rather than go do that right away, but I can think of maybe four times that has been the case in 80 nights of sailing).

 

I have reached the point of preferring to buy them as I go and have a them from a can with the right ration of soda to syrup ;) I also like getting a can to throw in the in room fridge to have first thing in the morning, while I am still waking up and getting dressed (I TOLD you I am an addict).

 

Also, since you mention it is a port heavy cruise, technically they can stop you from bringing your own soda onboard, but no one has ever stopped me (I do not think it is often enforced). I usually buy a cold drink while in port and pick up an extra one to take back on the ship with me (that becomes my "in the fridge" one for the next morning.

 

Also, if you happen to be staying in a suite, they wil bring you canned sodas at no charge during the cocktail hours in the lounge.

 

I love having one in the morning too - hey it's no worse than coffee, I say!

 

Thanks for the advice on the fountain drinks with the package. I too hate getting either weak or too strong mixes. I think you have convinced me just to buy a can as I want it. And attempt to bring some in from ports.

 

Sadly no suite!

[missmoo4]

You can also carry on a reasonable amount of soda.

 

Roy

 

Good to know thanks!

 

I'm guessing their idea of reasonable and mine would be different LOL :p

[Jimnbigd]

You can bring with you one bottle of wine per person.

You can make your own lemonade from fresh lemons. I do this sometimes using the yellow sweetener.

You can make your own free mocha -- just mix some of the dark hot chocolate packet with your coffee.

You can make your own free milkshake using the soft serve yogurt and milk.

There will be free champagne at the Captain's party, usually night 2.

Past guests get a party with free alcoholic (and non alcoholic) drinks.

Diamond members and suite guests get free alcoholic (and non alcoholic) drinks every evening.

Generally no free drinks in the casino. Sigh.

Edited July 30, 2014 by Jimnbigd