Deluxe Beverage Package

[Sarahsmom85]

I just came back from a Ncl cruise and for “$100”

tip charge you  got beverage package.  It was wonderful.  I’m not a big drinker so $65 a day is too much for me.  Sure going to miss the all inclusive feel on my  RCC.  I’m sure they can do better. The extra are killing me. Lol.  Now I see why I stopped cruising for awhile  and all inclusive resorts still rule

[huntr104]

16 hours ago, Mum2Mercury said:

Disagree.  I drink lots of drinks all day ... ice water and free juice in Windjammer, soda I brought onboard myself.  Maybe one iced coffee during a week.  Have never wanted a milkshake or protein shake on board.  No way I'd ever reach $80+ , even once, much less daily. 

A few people, yes, but "most people"?  No way.  

Not a surprise.  

Yes, I remember that.  I wish they still offered a "lower" drink package good for just beer and wine.  "Everything" is just too expensive. 

I'm not sure what you "Disagree" with?  I'm clearly stating that over the course of a day drinks add up.  Obviously if you want to go back and forth to the Windjammer all day for ice water and free beverages then you don't need a drink package and you save yourself a ton of money.  Only the OP will know what fits them best.  

[Mum2Mercury]

35 minutes ago, huntr104 said:

I'm not sure what you "Disagree" with?  I'm clearly stating that over the course of a day drinks add up.  Obviously if you want to go back and forth to the Windjammer all day for ice water and free beverages then you don't need a drink package and you save yourself a ton of money.  Only the OP will know what fits them best.  

I disagree with your comment, which is framed as if everyone drinks for-cost beverages all day long.  

I also disagree that "going back and forth to the Windjammer" is an issue -- that's no more effort than going back and forth to a bar.  

[Joseph2017China]

Depends on the cruise.  My next 7 day has 3 sea days, and one coco cay day.  Plus embarkation day.  So basically only two port days.  So I got it, and wife got refreshment package.  However, on an international cruise, that is port intensive, I do not get a package, and I do get diamond drinks for free. 

 

I will break even on the booze, but the water, soda, coffee etc barely will make me say it is worth it.

Edited December 29, 2022 by Joseph2017China

[Sparetiming]

23 hours ago, footzz said:

Yeah, and up until 2014 there were more choices in the packages too. I drink mostly beer, and my wife drinks wine. When RC modified the packages in 2105 they became way less attractive to us. Now, the DBP prices are of little value for those who mostly drink beer and wine. For reference, here's a blast from the past...

I can live with these prices!! Too bad we will never see them again!!

[Tree_skier]

With Diamond vouchers the plan no longer makes sense for me.  That being said, before I made Diamond anything up to $75 pppd would have saved me money.

[mac66]

On 12/27/2022 at 11:20 AM, George C said:

We like visiting New York City, the 70 something dollars that rccl charges would be good for 3 or 4 drinks at best . Price of everything is going up including the price of liquor. 

But are you going to spend that much on drinks, every day for a week?

 

Our last cruise we didn't use all our diamond vouchers some days nor did we even open the two bottles of wine we brought.

[Miloomar]

On 12/29/2022 at 12:06 AM, Sarahsmom85 said:

I just came back from a Ncl cruise and for “$100”

tip charge you got beverage package. It was wonderful. I’m not a big drinker so $65 a day is too much for me. Sure going to miss the all inclusive feel on my RCC. I’m sure they can do better. The extra are killing me. Lol. Now I see why I stopped cruising for awhile and all inclusive resorts still rule

And how much more did that NCL sailing cost you for a comparable RCC sailing? Bet it was at least $300-500 more with their "all inclusive included" pricing. 

[CruiserMickey]

Can anyone please tell me the cost of drinks, or have pictures of drink menus so that I can compare package pricing with a la carte prices? We usually sail on Celebrity, but our next cruise is on the Brilliance. Thanks.

[DaKahuna]

4 minutes ago, CruiserMickey said:

Can anyone please tell me the cost of drinks, or have pictures of drink menus so that I can compare package pricing with a la carte prices? We usually sail on Celebrity, but our next cruise is on the Brilliance. Thanks.

 

 Open the Royal Caribbean app.

 

 Select your ship/cruise and go to "Dining" 

 

 In Dining look at the top and find "Bars & Lounges" .. Select a bar or lounge and look at Menu. 

 

 A la carte prices for drinks are show there. 

 

 

[CruiserMickey]

18 minutes ago, DaKahuna said:

 

 Open the Royal Caribbean app.

 

 Select your ship/cruise and go to "Dining" 

 

 In Dining look at the top and find "Bars & Lounges" .. Select a bar or lounge and look at Menu. 

 

 A la carte prices for drinks are show there. 

 

 

It doesn’t show on my app…

 

Edited December 30, 2022 by CruiserMickey

[DaKahuna]

33 minutes ago, CruiserMickey said:

It doesn’t show on my app…

 

 

 

 Did you check any other bars.  Schooner Bar is not showing under my Harmony sailing and not all of the bars show a drink menu but Bolero's, Casino Royale, Dazzle and a few others do. 

 

[CruiserMickey]

2 minutes ago, DaKahuna said:

 

 Did you check any other bars.  Schooner Bar is not showing under my Harmony sailing and not all of the bars show a drink menu but Bolero's, Casino Royale, Dazzle and a few others do. 

 

None of the bars have any menu or pricing on my app. Knowing the cost of drinks on Celebrity, the drink package on RC is actually a good deal for us…if the prices are the same. If drinks are cheaper on RC, then it definitely is not worth it for us,  but we are considering it because we will likely not be spending much time in port.

[DaKahuna]

Most of the drinks are showing $10.99 or $14.00. There are a couple at $8.99 or $9.99 

 

Not sure why prices are not showing in your app.  What ship and date are you on? 

 

 

 

[Tree_skier]

8 minutes ago, CruiserMickey said:

None of the bars have any menu or pricing on my app. Knowing the cost of drinks on Celebrity, the drink package on RC is actually a good deal for us…if the prices are the same. If drinks are cheaper on RC, then it definitely is not worth it for us,  but we are considering it because we will likely not be spending much time in port.

They show on mine.  If you tell me what you are looking for I'll post screen shots.

 

[shellunderwater]

On 12/29/2022 at 12:12 PM, Mum2Mercury said:

I disagree with your comment, which is framed as if everyone drinks for-cost beverages all day long.  

I also disagree that "going back and forth to the Windjammer" is an issue -- that's no more effort than going back and forth to a bar.  

There are actually servers that bring bar drinks to you.  Don't have to stop whatever you are doing and schlepp anywhere.

[CruiserMickey]

54 minutes ago, Tree_skier said:

They show on mine.  If you tell me what you are looking for I'll post screen shots.

 

I’m looking for prices for a vanilla latte, double espresso, dirty Martini with Tanqueray gin, and a lemon drop martini.

 

Thanks!!

[Liljo22]

2 hours ago, CruiserMickey said:

Can anyone please tell me the cost of drinks, or have pictures of drink menus so that I can compare package pricing with a la carte prices? We usually sail on Celebrity, but our next cruise is on the Brilliance. Thanks.

I use $12 as the average drink price.  You will have cocktails that cost $14 but then you might off set it with lower items that cost $9-$10.  

[CruiserMickey]

Just now, Liljo22 said:

I use $12 as the average drink price.  You will have cocktails that cost $14 but then you might off set it with lower items that cost $9-$10.  

Thanks! That is much cheaper than Celebrity martini bar prices.

[Liljo22]

2 minutes ago, CruiserMickey said:

I’m looking for prices for a vanilla latte, double espresso, dirty Martini with Tanqueray gin, and a lemon drop martini.

 

Thanks!!

Those cocktails will usually be $14.  The middle size latte is is $4.50 and the double expresso will probably be about the same.  

Edited December 30, 2022 by Liljo22

[Liljo22]

1 minute ago, CruiserMickey said:

Thanks! That is much cheaper than Celebrity martini bar prices.

You're welcome.  My wife's drink of choice this last cruise was expresso martinis and they were $14.  We did many different drinks and they all fell within the package.  The only items that may go over will be wines if you don't like the selection that is in the package.  Honestly, we ordered a $15 wine a couple of times and they never brought a slip to sign so I don't even know if he charged us for the extra $1 plus tip.  

 

Oh, also the drink package does not work at Starbucks branded locations if you have one on your ship.  The Cafe Promenade serves Starbucks coffee but is included.  

[CruiserMickey]

1 hour ago, DaKahuna said:

Most of the drinks are showing $10.99 or $14.00. There are a couple at $8.99 or $9.99 

 

Not sure why prices are not showing in your app.  What ship and date are you on? 

 

 

 

We are on the Brilliance May 7 sailing.

[Biker19]

41 minutes ago, CruiserMickey said:

That is much cheaper than Celebrity martini bar prices.

You are getting down into the weeds a bit too much - financially, the break-even is at about 5 alcoholic drinks - if you know you'll drink more than that every day get the package, otherwise buy a la carte.

[CruiserMickey]

Just now, Biker19 said:

You are getting down into the weeds a bit too much - financially, the break-even is at about 5 alcoholic drinks - if you know you'll drink more than that every day get the package, otherwise buy a la carte.

Just trying to compare to what I know and have experienced, that is all.

[Biker19]

10 minutes ago, CruiserMickey said:

Just trying to compare to what I know and have experienced, that is all.

Biker provides suggestions to make your life easier/simpler, that is all.