new2cruising2006 Posted February 6, 2023 #1 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Is it possible for only my husband to purchase the Ultimate Beverage Package? I have been dealing with a medical condition and my doctor does not want me drinking...I feel like in the past I have read that there can be exceptions made. I wasn't sure if that is still possible and if so, how do you go about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathscof Posted February 6, 2023 #2 Share Posted February 6, 2023 You will have to call, and you will most likely have to purchase the refreshment package as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted February 6, 2023 #3 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Like the previous poster said you can call and get him the beverage package and yourself the refreshment package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nilbog Posted February 6, 2023 #4 Share Posted February 6, 2023 When I called I had to get my wife the refreshment package, not just the soda package. But I could get the full beverage package and her just the refreshment package, like previously posted. It does work, I did it for my upcoming cruise. They didn't ask for anything from a doctor, I just explained that she has a medical condition that doesn't allow her to drink. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rubyfisch Posted February 6, 2023 #5 Share Posted February 6, 2023 6 minutes ago, Nilbog said: When I called I had to get my wife the refreshment package, not just the soda package. But I could get the full beverage package and her just the refreshment package, like previously posted. It does work, I did it for my upcoming cruise. They didn't ask for anything from a doctor, I just explained that she has a medical condition that doesn't allow her to drink. It seems to vary by rep (like so much else ...), whether they will let the other person get the soda package or the refreshment package.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nilbog Posted February 7, 2023 #6 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Well, like any other question you call to ask, if you don't like the answer, hang up and call again to get a different rep. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurschick Posted February 7, 2023 #7 Share Posted February 7, 2023 (edited) Royal do give exemptions based on medical issues or pregnancy. Edited February 7, 2023 by Spurschick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poocher Posted February 7, 2023 #8 Share Posted February 7, 2023 No reason necessary. I called & they put me on the obligatory 5 minute hold to “get permission” then did it. I just said my daughter does not wish to drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleJoefromKokomo Posted February 7, 2023 #9 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Go to the bar onboard and purchase it for one person only. I am not 100% sure but have heard that it is only when prepurchasing the DBP all persons in the same cabin needs to purchase a drink package, not when buying it in a bar onboard. However be aware that it will probably be more expensive onboard. Probably to the extent that it costs the same as a DBP and a Refreshment package together if prepurchased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomahawk246 Posted February 8, 2023 #10 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Get a doctors note stating that you can not drink alcohol or carbonated drinks. They will ask you to email it to them. It worked for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poocher Posted February 8, 2023 #11 Share Posted February 8, 2023 You don’t have to email anything. Just call, indicate one passenger does not drink. It’s as simple as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomahawk246 Posted February 8, 2023 #12 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Yes, that will work. They will require you to buy a non-alcoholic beverage package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Denversail Posted February 9, 2023 #13 Share Posted February 9, 2023 On 2/6/2023 at 2:24 PM, Nilbog said: When I called I had to get my wife the refreshment package, not just the soda package. But I could get the full beverage package and her just the refreshment package, like previously posted. It does work, I did it for my upcoming cruise. They didn't ask for anything from a doctor, I just explained that she has a medical condition that doesn't allow her to drink. I’m cruising with my 23 year old son in April. He doesn’t like to drink much and is diamond. I just told them that and had no problem booking him the refreshment package. He likes that package for the juices and mock tails so I didn’t attempt any of the other options. I did not have to state any type of medical issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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