I tried Royal Caribbean Unlimited Dining Package

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In this final video of my 3 part series, I try the Royal Caribbean Unlimited Dining Package (UDP) to see if I found it good value for money. From Playmaker, Izumi, Jonny Rockets, Chops Grill, Jamie's Italian, and more, I ate my way around a Royal Caribbean cruise in 3 days.
In part 1, I looked at the fine print so you know exactly what to expect with these packages.
In part 2, I took a look at the perceived value of each plan, with suggestions on which plan might benefit you the most.
Watch the video today, and don't forget to subscribe,
Happy cruising! 😀
00:00 Introduction
00:43 Day 1 Lunch
03:07 Day 1 Dinner
05:37 Day 2 Lunch
08:11 Day 2 Dinner
09:12 Day 3 Lunch
11:37 Day 3 Dinner
13:30 Colin All Cruisers Verdict

Пікірлер: 45

@SchrieberChris 2 жыл бұрын

Best review ever! Lots of important info! We will be cruising this winter with royal!

@ColinAllCruisers 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Enjoy your cruise! 🛳️

@meganmcdonald5229 Жыл бұрын

Great content. You’re a natural! Just one suggestion… upgrade your audio! You have a slight echo. Otherwise, I love your style. New subscriber over here :)

@ColinAllCruisers Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback, I actually recently bought a new camera and microphone. I'm still trying to find that perfect set up but it's almost there now.

@samquinn6427 Жыл бұрын

Just paid $265 per person RC Wonder of the Seas 4 month out for a 7 night which was a steal in my opinion. Included 7 dinners and 3 lunches for a total of $24 per meal.

@ColinAllCruisers Жыл бұрын

Yes, it definitely worked out for you! That's an awesome deal.

@christinedelrossi2819 Жыл бұрын

Great review!

@ColinAllCruisers Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support Christine ⛴️ happy Cruising

@kevwwong Жыл бұрын

Good breakdown. Seems like great value on a short cruise like you did. It would be interesting to see if that value can be maintained on longer sailings. With a 7 night you might get burnt out on the specialty offerings, but a 5 night might still be ok.

@ColinAllCruisers Жыл бұрын

I agree, it might be a lot trying to make sure I get my money's worth. For my upcoming 7 night cruise, it's $280 which is still great value, but I'm traveling as a group so most likely will be doing more complementary than speciality dining. I think if you could go into it with the mindset that prepaying is just peace of mind and flexibility, rather than a target or goal then it would help avoid the burnout. Personally I'm too competitive and frugal for that approach haha.

@kevwwong Жыл бұрын

@@ColinAllCruisers Yeah I can't use the "peace of mind" reasoning either. I would absolutely be trying to get as much value as I could out of this.

@ColinAllCruisers Жыл бұрын

@@kevwwong My last cruise I met someone who did this with the drinks package. And this is why I don't take it lol

@wendytabon3029 Жыл бұрын

If you did three dinners and three lunches you will be ahead

@ColinAllCruisers Жыл бұрын

@@wendytabon3029 that's a good way to think about it!

@eatloveexploreArchnik Жыл бұрын

Nice video my friend. Thanks for sharing and info.

@ColinAllCruisers Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support!

@eatloveexploreArchnik Жыл бұрын

@@ColinAllCruisers you are welcome. Keep uploading some great content.

@ColinAllCruisers Жыл бұрын

@@eatloveexploreArchnik I've got a whole bunch of carnival and royal content dropping soon. Hope you are ready! ☺️

@eatloveexploreArchnik Жыл бұрын

@@ColinAllCruisers Yes we are. We have a cruise on WOTS, thats our next cruise on March. Sooooo excited. Cant get enough of watching youtubes about it. Lol

@ColinAllCruisers Жыл бұрын

@@eatloveexploreArchnik I've got plenty of WOTS videos planned. Cabin tour coming soon.

@yohex Жыл бұрын

Can you talk about how the surcharge fine print works? Is it only if you go to those restaurants

@ColinAllCruisers Жыл бұрын

Typically the specialty restaurant are prix fixe, with the childrens menu being heavily discounted compared to the adult menu. Because of this, the UDP is only available to adults (it wouldn't be work it for children) . If you are traveling, let's say 2 adults, 2 children, you will purchase 2 dining plans. When you make a dining reservation, you will add both adults, and both children. After your meal, when you get the check, the 2 adult meals will show $0, and the two childrens meals will cost the standard price for children to dine there (which is a set amount). If that set price is more than $10.99 then you will get a credit back to your onboard account for the difference. So if the kids meals cost $14.99, you'll pay that on the check, but get $4 back per child. Hope that helps to clarify?

@thetravelingfoodies Жыл бұрын

Is the dining package truly unlimited? Like could I book a specialty dining restaurant for lunch and then do 2 speciality dining restaurants for dinner? Like a early dinner and a late dinner?

@Fletch360PS Жыл бұрын

We were on Odyssey earlier this year and I ordered BOTH Chicken and Pig Wings from playmakers, half and half, and there was no issues at all. You were right imo. I will say though, that I much preferred the chicken :)

@ColinAllCruisers Жыл бұрын

see that does make more sense! half pig, half chicken. 🐷🐔

@jonasludvigsen7822 Жыл бұрын

Same here. I was on wonder a few weeks ago. Ordered half and half chicken and pig, no problem at all

@ColinAllCruisers Жыл бұрын

@@jonasludvigsen7822 I'm going to order half and half when I'm on the wonder in October

@Sauceboss21 Жыл бұрын

Does the credit reset for say Johnny rockets at lunch and then playmakers for dinner ?

@bernadettelawson2916 Жыл бұрын

Good to hear a Scottish accent! Good info too x

@ColinAllCruisers Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I've been told I'm losing it so I'm glad it still shines through lol x 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@bernadettelawson2916 Жыл бұрын

@@ColinAllCruisers it’s probably only fellow Scots that hear it now but I did think you were Canadian or American at first

@ColinAllCruisers Жыл бұрын

@@bernadettelawson2916 I do sound different after spending a few days back home right enough haha.

@wendytabon3029 Жыл бұрын

UDP is a great deal we usually get it on the longer cruises

@ColinAllCruisers Жыл бұрын

I worked out for my next cruise it's $40 per day which is excellent value for money! 🍽️

@keithkaboom Жыл бұрын

Did you pay and calculate gratuities? Sorry if I missed that. I know that some cruisers and cruises from some places (UK, Europe, Australia) don't explicitly pay gratuities. For US-based cruises, gratuities are always extra and they are approximately 20% per item or package.

@ColinAllCruisers Жыл бұрын

The price I paid included the gratuities. Once you add it to your cart, you can expand to view all details and it shows in there if gratuities are included or not.

@sameersultania482 Жыл бұрын

For vegetarian people how many options are available on the royal Caribbean cruise from Singapore

@cindywang4074 Жыл бұрын

Do you know for the $20 credit in addition to the unlimited dining package can you use that for Starbucks? Or only the restaurants. Thanks!

@ColinAllCruisers Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately Starbucks is not included. It's also not included in any beverage package but the cafe Promenade is. It's to do with Starbucks licensing I believe.

@cindywang4074 Жыл бұрын

@@ColinAllCruisers thanks!! Hopefully I can use it at Ben and Jerry’s