Royal Caribbean Deluxe Drink Package Review

Royal Caribbean Deluxe Drink Package Review | Is It Worth It?

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6 ай бұрын

I just got back from a Royal Caribbean cruise where I had the Deluxe Drink package. I'll explain what the drink package is, what's included, pros and cons, and whether it's a worthwhile investment for your next cruise. Enjoy!
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@thedrumman2019 Күн бұрын

Going on my first ever cruise with my girlfriend and some coworkers in December of 2025. We're going on icon of the seas. Been back and forth between getting the deluxe drink package or not and after seeing this video and how much I plan to drink (between me and my girlfriend) probably around 7 or 8 per night when it comes to alcohol, im definitely getting this. We're going on a 7 night cruise

@davidfacina4239 3 ай бұрын

my gosh, you helped us a lot!!!! Thank you for shareing with numbers and sincerity

@jenn.maynard 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@richardgordon3847 5 ай бұрын

Awesome video!! Please keep up the great work. Your fans need more content.

@jenn.maynard 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Richard 🥰

@lauraguida8482 6 ай бұрын

Helpful info! We're going on Oasis of the Seas for 7 days. We decided that for the price of over $1200 for 2 people with gratuity included, it was just too costly and we didn't want to feel pressured to drink an excessive amount of alcohol, especially because we will have 4 port days. Thanks for the tips!

@jenn.maynard 6 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! I’m happy you found it helpful. Have a great time on your cruise 😊

@jasonbrisco 2 ай бұрын

I like to drink... but not everyday for 7 days... thanks for the info... I'll skip the deluxe unless it goes on sale

@ToddWaters_tw 12 күн бұрын

Thank you.

@richardmoore1889 12 сағат бұрын

Great video, do they have bottled gatorade/powerade/vitamin water or is it only at the freestyle machine?

@taylorstower4316 6 ай бұрын

i feel like i would get my money’s worth just from the coffee and water alone lol! i would also feel pressured to make sure i’m getting my money’s worth too, so i totally get that!

@jenn.maynard 6 ай бұрын

Definitely! The coffee onboard was pretty decent too. Just sucks you can’t use the package for Starbucks

@julieb7882 3 ай бұрын

You could check out the refreshment package that includes everything but the alccohol.

@jh26pt2 6 ай бұрын

One thing to keep in mind: if one person in your room buys the full drink package (i.e., including alcohol), then the other adult (if any) in the room has to buy that package as well (otherwise, people would buy just one drink package and share it). I rarely drink alcohol, so my wife and I decided to get the soda packages and then buy any alcoholic drinks along the way. Worked out well for us.

@jenn.maynard 6 ай бұрын

Yes, I actually mentioned that in my video. I'm glad you found something that worked for you.

@lorrielewis33 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the input. This rule is understandable, but hard for couples like us where one drinks and the other doesn't. We will likely go without drink package next time.

@heathervazquez8772 Ай бұрын

I think there is more to consider than just alcohol when you think about getting your monies worth with the deluxe package. Bottled waters, soda, and specialty coffee definitely add up too. With the amount of Coke zero and water I drink, my morning specilaty coffee, and just 2-3 alcoholic drinks a day, it more than pays for itself for me.

@theresiamackey7951 6 ай бұрын

According to my ticket, I got my money's worth. I would drink fresh smoothies after each morning exercise and take a bottled juice to my room. Then i would have fresh squeezed orange juice for breakfast. Then milk shakes from Johnny Rocket's. Then alcoholic drinks during the day plus bottled water. Wine at dinner. Soda with my pizza. And alcoholic drinks at night at the shows, concert or club. But you are right, it made me drink a whole lot more than I normally would at home. I only drink one or two alcoholic drinks a month at the most at home. Needless to say, I gained weight and had a upset stomach. It was way too much sugar but lot's of fun and very convenient.

@jenn.maynard 6 ай бұрын

You’re on vacation after all! Glad to hear you made good use of the package

@philscott7949 6 ай бұрын

Your usage is also how I have approached purchasing the package for my first cruise. The other thing in the back of my mind is how quickly drinks seem to be increasing in price lately. There is no way of knowing what the prices will be before you order your first drink.

@jenn.maynard 6 ай бұрын

This is very true. Everything seems to be going up in price all the time - and much quicker than I'd like!

@9jorge Ай бұрын

@@philscott7949 Woo, prices are not the same in whole trip? Beer can costs $8 and two days later new price can be $9/$10?

@gdcvacatons5457 6 ай бұрын

We did our first cruise on Oasis of the Seas at the end of October. We purchased the drink package and I'm certain we came out money ahead although I did not bother to look at our itemized drinks. Thing is, we are on vacation and it was absolutely great to get whatever we wanted, alcoholic or not, whenever we wanted.....kind of what the vacation is all about!

@jenn.maynard 6 ай бұрын

You must have been on the cruise just before us. We sailed on Nov 1. I agree! I love not having to worry about anything.

@julieb7882 3 ай бұрын

If you call Royal, it is possible for one person to buy alcohol package, and if the other person doesn't drink, buy the refreshment package. If you figure out you can get your money's worth out of the refreshment package, subtract that from the prices of the deluxe package price. We got it at a price we only need to have 1.5 alcoholic drinks a day for break even.

@asToldBytTV 3 ай бұрын

If you agree to wear a wristband identifying you don’t have the package. You also have to push a little.

@andyl9920 2 ай бұрын

Does it have to be the refreshment package? Or can the other non drinker buy the soda package?

@julieb7882 2 ай бұрын

@andyl9920 I'm pretty sure it's the refreshment pckage which includes soda and so much more.

@heathervazquez8772 Ай бұрын

The nominal price difference is why we went with the deluxe too. We got our Deluxe packages on a BOGO special. We knew we would definitely do the refreshment package either way, but with the special the price difference was only $30/day which is the cost of about 2 specialty alcoholic drinks a day so we thought it was worth it.

@sethgasser8836 4 ай бұрын

Is there a price limit? Like the drink package only works for drinks under $13

@jenn.maynard 3 ай бұрын

I believe the limit is $14 but there’s not many drinks that cost over that

@andyl9920 2 ай бұрын

@@jenn.maynardare top shelf liquor under $14?

@toddbuchanan7581 19 күн бұрын

Can you get a double

@Gregory-Masovutch 20 күн бұрын

These drink packages are a complete joke. I was looking at "Cheers" on Carnival, it's $2,158 plus an 18% gratuity for a couple on an 18 day cruise. This was also at an alleged 10% discount. Lol.

@alisonlee6800 6 ай бұрын

Question, is there accessible tap water available through out the ship where you can bypass purchasing a drink package? I am not a big drinker and I rarely drink soda, I feel it would be a waste to purchase a package just for water. 🤪

@jenn.maynard 6 ай бұрын

There definitely is! I don’t recall seeing water fountains but there was filtered water available in the buffet. We always got a cup of water in the main dining room as well. I’m sure the bars can give you a glass of water if you asked. There’s a bottled water package that royal Caribbean offers too. Lots of options to make sure you stay hydrated 😊