What is The Refreshment Package? | Royal Caribbean Cruises (2024)

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What does a refreshment package on Royal Caribbean include? ›

What is the Classic Soda Package? What is the Refreshment Package? The Refreshment Package allows guests to enjoy unlimited non-alcoholic beverages throughout their cruise. Package includes: Fountain soda and refills at any venue Coca-Cola® Freestyle beverages* Coca-Cola® souvenir cup Non-alcoholic co*cktails (mockta...

Will guests be allowed to use their beverage package at Starbucks® onboard? No, if guests have purchased the Deluxe Package or Refreshment Package, Starbucks® coffee will not be included. Was this content helpful?

Its price is higher during peak travel times and on cruises with stops at private islands. Buying this package ahead of time is always cheaper than purchasing it once you're on board. Royal Caribbean does advertise price drops and deals for pre-cruise purchases.

Look for discounts up to 72 hours before you set sail.

While purchasing the drink package onboard is an option, you can also log onto Royal Caribbean's Cruise Planner to buy your package ahead of time. Before your departure date, log on and see if there are any discounted plans available.

Share drink benefits

The oldest and most common way people cheat the drink package is to buy the drink package and then order drinks for others who don't have the package. Royal Caribbean is quite clear that the drink package benefits are only for the person that buys them, but some people still do this.

The optional add-ons broaden the range of beverages you can order without worrying about incurring charges each time. But they aren't always worth it, and it can be cheaper to quench your thirst a la carte. “What I tell clients is: Do the math on it,” said Rusty Pickett, a travel adviser and owner of Shellback Cruises.

No, all packages are for single guest use and cannot be shared by multiple people. Our Deluxe Beverage Package Policy requires all guests wishing to purchase the Deluxe Beverage Package or the Deluxe Beverage Package and Internet (Sip + Stream) to do so for ALL guests of legal drinking age in the same stateroom.

Guests may also bring non-alcoholic beverages as carry-on items on boarding day. Non-alcoholic beverages may not exceed 12 standard (17 oz.) cans, bottles or cartons per stateroom. Milk and distilled water brought on for infant, medical, or dietary use are permitted.

Is there a limit on Royal Caribbean drink packages? There is no limit on a Royal Caribbean drink package in terms of how many drinks a guest may consume in a day or throughout the cruise. The only limit on a drink package is that you may only order one drink per order, per drink package.

What happens if you get caught sharing drinks on a cruise? ›

If you're caught, they have the right to revoke your package, even if you are only a few days into your weeklong cruise. The sharing of packages isn't permitted for a few reasons. First, they profit off of each package sold.

Can I order multiple drinks at a time with the all-inclusive beverage packages? No. As this is a personal package, only one beverage per guest will be served.

If you're wondering what drinks are included on a Royal Caribbean cruise, the answer is simple. All guests can enjoy ice water, flavored waters, brewed coffee, assorted teas, iced tea, hot chocolate, milk, lemonade and fruit juices.

It covers lattes, bottled water (nice when getting off or on the ship), fresh squeezed juice, Red Bull, sodas, and mocktails.

No, all packages are for single guest use and cannot be shared by multiple people. Our Deluxe Beverage Package Policy requires all guests wishing to purchase the Deluxe Beverage Package or the Deluxe Beverage Package and Internet (Sip + Stream) to do so for ALL guests of legal drinking age in the same stateroom.