Why Cruisers Are Ditching Royal Caribbean’s Drink Package (7 Smarter Alternatives)
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The prices have climbed higher than ever, and many smart cruisers are now ditching them.
Once you reach diamond level in Royal Caribbean's crown and anchor society, you get four to six free drink vouchers every single day.
If you average just two or three drinks a day, your total bill will be far lower than the cost of a package.
Each adult can carry on one bottle of wine, and every cabin is allowed up to 12 cans or bottles of soda, water, or juice.
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Don’t buy a drink package until you see the math. We explain why more cruisers skip Royal Caribbean’s beverage package in 2025—price creep, port-day waste, sharing rules, and fine print that kills value. Then we show 7 smarter alternatives (OBC tactics, loyalty perks, à la carte strategies, and free beverage hacks) so travelers 50+ save money without missing out. #CruiseSecrets #TravelTips #UnlimitedDrinks