Why Cruisers Are Ditching Royal Caribbean’s Drink Package (7 Smarter Alternatives)
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Those all-inclusive drink packages often cost over $700 per person for just a seven night cruise.
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.
The drink card. It's a simple punch card that gives you 10 drinks for a flat fee, usually cheaper than paying one by one.
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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