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Matt's thoughts on Royal Caribbean removing soda cups from drink packages

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Creator's Key Takeaways

It's a cutback. It's not a good look and I'm not here to defend them what they're doing.

I'm really surprised by the refreshing package. Okay, the deluxe beverage package, you want to make the argument that if you're buying the alcohol package, you're probably mostly using it for alcohol. Fine.

Will it stop how I buy a drink package? No. Because I personally don't ever look at a soda cup at or the Cocoa Freestyle machines as anywhere in the equation as to why I buy a deluxe beverage package.

It's a game changer. You know, when I recorded that episode uh back in 2014, as you mentioned, you know, I was excited when a cruise ship had a nursery on board.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓If you want the souvenir cup and Freestyle machine access, pay the $5 surcharge.
✓Consider pre-purchasing the cup before the cruise to save money.
✓If you have a minor son and an adult son in separate rooms, consider swapping names on the reservation to maximize crown and anchor points, but only if it's financially viable.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Understanding drink package inclusions — The soda package still includes soda cups and Freestyle machine access; only the Deluxe and Refreshment packages have changed.
Cost of additional items — The $5 surcharge for the souvenir cup is nominal compared to the overall cruise cost.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy did Royal Caribbean remove the souvenir Coca-Cola Freestyle Cups from drink packages?
QHow does the change affect the Deluxe Beverage Package vs. the Refreshment Package?
QWhat are the theories behind Royal Caribbean's decision?

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