Royal Caribbean drinks package new rule change!
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As of August 2025, every adult in the room needs to have the same drinks package regarding any illnesses or recovering alcoholics or even pregnancy.
Our secret with the drinks package and all other items that you purchase through the cruise planner, uh, is to buy it now because you are allowed to cancel for a full refund right up until a few days before your sailing.
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🎥 What the Video Covers • All drink package options available in 2025, including Classic Soda, Refreshment, Deluxe Beverage, and the Café Select Coffee Card. • What’s included in each, with examples of sodas, mocktails, specialty coffees, juices, beers, wines, spirits, and more. • Approximate cost ranges and guidance on what type of traveler each package suits. • Tips for maximizing value: how many drinks it takes to break even, when to buy (pre-cruise discounts vs. onboard pricing), and what perks to look for. ⸻ 📄 Quick Overview of Royal Caribbean Drink Packages Classic Soda Package • Unlimited Coca‑Cola fountains and Freestyle machine sodas in a souvenir cup. • Ideal for soda lovers or families with kids. • Cost: about $13–$16/day. Refreshment Package • Includes everything in the soda package plus bottled water, fresh juices, smoothies, milkshakes, mocktails, and premium coffees (excluding Starbucks kiosks). • Great for non-drinkers or families with teenagers. • Cost: roughly $29–$40/day. Deluxe Beverage Package • Includes Refreshment Package benefits plus unlimited alcoholic beverages up to approximately USD 14 (cocktails, beer, wine by the glass, and spirits). • Also adds discounts on bottled wines: 40% off bottles up to $100, 20% off over $100. • Must be purchased by all legal‑age passengers in the same stateroom; packages are non-transferable. ❗ Things to Know & Common Pitfalls • All adults in a cabin must purchase the same alcoholic package, even if not everyone drinks. Exceptions: non-drinkers go on Refreshment Package instead, but they still pay. Sharing drinks is not allowed and can lead to cancellation without refund.