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10 Do’s And Dont’s Of Royal Caribbean's Drink Packages

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👁️ 51K views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 3:52

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Editorial Summary

Matt from Royal Caribbean Blog provides guidance on maximizing the value of unlimited drink packages offered by Royal Caribbean. He begins by recommending that guests pre-purchase their packages to secure lower prices and suggests conducting an honest self-assessment to ensure the investment is worthwhile based on expected consumption. To get the most out of the package, he advises specifying preferred liquor brands, experimenting with new drinks without the fear of waste, and utilizing the benefits at private destinations like CocoCay and Labadee. Regarding mistakes to avoid, he emphasizes that guests must not share their package benefits with others and notes that gratuities are already included in the cost. He also cautions against the assumption that a package is a necessity, as complimentary beverages are available. Finally, he encourages travelers to utilize non-alcoholic options like specialty coffees and bottled water, as well as to use the package at specialty restaurants to enjoy signature cocktails.

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Solid Strip
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A Nibble

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Royal Caribbean's unlimited drink packages offer a tremendous value and budget-friendly option for guests who want to enjoy all the beverages they care for while on their cruise vacation

the best way to get the lowest price on an unlimited drink package is to buy it before the cruise

drink packages offer a great value but it does require you to drink enough every day of your cruise to make it a good buy

don't share the drink package the cardinal faux pas of any drink package is to share its benefits with other guests

Creator's Tips & Advice

Pre-purchase the drink package before the cruise for the lowest price
Specify the liquor brand when ordering a drink to get your preferred choice
Try new drinks without fear of wasting them since you can experiment
Don't share the drink package benefits with other guests
Don't over-tip as gratuity is already covered by the package
Don't assume you need a drink package; complimentary beverages are available

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Feeling pressured to buy a drink package due to talks among cruisersYou don't need a drink package; there are lots of complimentary beverages included with your cruise

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best ways to take advantage of a Royal Caribbean drink package?
QShould I buy a drink package for my cruise?
QHow can I save money on a Royal Caribbean drink package?

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Port Highlights

CoCoCay4 Happy Bacon
Labadee4 Happy Bacon
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