Many Royal Caribbean Blog readers have reported recently prices of certain alcoholic beverages have increased to the point they are no longer included with the unlimited alcohol package.
This first reports occurred on Royal Caribbean cruises that sailed around Christmas and New Years, and it was thought the price increase was a result of holiday demand. Yet, the drink price changes remain in effect on cruises beginning after the holidays.
Royal Caribbean's deluxe drink package only covers beverages that are $12 or less ($13 on Oasis class ships). Drinks priced higher than the included threshold are charged the difference to the guest.
Pub drink menu on Allure of the Seas. Photo taken January 4, 2017
Pub drink menu on Independence of the Seas. Photo taken January 5, 2017
Olive or Twist bar menu on Independence of the Seas. Photo taken January 6, 2017
Pub drink menu on Adventure of the Seas. Photo taken January 7, 2017
The drink package policy may change in the days or weeks to come to match these drink price increases. However, this is the first time since Royal Caribbean introduced its drink packages that we are seeing a notable amount of drinks priced outside the drink package allowances.
