KimS

I go for 12 too!

That is drink package APP is SO Cool❣️  ? Thanks, doesn't look like it's worth is, but gonea recalculate!  I can click on it & it comes up on here.( My Large laptop )  Would love to get this APP on phone - will try to see if I can……..just copied on phone, thanks!
Thanks again,
KimS

I guess that number was just plugged in for example.
Try this. It should open in your browser and the bookmark it (add to your favorites).
https://connect.calcapp.net/?app=9tts3#/
Thanks.
Are you packed yet? Hehe. I have only a little while till October on Navigator, but still jealous and in love with Symphony. Have a GREAT time. Safe travels. Can't believe you didn't start your live blog yet!!

Yes..it will include all the drink shots you want..might be capped at a $13 drink price, though.

Question to those DX consumers @Matt @twangster and whomever else I'm forgetting. 
I thought i saw on Mariner that at Cafe Promenade the speciality drinks are a certain price with flavor shots being $0.50 each, does the drink package include those? I like my coffee with vanilla or caramel syrup (or creamer) so I would prefer to know ahead a time opposed to finding $8/$10 in syrup charges on my account at the end and being VERY confused...

Yes.  There was actually quite a bit of talk afterwards about that among a few of us.  Quite a few of us were surprised that the cut off wasn't later since it was a 9 night.

That was a 9 night cruise right?  Just goes to show how this varies by ship.  

Whether it’s a “deal” or not depends on how much consume of any particular type of beverage. I like having the sunk cost taken care of so I’m not worried about the onboard statement. 
When we sailed as a family a few years ago we all had the Refreshment Package and my husband and I purchased “adult beverages” a la carte. Could count on one hand the number of drinks we had over the course of 7 days. When I sailed with a girlfriend earlier this month we splurged and got the Deluxe pkg, using OBC to offset some of the cost. Neither of us are big drinkers, but over the course of the day - and when you factor in bottled water - we absolutely got our money’s worth. And, even if we didn’t, it was nice to order something without worrying about the cost. 

The CocoCay excursion is fake.  The guy literally said he got the pigs at a slaughter house and brought them to the island.  He has a pig pen that goes into the water.  It is a false representation of the Bahamas' Swimming Pigs.  These are not them and they barely swim in the water.  These are just regular pigs.  Don't waste your money.  Norwegian uses the same excursion, on their website they are honest with their guests that it is not the real thing.  RCCL gives you the impression it is.  I contacted RCCL and have been completely ignored.  Very disappointed and a huge waste of money.  

This is available on a lot of cruises I've been on! 
And it's free! ???

Hey..go big or go home... Well, wait for the boat to dock!  I love lobster but I can eat it at a good restaurant at home.  It is ok on the ships, but I've never gotten it where it's so good I'd want 12.  Jane

12 is a lot, but not unimaginable. They aren't the biggest lobster tails in the world. Some that I've seen are more like large prawns. But they are included, so what the heck!

Is there actually bottled water available for the $2.00 it has in the calculator? I’d assume they priced it like the sodas. 

We always get a case of water.  Totally agree with BTE.  And if I need an energy drink, I add mio energy.  
 

True but if your sitting around the pool or just lounging around on sea days it's well worth having in my opinion

To @Lovetocruise2002 point, I think if you have a drink package, you tend to drink more because you have it.

IMO, it is most definitely worth it. 
Like others have mentioned already, you get 1-2 bottles of complimentary Evian.  The suite lounge has complimentary bottled water during happy hour (4:30pm-8pm or so) but depending on where your GS is, it could be a bit of a walk. 
Typically the refreshment is $20/day.  If you purchase water by the bottle, it's $3.  I don't know about you, but I always go through more than 6 bottles in one day.  That alone breaks even on the refreshment package.  On top of that, you would have specialty coffee, juices, smoothies (depending on which ship you are on) non-alcoholic drinks, soda, all covered with that package.  

Being in a grand suite  have access to cocktail hour each evening in the suite lounge you may be able to take a can of soda or bottled water back to room with you for later in the day.  You may want to factor that into your decision regarding the refreshment package. I am booked in the suite but also have the deluxe beverage package so I’m not limited to where, when and what beverages I can enjoy during my trip.

There are a couple of bottles of water in the suite to start with but nothing after that.
I buy the refreshment package specifically for bottle water, every time I pass a bar and I'm heading back to the room I grab 2 bottles of water and then keep them in the cooler for later and then you also have them for shore excursions. I also usually get a specialty coffee every day and 1-2 sodas, maybe a mocktail on sea days, I figure if for no other reason it pays for it self for the convenience and not worrying about the cost. 

Nope. It’s $3/bottle. I made it a point to ask on Anthem two weeks ago. 

You can use this great drink calculator developed by @Grenadyr to see if a drink package would be beneficial.
Happy sailing!
 

If memory serves me correctly, there's probably two large Evian bottles in your room, but that's about it. You don't get unlimited bottled water with the suite.
It can be worth it, but it requires you to drink enough.
If all you really want is bottled water, keep in mind you can bring up to 12 bottles of non-alcoholic beverages (i.e. water) on the cruise. In addition, you can purchase a case of Evian water before the cruise to be delivered. Check the Cruise Planner for this option.

I want to thank y'all for putting a smile on my face and laughter in my heart today!

Really ?  Very interesting. I had no idea.  Thanks !

Hi everybody! In our recent cruise (western Caribbean & Perfect Day aboard Symphony of the Seas), the lobster's night was the second formal night. Great and delicious with two lobster's tails in the dish, perfectly cooked.