Goody2shoes Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Drinks package can you have different packages for people in same cabin. i.e. Husband delux package. Myself non alcoholic package [medication prevents. Full documents available ]. 14 yr old the soda package Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 12 minutes ago, Goody2shoes said: Drinks package can you have different packages for people in same cabin. i.e. Husband delux package. Myself non alcoholic package [medication prevents. Full documents available ]. 14 yr old the soda package Yes. But you have to call. The cruise planner online will not allow that option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTE Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Myself non alcoholic package [medication prevents When you call just tell them this & they'll take care of it for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 For the adults, you will need to call to get that taken care. Your son can be booked online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny west Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 My wife is very limited to the amount she can drink due to her medication , I explained to the phone agent that her medication limits her alcohol intake to maybe one drink per day. I advised I would rather buy a deluxe alcohol package for me, and non alcohol refreshment package for my wife. I said if my wife felt she could tolerate a drink or two she would pay cash. The phone agent advised that for medical reasons this would be fine. But, I am reading that if you receive an exemption than you cannot purchase alcohol st all. Has anyone found this to be the case? Im concerned there was a disconnect between the agent and I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Johnny west said: Im concerned there was a disconnect between the agent and I. Understand that phone agents are not the source or truth or wisdom on any matter. 1 hour ago, Johnny west said: But, I am reading that if you receive an exemption than you cannot purchase alcohol st all Can you post what you are reading? What is the source of this information? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
souledgar Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 On 2/22/2019 at 10:33 PM, Matt said: For the adults, you will need to call to get that taken care. Your son can be booked online. I assume you call before booking and paying on the Cruise Planner and they'll make it magically appear there? How do you pay for it then, since you don't go through the Planner's checkout process? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThyriC Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 The agent on the phone would take the order for you, and send you an email confirmation of the order. I had an issue purchasing a certain item, it just wouldnt checkout for some reason. So I called, they placed the order, I received the confirmation email Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
souledgar Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 I see! Good info. I might have to call in for my folks pretty soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny west Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 8 hours ago, twangster said: Understand that phone agents are not the source or truth or wisdom on any matter. Can you post what you are reading? What is the source of this information? Thanks. Thanks for responding! Yes, I feel I like she heard “medical” and didn’t catch the nuance. I didn’t read anything official, rather it was on a message board. Some had said the exception persons sea pass would not allow them to purchase alcohol. I’m trying to confirm if anyone can comfirm if it’s actually the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiralqueen Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, Johnny west said: Thanks for responding! Yes, I feel I like she heard “medical” and didn’t catch the nuance. I didn’t read anything official, rather it was on a message board. Some had said the exception persons sea pass would not allow them to purchase alcohol. I’m trying to confirm if anyone can comfirm if it’s actually the case. I don't have first hand experience with this, but that just seems like a lot of work just for royal to say no to your money. I would be shocked if this was the case. Royal isn't in the business of saying no to extra profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny west Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 1 minute ago, spiralqueen said: I don't have first hand experience with this, but that just seems like a lot of work just for royal to say no to your money. I would be shocked if this was the case. Royal isn't in the business of saying no to extra profit. Excellent point. I tend to agree with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiralqueen Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 @Johnny west also in the very worst case scenario if it DOES turn out that your wife's sea pass card can't buy a drink, you can still purchase one for her as long as you tell the bar tender you want to pay for it outside of the package as it's not for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglesfaninfl Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 On 3/6/2019 at 10:35 PM, Johnny west said: My wife is very limited to the amount she can drink due to her medication , I explained to the phone agent that her medication limits her alcohol intake to maybe one drink per day. I advised I would rather buy a deluxe alcohol package for me, and non alcohol refreshment package for my wife. I said if my wife felt she could tolerate a drink or two she would pay cash. The phone agent advised that for medical reasons this would be fine. But, I am reading that if you receive an exemption than you cannot purchase alcohol st all. Has anyone found this to be the case? Im concerned there was a disconnect between the agent and I. I am in the identical situation and I have NEVER had a problem buying my wife a wine or something else alcoholic using her seapass card or charging the $$ to mine and paying at cruise end. Even with an exemption, she can purchase as much alcohol as she wants ( or can handle!! Lol!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebuck Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 I just called for our next cruise (wife just doesn't like alcohol) and I could hear the hesitation in the agent's voice. I hate to lie, but I just told them it was for religious reasons... That seemed to satisfy her. I do get why this is a problem (drink package sharers ruined it for us), but the price for two deluxe packages is just toooo dang high if the other person isn't going to drink. Although, for what I do drink on board, maybe I SHOULD be paying double Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny west Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 22 minutes ago, firebuck said: I just called for our next cruise (wife just doesn't like alcohol) and I could hear the hesitation in the agent's voice. I hate to lie, but I just told them it was for religious reasons... That seemed to satisfy her. I do get why this is a problem (drink package sharers ruined it for us), but the price for two deluxe packages is just toooo dang high if the other person isn't going to drink. Although, for what I do drink on board, maybe I SHOULD be paying double Thanks for the feedback! I want to follow the rules and don’t plan to share my drinks, but if she drinks 4 drinks on a 7 day cruise, I can’t see paying $359 for that. I’m happy to purchase hers with cash. I also totally see why they made the rules as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogalthorpe Haywood Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 52 minutes ago, firebuck said: I just called for our next cruise (wife just doesn't like alcohol) and I could hear the hesitation in the agent's voice. I hate to lie, but I just told them it was for religious reasons... That seemed to satisfy her. I do get why this is a problem (drink package sharers ruined it for us), but the price for two deluxe packages is just toooo dang high if the other person isn't going to drink. Although, for what I do drink on board, maybe I SHOULD be paying double I don’t think it was sharing drinks as much as a way to squeeze more money out of us. I think Royal has proven over all the changes over last few years that they are going to maximize their profits at all cost and this is just another way of getting a few extra bucks out many of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtread Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 48 minutes ago, Ogalthorpe Haywood said: I don’t think it was sharing drinks as much as a way to squeeze more money out of us. I think Royal has proven over all the changes over last few years that they are going to maximize their profits at all cost and this is just another way of getting a few extra bucks out many of us. I look at it like going to the movies and paying $10 for a coke and a candy bar. Or like $1,000 to take the family to a pro football game. It's outrageous because we make it outrageous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marton2 Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 On topic but flowing in a different direction here... Going on Oasis in 25 days. Perusing the boards here and a few questions come to mind... of the highest import. Does the Deluxe drink package include milkshakes at Johnny Rockets or any ice cream location? This question popped in my head while reading the "Lose weight" discussion thread. Go figure... WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmdrfrag Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 Cant say for certain for Oasis but the milkshakes were included on Independence a couple of months back, however this was as part of the meal, you couldn't get a milkshake on its own or to go. Would like to imagine the rules apply fleet wide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 There is also a fairly extensive thread going at the moment regarding milkshakes at JR. It appears to be entirely at the ship’s discretion as to whether or not they permit persons with either the Deluxe Beverage Package or the refreshment package to get a milkshake at JR without paying the cover charge. Many on the bigger ships report that they CAN get the milkshake and others (like me) have been told “no” on ships like NAV. There is no definite answer at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marton2 Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 I found the milkshake thread. Lots of fun over there. Thanks! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshvc Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 On 3/10/2019 at 2:59 PM, eaglesfaninfl said: I am in the identical situation and I have NEVER had a problem buying my wife a wine or something else alcoholic using her seapass card or charging the $$ to mine and paying at cruise end. Even with an exemption, she can purchase as much alcohol as she wants ( or can handle!! Lol!) Yep, can confirm the same. Same story, wife drinks very rarely for medical reasons, so I called and ordered a drink package just for me (refreshment for her) and had no trouble. She bought a drink on CocoCay and maybe one on board, and had no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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