mountaingirl Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 How much does a soda cost? Trying to figure out if it's worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGSLC5 Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 34 minutes ago, mountaingirl said: How much does a soda cost? Trying to figure out if it's worth it? $4.18... Its absolutely worth getting the package if you plan to have 2 sodas a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaingirl Posted March 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 48 minutes ago, AGSLC5 said: $4.18... Its absolutely worth getting the package if you plan to have 2 sodas a day Thank you! So helpful. AGSLC5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 11 hours ago, AGSLC5 said: $4.18... Its absolutely worth getting the package if you plan to have 2 sodas a day 2 per day it's worth paying as you go ($8.36) as the daily package cost is $11.79. At 3 per day ($12.54) you come out ahead by purchasing the package. Main reason for the package at less than 3 per day would be the convenience of being able to use the freestyle machines on those ships that have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGSLC5 Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 2 hours ago, HeWhoWaits said: 2 per day it's worth paying as you go ($8.36) as the daily package cost is $11.79. At 3 per day ($12.54) you come out ahead by purchasing the package. Main reason for the package at less than 3 per day would be the convenience of being able to use the freestyle machines on those ships that have them. the package during a cruise planner sale is $9.99.. For me 2 a day made it worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melski94 Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 It was $3.84 on Adventure last week. Soda plan per day onboard is $12.99 +18%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGSLC5 Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 19 minutes ago, melski94 said: It was $3.84 on Adventure last week. Soda plan per day onboard is $12.99 +18%. onboard it always costs more than cruise planner.. cruise planner is $9.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 On 3/23/2019 at 11:12 AM, AGSLC5 said: the package during a cruise planner sale is $9.99.. For me 2 a day made it worth it. $9.99 per day plus the 18% gratuity is $11.79. Comparing Orange Vanilla Coke to Orange Vanilla Coke here. jhatle01 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeves Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 On 3/23/2019 at 1:08 PM, melski94 said: It was $3.84 on Adventure last week. Soda plan per day onboard is $12.99 +18%. If you're going to add the 18% to one, then make sure to add the 18% to both! (Or perhaps the soda was really $3.25 and you did already add the 18% to get to $3.84?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adpcruise1 Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Hi, First post here. Was wondering..... if you have soda package and get soda from bar, not Freestyle machine, do you get the can with a glass of ice or just an ice filled cup of soda? If I gave bartender my Freestyle cup would I get fountain soda in my cup? I’ve never had the Freestyle machines run out on me yet, but wanted to know what to expect just in case. Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Adpcruise1 said: Hi, First post here. Was wondering..... if you have soda package and get soda from bar, not Freestyle machine, do you get the can with a glass of ice or just an ice filled cup of soda? If I gave bartender my Freestyle cup would I get fountain soda in my cup? I’ve never had the Freestyle machines run out on me yet, but wanted to know what to expect just in case. Thanks ! What a great question ! I am a big time Coke snob...and I have the answer !! LOL If you have the refreshment or soda package, you are technically only entitled to "fountain" drinks. If you have Deluxe Drinks Package, you are entitled to EITHER fountain drinks or canned drinks. This is one reason why we always get the DDP. I cannot stand fountain Cokes. In the past, before they started including canned Cokes in the DDP, I often requested canned Cokes even though they were not obliged to give me one. So sometimes I think they will give you a can if you ask for one. If they decline to give you a can I really don't think you have any recourse..but it never hurts to ask....and give them a $1 tip. Welcome to the Boards, BTW ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adpcruise1 Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 7 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: What a great question ! I am a big time Coke snob...and I have the answer !! LOL If you have the refreshment or soda package, you are technically only entitled to "fountain" drinks. If you have Deluxe Drinks Package, you are entitled to EITHER fountain drinks or canned drinks. This is one reason why we always get the DDP. I cannot stand fountain Cokes. In the past, before they started including canned Cokes in the DDP, I often requested canned Cokes even though they were not obliged to give me one. So sometimes I think they will give you a can if you ask for one. If they decline to give you a can I really don't think you have any recourse..but it never hurts to ask....and give them a $1 tip. Welcome to the Boards, BTW ! Thanks I so much for answering and the welcome. I don’t drink more than a couple alcoholic beverages a cruise. I prefer the rolls with butter, so only soda plan for me. Knock on wood that the Freestyle machine doesn’t fail me. I love the caffeine free combos it provides. And I know I can bring on a12 pk of soda , but I think hubby is bringing some drinks for himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 Something else I've started to notice as well. Been seeing a swing on some ships from using a soda gun to using 2 liter bottles. On the Mariner GC more often than not Sprite, Coke, and Diet Coke were out of 2 liter bottles. Tonic and soda water were from 12 oz cans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thman Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 If you have just a refreshment package you don't get canned non-alcoholic drinks? Thought the only drinks you couldn't get were alcohol drinks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, 12thman said: If you have just a refreshment package you don't get canned non-alcoholic drinks? Thought the only drinks you couldn't get were alcohol drinks? The refreshment package includes non-alcoholic drinks. If you ask for a soda at the bar, you will get it in whatever format that bar has. Some of them use canned soda, some have 2 liters and some have the soda guns. They default to pouring the soda into a glass of ice over giving you full cans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thman Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 Thank you! What if I want fresh squeezed juice or bottled juice? Where do I get that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thman Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: The refreshment package includes non-alcoholic drinks. If you ask for a soda at the bar, you will get it in whatever format that bar has. Some of them use canned soda, some have 2 liters and some have the soda guns. They default to pouring the soda into a glass of ice over giving you full cans. What if I want fresh squeezed juice or bottled juice? Where can I get that from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 Just now, 12thman said: Thank you! What if I want fresh squeezed juice or bottled juice? Where do I get that? I have only seen fresh squeezed juice available in the Windjammer and dining room and only during breakfast. Bottled juice is just going to be the typical juices that are available as mixers at the bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thman Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 Thanks again @AshleyDillo!! AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, 12thman said: Thanks again @AshleyDillo!! No problem..don't know what ship you are on but if you have the refreshment package make sure to take advantage of non-alcoholic versions of the frozen drinks, smoothies (for ships that offer them), and specialty coffee drinks and grabbing bottled water. Here's a good post about what all is included that you may not have thought about: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2018/04/16/depth-look-royal-caribbeans-royal-refreshment-drink-package Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thman Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 Thank you for the link. @AshleyDillo AshleyDillo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGSLC5 Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 On 3/28/2019 at 11:02 AM, CGTLH said: Something else I've started to notice as well. Been seeing a swing on some ships from using a soda gun to using 2 liter bottles. On the Mariner GC more often than not Sprite, Coke, and Diet Coke were out of 2 liter bottles. Tonic and soda water were from 12 oz cans. I just was on Mariner this week and noticed this too so I asked the bartenders about this.. Apparently the soda guns on Mariner are broken lol so they have no choice but to use the 2 liters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 2 hours ago, AGSLC5 said: I just was on Mariner this week and noticed this too so I asked the bartenders about this.. Apparently the soda guns on Mariner are broken lol so they have no choice but to use the 2 liters ALL of the soda guns are broken? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGSLC5 Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 51 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said: ALL of the soda guns are broken? Playmakers broken, Cafe Promenade broken, Casino bar Broken.. Other places I have no idea SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, AGSLC5 said: Playmakers broken, Cafe Promenade broken, Casino bar Broken.. Other places I have no idea They need a new gun vendor! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGSLC5 Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 Just now, SpeedNoodles said: They need a new gun vendor! the part that is annoying for me is the 2 liter bottles were always warm. Even though they would put ice it still was not good because the warm soda would melt the ice so fast it made the soda watery so yeah I wish they would fix this problem. SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 1 minute ago, AGSLC5 said: the part that is annoying for me is the 2 liter bottles were always warm. Even though they would put ice it still was not good because the warm soda would melt the ice so fast it made the soda watery so yeah I wish they would fix this problem. They seemed to be working fine when I was on Mariner in early Feb - that really would be annoying :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGSLC5 Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 Just now, SpeedNoodles said: They seemed to be working fine when I was on Mariner in early Feb - that really would be annoying maybe you missed it.. I was on Feb 8, Feb 22, and then this past week.. all these times they haven't worked.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 9 minutes ago, AGSLC5 said: maybe you missed it.. I was on Feb 8, Feb 22, and then this past week.. all these times they haven't worked.. I admit it. I broke them on Feb 4th, lol. I didn't visit every venue, obviously. I mostly got drinks at the pool bars. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGSLC5 Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 10 hours ago, SpeedNoodles said: I admit it. I broke them on Feb 4th, lol. I didn't visit every venue, obviously. I mostly got drinks at the pool bars. the ones at the pool work fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 Windjammer had the soda gun on Mariner March 15..never saw it used at any of the other venues. Always cans or 2 liters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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