Ashmai Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 With two teenagers I'm tempted to get drink packages for them so they can have fancy mocktails everywhere they go, sounds awesome. But at the same time, if getting soda is as easy as walking up to a free food spot and filling up, it may not be worth it. So if one doesn't have a drink package for pop / non-alcoholic drinks, what are the options? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 Options other than soda are, water, tea, coffee, orange juice, milk, lemonade, other fruit flavored water based drinks. I'm sure I'm forgetting something. If you get the soda package or the refreshment package, they will get a souvenir cup and basically walk up to any bar and get a soda. If the ship is equipped with the Coke freestyle machines it is even easier. bhageerah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 Soda is not a complimentary item, so you would at least need a soda package for that. Complimentary drinks are the ones that @tiny260 mentioned. You can often find the soda package in the cruise planner on sale for $9.99 per day which would only take 3 sodas per day to break even on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashmai Posted March 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 If you want your kids to be able to have mocktails, that will require the refreshment package rather than a soda package. That also comes with the special cup for use at the Freestyle machines. If you'd rather they not have soda so easily, you can always take the cups and lock them away somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryCS62 Posted March 31, 2019 Report Share Posted March 31, 2019 On 3/30/2019 at 10:35 AM, JLMoran said: If you want your kids to be able to have mocktails, that will require the refreshment package rather than a soda package. That also comes with the special cup for use at the Freestyle machines. If you'd rather they not have soda so easily, you can always take the cups and lock them away somewhere. However, that will just prevent use of the freestyle machines with all the options, they could still get sodas at any bar, it's just fewer choices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 5 hours ago, MaryCS62 said: However, that will just prevent use of the freestyle machines with all the options, they could still get sodas at any bar, it's just fewer choices Correct. It's also much smaller servings. Those souvenir cups are 20 ounces, maybe even 24. Going at a regular bar, they're going to get a standard 8 ounce glass at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aprilgwynne Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Good morning! I have three teenagers- 13, 15 and 16. They love getting the virgin daiquiris and all of the other “mocktails” and smoothies. They don’t drink a lot of soda at home, so I decided to go ahead and let them do the refreshment package. Gatorades (maybe not that brand, but that type of drink) and speciality coffees (not at Starbucks) are also included. To me, it was worth it just to let them “indulge” a little on the ship and knowing how much I would be spending on their drinks ahead of time. Watch the cruise planner because we have seen the price vary about $7 per day from the lowest price I’ve seen $19/day to the most expensive $26/day. Josephnica 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyJoe Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 2 hours ago, aprilgwynne said: Good morning! I have three teenagers- 13, 15 and 16. They love getting the virgin daiquiris and all of the other “mocktails” and smoothies. They don’t drink a lot of soda at home, so I decided to go ahead and let them do the refreshment package. Gatorades (maybe not that brand, but that type of drink) and speciality coffees (not at Starbucks) are also included. To me, it was worth it just to let them “indulge” a little on the ship and knowing how much I would be spending on their drinks ahead of time. Watch the cruise planner because we have seen the price vary about $7 per day from the lowest price I’ve seen $19/day to the most expensive $26/day. We felt the same, let them indulge without having to worry about how much they are drinking. There will be 6 of us cruising, and we got the refreshments package for all of us, at $20 per day. Another thing to think about, is that if you get the package, you are pre-paying your gratuities, an 18% charge will be added at checkout. So a 5 day cruise at $20 per day ended up at $118 per person for the package, or $708 total. $708 seems like a big chunk of change to put out at one time just for drinks for a 5 day trip, but I think we would easily buy over $20 per day in drinks, they add up quickly. Or, we'd have to say no, you can't have another soda or mocktail or coffee. Now, we don't have to worry at all. We can all get whatever we want, and not have to worry about tipping either. JennyB, Josephnica and aprilgwynne 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeves Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 20 hours ago, JLMoran said: Correct. It's also much smaller servings. Those souvenir cups are 20 ounces, maybe even 24. Going at a regular bar, they're going to get a standard 8 ounce glass at a time. They do look gigantic, and my guess too was about 20-24 ounces. But I got home and measured it to be 16. The illusion results from the thick walls. But still a lot bigger than a glass from the bar. JLMoran 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 1 minute ago, Keeves said: They do look gigantic, and my guess too was about 20-24 ounces. But I got home and measured it to be 16. The illusion results from the thick walls. But still a lot bigger than a glass from the bar. You're right, I forgot that they have pretty thick sides, probably to help insulate the cups and keep any ice from melting / watering down the drinks too quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellibee Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 On 4/1/2019 at 8:57 AM, aprilgwynne said: Good morning! I have three teenagers- 13, 15 and 16. They love getting the virgin daiquiris and all of the other “mocktails” and smoothies. They don’t drink a lot of soda at home, so I decided to go ahead and let them do the refreshment package. Gatorades (maybe not that brand, but that type of drink) and speciality coffees (not at Starbucks) are also included. To me, it was worth it just to let them “indulge” a little on the ship and knowing how much I would be spending on their drinks ahead of time. Watch the cruise planner because we have seen the price vary about $7 per day from the lowest price I’ve seen $19/day to the most expensive $26/day. could I get a virgin pina colada with the refreshment package? if so I'm gonna be so mad lol that I buy countlless ones without the package...is this considered a "mocktail" Josephnica 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiralqueen Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 1 hour ago, mellibee said: could I get a virgin pina colada with the refreshment package? if so I'm gonna be so mad lol that I buy countlless ones without the package...is this considered a "mocktail" Yes, virgin versions of the frozen drinks like pina coladas or daiquiris count as mocktails that the refreshment package covers. When you order a couple of those a day the refreshment package very quickly starts to pay for itself. Josephnica 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Purvis Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 Related question: We are taking our kids for the first time on our next cruise. I am getting them the soda package. Will they have to have their special cups when we eat in the main dining room, or will the server bring them a soda in a glass? Do the ships that have the freestyle machines usually have one in the Windjammer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 Good question. They do not serve the refillable plastic cups in the dining rooms. Your children will get their soda in a glass ! And yes...those ships with the Freestyle machines will have one in the WJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Purvis Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 33 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Good question. They do not serve the refillable plastic cups in the dining rooms. Your children will get their soda in a glass ! And yes...those ships with the Freestyle machines will have one in the WJ. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyB Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Clay Purvis said: Related question: We are taking our kids for the first time on our next cruise. I am getting them the soda package. Will they have to have their special cups when we eat in the main dining room, or will the server bring them a soda in a glass? Do the ships that have the freestyle machines usually have one in the Windjammer? The cups will be in your room when you get there. And, yes, I believe there is a freestyle machine in the WJ. USUALLY two there and two on the Promenade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 3 hours ago, Clay Purvis said: Thanks! You're welcome ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
711Dave Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 What is the average price of a mocktail ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl_nj Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 3 hours ago, 711Dave said: What is the average price of a mocktail ? Thanks I found a receipt for last summer on Adventure, Virgin Pina Colada was $4.50. The prices might have been a bit higher on Anthem last month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grenadyr Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 The refreshment package also includes smoothies (approx $9/each) and milk shakes (approx $5/each). Add that to my daughter's recent discovery of mocktails and the refreshment package became a no brainer for me when it hit $20/day. JennyB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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