AJK Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 I've been watching tons of YouTube videos and found conflicting information about the dlx drink package. Some are saying all of the specialty cocktails are priced above what the package covers, some are just saying the bartender ring it up no charge. Does this vary by ship, bartender, phase of the moon? We are on the Independence, and one of the reasons I bought it is to try several different liquors or cocktails that I have never had. Anyone know how it goes on Indy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2mybugs Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 It will cover up to $13 drinks and most drinks are $13 or less. Anything above that you will be charged the difference and the gratituity (I believe) on top of that. For example, I like Oberon wine which many ships carry... It's $15 a glass so I pay the $2.37 difference... I have found this to be the case on all the ships I've been on (5 different rc ships), but I admit I haven't been on Independence. Jane AJK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 There is some confusion and like many things Royal it depends. Oasis class historically covered up to $13 drinks. Quantum class was the same but the verbiage for Quantum class stated $12. In practice it was enforced at $13. Other ships were just $12. Along came Bamboo Room (currently only on ships with $12 cap) where they have $14 drinks and DX verbiage that states $12 but you are charged $1 overage for those $14 drinks. Lately came a revelation that Bamboo Room drinks would be included in the DX but no firm verbiage to back that up. So there you have it. Very clear, right? AJK, coneyraven and SpeedNoodles 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VACruiser Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 2 hours ago, twangster said: So there you have it. Very clear, right? Now should be know as RCI Cruise Speak (RCS for an acronym) - definition - purposely confusing as to maximize confusion and profits when required. AJK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJK Posted July 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 Sp basically, don't sweat it. Gotcha. SpeedNoodles, coneyraven and mom2mybugs 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 16 minutes ago, AJK said: Sp basically, don't sweat it. Gotcha. Exactly. Most drinks are covered by DX. Exception is wine where better wines have overages. Sometimes I like a better wine with a good meal so I pay the overage and don't sweat it. Sometimes I'm good with the included wines. Also special drinks like in a Coconut or souvenir cups are not included in DX. Just ask for the same drink in a regular cup and it's covered. AJK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2mybugs Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 12 hours ago, AJK said: Sp basically, don't sweat it. Gotcha. Absolutely! Here or there you might pay a buck it two extra but overall mostly stuff is covered! Jane AJK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike P Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 In May I sailed on Mariner and Navigator. All my drinks were covered with the DX at The Bamboo Room on Mariner, but was charged $1 on Navigator. Didn't bother me, but I found it odd. AJK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marti314 Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 Some of the top top shelf liquors at say the R bar will not be included but they will notify you if its above the limit and tell you how much it will cost. AJK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonemanbob Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 Top shelf liquors and a fine bottle of wine are worth the overage. KristiZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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