smpoole813 Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Okay, I'd like to preface this by saying that I'm not an alcoholic - I'm travelling on LOTS in August with my 7 y.o. daughter and have no intention of getting the drink package or really even drinking if I have to pay for it (going to take my 2 allotted bottles of wine though :D ). Anyway, I was looking through some old cruise compasses and saw where there were events such as Champagne meet and greet, or tequila tasting etc. Are those for certain RCCL members only (e.g. Diamond Plus) or do they cost additional? I'm not planning on spending money for drinks but I'm not opposed to grabbing a free glass of something while on-board if it's being offered :rolleyes: So.....are there opportunities for having a little drink without it costing? Thanks :) EmersonNZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monorailmedic Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Tastings are generally at a set cost and include a few drinks. They're usually a good deal in that way, but not free. Most events I can think of that involve complimentary drinks require either a certain tear C & A or other affiliation. Perhaps someone can think of something I'm not. One possibility is CC Roll Call events, not sure though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Yes, anything like that in the compass is usually for a fee for tastings..or by invite only based on your C&A status or welcome back type thing. I don't think I have ever seen "free" booze on any cruise I have been on yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrsbeaker1127 Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 On the cruise lines I've been on previously (haven't sailed Royal yet) if you go to the art auction a glass of champagne is provided and is completely free. It's actually entertaining if you've never been to an art auction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monorailmedic Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 On the cruise lines I've been on previously (haven't sailed Royal yet) if you go to the art auction a glass of champagne is provided and is completely free. It's actually entertaining if you've never been to an art auction. Good point. I can't confirm that Royal does this, but it would seem likely. Is a common thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 Other places that I've seen free alcohol are the "Welcome Back" event for Platinum and up C&A Members, as well as the Captain's Reception on the Royal Promenade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotleyCruiser Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 On the cruise lines I've been on previously (haven't sailed Royal yet) if you go to the art auction a glass of champagne is provided and is completely free. It's actually entertaining if you've never been to an art auction. This is true on the Royal also. The Captain's Reception has free champagne too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonemanbob Posted August 2, 2016 Report Share Posted August 2, 2016 The art auction and capt"s reception do serve champagne. The art auction is free and they give out raffle tickets as well. They are interesting and I have seen some incredible bidding happen. You would be surprised at some some of the art work that will be shown as well. So free champagne and a chance to win a free painting. You might not like a lot of the art work but so what. FREE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arebee Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Don't remember when or which boat but one time we got a free glass of champagne. It was horrible, had to be about $2 a gallon. Saw lots of half full glasses laying around. WHStoneman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 At the Captain's Welcome Aboard Party there are usually drinks freely available on the Royal Promenade. The only other occasion I can think of are the events for returning Crown & Anchor registered passengers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHStoneman Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 ...... but one time we got a free glass of champagne. It was horrible, had to be about $2 a gallon. You can bet your bootie it isn't Dom or Cristal...vbg. I have enjoyed "open bar" on CCL as a upper level returning guest....but those things are by invitation only and each guest will receive their personal invite. No friends invited....they never offer a "cabin" invite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Sorry...I have to correct my last post....the art auction thing does usually give a free glass of something out.....I went to that once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Check out the bottom of this blog post about how to get premium drinks for free: http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2015/08/11/first-time-cruisers-what-drinks-are-included-your-royal-caribbean-cruise monorailmedic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael A Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Okay, I'd like to preface this by saying that I'm not an alcoholic - I'm traveling on LOTS in August with my 7 y.o. daughter and have no intention of getting the drink package or really even drinking if I have to pay for it (going to take my 2 allotted bottles of wine though :D ). Anyway, I was looking through some old cruise compasses and saw where there were events such as Champagne meet and greet, or tequila tasting etc. Are those for certain RCCL members only (e.g. Diamond Plus) or do they cost additional? I'm not planning on spending money for drinks but I'm not opposed to grabbing a free glass of something while on-board if it's being offered :rolleyes: So.....are there opportunities for having a little drink without it costing? Thanks :) While I let everyone else throw their opinions (Some Very Wrong!!) I'll tell you the lowdown! In the most Recent Cruise Compass Posted on the sight Here are the FREE Tastings that you are asking about... Not what the others are talking about! Day 2 - Liberty Beer Tasting Day 4 - Free Tortuga Rum & Coke and Liquor Tasting Event. Day 6 - Makeovers & Mimosas Day 6 - Free Liquor Tasting Event Those are the ones I could find, but I may have missed a few. As some of the others have said there is typically Champagne for the art auction. It is listed as Champagne Art Auction, however it was not listed in the Cruise Compass. If you read them completely I'm sure you may find more or different ones then those I have listed for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smpoole813 Posted August 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Woohoo! Thanks Matt, Michael A and everyone else for your input. I'm sure I'm going to have fun regardless :) Eleven more days :D Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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