JBC Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 So I was browsing the RC website, and on their flyer for beverage packages, the souvenir coca-cola cup is only listed under the royal replenish and royal refreshment packages, not the ones with alcohol (flyer attached). In the FAQ's on RC's website, I found this: Q: Can I use the Coca-Cola Freestyle machines with the all inclusive beverage packages? A: No. The Coca-Cola Freestyle machines require the Coca-Cola souvenir cup to operate. Souvenir glassware is excluded from the all inclusive beverage packages. beverage-flyer-cruise-planner-v41.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 If I'm not mistaken (and I certainly COULD be as I have never purchased a drink package of any kind), the only alcohol beverage package that includes soft drinks (and juices, coffee, etc.) is the Ultimate Package. So there is (and always has been) 1 alcohol package that DOES include soft drinks and a couple of others that do not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBC Posted September 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 If I'm not mistaken (and I certainly COULD be as I have never purchased a drink package of any kind), the only alcohol beverage package that includes soft drinks (and juices, coffee, etc.) is the Ultimate Package. So there is (and always has been) 1 alcohol package that DOES include soft drinks and a couple of others that do not. Sorry, I posted before I could finish my thought. According to the flyer and FAQ, even if I buy the ultimate (most expensive) alcohol package, it doesn't include the freestyle machines. Would I have to also buy one of the non-alcohol packages on top of it? Seems ridiculous to me, and I could have swore that the alcohol packages all included fountain soda. Anyone have any thoughts or info on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 I bought the Premium package for my upcoming cruise on Grandeur ..... I'm almost positive, sodas ARE included, in fact, it staes that your cup will be waiting for you in your stateroom when you arrive. dejagatkins and bcarney 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordlea Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 When we went on our cruise back in Dec 2105 we had an ultimate package and premium and both had Coca-Cola cups in our room so we did get soda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 I suspect the flyer was aimed at being simple to understand, but I do believe all of the alcohol packages include soda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2015/10/19/depth-look-royal-caribbeans-premium-drink-package Here's the link to the Premium Package ..... It DOES include Soda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBC Posted September 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 I emailed the question to Royal. The cup is still pictured on the flyer in the windows for all of the packages (select, premium and ultimate). Would make no sense for one single person to to have to puchase more than one drink package. The response in their FAQs is what is bothering me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arebee Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 We got back from a 3 day on Majesty on Monday, we got the select package, beer and wine. We had the cups but since neither one of us drink soft drinks we didn't see if they would fill them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 In the attached flyer, you'll notice that the refillable cups are pictured for both the Premium and Ultimate packages. I think Matt may be correct here and they were trying to simplify the presentation. However, by including juice and coffee/tea, but not sodas, they actually made it more complicated. dejagatkins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dejagatkins Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 This April on the Oasis, our cups were waiting in our room. I had the Premium package, and my hubby had the beer and wine package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 They always have been included, doesn't mean that they always will be included though ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 In the attached flyer, you'll notice that the refillable cups are pictured for both the Premium and Ultimate packages. I think Matt may be correct here and they were trying to simplify the presentation. However, by including juice and coffee/tea, but not sodas, they actually made it more complicated. Over the last few months, I've noticed a discernible effort to simplify policies/programs and the drink packages have been at the top of that list. Given how many questions this site gets about them, clearly guests are not understanding how the program works. DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglesfaninfl Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Just got off Grandeur two weeks ago and soft drinks ARE included in both of the alcohol packages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcarney Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 They are simplifying it even more starting Sept 6th - http://www.cruisingp...9_256722736.pdfhat tip to J_Keeble for the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 I saw this new package discussed over on CC. Interesting to me that they list all of those liquors and yet, as Billy (monorailmedic) will attest, some of them are nowhere to be found (e.g., Lagavullin 16). Dan would be happy to see it but usually cannot find those SMS's that he likes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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