Cruiser58 Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 The DDP covers drinks up to $12. If you order a $13 drink, do you only get charged the extra $1, or the full $13? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 You only pay the difference. On Oasis and Quantum Class ships the DBP covers up to $13. On other classes of ships it's rare to find a drink over $12. I've never had to pay extra on any drink with the DBP, regardless of class of ship. Cruiser58 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordell1 Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 It would mostly apply to wine by the glass rather than mixed drinks. There are plenty of wine by the glass choices that are below the threshold, but definitely a few that you would pay the difference. Cruiser58 and SpeedNoodles 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 Paying only the difference above the threshold is another nice feature of Royal Caribbean. Some other cruises lines charge the whole amount even if it's a penny over their threshold as I recently observed on a different cruise line. Cruiser58, WAAAYTOOO and SpeedNoodles 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 Doesn't it cover up to $13, not 12? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser58 Posted September 2 Author Report Share Posted September 2 2 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: Doesn't it cover up to $13, not 12? I was reading in the ultra fine print on the description, and I probably need new glasses. Maybe it was $13. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 1 hour ago, smokeybandit said: Doesn't it cover up to $13, not 12? Historically Oasis and Quantum class covered up to $13 while the rest of the fleet was $12. https://secure.royalcaribbean.com/royal/media/royal/shared_assets/pdf/Deluxe_Beverage_Package Flyer.pdf † Deluxe Beverage Package includes any single beverage item with a value of up to $12 for select ships and sail dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 7 minutes ago, twangster said: Historically Oasis and Quantum class covered up to $13 while the rest of the fleet was $12. https://secure.royalcaribbean.com/royal/media/royal/shared_assets/pdf/Deluxe_Beverage_Package Flyer.pdf † Deluxe Beverage Package includes any single beverage item with a value of up to $12 for select ships and sail dates. This one is from 2021 with $13 https://www.royalcaribbean.com/content/dam/royal/resources/pdf/beverage-packages/deluxe-beverage-packages-cruises.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 With Royal Caribbean, you really have to go out of your way to find a drink not included with the drink package. That means ordering a specific super high shelf liquor, like courvoisier WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof4crazytocruise Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 I have never been "upcharged" for going over the max - unless it's wine. But I am not snobby enough with my wine to want to order a $30 glass of wine (and I am too cheap to order it to see if they would). I think I ordered a $16/glass once or twice - and I wasn't charged the overage. Could be bartender specific, could be I'm cute. Who knows. Bottom line, I wouldn't stress too much over that $1. And I agree with Matt - you would be hard pressed to find a mixed drink they charge you extra on - you're going to have to go top-top-top shelf. ellcee and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 And if you're ordering Courvoisier you're probably doing so because of the fancy name, not because it's that great of a brandy cognac SpeedNoodles and Jill 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 30 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: And if you're ordering Courvoisier you're probably doing so because of the fancy name, not because it's that great of a brandy cognac Somewhat related to something I witnessed on a cruise. Two or three folks order a round of Louis XIII. Bartender carefully warms the snifter glasses and precisely pours an exact measure. This group then downs it less then two minutes and chases it with a tequila shot. I'll never forget the expression the bartender had, was a combination of amazement and disbelief. Luv2Travel, Matt, Cruiser58 and 6 others 4 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 @CGTLH As a partial black person, I want to say these were black people....maybe young people. Louis XIII has become popular in hip hop culture, like a lot of luxury things, but they don't really have an appreciation for it. I have seen this numerous times and shake my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 19 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: @CGTLH As a partial black person, I want to say these were black people....maybe young people. Louis XIII has become popular in hip hop culture, like a lot of luxury things, but they don't really have an appreciation for it. I have seen this numerous times and shake my head. Young I recall, would guess no older than 30. Rest is a bit hazy, darn you Champagne Bar. twangster, BeachGal, Ampurp85 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 @CGTLHI remember once on NCL these barely 21 kids were ordering MaCallan and asking for tons of mixers to be added. The bartender made a comment basically saying it should be savored and a waste of good liquor. They replied we like the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 21 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: @CGTLHI remember once on NCL these barely 21 kids were ordering MaCallan and asking for tons of mixers to be added. The bartender made a comment basically saying it should be savored and a waste of good liquor. They replied we like the name. Good thing they weren't drinking Bunnahabhain or Bruichladdich. BeachGal, Cruiser58, Momof4crazytocruise and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 40 minutes ago, twangster said: Good thing they weren't drinking Bunnahabhain or Bruichladdich. Brook Laddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMeJoe Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 1 hour ago, smokeybandit said: Brook Laddy! I think that's LaddIE. Just give me a nice 15 year Dewars and a Cohiba, and I'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 You have to cough up and almost choke on some phlegm when you say Brook... JustMeJoe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 3 minutes ago, twangster said: You have to cough up and almost choke on some phlegm when you say Brook... Sip on some Octomore and you'll have no problem doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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