teddy Posted October 29, 2021 Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 I did some searching but couldn't find the answer. Are the "refills at any venue" only for the souvenir cup that you get? Can you get a can of soda from the Solarium Bar/Pool Bar or is it fountain only? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Squirrel Posted October 29, 2021 Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 We actually never use the package souvenir cup. I believe the only place you may need the cup is when using a Coke Freestyle machine. We just go to any bar and ask for a soda but I don’t recall ever getting soda in a can, only fountain. teddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 29, 2021 Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 No need for the cup except for use in the Freestyle machine. Normally the soda will be from the fountain or some cases a 2 liter bottle. For varieties that might be can only they might only fill a glass and not hand over the can. If something is available fountain or 2 liter they typically won't use the canned version. teddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted October 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 6 minutes ago, CGTLH said: No need for the cup except for use in the Freestyle machine. Normally the soda will be from the fountain or some cases a 2 liter bottle. For varieties that might be can only they might only fill a glass and not hand over the can. If something is available fountain or 2 liter they typically won't use the canned version. Thank you very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted October 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 48 minutes ago, Sea Squirrel said: We actually never use the package souvenir cup. I believe the only place you may need the cup is when using a Coke Freestyle machine. We just go to any bar and ask for a soda but I don’t recall ever getting soda in a can, only fountain. Thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted October 29, 2021 Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 With a beverage package, I could always sense the crews' hesitation to hand over canned soda. The only time I get it is at the MDR. Is it just me or is the fountain soda on ships bad... the flavor is off? cdixon22, Mycalpal and teddy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted October 29, 2021 Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 1 hour ago, PG Cruiser said: With a beverage package, I could always sense the crews' hesitation to hand over canned soda. The only time I get it is at the MDR. Is it just me or is the fountain soda on ships bad... the flavor is off? YES ! The fountain soda onboard is terrible. It always seems flat to me. Mycalpal, cdixon22 and teddy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted October 29, 2021 Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 I've never tried getting a can (honestly didn't even know they HAD cans on board) but I can get coke or sprite in a glass at any bar. They just check my card to make sure I have a package that covers that. Mycalpal and teddy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted October 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 Interesting info about the fountain soda taste I’ve always found it to be hit or miss everywhere, but I’ve never had it on a ship. The few times I’ve had a soda onboard, I’ve just paid right then and there and received a can. I guess at $9/day, it’s not a big risk…I like the drinks from freestyle machines at restaurants. Mycalpal and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted October 29, 2021 Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 40 minutes ago, teddy said: …I like the drinks from freestyle machines at restaurants. I do too… but the soda from the freestyle machines on Royal ships tastes nothing like them. I’m guessing they’re sourcing their syrups from elsewhere. Might also be an issue with the carbonation. Mycalpal, WAAAYTOOO and teddy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted October 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 Do they have Powerade options? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted October 30, 2021 Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 20 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: YES ! The fountain soda onboard is terrible. It always seems flat to me. Fountain soda always seems flat to me no matter where I get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted October 30, 2021 Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 15 hours ago, teddy said: Do they have Powerade options? Someone posted a picture of free style options for me (look for the vitamin water thread on the discussions page) and Powerade was an option. Not sure of flavors. teddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 On 10/30/2021 at 6:37 AM, Pooch said: Fountain soda always seems flat to me no matter where I get it. I actually believe this isn't just you. It's a real thing because the force which it has to come out agitates the bubbles more a la shaking a bottle. so it will actually be less fizzy than a can or bottle which isn't as shaken around. WAAAYTOOO and teddy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdixon22 Posted November 6, 2021 Report Share Posted November 6, 2021 On 10/29/2021 at 4:42 PM, teddy said: Do they have Powerade options? Yes and Powerade zero flavors in the freestyle machines teddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryCS62 Posted November 6, 2021 Report Share Posted November 6, 2021 On 11/1/2021 at 3:34 PM, CrimsonCruiser said: I actually believe this isn't just you. It's a real thing because the force which it has to come out agitates the bubbles more a la shaking a bottle. so it will actually be less fizzy than a can or bottle which isn't as shaken around. Might be why I prefer it then -- I don't care to drink soda from a bottle or can directly (with or without a straw) as it always seems "over-fizzy" to me, but prefer to pour it over ice, to reduce the bubbles. To each his own, I guess Mycalpal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted November 6, 2021 Report Share Posted November 6, 2021 Yup, I love the fizz, nothing worse than semi-flat soda except totally flat soda!! I also prefer sparkling water to flat. Can you be addicted to carbonation?? LindyLarge, Mycalpal and WAAAYTOOO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 If you have the soda package you can get from anywhere. But most bars use the bottles to fill your request. It always taste flat to me as I love the fizz like @Pooch . Also as far as the freestyle machines, be prepared to be a smidge disappointed, they will often be out of things you like. WAAAYTOOO and Mycalpal 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted November 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 The Freestyle machines in the promenade on Freedom this week have been out of order more than they’ve been working. Thankfully the ones in the Windjammer are working Mycalpal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJnKy Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Vintages bar was closest to our room, we always got a glass of ice and a can when approached for a drink. Might be different if sitting at the bar. Mycalpal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_A Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 On 10/29/2021 at 10:59 AM, CrimsonCruiser said: I've never tried getting a can (honestly didn't even know they HAD cans on board) but I can get coke or sprite in a glass at any bar. They just check my card to make sure I have a package that covers that. When I was on Odyssey, the waitstaff in Playmakers brought me cans of soda and a glass. probably 2-3 at a sitting. maybe more if I was watching a whole game CrimsonCruiser, WAAAYTOOO and Mycalpal 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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