Pinky Posted August 4, 2022 Report Share Posted August 4, 2022 I’ll be on the Explorer of the Seas in October, and many of the package deals are currently on sale. I don’t drink alcohol, but do anticipate wanting at least one mocktail daily, and possibly a soda here and there as well. My question is: what is the ballpark price range for mocktails on the ship? I’m trying to decide if the Refreshment Package sale price is a worth it for me or not. Thanks! Adriana 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted August 4, 2022 Report Share Posted August 4, 2022 Mocktails start at $7 plus 18% gratuity. Frozen drinks are usually a little more. Pinky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancity Cruiser Posted August 4, 2022 Report Share Posted August 4, 2022 Do you also want bottled water and coffee? If so the refreshment package would be worth it. If you are only having 1 or 2 mocktails and/or soda per day the package is probably not worth it. Pinky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USFFrank Posted August 4, 2022 Report Share Posted August 4, 2022 IMHO If you can get the refreshment package for less than $20.00 a day, get it. Between what else it offers besides mocktails it will be well worth it. RCIfan1912 and Pinky 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinky Posted August 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2022 Thanks for the quick responses. The current price is $22.99/day - I think I’ll go for it. Thanks! USFFrank 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted August 4, 2022 Report Share Posted August 4, 2022 Even at 22.99+ grats the package might be worth it. Think about how you drink. A bottle of water is 2.99+ grats, soda is almost $4 and non-basic coffee will run you the same. After a combination of 4/5 drinks, you have already begun to break even. I am not a huge alcohol drinker at home, I tend to partake more on vacation. I am a huge soda/soda water drinker, so i always get either the refreshment or soda package. Pinky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USFFrank Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 2 hours ago, Pinky said: Thanks for the quick responses. The current price is $22.99/day - I think I’ll go for it. Thanks! Keep checking for cruise planner sales. If the price goes down lower than your current price, you can cancel and re-book the drink package for the lower price. Southern Waters and Pinky 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qeyton Dude Posted August 9, 2022 Report Share Posted August 9, 2022 Just learnt this the other day, in the app, the bar menu will have the prices 3.50 for soda, $4 for Red Bull ...... We'll be on her 1st -15th , if you see us on board say Hi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlena Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 If you have the refreshment package and chose to have a cocktail....do you pay entire price of just for the shot of the alcohol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancity Cruiser Posted September 3, 2022 Report Share Posted September 3, 2022 16 hours ago, Marlena said: If you have the refreshment package and chose to have a cocktail....do you pay entire price of just for the shot of the alcohol? You would pay for the cocktail. Unless you order the shot separately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriana Posted September 3, 2022 Report Share Posted September 3, 2022 Personally, it is worth it. If you are a water and soda drinker, the soda package alone will be like $9/day with a sale. The soda package does not include water and c$3/bottle, it adds up. One mocktail, three waters (you prob will want more) and two sodas alone will add up to about the price of the refreshment package. Plus, with the package, you do not have to worry about how much you are spending. And, you can explore different drinks like the Johnny Rockets milk shakes, different teas and coffees, espresso after dinner, fresh smoothies, etc. WAAAYTOOO and FloatyBoaty 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daha699 Posted September 5, 2022 Report Share Posted September 5, 2022 On 8/4/2022 at 8:51 PM, USFFrank said: Keep checking for cruise planner sales. If the price goes down lower than your current price, you can cancel and re-book the drink package for the lower price. Mine is at $22.99 also has anyone seen lower on the Refreshment Package lately ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Waters Posted September 5, 2022 Report Share Posted September 5, 2022 17 minutes ago, daha699 said: Mine is at $22.99 also has anyone seen lower on the Refreshment Package lately ???? I saw it listed at $17.99 several months ago, but since then it's been $22.99. I still keep checking but the price has been unchanged for months now. I'm not buying any of the packages, because I usually just drink iced tea, juice at breakfast, and one mocktail/day so it's not worth it for me. daha699 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted September 5, 2022 Report Share Posted September 5, 2022 Since the restart, the lowest I’ve seen it for any of our sailings was $18.99 during the Black Friday sale last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy425 Posted September 5, 2022 Report Share Posted September 5, 2022 We got it for $16.99+gratuities (total was $140.28) for our upcoming Thanksgiving cruise, but we booked it during last Black Friday's deals. After that the lowest we have seen it go is $22.99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzanneM Posted September 5, 2022 Report Share Posted September 5, 2022 I got mine for $14/day for sailings out of Haifa. Deluxe beverage was $39/day. Debsters41 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandis Posted September 6, 2022 Report Share Posted September 6, 2022 I was able to get it for $18 for the Wonder of the Seas TA crossing. Soda package was at 8.99 all the time. By the way, if you want to buy the combi Soda & Voom package, do the math, if you buy them seperate, they usually are a couple of $ cheaper. With the refreshment package, you can also get milkshakes and malts at Johnny Rockets, Starbucks speciality coffes at Cafe Promenade and smoothies at the gym bar. I also like to experiment with drinks at the Bionic Bar, so I get my money's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseygirl98 Posted September 6, 2022 Report Share Posted September 6, 2022 I got it for $17.99 this past spring for a cruise this September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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