jp928 Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Hello. Sorry if this was asked before, but it seems like I'm getting different answers. If you purchase the DBP do you also get the souvenir cup for the Freestyle vending machines for the Oasis ships? Even the RC website has conflicting information. That would be disappointing if not, you would think that "deluxe" covers all the other benefits of beverage packages. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG Teacher Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 49 minutes ago, jp928 said: Hello. Sorry if this was asked before, but it seems like I'm getting different answers. If you purchase the DBP do you also get the souvenir cup for the Freestyle vending machines for the Oasis ships? Even the RC website has conflicting information. That would be disappointing if not, you would think that "deluxe" covers all the other benefits of beverage packages. Thanks in advance. Yes, you do! There are generally stations set up as soon as you embark the ship with crew members selling different beverage packages. You will see hundreds of the Freestyle Cups at one of these stations, just show them your Set Sail pass with the beverage package indicated on it, and you'll be able to grab them and be on your way! tingtang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp928 Posted July 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Thank You for the info!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanalo217 Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 I'm pretty sure you get the souvenir cup on every ship class with one of the drink packages that include soda. I got one on Serenade which didn't have any freestyle machines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanHardlyWait Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 16 minutes ago, amanalo217 said: I'm pretty sure you get the souvenir cup on every ship class with one of the drink packages that include soda. I got one on Serenade which didn't have any freestyle machines. Yep. Always did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve B Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 Are the souvenir cups unique for each ship or identical, regardless of ship/class? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 3 hours ago, Steve B said: Are the souvenir cups unique for each ship or identical, regardless of ship/class? Pretty identical, standardized across the fleet. Although some may have an old batch every now again because of supply issues. USCG Teacher 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanHardlyWait Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 13 hours ago, Steve B said: Are the souvenir cups unique for each ship or identical, regardless of ship/class? They are however chipped to work in the freestyle machines for that cruise only. tingtang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 31 minutes ago, CanHardlyWait said: They are however chipped to work in the freestyle machines for that cruise only. Not entirely true. The chip, when activated, will only work for a period, not coded to the ship. I once talked to a pinnacle in the casino who saves her cups. She does a lot of B2B and S2S, but she doesn't always get a new cup, she just uses Her's until it expires......but she pays for the soda package all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey79 Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 The cup also has a hidden bonus I found a couple cruises ago. I went down to the machine pretty late at night to grab us some refills. It was surrounded by intoxicated people trying to get drinks with every random type of cup imaginable with the expected result. I waited my time, walked up, and got our refills with no issue. I turned around and noticed that I was being looked at like I was some wizard or magician. I explained the situation to those who asked but many were determined that the cup in their hand was going to work. MaryCS62, CrimsonCruiser, jbrinkm and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTCat Posted August 29, 2023 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 Will the Souvenir cups be in your room when you arrive on the ship? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaa Posted August 29, 2023 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 No, go to any bar and ask for your cup and they will give it to you. VTCat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilley Posted August 29, 2023 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 If you get a souvenir cup on a ship without the freestyle machines do you just get your cup filled at the bar or restaurant or did I just receive a souvenir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted August 29, 2023 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Gilley said: If you get a souvenir cup on a ship without the freestyle machines do you just get your cup filled at the bar or restaurant or did I just receive a souvenir. A few people carry around their cup but a lot just get a normal glass of soda at the bar. We have so many souvenir glasses we don't bother with them anymore. If you go regularly to the MDR for dinner your server will learn your preference and have a glass waiting for you (if they really want a 10 on the post-cruise survey). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFCruise Posted August 29, 2023 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 58 minutes ago, ChessE4 said: A few people carry around their cup but a lot just get a normal glass of soda at the bar. We have so many souvenir glasses we don't bother with them anymore. If you go regularly to the MDR for dinner your server will learn your preference and have a glass waiting for you (if they really want a 10 on the post-cruise survey). This is one of the little things that make MDR/Traditional dining great in my opinion. It's not only your preferred drink, but any small quirks your group might have - by the second night, it's second nature. ChessE4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilley Posted August 29, 2023 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 Wow, I really can’t with all the people they serve, they will remember what I drink. Perhaps they have it written down somewhere either I’m impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottD Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 15 hours ago, Gilley said: Wow, I really can’t with all the people they serve, they will remember what I drink. Perhaps they have it written down somewhere either I’m impressed. Sometimes they make notes, sometimes they are just that good. Our server remembered to bring my son a sprite and my wife a white wine every meal after the first night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottD Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 20 hours ago, VTCat said: Will the Souvenir cups be in your room when you arrive on the ship? Thanks. On most ships you can get it when you board, there will be a table set up on the promenade where you can pick them up. Otherwise, the bars will have them for you. VTCat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTCat Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 Thank you for the answers. Have a great day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 amanalo217, CrimsonCruiser and jbrinkm 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 4 hours ago, PG Cruiser said: Did you make this or find it? either way - smart and helpful graphic that needs to be EVERYWHERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAYNO Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 We always get a beverage package of some sort, and we always get these cups. But I can't help but think these cups are not a huge draw for a lot of folks. On our last couple of cruises, we went to multiple bars until we finally would find a bar that had these cups. We find it's much easier to ask for a beverage at a bar, and get a nice new clean glass every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 1 hour ago, CrimsonCruiser said: Did you make this or find it? either way - smart and helpful graphic that needs to be EVERYWHERE I made it! I’ve made a lot of them to FAQs (asked repeatedly so many times, over and over again lol) cdixon22, CrimsonCruiser and Xaa 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFCruise Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 So if I have the soda package, do I need to go to a machine to get a refill? I cannot ask for one at a bar or restaurant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 1 minute ago, JFCruise said: So if I have the soda package, do I need to go to a machine to get a refill? I cannot ask for one at a bar or restaurant? The machines give you more options because they are the Coke Freestyle. Loaded with probably every flavor of soda and juice that coke sells and I think 5 add-in flavors like Cherry, grape, vanilla, and orange. But yes, you can also just go up to a bar and ask for what's there which is usually limited to Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite - though on Harmony recently they also had cans of ginger ale and sprite zero which shocked me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFCruise Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 @CrimsonCruiser - ah that's great. I wasn't expecting to be able to get Orange flavored Coke Zero at a pool bar, but...at least regular Coke Zero. I can leave my weird mixes for other times. CrimsonCruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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