Karensue Posted September 19, 2023 Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 The soft drink (coca cola) package is on sale for $9.99 a day. How much is a single coke? Is it worth purchasing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus527 Posted September 20, 2023 Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 I think a single soda is something like $3.50, but then you have to do the 18% gratuity on top of that, so it essentially becomes a $4 drink. That being said, if you think that you will be drinking more than three sodas a day, it would definitely be worth it. Anecdotally, my youngest child is not a soda drinker and only drinks it occasionally. She went bananas on our last cruise and actually ended up having 10 in one day. So, if you're going to "live it up" soda wise, it might be worth it! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanHardlyWait Posted September 20, 2023 Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 I'll add the sodas from the bars are small to average size glasses at best with tons of ice. It's very easy to go through more than one per seating. Cactus527 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigert2008 Posted September 20, 2023 Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 6 hours ago, Karensue said: The soft drink (coca cola) package is on sale for $9.99 a day. How much is a single coke? Is it worth purchasing? you can check the prices for your sailing in the app. I looked at one of my upcoming cruises for reference, the Wonder of the Seas, Casino Bar sodas are $3.50 each plus 18% for a total of $4.13 each If the soda package is $9.99 a day plus 18% making it $11.79 a day you’d need 2.85 sodas a day to break even, so really 3 a day. The thing to remember is that there are no refills when you don’t have a package, each soda is an individual purchase. So at dinner, each time they bring you a glass it would be a separate charge (by rule). its also important not not think of it as each day, but an overall view of your cruise. You may get 0 sodas one day, but 6 the next day. It works on Perfect Day and maybe you’ll drink several just on the island. if your ship has Freestyle machines, they also include Powerade and sparkling water options. we used to get the Refreshment package, but since becoming Diamond,we get the soda package to offset our vouchers and it’s been a good option. We don’t drink alcohol so we use the vouchers for milkshakes, fancy coffee, and bottled water, but then can grab a soda when we get pizza, hot dogs, or any other food that pairs well If you drink coffee or want bottled water, look into the refreshment package. If you’re committed to the soda package and can get the refreshment package at the right price it can be a deal! we've gotten the soda package between $7.99 and $10.99 on various sailings. good luck Cactus527 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27th Lady Posted September 20, 2023 Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 The other nice thing about the soda package is the freestyle coke machines which give you tons of variety and are lots of fun Cactus527 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancity Cruiser Posted September 20, 2023 Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 If you drink soda regularly you will want the package. As @CanHardlyWait pointed out the drinks they pour you are loaded with ice in a small glass. You get about half a can in a glass. And as @Reigert2008 pointed out they are not refillable. I get the soda package on every cruise. Cactus527 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus527 Posted September 20, 2023 Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 12 hours ago, Reigert2008 said: we used to get the Refreshment package, but since becoming Diamond,we get the soda package to offset our vouchers and it’s been a good option. We don’t drink alcohol so we use the vouchers for milkshakes, fancy coffee, and bottled water, but then can grab a soda when we get pizza, hot dogs, or any other food that pairs well THIS IS SUCH A GOOD IDEA!!!!!! I'm not a regular alcohol drinker (maybe 3-4 drinks annually), so I love how you've arranged this! Reigert2008 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. K Posted September 20, 2023 Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 I'm booked on Oasis for November and purchased the Soda Package already. Hearing that it is on sale now, I quickly did the math to see how much of a savings a change would get me. It was only $11.52, hardly even worth the effort to cancel and repurchase. I set a minimum $20 price point to be worth considering. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaa Posted September 20, 2023 Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 It takes 2 seconds to cancel and rebook. Two seconds of effort is worth more than $11.52? I think it took you longer to post about it than it would to do it. Why let them have it? It's your 11 bucks, but I would do the rebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va4fam Posted September 20, 2023 Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 You can save $$$ by bringing up to 12 16.9 oz bottles of soda onboard. But the "soda jukebox" (coke freestyle) machines are so much fun....hard to resist! Reigert2008 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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