Complementary Beverages
If you choose not to spend money on a beverage package, you still have access to complementary beverages throughout the week. The basic water, tea, hot chocolate, coffee, and orange juice (not freshly squeezed) are offered at most of the food venues. Some even had large containers of flavoured water which was complementary to all guests throughout the day. The flavours seemed to change regularly. That’s about it though! No bottled water for you!
Water Bottle Package
This package only includes bottled water. You might think this isn’t important but having bottled water does come in handy on days in Port. You like having water that you know is safe to drink.
Soda Package
This package ONLY includes soda. It does not include bottled water. Along with this package is a souvenir cup that you can use at the refillable soda stations. The stations have a variety of options to choose from beyond the classics. They have caffeine-free sodas, and fruity options.
Note: if you book a balcony stateroom you get the soda package included, as well as 1 free meal at Johnny Rockets.
Refreshment Package
This was my preferred package. It can be used anywhere on the ship. I got it for 2 reasons.
- We were able to get a 40% discount on our drink packages.
- If an adult purchases an unlimited beverage package, all other adults in the same stateroom are forced to purchase a package as well. If an adult does not drink alcohol this is the best alternative but you have to phone and order it.
This is a great option is because it basically includes everything except alcohol. That means you can have bottled water, vitamin water, red bull, gatorade, soda, fresh squeezed orange juice, premium coffees, lattes, non-alcoholic cocktails and frozen drinks. I gained a lot of weight on vacation and I am sure this was a contributing factor. Below is the official list according to Royal Caribbean’s website:
- Premium coffees and teas
- Bottled still and sparkling water
- Fresh squeezed orange juice
- Non-alcoholic cocktails
- Fountain sodas / Coca-Cola Freestyle® beverages
Deluxe Beverage Package
This is the ultimate drink package. It includes virtually any drink my the glass. That’s right, you can only order complementary wine by the glass (not the bottle). The other caveat is that it only included drinks under $13.00 which still included most beverages. This package includes everything in the refreshment package plus the following:
- Cocktails / Spirits / Liqueurs / Beer
- 1 milkshake at Johnny Rocket’s if you order a meal
- Premium coffees and teas
- Bottled still and sparkling water
- Fresh squeezed orange juice
- Non-alcoholic cocktails
- Fountain sodas / Coca-Cola Freestyle® beverages