Royal Caribbean Cruise - Is Drinks Package Worth It

mickrb30 on 27/10/2023 - 11:01
Last edited 27/10/2023 - 11:18 by 1 other user

RCC Cruise with Brillance of The Seas 11 nights deluxe drink package is $177 per day per person, which equals $1947per person, if you buy BEFORE cruise date, otherwise its more on ship for two is just under $4k more than our fare already paid. Cruise date 08/12/2023

Question advice please -
RCC have offered us 25% discount, BUT still expensive being nearly 3k 2 people for drinks.
Has anyone been offered a better deal?
Is it better to wait, hold back, they might sharpen the pencil for a better deal?
What is your experience on snagging a better deal?

Thanks to everyone that may be able to help.

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Comments

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 27/10/2023 - 11:06
    +23

    Damn, whats in the deluxe drinks package?
    You'd want to be having like 8 cocktails a night at least haha

    • l005e on 27/10/2023 - 11:10
      +25

      2 for breakfast
      2 for brunch
      2 for lunch
      2 for dinner
      Easy

      • Jimothy Wongingtons on 27/10/2023 - 11:26
        +49

        V B L O O O N G N E C K at 20 to 8 in the morning

        • bdl on 27/10/2023 - 13:30
          +2

          or 8x VB grenades

      • c64 on 27/10/2023 - 18:32
        +10

        alcohol poisoning and cirrhosis has never been so cheap!

        • MrThing on 28/10/2023 - 16:32
          +1

          Yer its free, the tax payer is paying for their treatment via medicare

          Just like stupid smokers

          • bobswinkle on 30/10/2023 - 06:27
            +4

            @MrThing: Smokers pay for their treatment many many times over in taxes. They also die before they cost the system the most money. If we wanted to save money from the government coffers encouraging smoking wouldn't be a bad idea.

            • MrThing on 30/10/2023 - 11:38
              -2

              @bobswinkle: Or ban (or tax them into oblivion) them, collect those smokers taxes anyway and not have to spend a penny of it on smoking related treatment

              • bobswinkle on 30/10/2023 - 16:23
                +2

                @MrThing: But why? In a free society they're free to do what they like to the extent they don't harm others… We have banned virtually every opportunity for direct harm to others. We know they are a net gain to government coffers. Anything else is authoritarian.

                • MrThing on 30/10/2023 - 16:30
                  -2

                  @bobswinkle: Give up all access to tax payer funded medical treatment for alcohol and ciggis and I dont care what you do woth your body

                  • bobswinkle on 30/10/2023 - 18:07

                    @MrThing: But I've just told you; they pay more towards those things than other people and cost less because they die earlier…

                    • MrThing on 30/10/2023 - 19:36

                      @bobswinkle: you dont pay much tax when ur on the dole but

                      • bobswinkle on 30/10/2023 - 20:32
                        +1

                        @MrThing: … You don't pay tobacco taxes if you're on the dole??

    • stuffandthat on 27/10/2023 - 11:14
      +3

      Eight a night? At that price I'd be having eight every time I went to the bar!

      • Jimothy Wongingtons on 27/10/2023 - 11:27
        +3

        idk id prob be tipsy by the first 8 morning mimosas

        • stuffandthat on 27/10/2023 - 11:35
          +2

          you will be in a coma after the 8 mid-morning-mimosas.

        • jv on 27/10/2023 - 11:41

          tipsy by the first 8 morning mimosas

          This you?

    • djkelly69 on 27/10/2023 - 11:28
      +11

      Damn, whats in the deluxe drinks package?

      In case anyone actually wants to know:

      Vodka: Absolut, Belvedere, Grey Goose, Stoli, Tito’s Handmade Vodka
      Rum: Bacardi, Bacardi 8, Captain Morgan Rum, Malibu Miami Club
      Gin: Aviation, Beefeater, Bombay Sapphire, New Amsterdam, The Botanist
      Tequila/ Mezcal: 1800 Avion Silver, Camarena Gold, Patron Silver, Del Maquey Vida Blanco Mezcal
      Scotch: Chiva Regal 12 Year Old, Dewars 12 Year, Glenfiddich, Johnnie Walker Black, The Glenlivet
      Whiskey, Bourbon/ Rye: Buffalo Trace, Canadian Club, Jack Daniels, Jameson, Makers Mark, Whistle Pig Rye
      Cognac: Hennessy VS, Remy Martin VSOP
      Spiked Seltzers: Truly
      Beers: Domestic, imported and craft beer brands
      Wine by the Glass: Iconic varietals from California to New Zealand
      Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Can and fountain soda, fresh and bottled juices, premium coffee and teas, bottled and sparkling water, Johnny Rockets Shakes
      Enjoy a discount of 40% off bottles of wine under $100 and 20% off bottles above $100 in bars and dining rooms.

      • Jimothy Wongingtons on 27/10/2023 - 11:30

        ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

      • stuffandthat on 27/10/2023 - 11:39
        +2

        So wine by the glass is included, but if you want it by the bottle you only get a discount? Why would anyone buy the bottle instead of just having glass after glass?

        • Hellfire on 27/10/2023 - 11:51
          +19

          Better wines are probably only available by the bottle.

        • Willy Beamish on 28/10/2023 - 15:44
          +2

          the wine they give you is cask wine

    • Sunshines bright on 28/10/2023 - 07:31
      +1

      The question to be asked is will you drink 8+ drinks 🍹 oer day?

      • Dslrfirst on 28/10/2023 - 09:47
        +1

        Its quite easy when spread over day/night.

        • CryssieJade on 29/10/2023 - 15:26
          +4

          I don't see how…. Most days you're in port anyway, it's not like you spend all your days 'at sea' on the ship with nothing to do. And the At Sea days have plenty of activities to do that don't involve elbow bending. All 5 of us adults didn't have time to drink on a 10 day cruise!

    • HeWhoKnows on 28/10/2023 - 07:53
      +7

      Thats just to get your money back!

      Who goes on a cruise to drink all day?
      They offer so many activities to pass your time

      • Dslrfirst on 28/10/2023 - 09:48
        +11

        Who doesnt?

      • mousie on 28/10/2023 - 11:46
        +12

        They are floating RSL clubs now

  • jugsy on 27/10/2023 - 11:08
    +29

    That's insanely expensive, who is drinking $177 worth for 11 days straight? Turn it down and bring a flask

    • djkelly69 on 27/10/2023 - 11:20
      +29

      I dont think a flask is going to last long for someone thinking about buying a $177 a day drinks package..

      • jugsy on 27/10/2023 - 11:23

        Depends on the size?

      • Mechz on 27/10/2023 - 13:19
        +14

        Also pretty sure they check your bags and you can't BYO alcohol.

        • Sal in SA on 27/10/2023 - 13:23
          -2

          1-2 Bottles each from memory - may vary depending on length of cruise etc.
          But, not allowed enough if you enjoy some good drinks each day while on holiday ).

          • djkelly69 on 27/10/2023 - 13:33
            +1

            @Sal in SA: I think some cruises allow a couple of bottles of wine, but I haven't heard of any that allow you to take on bottles of spirits.

        • dasher86 on 27/10/2023 - 19:48
          +17

          Listerine bottles full of vodka and food colouring apparently 🤣

    • Dslrfirst on 28/10/2023 - 10:00
      +3

      A. Has the OP posted the daily drink package prices in AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS? $177 AUD = 112 $USD approx
      B. Do you know what the drink prices IN US DOLLARS are? Cocktail $10-14; Wine per glass $9-25 approx. etc

    • AustriaBargain on 28/10/2023 - 14:07
      +3

      It's a cruise, all there is to do is drink.

      • jrvb42 on 28/10/2023 - 18:25
        +2

        And bonk.

    • Brianqpr on 28/10/2023 - 23:53
      +3

      We got into the alcohol free area at circular quay for the millennium new years eve with 1.25 litre coke bottles that didn't have an awful lot of coke in them.

      Thought we were pretty clever until we saw others opening champagne bottles😃

  • [Deactivated] on 27/10/2023 - 11:09

    Genuine question: Are there security personnel/bouncers on board ?

    • Agarwal on 27/10/2023 - 12:26

      Yes

    • michaelTito on 28/10/2023 - 21:32
      +1

      Are you planning to cause trouble?

      • [Deactivated] on 28/10/2023 - 21:50
        -3

        ha ha … Maybe ! I probs wouldn't take too kindly to being stuck on a floating prison so if I could not get a water taxi to the nearest mainland when I wanted then it would be a hassle for the captain & crew.

        • Randolph Duke on 31/10/2023 - 13:20
          +2

          haha … I probs wouldn't go on a cruise then

          • [Deactivated] on 01/11/2023 - 12:43

            @Randolph Duke: tee hee …. cruisers were triggered

    • Fayble1212 on 28/10/2023 - 23:16
      +2

      Yes, including holding/gaol-like cells, a safety padded room etc.

    • Brianqpr on 28/10/2023 - 23:54

      Why? You want some?

  • stuffandthat on 27/10/2023 - 11:12
    +1

    How much are the drinks if you don't have the drinks package?

    • Stewardo on 27/10/2023 - 19:52
      +8

      USD
      Beer $8
      Wine 9+
      Cocktails $10-14
      Plus 20% gratuities.
      So a beer would be $15 Aud
      You would break even after 9 beers. Much faster with cocktails.

      • Phlume on 27/10/2023 - 20:24
        +1

        Is gratuities/tipping mandatory?

        • Stewardo on 27/10/2023 - 20:31
          +1

          Yes, it’s cash free automatically added 20%

          • Brianqpr on 28/10/2023 - 23:55
            +13

            @Stewardo: What BS. If there's no option then just include it in the normal pricing.

      • Dslrfirst on 28/10/2023 - 10:02

        Wine $US 9-25. I dont think the gratuities are included in the package? As you say, not that hard to break-even.

        • Stewardo on 28/10/2023 - 10:27
          +3

          It also includes soft drinks and tea coffee and water. Which you have to pay for if you don’t have one of the alcohol or soft drink packages. People on here saying that you would have to be an alcoholic to drink that much, it’s for all your drinks. It’s resort pricing and AUD is 63c USD. Most people would get through it easy.

        • AustriaBargain on 28/10/2023 - 14:08
          +1

          Is there a bar fridge in the room? just bring some boxes of Coolabah with you. That's your daily drinks package right there.

          • Stewardo on 29/10/2023 - 00:00

            @AustriaBargain: They search your bags for BYO

            • AustriaBargain on 29/10/2023 - 00:06

              @Stewardo: Put the bags into a spring water box.

              • Dslrfirst on 30/10/2023 - 09:18
                +1

                @AustriaBargain: and that hasn't been tried before?

                • AustriaBargain on 30/10/2023 - 09:21
                  +2

                  @Dslrfirst: Put the wine bags inside a larger water bag, seal the bag with some water in it, when they test it water will come out. When you get to cabin tear open the outer bag to release the sweet sweet goon bag.

        • augernised on 28/10/2023 - 18:07

          gratuities are included in cruises departing from aus

      • Brianqpr on 28/10/2023 - 23:57

        9 beers a day for 11 days is a lot of drinking. And you aren't even ahead.

  • onetwothreefour on 27/10/2023 - 11:21
    +3

    How many drinks do you think you will be drinking every day? What's the average cost of each drink? Multiply those together and does it come to more than $177?

  • jugsy on 27/10/2023 - 11:24
    +37

    To this day no-one can convince me this isn't just an overpriced floating hotel you're trapped in, destroying oceans as it goes

    • djkelly69 on 27/10/2023 - 11:30
      +6

      Have you booked a (normal) hotel lately? They are underpriced if anything.

    • kaleidoscope on 30/10/2023 - 08:07

      destroying oceans as it goes

      But but but how else can someone feed their egos and flood Instagram space without these.

  • djkelly69 on 27/10/2023 - 11:24
    +1

    I am going on the Brilliance to Canada/Alaska next year. Deluxe drinks package is currently (and has been for some time) 'Buy One Get One 50% off', or $133 per day, down from ~$177.

  • jv on 27/10/2023 - 11:37
    +9

    package is $177 per day per person

    🤣🤣🤣

    • Dslrfirst on 28/10/2023 - 10:05
      +3

      Yes $177 per day per person in Australian dollars =$112USD. Drinks prices are in USD. Need to compare apples with apples.

  • KaTst3R on 27/10/2023 - 11:53
    +1

    Alcoholic's dream….

  • ytthr on 27/10/2023 - 11:57
    +6

    If you buy now (and pay now), you can cancel and re-buy if a cheaper deal comes along.
    I have done tham many times with speciality dining / excursions / internet.

    I presume you have done your sums and keen on the package.
    There is peace of mind with the package knowing you can enjoy a drink/coffe etc without the bill adding up.

    My current offer is $124.15 a day ($177.36 less 30%) (not same cruise date, same ship)

  • Dollar General on 27/10/2023 - 12:08
    +3

    Pay for one person and you can order enough for both of you to get plastered

    • djkelly69 on 27/10/2023 - 12:23
      +9

      They make you buy the package for all adults in the same stateroom to try and avoid letting you do this. I think it is also one drink at a time.

      • morse on 27/10/2023 - 16:14

        That seems annoying, my husband doesn’t drink alcohol at all but I like a drink. I would imagine lots of couples are the same.

        • Trekky on 28/10/2023 - 09:18
          +1

          You can ring them direct and say that your partner doesn't drink alcohol (I think they ask why) and you can get one of the non alcoholic drinks packages instead.

          • michaelTito on 28/10/2023 - 21:34
            +3

            @Trekky: Just tell them it’s for religion purposes and they will be fine with it

    • Dslrfirst on 30/10/2023 - 09:19

      once again, and that hasn't been tried before?

      • Dollar General on 30/10/2023 - 10:06

        I don’t know. I don’t do cruises. Would rather spend the same time in Guantanamo Bay than be on a cruise

    • claire on 31/10/2023 - 22:36

      They are on the lookout for this and if you get caught they cancel your package, no refund. It's a big gamble.

  • pharkurnell on 27/10/2023 - 12:16
    +10

    Gotta have something to wash the gastro tablets down with…

  • Agarwal on 27/10/2023 - 12:29

    The price can change all the time so keep an eye out. They will most likely have black friday sales. I'm also going on Brilliance shortly and it's about 117pp, which is supposedly 30% off, so just keep checking regularly to see if it drops.

  • c64 on 27/10/2023 - 12:59
    +20

    $177/day for 11 days?! what sort of raging alcoholic would you need to be

    • Hugh G Rection on 27/10/2023 - 13:30
      +1

      great deal, who drinks less than 8 a day? that's easy to do.

    • miicah on 28/10/2023 - 12:01

      That's two cases of fancy beer and a bottle of scotch a day.

  • Sal in SA on 27/10/2023 - 13:24
    +2

    Also covers all other drinks etc.

    • Ridiculous Panda on 28/10/2023 - 23:42
      +4

      Yeah if I pay $177 a day, I am only going to drink alcohol. Not going to fill any precious room in my stomach with water or food for that matter.

  • plmko on 27/10/2023 - 13:29
    +17

    Imagine spending $1000 in shitty alcoholic drinks just so you can 'save'

  • Drakesy on 27/10/2023 - 13:38
    +27

    I don't get why people go on a boat and just drink themselves stupid.
    Speaks volumes about the entertainment and what you can get when on a cruise.
    And no there's no way that it's worth it. Pushing yourself to drink because you paid for it is ridiculous.

    Just why

    • Brianqpr on 28/10/2023 - 23:58
      +4

      Cruise ships = floating RSLs

      • T3J on 31/10/2023 - 17:04
        -1

        Always the person who's never cruised with that comment. Like everywhere else, what you pay and what cruise you go on determines the level of bogan & oldies.

  • freefall101 on 27/10/2023 - 16:00
    +2

    I'm assuming they charge something like $40 a cocktail regularly? I'd do that, what are the customers going to do, jump overboard and swim to another bar?

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