Royal Caribbean International has pared down its offering of
beverage packages to four, with just one that includes alcohol.
The cruise line said guests can buy a package that includes
beer, wine and cocktails for a price of $55 a day (the package includes drinks
that sell for less than $12). Guests will get a $12 credit toward any drink
that costs more than $12. The package also includes non-alcoholic beverages,
premium coffee, tea and bottled water.
The new packages went into effect Sept. 6.
Previously, Royal Caribbean offered packages that includes
various levels of alcoholic drinks for $39, $57 and $67 a day. It said guests that
had ordered a $39 package will be upgraded at no charge.
Royal Caribbean said the changes were made “with a focus on
making the vacation-planning process easy.”
Two other nonalcoholic options are the Classic Soda package,
which provides soft drinks at $8.50 per day, and the Refreshment Package that
includes a spectrum of nonalcoholic drinks for $26 a day.
Guests can also order Evian water in packages of either 12
one-liter bottles ($39) or 24 one-liter bottles ($69).