I Just Learned About Sprite’s Super Secret Exclusive Flavor, and Now I Can’t Wait To Try It

Coca-Cola Freestyle machines put the world of Coke, Sprite, and the rest of the soft drink empire’s portfolio into one nifty dispenser. It’s a soda genie. And beyond the magic of soda customization, Coke sometimes releases specialty fountain drinks exclusive to these Freestyle machines, such as three new flavors recently spotted at a certain Orlando attraction.

But for Sprite fans, there’s a different Freestyle machine worth traveling for, one with an incredibly rare version of the lemon-lime soda.

It’s the Hope Diamond of Sprite flavors. And, yes, you’ll find it in the middle of the ocean.

What Is Royal Berry Blast Sprite?

I love cruising. I’ve sailed with all the big brands, some luxury liners, and even smaller vessels. But the soft drink situation aboard a ship is dismal. (And don’t get me started on cruise coffee.) What sets Royal Caribbean apart is the Freestyle machine. They’re offered on 21 out of 28 Royal ships, which is 75 percent of the brand’s current fleet.

Days at sea are a lot better with my favorite sparkling water customizations, all the best Diet Coke flavors, and a unique Sprite flavor created just for Royal Caribbean: Royal Berry Blast.

The flavor was introduced in 2019 to celebrate Royal Caribbean’s 50th anniversary, and it’s available in both regular and zero-sugar options. Of all the wacky, over-the-top fruit variations on Sprite, this one has Sprite fans confused, excited, and everything in between. No one’s been able to perfectly pinpoint what that berry flavor is.

One Instagrammer said it tastes like vanilla and Sprite, similar to the viral McDonald’s Sprite hack. And when they compared the flavor to other Sprite Freestyle machine variations, they said it has a general mixed berry vibe.

But another reviewer said it’s more like grape soda meets Sprite. And as a diehard fan of this 109-year-old grape soda brand, that combo sounds incredible.

Where to Find Royal Berry Blast Sprite

Currently, you can find Coke Freestyle machines and Sprite Royal Berry Blast on the following ships:

• Adventure of the Seas
• Allure of the Seas
• Anthem of the Seas
• Enchantment of the Seas
• Explorer of the Seas
• Freedom of the Seas
• Grandeur of the Seas
• Harmony of the Seas
• Icon of the Seas
• Independence of the Seas
• Jewel of the Seas
• Mariner of the Seas
• Navigator of the Seas
• Oasis of the Seas
• Odyssey of the Seas
• Ovation of the Seas
• Quantum of the Seas
• Rhapsody of the Seas
• Symphony of the Seas
• Utopia of the Seas
• Wonder of the Seas

As an avid cruiser and non-alcoholic poolside drink enthusiast, I would absolutely hop on a ship just to try a rare Sprite formula. But if you prefer a land-based Sprite excursion, Del Taco has been collaborating with the lemon-lime brand this year, and its latest Mango Pineapple Sprite Poppers drink looks like summer in a cup.