Unlimited Open Bar??

Is there a difference between that and ultimate beverage package?

I see this now instead of Ultimate beverage package.

Is there a difference between that and ultimate beverage package?

I see this now instead of Ultimate beverage package.

Unlimited Open Bar??

Where did you see it?

Is there a difference between that and ultimate beverage package?

I see this now instead of Ultimate beverage package.

There is no difference.

You are limited to 1 drink at a time up to and including $15. Any amount over this you pay, we had no problem staying at or below the $15.

However, if you are a wine drinker the by the glass options available on this are limited. Not much of a choice, but it didn't bother us as we just tried lots of other cocktails.

I thought for certain trips there was no price limit or something. I saw it while I was on NCLs website as part of the free at sea promotion

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Open bar name is used on Sky and the T&C are different from UBP.

I thought for certain trips there was no price limit or something. I saw it while I was on NCLs website as part of the free at sea promotion

 

 

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No, no conditions have no price limit. UBP is always what's offered as the 'free at sea' perk with its normal T&Cs, sky has the 'open bar' as part of the ship. It's slightly different than the UBP, since it's ship wide, believe all passengers get it, not just the first 2. And don't think you have to present you card to get covered drinks. But if you look at the sky menus there are still plenty of drinks offered as an upcharge.

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Here is the fine print from NCL website:

Unlimited Beverages:

Applicable to guests 1-2 on the reservation.

Guest must be at least 21 years of age at time of sailing to qualify for the Ultimate Beverage Package. Guests under 21 will receive the soda package.

Variety of spirits and cocktails, wines by the glass and bottled or draft beer up to $15 USD. Includes fountain soda and juice, and non-alcoholic beer.

A 20% discount will be given on bottles of wine (champagne and sparkling included) purchased on board.

Does not apply to the Ice Bars. Does not include room service, package sales, bottled water, ship specific promotions or beer buckets, designated super premium brands (subject to change), bottled wine, mini bar purchases, fresh squeezed juices, Lavazza coffee beverages, wine dispenser, energy drinks or vending machines.

Guest who receive the Soda Package may obtain fountain soda at any bar, lounge or restaurant throughout the duration of the cruise.

Guest's check may reflect applicable VAT and/or taxes for certain ports or itineraries.

Guest is responsible for 18% gratuities & service charges on the retail value of the Ultimate Beverage Package and/or Soda Package prior to cruise, except when booking a Haven or Suite.

18% gratuities & service charges on the retail value of the Ultimate Beverage Package and/or Soda Package are included when booking through the Australia office.

Here is the fine print from NCL website:

Unlimited Beverages:

Applicable to guests 1-2 on the reservation.

Guest must be at least 21 years of age at time of sailing to qualify for the Ultimate Beverage Package. Guests under 21 will receive the soda package.

Variety of spirits and cocktails, wines by the glass and bottled or draft beer up to $15 USD. Includes fountain soda and juice, and non-alcoholic beer.

A 20% discount will be given on bottles of wine (champagne and sparkling included) purchased on board.

Does not apply to the Ice Bars. Does not include room service, package sales, bottled water, ship specific promotions or beer buckets, designated super premium brands (subject to change), bottled wine, mini bar purchases, fresh squeezed juices, Lavazza coffee beverages, wine dispenser, energy drinks or vending machines.

Guest who receive the Soda Package may obtain fountain soda at any bar, lounge or restaurant throughout the duration of the cruise.

Guest's check may reflect applicable VAT and/or taxes for certain ports or itineraries.

Guest is responsible for 18% gratuities & service charges on the retail value of the Ultimate Beverage Package and/or Soda Package prior to cruise, except when booking a Haven or Suite.

18% gratuities & service charges on the retail value of the Ultimate Beverage Package and/or Soda Package are included when booking through the Australia office.

These are the T&C for UBP. The OP asked about 'unlimited open bar'. It is only on Sky and has different rules.

These are the T&C for UBP. The OP asked about 'unlimited open bar'. It is only on Sky and has different rules.

SKY "guests will receive complimentary beverages which include designated spirits, cocktails, bottled beer, draft beer, and wines by the glass and unlimited fountain soda and juices at all bars, lounges, restaurants and Great Stirrup Cay. Does not include room service, package sales, ship specific promotions or beer buckets, designated Super Premium brands (subject to change), bottled wine, mini bar purchases, bottled water, fresh squeezed juices, select Lavazza coffee beverages, energy drinks, vending machines, souvenir items or wine stations. One (1) beverage per person per transaction. Your check may reflect applicable VAT and/or taxes for certain ports or itineraries"

Does 'SKY' refer to a ship or a passenger designation?

From my initial browsing, it looks like the 'open bar' proviso is included with mini & regular suites.

"Sky" is a ship. The "open bar" pertains to the this particular ship. See post #9 above for details of what is and what is not included. I don't believe cabin category makes a difference.

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These are the T&C for UBP. The OP asked about 'unlimited open bar'. It is only on Sky and has different rules.

Actually on NCL.com the Free at Sea now is FREE Unlimited Open Bar as a perk

Does 'SKY' refer to a ship or a passenger designation?

 

From my initial browsing, it looks like the 'open bar' proviso is included with mini & regular suites.

Actually on NCL.com the Free at Sea now is FREE Unlimited Open Bar as a perk

SKY has it's own deal that is labeled only as "open bar" and has it's own terms. NCL also lists "open bar" as a free at sea option, but as soon as you click that option it lists that you will get the UBP.

So NCL currently has two separate free drink programs:

If you sail on the SKY you get the open bar

If you sail anything else under the "free at sea" you get UBP

I saw open bar under the promos for " select NY sailings" on the website

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Is there a difference between that and ultimate beverage package?

I see this now instead of Ultimate beverage package.

I do believe that it is all the same - The unlimited open bar comes with the Ultimate Bev. Package. I had the same question. lots of names, same meaning.

Today on NCL The Free at Sea Promo states

FREE UNLIMITED OPEN BAR Enjoy a poolside mojito, highballs in the casino, and a glass of pinot at dinner, all included with the Ultimate Beverage Package. *Service charges apply

I do believe that it is all the same - The unlimited open bar comes with the Ultimate Bev. Package. I had the same question. lots of names, same meaning.

 

Today on NCL The Free at Sea Promo states

 

FREE UNLIMITED OPEN BAR Enjoy a poolside mojito, highballs in the casino, and a glass of pinot at dinner, all included with the Ultimate Beverage Package. *Service charges apply

It's a new blurb on NCL.com - it now states Free Unlimited Open Bar as one of the Free At Sea perks for ships (other than just the Sky).

Have you looked at the present promos?

They now say (and did the last few months on cruises I was looking at...all NON Sky)

FREE UNLIMITED OPEN BAR

Enjoy a poolside mojito, highballs in the casino, and a glass of pinot at

dinner, all included with the Ultimate Beverage Package. *Service charges apply

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Unlimited Open Bar??

Where did you see it?

I got a flyer in the mail from Norwegian, on the back it says under "Norwegian's Free at Sea" - "Unlimited Open Bar". Trying to find out why it is called this -- we had the Ultimate Beverage Package which excludes "super premium" alcohols and drinks over, if I recall, $12 -- if you buy over, you are charged the difference. But now they call it Unlimited???

On non-Sky ships the Free at Sea promotion says Unlimited Open Bar, BUT that is just another way of saying Unlimited Beverage Package. When you actually go to book a cruise, it will list the UBP as one of the options. This is different than the Free Open Bar offered on the Sky. They likely changed the wording because people didn't understand what the Ultimate Beverage Package meant, so saying free open bar simplifies things. BamacruisersDJJ explained this above when they listed the promo out.

What is the retail value of the Free at See unlimited beverages? Would be helpful to know if the cost of gratuities would be more than we would normally pay on beverages.

Retail value is $79 per day, so the 18% on that is $14.22 per person per day. That's 4 sodas, or 2 beers, or one glass of wine, or not even one fancy cocktail.

What is the retail value of the Free at See unlimited beverages? Would be helpful to know if the cost of gratuities would be more than we would normally pay on beverages.

If you only have one or two drinks a day then gratuities would be more than regular prices. For me, $90 in gratuities is like 2 days of drinks. Small price to pay for unlimited drinks.

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UNLIMITED OPEN BAR

You will find this with Owners Suites - Deluxe Owners Suites and Haven Owners Suites - Garden Villas.

The mini-fridge contents are entirely complimentary and these suites also receive 3 bottles of alcohol beverages comp.

All this in addition to the Ultimate Beverage Package.

For a minute recently I thought the package had been expanded to include a waterbottle per day and specialty coffee at dinner.

Can't find it now but think it was a different program. What's that one called, is it a suite guest thing?