Sip and sail clarification

We have been visiting NYC for the last 4 days so haven't paid much attention to all the changes in the all inclusive beverage package. We board the Crown today and was hoping someone could answer a few questions.

Are we grandfathered in to the old rules ?

If not can we still buy bottles of wine for a 40% discount ?

Is water still included ?

Are the # of drinks the same?

Any other helpful info would be appreciated.

Thanks.

We have been visiting NYC for the last 4 days so haven't paid much attention to all the changes in the all inclusive beverage package. We board the Crown today and was hoping someone could answer a few questions.

Are we grandfathered in to the old rules ?

No you are grandfathered into the new rules

If not can we still buy bottles of wine for a 40% discount ?

No, it is now 25% on all bottles of wine

Is water still included ?

Yes, 500ml bottles only, except one large bottle of still or sparkling water if dining at a specialty restaurant

Are the # of drinks the same?

Limit if 15 alcoholic drinks per day, 6am to 6am. No limit on non alcoholic drinks

Any other helpful info would be appreciated.

Includes drinks up to $12 menu price.

Some special provisions apply

Thanks.

Google Princess Cellars and read the terms of the Premier Beverage Package.

Thanks for the quick reply.

One more question.

Is the tip still included or additional now ?

Thanks for the quick reply.

One more question.

Is the tip still included or additional now ?

Included

Included

Thanks again for the quick reply.

We have been visiting NYC for the last 4 days so haven't paid much attention to all the changes in the all inclusive beverage package. We board the Crown today and was hoping someone could answer a few questions.

Are we grandfathered in to the old rules ?

If not can we still buy bottles of wine for a 40% discount ?

Is water still included ?

Are the # of drinks the same?

Any other helpful info would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Please let us know if you were grandfathered in or had to follow the news rules. There has been some discussions on here about that.

Hope your cruise is amazing!

Please let us know if you were grandfathered in or had to follow the news rules. There has been some discussions on here about that.

 

Hope your cruise is amazing!

It appears at least on the Crown that the old rules apply. The description in the patter is exactly like it has always been. Even 40% off a bottle of wine. :D

Please let us know if you were grandfathered in or had to follow the news rules. There has been some discussions on here about that.

 

Hope your cruise is amazing!

From the Princess web site

"Guests that pre-purchased the All-Inclusive Beverage Package prior to September 19, 2017 or that took advantage of the 2017 Sip + Sail promotion will have terms and conditions of the Premier Beverage Package apply."

Unsure where that item came from. Bottles of water are limited to smaller bottles but I don't see anything about only 1 bottle per day.

 

 

From Princess:

The Premier Beverage Package is offered at $59.99 USD per day plus a 15% service charge (totaling $68.99 per day) for all itineraries except Australia. For all Australia-based vessels, the package is $86.99 AUD per day including the service charge. The full amount due for the complete voyage will be charged at the time of purchase.

Your Premier Beverage Package includes:

 

 

• All beer, wine by the glass and cocktails $12.00 USD and under as listed on our menu(s) or $16.00 AUD and under for ships based in Australia
  
• Bottled water (500ml only)
  
• Fountain sodas, fresh juices ( if available), specialty coffees and teas, Red Bull energy drinks
  
• Gong Cha items (if available)
  
• Frappe’s at Coffee & Cones
  
• Smoothies and milk shakes (if available)
  
• Enjoy the convenience of your beverage package on our Private Islands and all food and beverage venues that offer beverage service
  

The package includes an extra 25% discount on the following items that are otherwise excluded from the package:

 

• All bottles of wine
  
• One-liter bottles of water (if dining at a specialty venue, a large one-liter bottle of water, still or sparkling, is covered by the package)
  
• Canned soda, and bottled juices
  

Purchase information and package details and qualifications:

Guests must purchase the Premier Beverage Package for every day of sailing. Partial or prorated packages or segments will not be accepted.

The package may be pre-purchased up to 4 days prior to boarding the vessel. It is not available for pre-purchase within 3 days of sailing but is offered on board on embarkation day. It is not sold after embarkation day. 


Package sales are final within 3 days of sailing or once purchased on board.

The package is not available for voyages of fewer than 7 nights for Australia-based itineraries or fewer than 2 nights for all other itineraries.

Please note that age restrictions will apply for purchases of the Premier Beverage Package.

 

Terms and Conditions

Alcoholic drinks are limited to 15 beverages per 24-hour period (6 a.m. to 6 a.m.) Alcoholic drinks requested above the daily limits are at the discretion of the shipboard management and crew and charged at regular menu prices. Non-alcoholic drinks do NOT have this limitation, nor do they count towards this maximum. 


Only one beverage is allowed per passenger per order (alcoholic or non-alcoholic).

Items selected that exceed the $12.00 USD or $16.00 AUD price are charged at full menu price. Alcoholic drinks requested above the daily limits are at the discretion of the shipboard management and crew and charged at regular menu prices 


Packages may not be shared and are non-transferable and non-refundable. 


Guests that pre-purchased the All-Inclusive Beverage Package prior to September 19, 2017 or that took advantage of the 2017 Sip + Sail promotion will have terms and conditions of the Premier Beverage Package apply.

Exclusions and Limitations:

Please note that there are some exclusions from the Premier Beverage Package: Spirits or bottled wine or any items offered in retail venues or shops on board. Beverages offered via self-service or vending machines. Souvenir glassware is excluded but is available for the additional charge of the glass only. 


The Premier Beverage Package cannot be combined with other programs, promotions, onboard specials, or events, such as: group or charter events, room service items, minibar items, special or private events such as cocktail parties, wedding receptions or similar functions, wine tastings, chefs tables, buckets of beer, buy one get one type offers, specialty dining cover charges, food items for sale such as ice-cream etc. 


Pricing is subject to change without notice, and for vessels designated in a foreign currency (Australia as an example) packages purchased in advance may vary from onboard pricing due to timing and currency fluctuations. Guests will NOT incur additional charges, nor be issued any credits or refunds for such currency variances.

Not all exclusions or limitations can be foreseen or published here and may exist or be implemented without notice.

Shipboard management reserves the right to add additional restrictions, revoke or cancel the Premier Beverage Package at any point during a guest’s voyage for any reason with or without a prorated refund. Additional actions may be taken if guests:

 

• Become intoxicated 

  
• Provide beverages to the other guests or do not comply with the terms, conditions and limitations of the package
  
• Exhibit behavior that is inappropriate, a safety risk to themselves or others, or become offensive or disruptive to the other cruise guests or staff
  

Exceed or attempt to circumvent the daily limits and service limit

Bummer. :(

Bummer. :(

I can deal with it. I see where someone boarded Crown and they are still using the old package rules. Maybe I'll get lucky and it will be that way on Emerald when we board in two weeks. I won't count on it but that would be great. If they use the new rules we will "muddle through" somehow. :D

I can deal with it. I see where someone boarded Crown and they are still using the old package rules. Maybe I'll get lucky and it will be that way on Emerald when we board in two weeks. I won't count on it but that would be great. If they use the new rules we will "muddle through" somehow. :D

I'm looking for some replacement itineraries on other lines. I don't like being treated like I'm a moron by Princess. By that I mean they think they can do some slick marketing to make it seem like they are looking out for us.....

Bob

It's too bad. We definitely won't be getting it! I think Princess may lose out. With the price of drinks going up, we just won't be consuming as much, which isn't a bad thing...

We have been visiting NYC for the last 4 days so haven't paid much attention to all the changes in the all inclusive beverage package. We board the Crown today and was hoping someone could answer a few questions.

Are we grandfathered in to the old rules ?

If not can we still buy bottles of wine for a 40% discount ?

Is water still included ?

Are the # of drinks the same?

Any other helpful info would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Drink all you can with out falling overboard...:D:D:D

Tony

It appears at least on the Crown that the old rules apply. The description in the patter is exactly like it has always been. Even 40% off a bottle of wine. :D

I did read the it's rolling out on another ship and then will start going to all ships.