Classic Drinks package - Celebrity Eclipse

Hi,

We are going from Southampton in October and have the classic drinks included in our cruise.

Can any one advise what drinks it includes?

anyone know the cost of drinks on board?

for example could i get a gin and tonic on this package?

can i get a bloody mary on this package?

is it worth upgrading to premium?

anyone been recently and have a bar menu?

Thanks.

Hi maggot13, there is a list towards the rear of the brochure (2018/19 cruises) if you can get hold of one.

I ordered mine from the web site, it came in a couple of days.

Its not a bad selection.

Rick.

This comes up all the time in this forum but here you go: you can get about any drink you want with cheaper booze in it, not top line booze. Not many good wines at all with classic and just basic beers. If you want top line booze or beer and better wine, then upgrade.

It might be best if you get on board before upgrading. That way you can see what's included plus you might save a little money if you don't upgrade immediately as the cost is pro-rated on the number of days left to cruise. Don't forget you only have to pay the difference in price between the $9 limit on the classic drink package and the cost of the premium drink

While most bars will serve you drinks using a lesser priced brand of alcohol (rather than a premium brand) I have found that in a couple of bars (including the Martini bar) I wasn't able to order a Martini with my Classic package - they claimed they just had the premium alcohol stocked at the bar, so couldn't make me a Martini using regular gin or vodka. Regular mixed drinks were fine but the specialty cocktails were all with Premium alcohol. This was a small hassle as we tended to meet friends at the Martini bar for pre-dinner drinks and my husband and others had upgraded to premium package, I ended up grabbing a drink from elsewhere.

Thank-you all for your comments.

Very Helpful.

I think we should be fine with the Classic package, we like a drink but i am sure there will be lots to choose from.;p

:D thanks for this ..

Hi maggot13, there is a list towards the rear of the brochure (2018/19 cruises) if you can get hold of one.

I ordered mine from the web site, it came in a couple of days.

Its not a bad selection.

 

Rick.

:D thanks for this reply. is helpful

It might be best if you get on board before upgrading. That way you can see what's included plus you might save a little money if you don't upgrade immediately as the cost is pro-rated on the number of days left to cruise. Don't forget you only have to pay the difference in price between the $9 limit on the classic drink package and the cost of the premium drink

:D thanks for this reply. is helpful

What this means. ? If I have a classic beverage package I cannot order a Martin at Martini bar even if I'm willing to pay the up charge ?

I did not know that the classic package have restrictions

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Hi maggot13, there is a list towards the rear of the brochure (2018/19 cruises) if you can get hold of one.

It's available at:

I have photos taken yesterday of the relevant pages from the drinks menu from the Sky Lounge, but am not sure how to post them here. I can email them to anyone who wants them.

It's available at:

 

https://www.celebritycruises.co.uk/brochure-request/online-brochure-2018-2019/

I have photos taken yesterday of the relevant pages from the drinks menu from the Sky Lounge, but am not sure how to post them here. I can email them to anyone who wants them.

Thank you

It's available at:

 

https://www.celebritycruises.co.uk/brochure-request/online-brochure-2018-2019/

I have photos taken yesterday of the relevant pages from the drinks menu from the Sky Lounge, but am not sure how to post them here. I can email them to anyone who wants them.

Thank you! That is very helpful. Does anyone know if the selections are the same for the Caribbean cruises?

Ravensbourne - I'd like an email with the drinks menu from the Sky Lounge! Is there a was to PM you my email?

Ravensbourne - I'd like an email with the drinks menu from the Sky Lounge! Is there a was to PM you my email?

Er, I'd have thought so!

Cruise Critic does not have a private messaging feature.

Standard Package

Choose from an array of house cocktails, frozen drinks, well spirits, liqueurs, select beers & wines. Also enjoy a 10% discount on all bottles of wine.

Packageinclusions can be enjoyed in all bars and lounges, the main restaurant,specialty restaurants, casual dining restaurants and the buffet. Productavailability may vary by bar location.

COCKTAILS

Made with well brand spirits

A Day At The Beach

Amaretto Sour

Americano

Bahama Mama

Between The Sheets

Black Russian

Bloody Mary

Brandy Alexander

Cape Cod

Flavored Daiquiris

Gin Fizz

GinGimlet

Golden Cadilllac

Harvey Wallbanger

Kamikaze

Mai Tai

Manhattan

Flavored Margaritas

Mojito

Martinis

Old Fashion

Pink Lady

Planters Punch

Rum Punch

Salty Dog

Sea Breeze

Side Car

Sloe Gin Fizz

Tequila Sunrise

Vodka Sour

SPIRITS

Variety of Well Brand Vodkas, Gins, Tequilas, Rums & Whiskeys

WINES

House Collection of Most Popular Grape Varieties, Such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Pinot Noir & Other Red Blends

BEERS

Heineken, Heineken Light

Budweiser, Bud Light

Dos Equis

Tiger

ZERO PROOF

Fountain Sodas

BottledWater

Classic Package

An incredible array of beers spirits, cocktails, liqueurs, frozen drinks and wines up to $11 per serving. Enjoy 15% discount on all bottles of wine. *Also includes all standard package offerings.

Package can be enjoyed in all bars and lounges, the main restaurant, specialty restaurants, casual dining restaurants and the buffet. Product availability may vary by bar location.

COCKTAILS

Amsterdam Collins

Asian Apple Limeade

Between The Lines

Bay Breeze

BacardiMojito

Caiphirina

Captain’s Mai Tai

Citrus Mojito

Dark & Stormy

Frozen Daiquiri

Rum Runner

Sweet Tea Lemonade

Long Island Iced Tea

Mimosa

SPIRITS

Absolut & Flavors

New Amsterdam

Smirnoff

Stolichnaya & Flavors

Titos

Beefeater

Bombay Original

Gordon’s

Cuervo Silver

Don JulioBlanco

Canadian Club

Crown Royal

Dewars White Label

Famous Grouse

Jameson

Jim Beam

Johnnie Walker Red

Seagrams 7 & VO

Bacardi & Bacardi Flavors

Bacardi Oakheart

Captain Morgan

Gosling’s Black Seal

Malibu Coconut

Myer’s Dark

Campari

Galliano

Kahlua

Licor 43

Novo Fogo Cachaça

Pimm’s

WINES

Brut, Celebrity Vintages

Brut Rosé, Fantinel

Prosecco, Fantinel

Pinot Grigio, Corte Giara

Chardonnay, St. Francis

Rosé, Le Bel Olivier

Pinot Noir, Castle Rock

Cabernet Sauvignon,

Excelsior

Merlot, Columbia Crest

Malbec, Tapiz Joven

Shiraz, Grant Burge

BEERS

Amstel Light

Boddington’s

Coors Light

Corona & Light

Dos Equis

Franziskaner

Guinness

Kirin & Light

Miller Lite

Moretti

Newcastle

Red Stripe

Sam Adams

Strongbow

ZERO PROOF

Fountain Sodas

Juices

Specialty Hot Teas, Espressos,

Cappuccinos & Lattes

Premium Package

Includes all standard and classic packageitems, PLUS:

Specialty coffees & teas, craft &artisan beers, spirits, cocktails, frozen drinks, Coca Cola products, premiumbottled water and wines by the glass up to $15.5.

Also, enjoy a 20% discount on all wines by the bottle.

Package can be enjoyed in all bars and lounges,the main restaurant, specialty restaurants, casual dining restaurants and thebuffet. Product availability may vary by bar location.

COCKTAILS

Blackberry Mojito

Blue Note Punch

Caribbean Cobbler

Cucumber Collins

Elderflower Blush

Ensemble Whiskey Sour

Hand-Shaken Daiquiri

Loss Of Words

Mexican Firing Squad

Moscow Mule

Peychaud’s Paloma

Pomegranate Mojito

Rum Mule

Singapore Sling

Spiced Berry Smash

Zacapa Sour

BEERS

Anchor Steam

Blue Moon

Brooklyn Brown Ale

Dogfish Head 90 minIPA

Fuller’s ESB

Goose Island 312

Grolsch

Highland Stout

Kingfisher Lager

La Fin du Monde

Lagunitas

Leffe

Magners Cider

Ommegang Abbey

Peroni

Rogue Dead Guy Ale

Sierra Nevada

Stella Artois

Stone IPA

Woodchuck IPA

SPIRITS

Belvedere &Intense

Ciroc & Flavors

Chopin

Grey Goose

Ketel One

Bombay Sapphire &East

Hendricks

Plymouth

Tanqueray & Ten

CazadoresBlanco, Repo & Añejo

Don Julio Repo & Añejo

Patron Silver, Repo,Citronge, XO

Bulleit & Rye

Crown Royal

Glenfiddich

Glenlivet

Jack Daniels Blk, Honey, Sgl Brl

Maker’s Mark

Bacardi 8

Pyrat XO

Ron Zacapa 23

Bailey’s

Chambord

Cointreau

Grand Marnier

Hennessy VSOP

WINES

Champagne, Montaudon

Sparkling Brut,Chandon

Chardonnay, Elegance

Chardonnay, Mer Soleil

Chardonnay, JadotSteel

Sauvignon Blanc,Emmolo

Sauvignon Blanc, VillaMaria

Pouilly Fumé, Lebrun

Riesling, J.&H.Selbach

Rosé, Bertani

Cabernet Sauvignon,Elegance

Cabernet Sauvignon,Decoy

Bordeaux Blend,Clarendelle

Merlot, Kiona

Malbec, Terrazas,Reserva

Pinot Noir, CherryTart

Pinot Noir, KendallJackson

Chianti Classico Nozzole

Primitivo, Layer Cake

Zinfandel, Quivira

ZERO PROOF

Evian, San Pellegrino,

Perrier, Acqua Panna

Zico Coconut Water

Red Bull

SIGNATURE BARS

Martini Bar

World Class Bar

Ravensbourne - I'd like an email with the drinks menu from the Sky Lounge!

It's tricky to post formatted text on here, but I've had a go at posting extracts from the relevant pages from the drinks menu from the Sky Lounge.

We always upgrade to premium from classic drink package. Do the math, its a no brainer.

What this means. ? If I have a classic beverage package I cannot order a Martin at Martini bar even if I'm willing to pay the up charge ?

I did not know that the classic package have restrictions

 

 

 

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Hi Sea Dogy, we are just back from Eclipse. You can buy a Martini on the Classic package and pay the $3 up charge (we did it a few times 😀). Most Martini's were $14 compared to the $11 max on the Classic package

We always upgrade to premium from classic drink package. Do the math, its a no brainer.

It's not always a "no brainer" to upgrade to premium since X changed the drink package policy. Now you are welcome to order from the premium menu and just pay the cost difference per drink. Unless you are going to always order premium menu drinks, run the numbers. Might be a better value to pay the small upcharge.

Hi Sea Dogy, we are just back from Eclipse. You can buy a Martini on the Classic package and pay the $3 up charge (we did it a few times [emoji3]). Most Martini's were $14 compared to the $11 max on the Classic package

Thanks for let us know

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On our previous Caribbean on the Reflection we upgraded to the premium package mostly for the wine. We were very disappointed in the selection and availability of the wines. We sailed on the Eclipse out of Southampton in August. We were pleasantly surprised by the variety and availability of the wines in the classic package. We elected not to upgrade. We drink mixed drinks as well, but we're satisfied with the offerings. The only thing I missed was Baileys in my coffee, but I substituted Kahlua and got by. If you are a martini drinker or like your liquor on the rocks you may prefer to upgrade. It's really a personal choice.

It's not always a "no brainer" to upgrade to premium since X changed the drink package policy. Now you are welcome to order from the premium menu and just pay the cost difference per drink. Unless you are going to always order premium menu drinks, run the numbers. Might be a better value to pay the small upcharge.

How much more are they currently charging for a Baileys?

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How much more are they currently charging for a Bailey

Just one dollar if you have the Classic Package.