Drinks - what is included?

We're new to Oceania, sailing on the Marina for the first time this summer.

Without purchasing a drink package, what exactly is included and what do you have to pay for?

Specifically:

Bottled Water

Sodas

Lemonade

Ice Tea

Hot Chocolate

Coffee

Beer

Cocktails

Wine

For whatever is free, is that free all of the time or only from the mini fridge in your stateroom or free at any restaurant or bar?

If there are additional charges for the items listed above, does anyone have a recent (like within the last 6 months) menu with prices listed to post?

We're new to Oceania, sailing on the Marina for the first time this summer.

Without purchasing a drink package, what exactly is included and what do you have to pay for?

 

Specifically:

Bottled Water

Sodas

Lemonade

Ice Tea

Hot Chocolate

Coffee

Beer

Cocktails

Wine

 

For whatever is free, is that free all of the time or only from the mini fridge in your stateroom or free at any restaurant or bar?

 

If there are additional charges for the items listed above, does anyone have a recent (like within the last 6 months) menu with prices listed to post?

To break it down simply, if it doesn't have alcohol in it it's free, no matter where or when on the ship.

There are various packages for Alcoholic beverages, depending on your style. You can also purchase drinks or bottles individually.

As stated above, and free includes all virgin cocktails. There is also a Barista for fresh served coffee (free), the only charge is if you want to add alcohol to your coffee. There is bottled water in stateroom, available at the pool, and all soft drinks and juices and mixers are free. If you search in this forum with keywords beverage package, or wine, or cocktail, you will see the threads with more information on each alcohol offering, and price. There are multiples of each asked recently. You can also bring bottles of wine onboard for your own pleasure in your stateroom, or pay corkage fee to bring them into restaurants.

What about milkshakes and smoothies - are they free too?

Yes, smoothies, etc., are also free.

Being familiar with mass market lines and the nickel dime at every corner 24/7 that is the business model of those mass market lines, can make people a bit defensive and cautious with a new line.....

This is the attraction on Oceania... you pretty much pay up front and yes the port charges all dining in all venues and air as well as internet are all included...Not added daily or should I say sold to you daily.

Only liquor is not included but for a very nominal fee one can pre book even that...unlimited premium cocktails and wines without limits.....

Coming from the floating sales pitch to the floating sail is a delight and a pleasure to behold

I read with interest a cruise line mass market sent me a "private sale" special for alaska..... $699 .... but add daily gratuities, port fees, taxes, air fare, sodt drinks, specialy dining choices, on a ship of 1almost 2000.... the price came to about $250 more than sailiing O for the same trip.... with 1300 less passengers

What about milkshakes and smoothies - are they free too?

No alcohol, no charge ;)

Be sure to request an extra scoop of ice cream in the milkshake