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This topic (in port liquor taxes) doesn’t seem to generate much discussion as most people are not concerned about the small amount of taxes due, but when you have the premium plus package the taxes could be significant as the menu prices for some of the top shelf liquors are outrageous,

5 hours ago, SakeDad said:

Keep checking in the NCL app under Entertainment and book as soon as it let's you. We already booked for April 2024 a month ago

We did too, for a Panama Canal cruise in April 2024.

Thanks to everyone for their comments. I booked the 11:20 am flight.

23 hours ago, RocketMan275 said:

We don't really care for champagne or the fresh juices.

We're mostly red wine drinkers, especially the full bodied ones.

No sweet wines.  None.

So no ice wine.

Do Retreat cruisers get priority disembarkation?

We will cruising on Celebrity for the first time in January. We are on an 11 day Southern Caribbean cruise that gets back to Fort Lauderdale at 8:00 am (according to the published itinerary). We are staying in a Retreat Sky Suite. Is an 11:20 flight from FLL to Toronto doable or should I book a later one. We are avid cruisers and know that sometimes things go sideways but under normal circumstances what time does disembarkation begin.

I think the best advice is wait until you get on the ship and ask around to see what’s available, not only selections but inventory. At that point you can determine whether or not the package is worth it or not, based on your particular preferences. At that point purchase it on board or don’t. 

1 hour ago, lexxfield said:

There generally is a huge discrepancy between the beer list and what actually is available. 

Yes

Thanks for your reply. I hope others chime in.

31 minutes ago, LHT28 said:

So you mean for drinks onboard while in port?

Yes

Are liquor taxes collected in Canadian east coast ports, specifically, Halifax, Charlottetown, Sydney, Corner Brook and Quebec City.

30 minutes ago, zqvol said:

 

Yes taxes are due in some ports and not others.

Thanks, that’s very helpful.

Bumping this thread in the hope of getting more feedback.

On 8/12/2023 at 1:16 AM, NillaB said:

Would it be possible to go there just for a dessert - maybe sitting at the bar?

I'll be on the Joy if that matters.

Yes. I go there just for the pecan pie.

Looking forward to our first East Coast New England/Canada cruise in three weeks. Just wondering if there are liquor taxes payable in any of the ports. The itinerary is as follows: New York, Boston, Portland, Sydney, Charlottetown, Corner Brook, Halifax and Quebec City.

Just more consistency from ship to ship.

The Haven sun deck is terribly boring. No bar and beverage service is hit and miss, most of the time a miss. If you like watching paint dry, you’ll love the Haven sun deck. If you enjoy more of a subdued party atmosphere with exceptional service, Vibe is a much better alternative.

11 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

Nope

Yep.

4 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

No, you were talking about the Premium beverage package, which has a $15 limit. That being said the Premium Plus does not include any drink on the ship. There are still exclusions. 

Many exclusions.

The problem with booking a NCL transfer for an early flight is that the buses don’t leave for the airport until they are full. We’ve almost missed flights later than 12:50.

8 hours ago, LoungerOnBalcony55 said:

Do you have an inside cabin? If I've got a balcony I can't see a decent recent to book Vibe on a September Canadian itinerary. 

We have a Club Balcony cabin. I think it depends when in September. As I said, the weather in early September should be ok to enjoy the outdoor amenities in Vibe. 

15 hours ago, LoungerOnBalcony55 said:

Looking at Joy Canadian itineraries in September. 

 

Does anyone actually book Vibe on Canadian cruises? I'd think the place would be a ghost town....

I’m doing a B2B on the Joy leaving NY on September 4 and returning from Quebec City on September 13. I booked Vibe for the first cruise but not the second leg. I think the weather should be ok that early in September with the exception of Corner Brook (they have outdoor skating rinks open in July).

We’ve stayed in many family club balcony suites and have never had a tub. Always a walk in shower,  which is the reason we booked them.

And what about Ice Wine.  It’s not listed on the P+ promo listings anymore.

Your finances are personal information, so yes, you do it yourself.