jg51 Posted September 2, 2010 Author #251 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I'm not clear whether non-alcoholic beers are part of the premium package. Thanks in advance for your help! Hello, "VaLin." You referred to "the premium package." That is Celebrity's name for the top-of-the-line alcoholic package. If you meant that one, then definitely non-alcoholic beers are included. But if you meant the "Premium Non-Alcoholic Package," you've entered into a "gray area," because the Celebrity site is unclear about this specific item. Here's what it says: Enjoy nearly our entire selection of Non-Alcoholic beverages on board including all canned and fountain soft drinks from Coca Cola, Premium Bottled Water from Evian, Perrier and San Pellegrino, Specialty Coffees and Teas, Non-Alcoholic Frozen Drinks and Smoothies, Red Bull Energy Drink and Specialty Waters from Vitamin Water. Notice that non-alcoholic beers are not specifically mentioned, and there is that nagging (unexplained) phrase, "nearly our entire selection." Based on the prices of the non-alcoholic beers ($5 and $6), they should be included, since some of the other surely-included beverages cost the same. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes3607 Posted September 2, 2010 #252 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Thanks for the spreadsheet Clay. It will be really helpful in making our decision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doryjojo Posted September 2, 2010 #253 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Did you ever get a response? I am also interested in the answer to the martini prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doryjojo Posted September 2, 2010 #254 Share Posted September 2, 2010 http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LTCA04S6 Let me know if this link doesn't work. Don't forget to type in the security code on the page. Clay does not work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doryjojo Posted September 2, 2010 #255 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Thanks very much for the info on the drinks prices - we're first time cruisers booked on the Eclipse on 4th September to celebrate my wife's 50th, and our silver anniversary in October, and quite honestly I'm baffled by the whole thing.So far the information with the drinks packages hasn't really been that helpful, but at least knowing what each drink costs helps in deciding if the package is worthwhile or not. I'm happy with a few beers, and my wife usually enjoys a " dry martini and lemonade", but I can't seem to find this on the list - have I missed it somewhere? Thanks once again Did you receive your answer? What was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopypuppy Posted September 4, 2010 #256 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Great thanks for the beneficial info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue58 Posted September 4, 2010 #257 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Thanks for all of your work jg51 it's very helpful. I keep wavering back and forth between should I or shouldn't I buy a package? I'm leaning towards I should just for the ease of it all. :) When I go to the Celebrity site and look at the beverage packages they are listed in Canadian dollars. I was considering the Premium Non-Alcoholic package which is listed "from 16.48 CAD". I am curious what the listed price is in American dollars - not the conversion, the price that shows up on the computer of someone in the U.S. I think a poster from Canada said she was going to wait until she boarded the ship before she bought a package because Celebrity had a poorer exchange rate, but would it be any different if I purchased the package ahead of time or on the ship? Thanks for any help/answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jg51 Posted September 4, 2010 Author #258 Share Posted September 4, 2010 You're welcome, "poppypuppy" and "sue58." ... When I go to the Celebrity site and look at the beverage packages they are listed in Canadian dollars. I was considering the Premium Non-Alcoholic package which is listed "from 16.48 CAD". I am curious what the listed price is in American dollars - not the conversion, the price that shows up on the computer of someone in the U.S. ... As of a few minutes ago, Sue, the Premium Non-Alcoholic Package was being sold at the "X" site for US$16 base price plus US$2.40 service charge = US$18.40 per day (US$128.80 per week). With regard to your question about buying in advance or on board: 1. Assuming that Celebrity does not change the price between now and your embarkation day, and ... 2. Assuming there is no special tax (e.g., Spanish VAT) added if you purchase on board, then ... The price will be the same, in advance or on board (US$, as mentioned above). Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue58 Posted September 6, 2010 #259 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Thanks jg51 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feelin' Nauti' Posted September 6, 2010 #260 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Beverage package evaluator Updated version 1.4 online version in Google https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AtQ-heWqtag3dDB3dlRCdkk5MFJ6RFYycUM4T2Vocnc&hl=en Still working on adding the rest of the drinks, but this works. Very impressive! Can I print it out so I can evaluate each drink on board? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riandei Posted September 6, 2010 #261 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Very impressive! Can I print it out so I can evaluate each drink on board? :D doesnt work for me cannot even enter my cruise length :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margob111 Posted September 7, 2010 #262 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Worked for me, thank you for the spreadsheet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poolboyclay Posted September 7, 2010 #263 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Please use this version now. Sorry if this messes anybody up. https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AtQ-heWqtag3dDB3dlRCdkk5MFJ6RFYycUM4T2Vocnc&hl=en#gid=0 Clay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacific islanders Posted September 8, 2010 #264 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Many thanks to JG51 and all the others who have contributed to this thread. My lovely bride and I have taken the plunge and ordered our "booze cards" for our next trip. Oh, and by the way, I agree with all the folks who took the stance that "cheating" with one of these cards to order drinks for someone else is theft. Plain and simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert_ Dweller Posted September 8, 2010 #265 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Has anyone who was having trouble using the spreadsheet, been able to get it to work? Like a previous poster says "I can't even enter the number of days of the trip"...if anyone has a hint on working with this spreadsheet, maybe you could pass it along to the rest of us.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMZinSC Posted September 8, 2010 #266 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Has anyone who was having trouble using the spreadsheet, been able to get it to work? Like a previous poster says "I can't even enter the number of days of the trip"...if anyone has a hint on working with this spreadsheet, maybe you could pass it along to the rest of us.:confused: I was finally able to access the spreadsheet on Google Docs, but I can see down at the bottom it is locked. I understand the OP doesn't want anyone to make changes to the formatting, but since it is locked we can't enter anything either. Not sure what the solution is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexter99 Posted September 8, 2010 #267 Share Posted September 8, 2010 could be made into a pdf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafun Posted September 8, 2010 #268 Share Posted September 8, 2010 And it was slightly embarrassing! :o It said my beverage bill would be $981.00 for my 10 day cruise. :eek: Hmmm.... beverage card, here I come! Thanks for the work that went into this tool. It took me a couple tries, but it did work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twojacks Posted September 8, 2010 #269 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I was able to access the spreadsheet by opening it, then downloading it as an Excel spreadsheet on my computer. What a great calculator! Hope this helps! Carole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnMW3 Posted September 8, 2010 #270 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I was able to access the spreadsheet by opening it, then downloading it as an Excel spreadsheet on my computer. What a great calculator! Hope this helps! Carole Thanks Twojacks (Carole)...I downloaded the google version, saved it to my desktop, and it works just fine...for me, the cost would be right on the edge, so I'll definitely get the premium alcohol package...even if it's a little more than I'd normally spend, like most everyone else, it's worth it for the convenience! As a lot of people mentioned before, when you add in the water, coffees and teas, soda, etc., you'd be surprised how much you can spend easily (and not feel like a lush :o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafun Posted September 9, 2010 #271 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Just so you know, lol --- a lot of my beverages were of the non-alcoholic variety, LOL. :o Cocoas, coffees, lattes, sparkling waters, water for shore excursions, etc... That's about 7 beverages a day right there! And then add in just a wee tiny drop or two of "adult beverages." :rolleyes: Oh heck, as long as you remember the cruise, you haven't over-indulged, right?? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feelin' Nauti' Posted September 9, 2010 #272 Share Posted September 9, 2010 I printed it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMZinSC Posted September 9, 2010 #273 Share Posted September 9, 2010 I was able to access the spreadsheet by opening it, then downloading it as an Excel spreadsheet on my computer. What a great calculator! Hope this helps! Carole It worked! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poolboyclay Posted September 9, 2010 #274 Share Posted September 9, 2010 I hoped Cruise Critic would host it but they said no. If anyone has a better way to use it online or a way to post the file I am all ears. I am a little confused about it being locked. I will test it on another computer online. Clay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poolboyclay Posted September 9, 2010 #275 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Has anyone who was having trouble using the spreadsheet, been able to get it to work? Like a previous poster says "I can't even enter the number of days of the trip"...if anyone has a hint on working with this spreadsheet, maybe you could pass it along to the rest of us.:confused: You can download it to your computer, doing save as Excel. Of course you have to have Excel on your computer for it to work. Also, note that it DOES NOT lock or protect the cells when you do this. Currently I have unlocked it on Google docs. Please try not to change cells that don't need to be changed. :) Clay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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