Evaluating a beverage package? Here is a beverage list with prices, as of mid-2010.

[Turtles06]

Can you tell us what you were able to get with the Premium Non-Alcoholic package?

 

 

Anything I wanted that did not have alcohol in it. For me, this included soda, bottled water (still and sparkling, including my favorite, San Pellegrino), "virgin" drinks (e.g., virgin daiquiris and bloody marys), and frappes at Cafe al Bacio. (I'm not a coffee drinker, but I could have had the premium coffees and teas if I'd wanted. I had a frappe to try it; de-caf!) I don't drink Vitamin Water, so I can't help you on that one.

 

I would just go up to a bar, ask for what I wanted, and that was it. At dinner, after the second day, I didn't even have to ask for San Pellegrino, our server made sure that a whole bottle was brought out when we sat down.

Edited May 21, 2012 by Turtles06

[Jade13]

Anything I wanted that did not have alcohol in it. For me, this included soda, bottled water (still and sparkling, including my favorite, San Pellegrino), "virgin" drinks (e.g., virgin daiquiris and bloody marys), and frappes at Cafe al Bacio. (I'm not a coffee drinker, but I could have had the premium coffees and teas if I'd wanted. I had a frappe to try it; de-caf!) I don't drink Vitamin Water, so I can't help you on that one.

 

I would just go up to a bar, ask for what I wanted, and that was it. At dinner, after the second day, I didn't even have to ask for San Pellegrino, our server made sure that a whole bottle was brought out when we sat down.

 

Thank you for the details. Frappe? In the American Northeast a frappe is a milkshake (but more blended). I know elsewhere it is a coffee drink, but when I had them it was a milk and ice cream drink.

[Turtles06]

Thank you for the details. Frappe? In the American Northeast a frappe is a milkshake (but more blended). I know elsewhere it is a coffee drink, but when I had them it was a milk and ice cream drink.

 

Yes, as an American, that's how I know a frappe too (milk and ice cream). But in much of the rest of the world (and I believe this comes from Greece), as you say, a frappe is an iced coffee drink, and that's what it is at Cafe al Baccio. It was so rich it was like drinking an entire dessert.

[Cruise Junky]

Can you guys stand one more drink package question? Does anyone know the current price of a glass of Grand Marnier? I've seen it referred to in the Premium package but is it over $8? Thanks

[Jade13]

What is the current cost of a bottle of Baileys?

[Cruise Junky]

what is the current cost of a bottle of baileys?

 

 

$80

[Shooraq]

Although it would never make sense to purchase an alcoholic package, the classic nonalcoholic package worked well on our 10-day port intensive trip on the Equinox!

 

We each had a fresh squeeze OJ in the morning, followed by a cappucino at Cafe al Bacio, then took a water off on our excursion for the day. When we return, another coffee beverage, dinner with diet coke, and then an evening decaf tea or coffee. So worth it for $14 per day! I think in the future we will stick to our inside rooms and I will buy the classic N/A package while DH gets the premium N/A package (prefers getting Gatorade for the excursions).

[AerynSun_JohnCrighton]

What about price per bottle. Anyone know what the Riesling would cost? If I wanted to try to switch it for the sparkling wine I get in my cabin?

 

Also, on RCCL back in Dec, they had a drink that was cherry rum and coke... does Celebrity have it or can they make it?

 

One last ???...

 

for those who know what I am talking about- can I get any Mead anywhere on the ship? I will be on the Solstice in less than 3 weeks, if that helps.

 

thanks,

Meg

[Ex-Airbalancer]

I wish they had a straight liquor package , since I am find the ships water to be fine.

Charge $30 a day , That would be great

[Jade13]

Although it would never make sense to purchase an alcoholic package, the classic nonalcoholic package worked well on our 10-day port intensive trip on the Equinox!

 

We each had a fresh squeeze OJ in the morning, followed by a cappucino at Cafe al Bacio, then took a water off on our excursion for the day.

 

I am deciding if any of these non-alcoholic packages would be worth it to us. We get fresh squeezed OJ in BLU (for AQU class) and bottled water in our stateroom.

 

I want to know how hard it is to find Vitamin Water (brand) on board and curious what flavors. We don't drink coffee.

Edited May 27, 2012 by Jade13

[Jade13]

$80

 

Thanks regarding the Baileys.

Edited May 27, 2012 by Jade13

[satchiesmom]

I am deciding if any of these non-alcoholic packages would be worth it to us. We get fresh squeezed OJ in BLU (for AQU class) and bottled water in our stateroom.

 

I want to know how hard it is to find Vitamin Water (brand) on board and curious what flavors. We don't drink coffee.

 

It wasn't hard at all to find Vitamin water, sorry I can't recall the flavors.

[bogeycruiser]

I know this sounds like a ridiculous question. Does anyone know for sure that non-alchoholic beer is included in the premium non-alchoholic package?

[Cruise Junky]

I know this sounds like a ridiculous question. Does anyone know for sure that non-alchoholic beer is included in the premium non-alchoholic package?

 

I read someone on here that it absolutely wasn't included.

[germanyboy]

Originally Posted by Jade13

I am deciding if any of these non-alcoholic packages would be worth it to us. We get fresh squeezed OJ in BLU (for AQU class) and bottled water in our stateroom.

 

I want to know how hard it is to find Vitamin Water (brand) on board and curious what flavors. We don't drink coffee.

 

I want to know how hard it is to find Vitamin Water (brand) on board and curious what flavors. We don't drink coffee.

 

It wasn't hard at all to find Vitamin water, sorry I can't recall the flavors.

 

 

They had at least 5 flavors onboard, in March/ April on Century. Every bar had the orange, grapefruit, lemonade, citrus flavors. I don't drink citrus. They had red, pink and purple/berry flavors at just one bar or two, or if I asked for it in the buffet, it took forever to get it-long walk for waiters.

On 2nd day of 13 day trip, I mentioned it on the comment card, they called my room and asked me which bars I went to the most, and had my flavors available in those locations for rest of trip. That was good service

No diet flavors, but regular only 50 cals/bottle

[french fry queen]

On the Infinity in April I had the Classic Alcohol package. I was able to get Lemon Drops in the Martini Bar. The bartenders would put it in a baby martini glass. There are 3 sizes of glasses: The regular big glass, the smallest glasses which are used for martini tastings, and the middle size which is the one I ordered. My husband and I would have our martinis most nights before dinner. He had the Premium package and ordered the $10 big martini and I had my "baby" martini.

[mayfieldlodge]

Does anyone know if you can purchase premium drinks package half way through the cruise and pay the daily price in dollars? I really can't afford to spend nearly £500 on a premium drinks package but would consider paying for half of the cruise to keep the cost down?? Also what is the Daily charge in dollars for the premium alcohol package, it only shows me in £££. thanks in advance.:confused:

[stellarose]

i believe that you can upgrade anytime and be prorated the remaining days.

 

they say you get a sticker which could fall off

 

we upgraded now as to budget for the extra cost (160 more for 2 upgrades) and it will imprinted on the seapass.

[shoesonfire]

On the Infinity in April I had the Classic Alcohol package. I was able to get Lemon Drops in the Martini Bar. The bartenders would put it in a baby martini glass. There are 3 sizes of glasses: The regular big glass, the smallest glasses which are used for martini tastings, and the middle size which is the one I ordered. My husband and I would have our martinis most nights before dinner. He had the Premium package and ordered the $10 big martini and I had my "baby" martini.

 

We'll be on the Summit and have the classic pkg. My DH is not a big martini fan, but I would love to try a few different ones. Does the Martini Bar extend the "baby" martini to classic pkg. cruisers, or do they frown on serving these sizes or can you order them at other locations on the ship, if so, where?

[miataman19]

Here is a spreadsheet that will give you a ballpark figure to see if the package is worth the money. You can put in the prices. Its pretty user freindly. Got it from another CC forum member. :)

Drink Package Spreadsheet.xls

[miataman19]

Don't know why but it's not letting you change the prices if you open it. You can change prices if you save to your desktop. Still trying to figure that out :confused:

[Coopdedoop]

The best thing to do is find out if the cruise you are taking now offer the drink package included for a slight upcharge. There are several programs as part of the Celebrity Package, which either includes a drink package, gratituties, or shipboard credit. Even if you are already booked, it is worthwhile checking this promo with the travel agent.

[alexspepa]

We'll be on the Summit and have the classic pkg. My DH is not a big martini fan, but I would love to try a few different ones. Does the Martini Bar extend the "baby" martini to classic pkg. cruisers, or do they frown on serving these sizes or can you order them at other locations on the ship, if so, where?

 

We are on the 3-31 Silhouette cruise, and we upgraded from Classic to Premium. I suspect that most folks on this cruise will have a beverage package, and I imagine that the bar staff is going to be instructed to follow the rules more closely in the past. In other words, I would not be surprised to find that there are no more "baby" drinks.

 

As soon as I return or maybe even on board I will post my experience.

[shoesonfire]

Will look forward to your post .

[HRH SR]

Last February I was on the Constellation and had the Classic Alcohol package. In the MDR I was able to order an $8.50 glass of wine and just pay the 50 cents per glass that I ordered (which was usually 4 glasses). (Guest services told me I could do this.) So my bill each night was $2.00 plus grat. The sommelier felt strange doing this, charging me this little amount, but I said I was totally happy to do it this way, so it worked perfectly.

 

Anyone been on Reflection (or other ship recently) and have this same experience?

 

Thanks.

Edited March 17, 2013 by HRH SR