Onboard alcohol prices

[cheapskate2]

Being Brits and never having cruised with HAL, it seems that their alcohol prices are far in excess of what we have paid on P&O. Could anyone tell me who has travelled with HAL recently what we might expect to pay for a bottle of wine in the MDR and give me a bit more info about the in-stateroom alcohol package. Thanks.

[Krazy Kruizers]

welcome to cruise critic

you can see the pices of the bottles of alcohol on hal site -- you will need to log in -- have your booking number handy -- go to the section 'for booked guests' -- then go to 'indulgences' -- if you see what you want you can buy it - have credit card handy

here is a list that i have:

You can buy alcohol for room consumption.

 

Price list that you can either order from Ship Services (1-800-541-1576) or from room service when you get on the ship or from HAL online under indulgences.

 

Note: 15% gratuity included:

 

Alcohol and Spirits -- the Alcohol bottles are 1 liter size.

 

 

VODKA: CHOPIN $70.15

VODKA: STOLICHNAYA $29.90

VODKA: ABSOLUT - CITRON $32.20

VODKA: SMIRNOFF $27.60

VODKA: SKYY $28.75

VODKA: ABSOLUT $32.20

VODKA: GREY GOOSE $69.00

VODKA: FINLANDIA $29.90

VODKA: BELVEDERE $70.15

VODKA: TANGUERAY STERLING $35.65

 

 

Kahlua $36.80

Vodka & Tonic Package $34.50

One bottle of Smirnoff or Stolichnaya, 3 Cans of Tonic Water

 

Bourbon & Coke Package $39.10

One bottle of Jim Beam, 3 Cans of Coke

 

Rum & Coke Package $39.10

One bottle of Bacardi, 3 cans of Coke

 

SHERRY: HARVEY'S MEDIUM no price found

 

SHERRY: TIO PEPE $57.50

 

TEQUILA: JOSE QUERVO GOLD $34.50

 

COGNAC: HENNESSY VS $93.15

 

COGNAC: REMY MARTIN VSOP $97.75

 

COGNAC: REMY MARTIN XO $225.40

 

WHISKEY - IRISH: JAMESON $42.55

 

Cutty Sark $32.20

 

WHISKEY: CANADIAN CLUB $32.20

 

WHISKEY: SEAGRAMS V.O. $29.90

 

WHISKEY: CROWN ROYAL $42.55

 

WHISKEY: SEAGRAMS 7 $29.90

 

Scotch & Soda Package $36.80

One bottle of Cutty Sark, 3 Cans of Soda Water

 

Gin & Tonic Package $36.80

One bottle Beefeaters Gin, 3 Cans of Tonic Water

 

6-pack Bud Light domestic beer no price found

 

6-pack Miller Lite domestic beer $21.85

 

6-pack Amstel Light imported beer $23.00

 

6-pack Corona imported beer $23.00

6-pack Miller Genuine Draft domestic beer $21.85

 

6-pack Heineken imported beers $23.00

Sherry Harvey's Med - $57.50

6pack (Domestic) Budweiser, Bud Light - $21.85

3 X soft drinks (any soda) - $4.89

All minibar Liquor Items, each - $5.69

 

Missed Whiskey/Scotch:

Jim Beam - $34.50

J&B Rare, Johnnie Walker Red - $36.80

Ballentine's - $40.25

Dewars - $48.30

Jack Daniels - $55.20

Chivas Regal (12yrs) - $66.70

Johnnie Walker Black - $77.05

GIN:

Beefeater - $32.20

Tanqueray - $41.40

Bombay Sapphire - $42.55

LIQUEURS:

Kahlua, Southern Comfort - $36.80

Bailey's Irish Cream - $46.00

Sambuca (Opal Nera Black) - $47.15

Tia Maria - $49.45

Amaretto - $51.75

Cointreau - $55.20

Drambuie - $58.65

Grand Marnier - $74.75

RUM:

Myers - $32.20

Bacardi Gold - $34.50

Bacardi White - $35.65

[cheapskate2]

Thanks very much for your help on this. We have booked through a UK travel agent and don't as yet have any paperwork. I will try to log on to the HAL site when our confirmation comes through.

 

Much as we are looking forward to our trip, I think it will be a completely different experience to the cruises we have done before, so I intend to keep reading these forums to get all the tips for newbies that I can!!

[canehdn]

Welcome to Cruise Critic and do let us know how your experience turns out. It's always interesting and enlightening for fellow-cruisers to read comparisons with other cruise lines they have not yet had an opportunity to sail.

 

You asked about the price of wine in the MDR ... in case you're not aware, HAL does allow you to bring wine on board for consumption in your room. You can also bring it to the MDR with a corkage charge of $18.

 

Happy travels

[Krazy Kruizers]

I didn't mention anything about the costs of cocktails because we tend to stick to just one brand and have it on the rocks

hal has speciality drinks -- i think those prices are either $6.75 or $6.95

[Krazy Kruizers]

this is a wine list that i got a few months ago -- it may have changed by now -- and the prices may even be higher -- it will give you some idea of what is offered

White Wines:

Kreusch Piersporter Riesling Spatlese, Germany - $25

Beringer Pinot Grigio, CA - $25

Ruffino Pinot Grigio, Italy - $39

Blackstone Sauvignon Blanc, CA - $35

Silverado Sauvignon Blanc, CA - $49

Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc, CA - $37

Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand - $45

Michel Redde Pouilly Fume, France - $59

Hedges CMS White, WA State - $39

Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc & Viognier, CA - $45

Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling, WA State - $29

Robert Mondavi Sauvignon Blanc, CA - $35

Caliterra Sauvignon Blanc, Chile - $25

Laboure-Roi Pouilly Fuisse, France - $54

Santa Carolina Chardonnay, Chile - $22

Alice White Chardonnay, Australia - $27

Georges Duboeuf Macon-Villages, France - $35

Footprint Chardonnay, South Africa - $29

Monkey Bay Chardonnay, New Zealand - $37

Rosemont Estate Chardonnay, Australia - $35

Caliterra Chardonnay, Chile - $29

Domaine Laroche Chablis ier ccru, France - $49

Louis Jadot Puligny-Montrachet, France - $89

Beringer Chardonnay, CA - $45

Horse Heaven Sauvignon Blanc, WA - $55

Franciscan Chardonnay, CA - $47

Merryvale Starmont Chardonnay, CA - $59

Lanzerac Chardonnay, South Africa - $65

Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay, CA - $69

Canoe Ridge Estate Chardonnay, WA - $69

Apex Chardonnay, WA - $75

Conundrum, CA - $39

Red Wines

castle Rock Cuvee Pinot Noir, CA - $37

Meridian Pinot Noir, CA - $37

Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir, Oregan - $69

Laboure'- Roi Pommard, France - $69

Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Villages, France - $25

Villa Fiorita Barbera D'Asti Superiore, Italy - $54

Antinori Santa Cristina Sangiovese, Italy - $29

Perrin Reserve Cotes-Du-Rhone, France - $39

Les Closiers Chateauneuf-Du-pope, France - $59

Marques de Caceres Rioja, Spain - $29

Arboleda Camenere, Chile - $49

Domaine de la Serre Cailboux, france - $65

Niebaum-Coppola Claret, CA - $49

Rosemont Estate Shiraz, Australia - $39

Marques Shiraz, Australia - $54

Footprint Shiraz, South Africa - $29

Alice White Shiraz, Australia - $27

Cline Cellars Zinfandel, CA - $35

Trentadue Old Patch, CA - $49

Columbia Crest Grand Estates merlot, WA - $45

Beringer Stone cellars Merlot, CA - $27

Robert Mondavi, CA - $37

Hedges Red Mountain Three Vineyards, WA - $69

Columbia crest Estates Cabernet Sauvignon, WA - $45

Twin Oaks Woodbridge Cabernet Sauvignon, CA - $27

Spellbound Petite Sirah, CA - $45

Beringer Founders' Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, CA - $39

Guenoc Cabernet Sauvignon, CA - $35

Wolf Blass Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia - $42

Meritage Franciscan Magnificat, CA - $79

Silverado Cabernet Sauvignon, CA - $79

Northstar Merlot, WA - $89

Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino, Italy - $108

Champagnes & Sparkling Wines by the Bottle

Domaine St Michelle Brut, WA - $39

Domaine Chandon Brut, CA - $47

Nicolas Feuillate Brut, France - $59

Moet & Chandon brut Imperial, France - $89

Taittinger Prestive Rose, France - $99

Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon Brut, France - $199

[Krazy Kruizers]

HAL also offers some Navigator and Admiral packages of wine as well

Navigator's Wine Package: 3-Bottle

 

Choose three wines from a wonderful selection that includes Mondavi Private Selection J Riesling, Monkey Bay Chardonnay, Caliterra Chardonnay, Danzante Pinot Grigio, Blackstone Sauvignon Blanc, Sylvester Kiarra Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Three Blind Moose Cabernet Sauvignon, Laboure Roi Pinot Grigio, Veramonte Merlot, Ravenswood Zinfandel, Remole I Frescaboldi and Twin Fin Shiraz. A 15% service charge is included in the price of the item. You must be 21 years of age or older to order and receive alcoholic beverages.

 

$102.35

 

Navigator's wine package -- 5 bottles -- $171.35

 

Navigator's wine package - 7 bottles -- $228.75

 

 

 

Admiral's Wine Package: 3-Bottle

 

With this premium package you'll get to choose three wines from a wonderful selection that includes Four Emus Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer Columbia Winery, Silverado Sauvignon Blanc, Laboure Roi Macon Villages, Franciscan Chardonnay, I AM ROSE, Spellbound Cabernet Sauvignon, The Jobe Pinot Noir, Niner Merlot, Chianti Castiglioni Frescaboldi, Blackstone Syrah and Icon Ravenswood. Delivered to your stateroom on embarkation day. A 15% service charge is iincluded in the price of the item. You must be 21 years of age or older to order and receive alcoholic beverages.

 

$135.70

 

Admirial's wine package -- 5 bottle -- $228.85

 

Admirial's wine package -- 7 bottles -- $309.35

[cheapskate2]

Thank you so much for all that info. A very great help. It's always a great leap into the unknown when you travel with a different cruise line, especially when you feel that all the regulars on board have so much more insider knowledge than you do! But I'm sure the Hal regulars onboard will point us in the right direction.

 

We are doing a back-to-back cruise on Zuiderdam in April 2012 from Fort Lauderdale through the Panama Canal and through to San Diego and Vancouver where we are cruising to Alaska. We've been through the Panama Canal before with P&O and enjoyed it so much, we decided to go again. Alaska is a first, so any tips gratefully appreciated.

[m steve]

I think you will find the drink prices quite reasonable and the pours larger than a Gil. I can't remember how the wine prices compare but would think that they are ok.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Thank you so much for all that info. A very great help. It's always a great leap into the unknown when you travel with a different cruise line, especially when you feel that all the regulars on board have so much more insider knowledge than you do! But I'm sure the Hal regulars onboard will point us in the right direction.

 

We are doing a back-to-back cruise on Zuiderdam in April 2012 from Fort Lauderdale through the Panama Canal and through to San Diego and Vancouver where we are cruising to Alaska. We've been through the Panama Canal before with P&O and enjoyed it so much, we decided to go again. Alaska is a first, so any tips gratefully appreciated.

 

if you are arriving in ft lauderdale early -- you might consider stopping at 'total wine' to buy some bottles of wine to take on the ship with you for such a long cruise

the corkage fee in the dining room and bars/lounges is $18 per bottles

total wine is located in the harbor shops just off 17th street:

http://totalwine.com/

[scm1848]

Please consider joining our our Roll Call. We have a family from Australia "on board", and I was once married to one of your countrymen. You can get to know some of your fellow cruisers early in the cruise.

[cheapskate2]

The spirits prices are certainly higher thsn we were paying on P&O - bottle gin and 12 tonics English pounds 16. We're mainly wine drinkers but we're used to inflated prices for wines in restaurants here in the UK usually with at least a 400 per cent mark-up. As we will be away for 29 days, think I should start saving for the bar bill now!

[Krazy Kruizers]

where we live -- pennsylvania - it is cheaper than what we pay as we have to buy everything through a state store and prices are the same everywhere here as they set by a liquor control board

[Hawaiidan]

if you do not call a specific liquor brand $4.50 per drink which is pretty reasonable, compared to hotels and shore bars. Good value.

 

Oveall wine is pretty reasonable too. Much cheaper than UK

 

I think , compared to P&O nHolland will be rather a plesant suprise for you

 

I am not fond of the wine packages because they saddle you with a lot of stuff that you might not care for.. There are sone excellent wines that are good buys that are not in the packages they offer.

[VMax1700]

As a fellow European, I would agree with taking wine, and soda (pop) onboard. I bought a case of wine, slapped a Hal luggage lable on it, mentioned to the porters at fort Lauderdale cruise port that I really 'appreciate' their efforts to get it on board unbroken, and it arrived within a few hours in perfect condition.

 

You can also take on board wine purchased at ports of call.

 

Main dining room has the $18 per bottle corkage, but to be honest, I was only charged 3 times in the week even though some nights I took 2 bottles of wine to the MDR ;)

 

Also watch out for the happy hours in different locations on board where the second cocktail is only $1 extra !:D

[VMax1700]

remember that your 3 pin Uk plugs will not fit the Eurodam power outlets! You either need an american adapter for appliances that will work at 110v or a european adapter (like you take to Spain!) for appliances that need 220v

[Krazy Kruizers]

As a fellow European, I would agree with taking wine, and soda (pop) onboard. I bought a case of wine, slapped a Hal luggage lable on it, mentioned to the porters at fort Lauderdale cruise port that I really 'appreciate' their efforts to get it on board unbroken, and it arrived within a few hours in perfect condition.

 

You can also take on board wine purchased at ports of call.

 

Main dining room has the $18 per bottle corkage, but to be honest, I was only charged 3 times in the week even though some nights I took 2 bottles of wine to the MDR ;)

 

Also watch out for the happy hours in different locations on board where the second cocktail is only $1 extra !:D

 

the happy hours vary by ship

when we were on the ryndam -- we did get the second cocktail for $1 more -- any brand -- made no difference -- that could be different now

then when we were on the nieuw amsterdam just a few weeks after the ryndam their happy hour was 'buy one drink and get the second one free' -- but there was a limit to which brands were included in this offer

[almare]

the happy hours vary by ship

when we were on the ryndam -- we did get the second cocktail for $1 more -- any brand -- made no difference -- that could be different now

then when we were on the nieuw amsterdam just a few weeks after the ryndam their happy hour was 'buy one drink and get the second one free' -- but there was a limit to which brands were included in this offer

 

On the Amsterdam recently, their 2-for-one rule was you had to take possession of both drinks at the same time and they had to be the same mixology. I always ended up with 2 martinis served to me at the same time and by the time I got to drinking the 2nd one, it was warm and undrinkable for me. Is this the typical way HAL does 2-for-one?

 

Ron

[Krazy Kruizers]

On the Amsterdam recently, their 2-for-one rule was you had to take possession of both drinks at the same time and they had to be the same mixology. I always ended up with 2 martinis served to me at the same time and by the time I got to drinking the 2nd one, it was warm and undrinkable for me. Is this the typical way HAL does 2-for-one?

 

Ron

 

 

we got around that -- i would order my drink -- they would bring 2 -- charge for only 1 -- gave one of the drinks to dh -- thankfully we both drink the same thing

then when we ready for our second drink -- did the same process again

wasn't a problem

[almare]

we got around that -- i would order my drink -- they would bring 2 -- charge for only 1 -- gave one of the drinks to dh -- thankfully we both drink the same thing

then when we ready for our second drink -- did the same process again

wasn't a problem

 

I knew I should have asked what my other half liked at cocktail time before I proposed! Oh well, 40 years later I'll just have to put up with a warm martini now and then.

 

Ron

[kazu]

The spirits prices are certainly higher thsn we were paying on P&O - bottle gin and 12 tonics English pounds 16. We're mainly wine drinkers but we're used to inflated prices for wines in restaurants here in the UK usually with at least a 400 per cent mark-up. As we will be away for 29 days, think I should start saving for the bar bill now!

 

Remember HAL's prices are in US$ - with the exchange rate the price really isn't that much higher - especially if the US dollar stays down. While we are Canadian the current exchange rate at the bank for us to buy pounds is $1.6017 so I am guessing around $1.63/4 US. - so around $26 - not too far away from the price for the gin and tonic package availalbe from HAL.

 

By the way, all of HAL's bottles are one litre bottles. You can order for your room :)

[cheapskate2]

Not sure how long we will be in Fort Lauderdale before we board, but thanks for the tip. Our package includes a night in Miami so it may be minimal.

 

We're hoping to have a great time on our first experience with HAL. I am sure you will appreciate that us Brits are your poor relations now with our economy falling apart and our pensions devalued, so our pre-occupation with getting value for money knows no bounds! This particular cruise is our retirement present to ourselves and we're really looking forward to it - even if we have to run all over the ship looking for two-for-one drinks!!

[cheapskate2]

Please consider joining our our Roll Call. We have a family from Australia "on board", and I was once married to one of your countrymen. You can get to know some of your fellow cruisers early in the cruise.

 

We are always pleased to meet new friends and a cruise seems to be just the right place!

[rojojacko]

Hi Cheapskate2, I am a fellow Brit who has booked the same cruise as you and was interested in your question and replies you received. The cruise sounds great and I'm sure will put P and O to shame with the service and food but not the drink prices unfortunately. One year to go today.