chrislcruise Posted June 27, 2011 #1 Share Posted June 27, 2011 We have cruised Regents, Silverseas and Seabourn and love that they are all inclusive. We want to try a cruise on Oceania's Marina and wondered if we could purchase bottles of spirits for drinks in our cabin? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted June 27, 2011 #2 Share Posted June 27, 2011 We have cruised Regents, Silverseas and Seabourn and love that they are all inclusive. We want to try a cruise on Oceania's Marina and wondered if we could purchase bottles of spirits for drinks in our cabin? Thanks. Yes, you may either buy bottles from the cruise line, or bring on your own if you prefer that. Oceania does not limit the amount of spirits that you bring on for in cabin use. Further, if you've booked one of the big Suites ( i.e. Oceania, Vista or Owners Suites) you will find a one time 6 bottle set-up waiting in your room when you arrive: Johnny Walker Black Scotch Whiskey Grey Goose Vodka Bombay Sapphire Gin Bacardi Superior Rum white wine bottle red wine bottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s&l Posted June 28, 2011 #3 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Yes, you may either buy bottles from the cruise line, or bring on your own if you prefer that. Oceania does not limit the amount of spirits that you bring on for in cabin use. Further, if you've booked one of the big Suites ( i.e. Oceania, Vista or Owners Suites) you will find a one time 6 bottle set-up waiting in your room when you arrive: Johnny Walker Black Scotch Whiskey Grey Goose Vodka Bombay Sapphire Gin Bacardi Superior Rum white wine bottle red wine bottle Is that free? Can it be given to other pax (or crew members) if we don't drink? I'd hate to have it go to waste if its part of the suite deal. :) S&L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted June 28, 2011 #4 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Is that free? Can it be given to other pax (or crew members) if we don't drink? I'd hate to have it go to waste if its part of the suite deal. :) S&L The Bar set up is most decidedly not free. but it is included in your cruise fare. You may do whatever you like with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted June 28, 2011 #5 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Is that free? Can it be given to other pax (or crew members) if we don't drink? I'd hate to have it go to waste if its part of the suite deal. :) S&L Would not recommend giving "it" to the crew - strictly against their rules and could get the crew member into trouble, AFAIK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s&l Posted June 28, 2011 #6 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Would not recommend giving "it" to the crew - strictly against their rules and could get the crew member into trouble, AFAIK. Didn't think of that. I was just thinking it might be a way to show they are appreciated in addition to the normal tipping. Especially since we have no use for it. Hey, I know...maybe we can exchange it for Internet usage. :D S&L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted June 28, 2011 #7 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Hey, I know...maybe we can exchange it for Internet usage. :D S&L Now, there is a good idea :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted June 28, 2011 #8 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Didn't think of that. I was just thinking it might be a way to show they are appreciated in addition to the normal tipping. Especially since we have no use for it. Hey, I know...maybe we can exchange it for Internet usage. :D S&L Why not have a cocktail party in your room? You'll already have the liquor, the mixers and nibbles are included in your cruise fare, and the butler can bar tend! It's a wonderful way to meet people and everybody loves seeing the suites first hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s&l Posted June 28, 2011 #9 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Why not have a cocktail party in your room?You'll already have the liquor, the mixers and nibbles are included in your cruise fare, and the butler can bar tend! It's a wonderful way to meet people and everybody loves seeing the suites first hand. Yepper, thought about that as well. It would certainly be a way to spend one of those @sea nights. S&L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruin Steve Posted June 28, 2011 #10 Share Posted June 28, 2011 ...Can it be given to other pax ...if we don't drink? I'd hate to have it go to waste if its part of the suite deal. :) S&L No problem, S&L...just send it over to MY suite... Further, if you've booked one of the big Suites ( i.e. Oceania, Vista or Owners Suites) you will find a one time 6 bottle set-up waiting in your room when you arrive: Johnny Walker Black Scotch Whiskey Grey Goose Vodka Bombay Sapphire Gin Bacardi Superior Rum white wine bottle red wine bottle Anyone want to trade their Black Label for a bottle of Bombay Gin?? ;) ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted June 28, 2011 #11 Share Posted June 28, 2011 No problem, S&L...just send it over to MY suite... Anyone want to trade their Black Label for a bottle of Bombay Gin?? ;) ;) Although Oceania says "no exchanges", our butler was very happy to exchange anything we did not want for what we wanted.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted June 29, 2011 #12 Share Posted June 29, 2011 No problem, S&L...just send it over to MY suite...Anyone want to trade their Black Label for a bottle of Bombay Gin?? ;) ;) Steve- Vista or Owners? Either way it will be heaven after 14 days of running all over Iceland an Norway! Remember, the Oceania Suite life is addictive......you may never want to see a standard cabin again. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruin Steve Posted June 29, 2011 #13 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Steve- Vista or Owners? Either way it will be heaven after 14 days of running all over Iceland an Norway! Remember, the Oceania Suite life is addictive......you may never want to see a standard cabin again. :rolleyes: It's an Oceania Suite on Marina... And it's not the Iceland cruise...it's 16 nights Dover to Rome... And I know the suites are nice...but I won't have a problem going back to a standard cabin...For me, ANY cabin on the ship beats going to work every day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted June 29, 2011 #14 Share Posted June 29, 2011 It's an Oceania Suite on Marina...And it's not the Iceland cruise...it's 16 nights Dover to Rome... ... Those are my favorite suites (not that I have stayed in one - just saw it on a cabin crawl). Congrats again & enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted June 29, 2011 #15 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I phrased it badly, but what I was trying to say is that after your 14 days in Northern Europe on the Eclipse in July, you will find your 16 days on the Marina in August very relaxing, especially in those sexy digs. Have a Happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammieK Posted July 3, 2011 #16 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Is this perk only on Marina or is it fleet wide? Thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted July 3, 2011 #17 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Is this perk only on Marina or is it fleet wide?Thanx Fleetwide, but only in the OVO Suites ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammieK Posted July 3, 2011 #18 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Thanx so much for your speedy reply!!! Now I must find some rum and scotch drinking buddies because hubby and I will certainly polish off the gin and vodka!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrprof Posted July 4, 2011 #19 Share Posted July 4, 2011 The butler will provide alternatives to the included bar provided on larger suites? On which sailing did that happen? Is that something we can count on? As a bourbon drinker, that would be well received! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted July 4, 2011 #20 Share Posted July 4, 2011 The butler will provide alternatives to the included bar provided on larger suites? On which sailing did that happen? Is that something we can count on? As a bourbon drinker, that would be well received! If you've sailed in one of those suites, then you know that the butlers always try to accommodate, but trading the liquor out cannot be counted on, because the official policy is no substitutions. The way I look at it, the stocked bar is more of a convenience if I want to entertain than my own private stock. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrprof Posted July 4, 2011 #21 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I think that the value of this is a matter of personal priorities. On Oceania, we only have sailed in OS and have two future bookings OS and VS. We are not big on lounge sitting but look forward to a drink or two before dinner in the suite. Since calling for the butler is a bit of a pain, I stock the bar by carrying on supplies - also a bit of a pain! The prospect of having some flexibility (Wild Turkey?)really looked good. I just would like to know whether to carry on or not. Has anyone out there had success in getting this flexibility even though it is contrary to the established policy? Is it possible that they have re-thought this but want to avoid pre-cruise selection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrprof Posted July 5, 2011 #22 Share Posted July 5, 2011 My TA has confirmed that butler will make substitutions on included bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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