has anyone seen a lowering of onboard wine prices

[SeaBands]

since the new policy has been instituted?

[Krazy Kruizers]

Good question.

I am curious as well.

I went to order alcohol for our cabin for a future cruise and the prices have gone up there.

[boards]

Yes they went up in January 2014 right after our Dec. cruise.

[rkacruiser]

I can speak to only one wine: Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc. On the Westerdam in January, it was somewhat less per bottle than it had been on the Eurodam in August/September.

[Sea Belle]

I wonder if anyone has the new wine list with prices?

[Krazy Kruizers]

Yes they went up in January 2014 right after our Dec. cruise.

 

 

Sorry to hear that the wine prices went up.

I am not happy about that as we do not bring any wine onto any ship.

[julia]

Good question.

 

I am curious as well.

 

I went to order alcohol for our cabin for a future cruise and the prices have gone up there.

 

 

KK: How much was the price increase? Was it across the board, or just on certain bottles? TIA....

[Krazy Kruizers]

It was a couple of dollars.

If I have time, I will try to update my alcohol list.

[SeaWatch]

Thanks Krazy

[Krazy Kruizers]

I just looked at HAL's prices -- some have gone up several dollars. And there are several new wines.

I will work on the list and hopefully get it posted sometime today.

[Krazy Kruizers]

SPIRITS -- 1 Liter bottles -- prices below include the 15% gratuity ---- new Prices are in RED (as of Jan 2014)

　

Cutty Sark -- $33.35 ($36.25)

Kahlua -- $39.10 ($42.50)

Vodka: Belvedere -- $72.45 ($78.75)

Vodka: Tanqueray Sterling -- $36.80 -- no longer listed

Cognac: Remy Martin VSOP -- $102.35 ($111.25)

Cognac: Remy Martin XO -- $228.85 ($248.75)

Whiskey - Irish: Jameson --$44.85 ($48.75)

Cognac: Hennessy VS -- $96.60 ($105.00)

Tequila: Jose Quervo Gold -- $35.65 ($38.75)

Sherry: Harvey's Medium --$59.80 ($65.00)

Sherry: Tio Pepe --$59.80 ($59.80)

Vodka: Stolichnaya --$31.05 ($33.75)

Vodka: Skyy --$29.90 ($32.50)

Vodka: Absolut --$33.35 ($36.25)

Vodka: Chopin -- $72.45 ($78.75)

Vodka: Grey Goose -- $71.30 ($77.50)

Vodka: Finlandia -- $31.05 ($33.75)

Vodka: Smirnoff -- $28.75 ($31.25)

Rum: Bacardi White -- $36.80 ($40.00)

Rum: Bacardi Gold -- $35.65 ($38.75)

Liqueurs: Tia Maria --$52.90 ($57.50)

Liqueurs: Southern Comfort --$39.10 ($42.50)

Liqueurs: Sambuca -Opal Negro -- $47.15 ($52.50)

Liqueurs: Grand Marnier -- $79.35 ($86.25)

Liqueurs: Drambuie -- $63.25 ($68.75)

Liqueurs: Cointreau -- $58.65 ($63.75)

Liqueurs: Baileys Irish Cream -- $48.30 ($52.50)

Liqueurs: Amaretto -- $54.05 ($58.75)

Gin: Bombay Sapphire -- $44.85 ($48.75)

Gin: Tanqueray -- $43.70 ($47.50)

Gin: Beefeater -- $33.35 -- no longer listed

Whiskey: Seagrams V.O. -- $31.05 ($33.75)

Whiskey: Seagrams 7 --$31.05 ($33.75)

Whiskey: Canadian Club -- $33.35 ($36.25)

Whiskey: Crown Royal --$44.85 ($48.75)

Bourbon: Jim Beam -- $35.65 ($38.75)

Scotch: J. Walker Black Label --$79.35 ($86.25)

Scotch: J. Walker Red Label -- $37.95 ($41.25)

Scotch: Dewar's White Label --$50.60 ($55.00)

Scotch: J&B Rare -- $37.95 ($41.25)

Scotch: Ballentines -- $41.40 ($45.00)

Scotch: Chivas Regal - 12 Y.O. -- $67.85 ($73.75)

Rum: Myers -- $33.35 ($36.25)

　

BEER

Miller Genuine Draft domestic beer: 6-pack -- $26.45 ($28.75)

Bud Light domestic beer: 6-pack -- $26.45 ($28.75)

Budweiser domestic beer: 6-pack -- $26.45 ($28.75)

Corona imported beer: 6-pack -- $29.90 ($32.50)

Amstel Light imported beer: 6-pack -- $29.90 ($32.50)

Heineken imported beer: 6-pack -- $29.90 ($32.50)

Miller Lite domestic beer: 6-pack -- $26.45 ($28.75)

　

WINE PACKAGES (Includes the 15% gratuity)

Navigator's Wine Package: 3-Bottle -- $111.25 ($102.35)

Navigator's Wine Package: 5-Bottle -- $186.25 ($171.35)

Navigator Wine Package - 7 Bottle -- $248.75 ($228.85)

Admiral's Wine Package: 3-Bottle -- $147.50 ($137.50)

Admiral's Wine Package: 5-Bottle -- $248.75 ($228.85)

Admiral’s Wine Package - 7 Bottle -- $336.25 ($309.35)

Cellar Master Package, Single, 11+ Days -- $259.00 ($282)

Cellar Master Package, Double, 11+ Days -- $323.00 ($351)

　

WINE AND CHAMPAGNES

Mumm, Cordon Rouge, Brut, France -- $74.64 -- no longer listed

Cuvee Dom Perignon, Brut, France -- $251.74 ($248.75)

White Zinfandel, Beringer, CA -- $36.69 ($42.50)

Zonin Moscato -- $36.25 ($42.50)

Grant Burge Benchmark Shiraz -- $36.25 ($42.50)

Luigi Bosca La Linda Malbec -- $36.25 ($42.50)

Merlot, Northstar, Walla Walla, WA -- $112.59 ($115)

Bon Voyage Red Wine -- $24.04 ($27.50)

Bon Voyage White Wine -- $24.04 ($27.50)

Rudi Sodamin Chef's Selection Chardonnay -- $36.69 ($36.25)

Rudi Sodamin Chef's Selection Cabernet Sauvignon --$36.69 ($36.25)

Rosemount Estate Shiraz -- $49.34 ($55)

Silverado Cabernet Sauvignon -- $99.94 ($105)

Cline Cellars Zinfandel -- $44.28 ($44.75)

Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough -- $56.93 ($61.25)

Ruffino Pinot Grigio -- $49.34 ($55)

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Merlot -- $46.81 ($52.50)

Beringer Founder's Estate Cabernet -- $49.34 ($55)

Veuve Cliquot, Yellow Label -- $112.59 ($111.25)

Ferrari-Carano Alexander Valley Chardonnay -- $87.29 ($92.50)

NEW WINES THAT WERE ADDED:

Bon Voyage Sparkling Wine $27.50

Nicolas Feuillatte Brut $77.50

Sauvignon Blanc, Blackstone, CA $48.75

Beringer Napa Valley Chardonnay $61.25

Sokol Blosser Willamette Valley Pinot Noir $92.50

Banfi Brunello di Montalcino $142.50

Sokol Blosser Evolution $62.15

Melini Chianti Borghi d’Elsa $42.50

Batasiolo Barbera d’Asti Doc $48.75

Peter Lehmann Shiraz, Barossa -- no price listed

Nine Hats Syrah $92.50

Decoy by Duckhorn $90

Chester Kidder Meritage $111.25

Sequel Syrah $111.25

Saggi Red Plend $117.50

Pirouette Red Blend $111.25

Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay $67.50

 

PACKAGES

Jim Beam & 3 cans of coke -- $40.25 ($43.75)

 

Smirnoff OR Stolichnaya & 3 cans of tonic water -- $35.65 (38.75)

 

Cutty Sark Scotch & 3 cans of soda water -- $37.95 ($41.25)

 

Beefeater Gin (NOW Bombay Original) & 3 cans of tonic water -- $37.95 ($41.25)

 

Bacardi Rum & 3 cans of coke -- $40.25 ($43.75)

[POA1]

Thanks KK - Super helpful.

[LindaM]

I had to laugh out loud at HAL's new wines that were added. I could be wrong, but I think most of us wanted a better selection in the lower priced category. At least I did!!

 

I don't think they heard that....but they are trying to please those people who turned up their noses at the previous selections. These new wines are for those who were upset at not being able to bring wine onboard, because they preferred superior vintages! This is a hoot!

 

I am will to bet big bucks that very few indulge in these additions. They will be aged quite nicely---possibly to vinegar in time!

[boards]

Thank you for the updated list.

[Windsailer]

I also wanted a better selection in the lower priced wine. It's outrageous that HAL raised the price of the Robert Mondavi Private Selection Merlot. It was way too expensive before - since it only costs $8.47 in my local WA Total Wine store.

Edited February 17, 2014 by Windsailer

[Krazy Kruizers]

You are all welcome.

I read the new list to my DH and he laughed. No way will we be buying any of them.

And some of the alcohol prices -- getting out of line. DH has informed me -- no more bottles of Grey Goose for the cabin. We can 2 bottles of Stoli's or Absolut for the price of 1 bottle of Grey Goose.

Edited February 17, 2014 by Krazy Kruizers

[ajcruiser]

Thanks for the list KK. I guess we wine drinkers and Mariners will need to take advantage of the lowered prices on the wine packages. Much better than the HAL "retail" price. Thanks again.

[kazu]

KK - thanks so much for the updated list.

 

WOW! so much for the theory that the wine price might be reduced with the new policy.

 

Glad I already ordered the Grey Goose for two upcoming cruises. It's gone up nearly $10 since I ordered. Scary!

 

Thanks again.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Thanks for the list KK. I guess we wine drinkers and Mariners will need to take advantage of the lowered prices on the wine packages. Much better than the HAL "retail" price. Thanks again.

 

We are definitely going to buy a wine package from here on out as we get 50% off.

[Krazy Kruizers]

KK - thanks so much for the updated list.

 

WOW! so much for the theory that the wine price might be reduced with the new policy.

 

Glad I already ordered the Grey Goose for two upcoming cruises. It's gone up nearly $10 since I ordered. Scary!

 

Thanks again.

 

That Grey Goose is way higher than we had ordered it for our last Nieuw Amsterdam cruise and the cruise we had to cancel last week.

[kazu]

That Grey Goose is way higher than we had ordered it for our last Nieuw Amsterdam cruise and the cruise we had to cancel last week.

 

totally agree. It's one time I am glad I placed the order early!

[POA1]

I also wanted a better selection in the lower priced wine. It's outrageous that HAL raised the price of the Robert Mondavi Private Selection Merlot. It was way too expensive before - since it only costs $8.47 in my local WA Total Wine store.

 

Don't calculate the markups. It will make your head hurt, particularly if you consider that your price in the store is above restaurant wholesale.

[rkacruiser]

I am nearly certain that the Villa Maria was less on the Westerdam than the price you found, KK. I am thinking the higher price is what I saw on the Eurodam and the lesser price is what I saw on the Westerdam. I don't have a photo of the wine list, so I can't be sure.

 

Certainly the way to go is with the wine packages, particularly is one qualifies for a Mariner's discount.

[jaspersmycat]

KK - Just want some clarification:

The list you posted is the pre-order list from Indulgences not the wine list on the ship - correct?

[david,Mississauga]

I thought Cunard's wine prices were high. Fortunately we can take it or leave it - well, I have to admit I would rather take it. DW has to limit alcohol due to various medications, so we may order a glass now and then instead of sending the bottle away to be kept for the next dinner. Is there anything decent served by the glass?