Aloha 1 Posted February 17, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 17, 2014 We have a Oceania Suite booked for our upcoming cruise on Riviera. A couple questions, probably to be answered by Jim and Stan :D First, what is the "Concierge Level Internet Benefit" listed on our Oceania confirmation? Second, we get a Suite package of 6 bottles of spirits. What are they, can we select our own, and what are we talking about, i.e.: 750ML, 1L? Final question, regarding the Prestige Beverage package. If you wish to have a beverage, say a single malt scotch or XO cognac, not on the list, is there a differential you can pay or do you pay full price? As an example, on Celebrity, if one purchases the Premium beverage package and you find a drink that would cost $10 more than what is allowed, you simply pay the difference. Thanks, in advance for any and all answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoHoHo Posted February 17, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) We have a Oceania Suite booked for our upcoming cruise on Riviera. A couple questions, probably to be answered by Jim and Stan :D... Final question, regarding the Prestige Beverage package. If you wish to have a beverage, say a single malt scotch or XO cognac, not on the list, is there a differential you can pay or do you pay full price? As an example, on Celebrity, if one purchases the Premium beverage package and you find a drink that would cost $10 more than what is allowed, you simply pay the difference. Thanks, in advance for any and all answers. Not Jimandstan but thought I'd try anyway. No differential, it is included or it is not, no math needed. As I recall some single malts are excluded but almost everything else is. There is mention on the info on board that there are such exceptions. Do not mention on this publicly that XO is included or, like the disappearing champagne it might be removed, or like some main stream lines might start a dollar limit (shudder) or start a longer of exclusions. That uncertainty would put me off. They buy it duty free so cost is not the issue just if they think including it cuts into sales. Like I said, please keep the fact that you can savour an XO after dinner just between us. Edited February 17, 2014 by YoHoHo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted February 17, 2014 #3 Share Posted February 17, 2014 We have a Oceania Suite booked for our upcoming cruise on Riviera. A couple questions, probably to be answered by Jim and Stan :D First, what is the "Concierge Level Internet Benefit" listed on our Oceania confirmation? Second, we get a Suite package of 6 bottles of spirits. What are they, can we select our own, and what are we talking about, i.e.: 750ML, 1L? Final question, regarding the Prestige Beverage package. If you wish to have a beverage, say a single malt scotch or XO cognac, not on the list, is there a differential you can pay or do you pay full price? As an example, on Celebrity, if one purchases the Premium beverage package and you find a drink that would cost $10 more than what is allowed, you simply pay the difference. Thanks, in advance for any and all answers. The Internet benefit is a discount off of an internet package, I think 10 or 20 %. The 6 bottles of spirits is for your in suite use. They give you a menu and you can pick out which ones you want. There are no Single Malt scotches on the list. Johnny Walker Red or Dewars is the best I saw on the list for a scotch. Personally I'll drink something else like rum or vodka before I drink those. There are a lot of different vodka choices on it. Most of the bottles are liters but a few are 750ml. I think we got a Di Saronna that was a 750ml. There are also wines on the list you can choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted February 17, 2014 #4 Share Posted February 17, 2014 As far as that list for the "in suite" liquor you can order, it's quite an extensive list. You also are free to go all booze or all wine if you choose. When they started this system you got a set group of four bottles (gin, vodka, rum and scotch I THINK) plus two bottles of wine, one red and one white. But now you can select your own. They do now have bourbon on the list as well. Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ronrick1943 Posted February 17, 2014 #5 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Also the bottles are 1L in size, at least that's what we got on the last cruise. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloha 1 Posted February 18, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted February 18, 2014 There are no Single Malt scotches on the list. Johnny Walker Red or Dewars is the best I saw on the list for a scotch. Personally I'll drink something else like rum or vodka before I drink those. You, sir, are a man after my own heart! I wholeheartedly agree. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane412000 Posted March 2, 2014 #7 Share Posted March 2, 2014 As far as that list for the "in suite" liquor you can order, it's quite an extensive list. You also are free to go all booze or all wine if you choose. When they started this system you got a set group of four bottles (gin, vodka, rum and scotch I THINK) plus two bottles of wine, one red and one white. But now you can select your own. They do now have bourbon on the list as well. Mura Mura Do you wait until you are onboard to order the liquor or able to handle this before boarding the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted March 2, 2014 #8 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Mura Do you wait until you are onboard to order the liquor or able to handle this before boarding the ship? Not Mura but you can order before you board.. Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted March 2, 2014 #9 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Thanks, Jan, because I didn't know! We've only had that benefit twice and the first time we didn't get to make the selection ourselves; the second time we just did it on the day we boarded. But it makes sense that you could order ahead of time. Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ronrick1943 Posted March 2, 2014 #10 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I didn't know that, but the butler is really fast and exchanged the bottles we didn't want for other ones we like. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambagahle Posted March 4, 2014 #11 Share Posted March 4, 2014 The "bottle list" didn't exist when we had our Oceania Suite but we got a 1l bottle of Whiskey, Gin, Vodka and Rum. We asked if we could swop the Vodka for the Rum. No problem. The white wine was Sauvingnon Blanc which we hate and again we asked to swop it for Chardonnay. No problem. Seems to me that the bottle list is an excellent idea because it eliminates all this need for "swopping". The Oceania suite is beautiful! Well worth the cost. I would like to have taken the bathroom home with me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted March 4, 2014 #12 Share Posted March 4, 2014 The "bottle list" didn't exist when we had our Oceania Suite but we got a 1l bottle of Whiskey, Gin, Vodka and Rum. We asked if we could swop the Vodka for the Rum. No problem. The white wine was Sauvingnon Blanc which we hate and again we asked to swop it for Chardonnay. No problem. Seems to me that the bottle list is an excellent idea because it eliminates all this need for "swopping". The Oceania suite is beautiful! Well worth the cost. I would like to have taken the bathroom home with me! We got the list for OS and VS yesterday. Lots of choices. Our TA turned in our requests to O so we'll see how that works in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane412000 Posted March 4, 2014 #13 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Can you scan the list and post it? If not, I can provide you with my email address if you don't mind sending it my way. Are you staying in a OS or VS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted March 4, 2014 #14 Share Posted March 4, 2014 My recollection regarding the liquor set-up in the top suites is that when it was first started the party line was that no substitutions could be made. But relatively early on it was stated here that you could -- through the butler, I think. And certainly that's the case now. Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted March 4, 2014 #15 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Can you scan the list and post it? If not, I can provide you with my email address if you don't mind sending it my way. Are you staying in a OS or VS? We are in an OS. Here's the list. Enjoy! W I N E WHITE Hoffman Family Cellars Chardonnay, 401k, Sonoma, California La Terre Chardonnay, Australia Peter Lehmann Chardonnay, Barossa, Australia Laboure-Roi Pouilly Fuisse, Vallon d’or, Burgundy, France L. Kreusch Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling, Spätlese, Mosel, Germany Trinity Oaks, Pinot Grigio, California Nobilo Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand RED The Hess Collection Allomi Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California Murrieta’s Well Nautica, California Frescobaldi Castiliogni Sangiovese, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy Francois Lurton Merlot, Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux, France Spellbound Merlot by Michael Mondavi, Napa Valley, California Backhouse, Pinot Noir, California Greg Norman Shiraz, Limestone Coast, Australia Whis k y Ballantine’s Finest Canadian Club Chivas Regal Crown Royal Cutty Sark Dewar’s White Label Famous Grouse Haig Dimple J&B Rare Johnnie Walker Red Seagram’s 7 Crown Seagram’s V.O. Tangle Ridge Canadian Whiskey B O U R B O N Bookers Noe Bourbon Jack Daniels Black Knob Creek Bourbon Maker’s Mark Bourbon Old Grand Dad Wild Turkey 101 Proof 8 Years G I N Beefeater Dry Boodles Gin Gordon’s Gin Tanqueray Gin Van Gogh Gin R U M Bacardi Lemon Bacardi Light Bacardi Orange Bacardi Select Dark Captain Morgan Spiced Malibu Coconut Liqueur Mount Gay Eclipse Pisco As a guest in an Owner’s, Vista or Oceania Suite, we are pleased to present you with a complimentary in-suite bar setup. Please select up to 6 bottles of Wine and spirits for enjoyment in yo ur suite. Your butler will provide yo ur selections from the Wines and spirits listed. Vodk a 42 Below New Zealand Vodka Absolut Citron Absolut Kurant Absolut Mandarin Absolut Peppar Absolut Vanilla Absolut Vodka Belvedere Vodka Blavod Black Vodka Chopin Potato Vodka Fris Vodka Bar Bottle Grey Goose Orange Vodka Ketel One Vodka Level Vodka by Absolut Pearl Canadian Vodka Skyy Vodka Smirnoff Vodka Stolichnaya Vodka Van Gogh Espresso Vodka Van Gogh Chocolate Vodka Van Gogh Citron Vodka Van Gogh Orange Vodka Van Gogh Pineapple Vodka Van Gogh Raspberry Vodka Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka Van Gogh Wild Apple Vodka Van Gogh Vodka Vox Vodka T E Q U I L A Gran Centenario Anejo Jose Cuervo Tequila Gold Tequila Margaritaville Silver COGNAC Courvoisier VS Hennessy VS V ermouth Martini Sweet Vermouth Martini & Rossi, Extra Dry Noilly Prat Vermouth L iqueur Amaretto di Saronno Bailey’s Irish Cream Frangelico Grand Marnier Limoncello Tia Maria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane412000 Posted March 4, 2014 #16 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Thanks for the list. In an OS, I am only staying in the OC Suite, so make room, I am joining you.....laughing. Thanks again for the list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted March 4, 2014 #17 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Thanks for the list. In an OS, I am only staying in the OC Suite, so make room, I am joining you.....laughing. Thanks again for the list Any time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted March 4, 2014 #18 Share Posted March 4, 2014 We also appreciate the list. We're staying in a Vista suite later this year and, after reading the list, wonder why we purchased the premium liquor package. Actually, we don't typically drink in our suite and prefer going to the lounge. May need to rethink this:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkky Posted March 5, 2014 #19 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I presume if you don't use it you can take with you to your next hotel etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted March 5, 2014 #20 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Are you talking about the liquor set-up in the top suites or liquor you purchased and brought on board? It never occurred to me to take away unused liquor that the ship gave me but I have taken home wine or liquor that I myself purchased and didn't drink. I doubt they'd search your luggage, though. I gave my unused liquor set-up to friends we'd met on the cruise who were staying on for the next cruise. Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted March 5, 2014 #21 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I presume if you don't use it you can take with you to your next hotel etc? I.can't see why not but be aware of the lUS Customs limits on what you can bring in if your cruise ends in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted March 5, 2014 #22 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Are you talking about the liquor set-up in the top suites or liquor you purchased and brought on board? It never occurred to me to take away unused liquor that the ship gave me but I have taken home wine or liquor that I myself purchased and didn't drink. I doubt they'd search your luggage, though. I gave my unused liquor set-up to friends we'd met on the cruise who were staying on for the next cruise. Mura Maura, what a great idea. Personally I would never schlep any of the bottles off the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiks Posted March 5, 2014 #23 Share Posted March 5, 2014 You can bring any of their unopened bottles home as long as you do not exceed the customs limit and declare them properly. Wiks Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceberg 3 Posted March 5, 2014 #24 Share Posted March 5, 2014 You can bring any of their unopened bottles home as long as you do not exceed the customs limit and declare them properly. Wiks Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big sky gal Posted June 11, 2014 #25 Share Posted June 11, 2014 We are cruising in a week on the Insignia Greek and Turkish classics in an owners suite. How do you go about pre-ordering the liquor. There was nothing in the cruise documents about this. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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