New alcohol package

[Little Rascal]

Can you buy it by the day or is it just by the cruise length?

[Working 2 Cruise]

It's for the entire cruise. There are quite a few threads on page 1 and 2 of this forum on the alcohol package.

[Little Rascal]

I had read some of the threads but did not see if it was

By the day or cruise. It just said $49.00 a day. Thanks.

[Zoolou]

Has to be purchased for the length of the cruise...no day by day

[kubies]

Does the Alcohol package include wine? And if so, by the glass or by the bottle?

[msmoger]

Does the Alcohol package include wine? And if so, by the glass or by the bottle?

 

By the glass if under $10 (like all the drinks). You can get a 40% discount on all bottles under $100.

Edited March 18, 2014 by msmoger

[skynight]

Does the Alcohol package include wine? And if so, by the glass or by the bottle?

Any drink alcohol or non alcohol under $10 & a discount on wine by the bottle.

[Pam in CA]

It's $49/pp/day for the entire length of the cruise plus 15%. You can purchase it within the first 24 hours of the cruise.

[Colo Cruiser]

It's for the entire cruise. There are quite a few threads on page 1 and 2 of this forum on the alcohol package.

 

 

No proration on the package.

[Little Rascal]

Thank you everyone for the helpful information. It seems expensive. I guess I will have to figure out how much drinks cost to determine the cost savings.

[Working 2 Cruise]

Thank you everyone for the helpful information. It seems expensive. I guess I will have to figure out how much drinks cost to determine the cost savings.

 

Most drinks are $7.95 to $8.95 , not including tips. It takes about 5 drinks to pay for itself.

[Pam in CA]

Most drinks are $7.95 to $8.95 , not including tips. It takes about 5 drinks to pay for itself.

There are quite a few drinks as low as $5.50 so depending on what you drink, it could be a lot more than five drinks. :)

[Working 2 Cruise]

There are quite a few drinks as low as $5.50 so depending on what you drink, it could be a lot more than five drinks. :)

 

Very true! That's usually for straight drinks... I should have said most mixed drinks, including martinis!

[BEAV]

Thank you everyone for the helpful information. It seems expensive. I guess I will have to figure out how much drinks cost to determine the cost savings.

 

It all depends on your beverage consumption is on an average day. If you're one who drinks not only cocktails and wine, but also sodas, bottled waters, specialty coffees, etc, then it can be a good value. Remember, it's not solely an alcohol package, but rather a beverage package (both alcoholic and non).

[Av8tor]

Can you buy the package from Princess BEFORE boarding to avoid paying local taxes if purchased while in port?

[Pam in CA]

Can you buy the package from Princess BEFORE boarding to avoid paying local taxes if purchased while in port?

No. It's possible that they hold off actually charging your folio until after the ship sails. That's what they did on the Sapphire a couple of weeks ago when I got the soda card. I got a hand-written charge rather than the printed charge.

[Bev/Tony]

does the package include wine by the bottle in dining room and / or wine from room service ?

[msmoger]

does the package include wine by the bottle in dining room and / or wine from room service ?

 

You can get a 45% discount on bottles of wine priced under $100 from the dining rooms and bars. I don't believe the package can be used for room service. However, if that last point is incorrect I'm sure someone will clarify.

[Colo Cruiser]

It all depends on your beverage consumption is on an average day. If you're one who drinks not only cocktails and wine, but also sodas, bottled waters, specialty coffees, etc, then it can be a good value. Remember, it's not solely an alcohol package, but rather a beverage package (both alcoholic and non).

 

 

Still alot of liquid! :eek:

[aaerobear]

I just got back from the Island Princess panama canal cruise and we were able to purchase the regular ukp package before sailing, but I am unable to find the new unlimited beverage package listed in the gifts section yet, so I would say, NO, you can not buy it ahead of boarding. You can call and see if they will sell it to you.

[Little Rascal]

Does anyone know how much a glass of wine is and a beer? Will they still offer a wine card?

[brentlym]

The beverage package covers any beverage $10 or less with some exclusions. Many (if not most) wines served by the glass are included. All beer as well foreign and domestic. I got my money's worth yesterday.

 

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[brentlym]

Oh...the wine card is offered on longer cruises, but not on this short 4 day that I'm on currently on Sapphire.

 

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[Av8tor]

Does anyone know how much a glass of wine is and a beer? Will they still offer a wine card?

 

What is the wine card? That's a new one for me...

[wannacruisemore]

It's $49/pp/day for the entire length of the cruise plus 15%. You can purchase it within the first 24 hours of the cruise.

Does the Beverage package include soda and bottled water?