Viva vino wine package.

[asda]

I'm looking at buying the viva vino wine package on our cruise.

Where on the ship do you buy it from?

Plus do they still give you slips of paper for each one and you hand them in on ordering bottle?

Can you order a bottle from a bar and drink it in the bar area?

And can you order a bottle from bar and take to your cabin?

Thank you.

[meltingmoments]

I'm looking at buying the viva vino wine package on our cruise.

Where on the ship do you buy it from?

 

Last year on our Jade trip, there was a table set up in the Atrium area.

 

 

Plus do they still give you slips of paper for each one and you hand them in on ordering bottle?

 

Yes they do this.

 

 

Can you order a bottle from a bar and drink it in the bar area?

 

You most certainly can :)

 

 

And can you order a bottle from bar and take to your cabin?

 

And yes to this as well :)

Thank you.

 

 

Basically you can redeem your little slips of paper anywhere on the ship and drink your wine anywhere on the ship! I had a bottle in the cabin, a bottle at the Martini bar, a bottle in the main dining room......you get my drift! ;)

 

Have a fab time on the Jade......we LOVED that ship! :D

Edited July 10, 2014 by meltingmoments

[sparks1093]

I'm looking at buying the viva vino wine package on our cruise.

Where on the ship do you buy it from?

Plus do they still give you slips of paper for each one and you hand them in on ordering bottle?

Can you order a bottle from a bar and drink it in the bar area?

And can you order a bottle from bar and take to your cabin?

Thank you.

 

There was a table in the Atrium when we boarded the Gem. The slip was a manual one that was input into the system at a later time and we were not charged sales tax for the package. They do add 15% for gratuity. As meltingmoments said you may order it from any bar or bar server and consume it where you wish.

[asda]

Basically you can redeem your little slips of paper anywhere on the ship and drink your wine anywhere on the ship! I had a bottle in the cabin, a bottle at the Martini bar, a bottle in the main dining room......you get my drift! ;)

 

Have a fab time on the Jade......we LOVED that ship! :D

 

Thanks. We are doing 14 nights .we like wine so we might order 2 x 8 bottles . Just added it up and the 15% it comes out about £14.60 a bottle which we would pay in a resteraunt at home. Don't want to book the UDP as that's comes to £1118 . And the cruise is quite port intensive so we will have a drink in port.

[meltingmoments]

Thanks. We are doing 14 nights .we like wine so we might order 2 x 8 bottles . Just added it up and the 15% it comes out about £14.60 a bottle which we would pay in a resteraunt at home. Don't want to book the UDP as that's comes to £1118 . And the cruise is quite port intensive so we will have a drink in port.

 

Sounds like a good plan to me! :D Enjoy.....and please come back and tell us all about it! Happy cruising! :)

[don't-use-real-name]

VIVA VINO

 

NCL SUN 7/22/2013 package could be bought in or near the elevator atrium

and registration desk. ALSO top side Lido Deck outside near the swimming

pool. NCL makes this real easy.

 

Repeating the wine list: (old list - may have new entries/substitutions)

 

The Enthusiast

4 Bottles - $88

6 Bottles - $132

8 Bottles - $176

___ Beringer, Sparkling White Zinfandel – California

___ Lindemans, Bin 90 Moscato – Australia

___ Ruffino, Pinot Grigio – Delle Venezie, Italy

___ De Aureo Spirito, Sauvignon Blanc – Langeudoc, France

___ Woodbridge by Robert Mandavi, White Zinfandel – California

___ Alice White, Chardonnay – Southeastern Australia

___ Colores Del Sol, Malbec – Mandoza, Argentina

___ Ravenswood, “Zen of Zin” Zinfandel – California

___ Errazuriz, “Estate” Merlot – Colchagua Valley, Chile

___ Black Opal, Shiraz/Cabernet – Southern Australia

The Aficionado

Including selections from the “Enthusiast” category plus the following

4 Bottles - $98

6 Bottles - $146

8 Bottles - $196

___ Rosemont, Riesling – Southeastern Australia

___ Estancia, Pinot Grigio – California

___ Matua Valley, Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, New Zealand

___ Robert Mandavi Private Selection, Chardonnay – California

___ Estancia, Pinot Noir – Monterey, California

___ Rancho Zabaco, “Heritage Vines” Zinfandel – Sonoma, California

___ Sylvester Winery, “Kiara Reserve” Merlot - California

___ Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley, California

The Connoisseur

Including selections from the “Enthusiast” and “Aficionado categories plus the following

4 Bottles - $110

6 Bottles - $162

8 Bottles - $216

___ Dry Creek, Fume Blanc – Sonoma, California

___ Isabel Mandavi, Deep Rose’ – Napa Valley, California

___ Wild Horse, Chardonnay – Central Coast, California

___ Spellbound, Petite Sirah – California

___ Chareau St. Jean, Cabernet Sauvignon – California

A 15% gratuity will be added to your check for all beverages orders. Prices are subject to change. Your check may reflect applicable VAT for certain ports or itineraries

[newmexicoNita]

Next to specialty restaurants and freestyle the best thing NCL has ever done was introduce the wine package. I think the first of second thing we do after boarding is place our order. We love being able to get a bottle from the bar, the restaurant, room service or wherever. And the price is great!!!

[philatiger]

I take it this is offered on all the ships? we are sailing on the Sun in December and would probably take advantage of this.

[don't-use-real-name]

Some where in this Forum I think the POA (Pride of America) sailing port of

Honolulu does this program different.

From what I have read here and there the VIVA VINO is the same on the rest

of the fleet only note would be where to purchase it on board. If it is not

obvious right in front of your eyes ask - look for where there is a line forming

around a display of wine bottles. NCL does in most cases have all the wines

on the list on display so you can read the label and see what you are buying.

 

Also if you bought something and did not care for it you can exchange the

remaining bottles for any other bottles in the group you purchased - there are

three groups - The Enthusiast - The Aficionado - The Connoisseur.

 

The first time I did this I realized it was a great deal and went back and bought more.

The 750 ml bottle should give you 3 generous 8 ounce servings.

Would be a conservative amount for 3 meal sittings or two meals with a

small refill midcourse and of course YMMV.

Buy the package - don't buy the individual bottle or drink by the glass for

the best bang for the buck loonie euro lira whatever floats the boat !

[don't-use-real-name]

I take it this is offered on all the ships? we are sailing on the Sun in December and would probably take advantage of this.

 

On the NCL SUN look for the wine display table in the atrium close to the

elevators opposite of the Registration Desk.

Another display is offered topside on the Lido deck outdoor area near the

swimming pool.

Make your wine selection and show your stateroom card which will be use to

debit your on board account - you will be given a small white piece of paper

with your wine selection noted for each bottle.

Take one or more of these pieces of paper to a restaurant or bar to redeem

your purchase. Whatever is not consumed is corked and made available at

your next venture be it a restaurant or bar.

Check with the point of sale as to how they handle the bottles you want in

your stateroom.

Any further questions ask the crew or check with the registration desk - it

is pretty simple straight forward and not that complicated and it sure beats

lugging bottles on board paying the corkage fee and hauling the bottles with

you to dinner lunch or whatever.

[asda]

Can you buy part way through cruise ie 2cd week?

[sparks1093]

Can you buy part way through cruise ie 2cd week?

 

I believe that the packages are for sale throughout the cruise, but am not 100% sure. Best thing to do is ask about it when you first board.

[meltingmoments]

Can you buy part way through cruise ie 2cd week?

 

I was surprised to see, on the Jade last year, that the package was still being offered the day before disembarkation. Not sure even I ( who likes wine! ) could finish 4 bottles in one night! Maybe I'll give it a go next cruise!! :eek:

[garycarla]

I believe that the packages are for sale throughout the cruise, but am not 100% sure. Best thing to do is ask about it when you first board.

 

Yes, walk up to any bar and they can hook you up. We did it two days in recently.

[sparks1093]

Yes, walk up to any bar and they can hook you up. We did it two days in recently.

 

Thanks for the info!

[philatiger]

On the NCL SUN look for the wine display table in the atrium close to the

elevators opposite of the Registration Desk.

Another display is offered topside on the Lido deck outdoor area near the

swimming pool.

Make your wine selection and show your stateroom card which will be use to

debit your on board account - you will be given a small white piece of paper

with your wine selection noted for each bottle.

Take one or more of these pieces of paper to a restaurant or bar to redeem

your purchase. Whatever is not consumed is corked and made available at

your next venture be it a restaurant or bar.

Check with the point of sale as to how they handle the bottles you want in

your stateroom.

Any further questions ask the crew or check with the registration desk - it

is pretty simple straight forward and not that complicated and it sure beats

lugging bottles on board paying the corkage fee and hauling the bottles with

you to dinner lunch or whatever.

 

Thank you for the info, first time on the Sun, glad we know where to go now :)