Buy Bottled Wine for staterooms

[koss78b2]

Hi is it possible to buy bottled wine on the ships? like Getaway to consume in own state room? as well other types of alcohol?

i heard they sell bottles in the lobby etc or how does this work? i like having a few drinks on own in state room on my balcony .

 

can i do this and please explain how i get it to my room?

[KeithJenner]

You can buy bottles of wine from any bar. Just ask them not to open it if you don't want to drink it at the time.

 

You can also buy multiple bottles from the Viva Vino package (do a search for details). That way you can get a decent discount if you want 4 or more bottles.

 

They give you slips which you can then exchange for the bottles. Again, ask them not to open it if you don't want to drink it straight away.

[koss78b2]

Thanks, would there be a cork screw in the stateroom? to open wine? or should i bring my own?

 

now can i buy many bottles of wine from bar for room and the ship people dont mind? they wont run out of wine?

[meatball_nyc]

You can ask for a cork screw.

No, they won't run out of bottles of wine. Order as many as you like.

Cheers.

 

 

~Robin

Every Day at Sea is a Great Day

[garycarla]

You can buy bottles, open or not anywhere onboard.

 

You can buy a bottle, have one drink and then take the rest to your room.

 

We often get a bottle of wine at dinner. And sometimes a 2nd one. If not finished we either fill the glass and walk out with it or take the bottle with us to the room.

[sparks1093]

You may also bring your own wine onboard for a $15 corkage fee per 750ml bottle. We found it easier to buy the Vivo Vino package, which starts at $88 for 4 bottles plus gratuity. They sell the packages in the Atrium when you board or at any bar.

[mjkacmom]

Keep in mind the cheapest bottle of wine will be around $30, and retails close to $5. We bring wine and pay corkage, but we drive to the port.

[MagnoliaBlossom]

If you order a bottle through the online gift area and request it delivered to your cabin on embarkation day, it will be there with glasses and a cork screw.

[MagnoliaBlossom]

Oh, and the corkscrew is a logo item that is yours to keep if you wish.

[KeithJenner]

Keep in mind the cheapest bottle of wine will be around $30, and retails close to $5. We bring wine and pay corkage, but we drive to the port.

 

 

This is correct if you are just buying bottles individually, but if you buy 4 or more then they start at $22 each (plus 15% gratuity). It is still cheaper to carry on, but not necessarily by enough to make it worth the effort.

[sparks1093]

This is correct if you are just buying bottles individually, but if you buy 4 or more then they start at $22 each (plus 15% gratuity). It is still cheaper to carry on, but not necessarily by enough to make it worth the effort.

 

Exactly. I can get wine for $4 a bottle on sale, so I would save $3 a bottle if I brough my own (or I could get Three Buck Chuck from Trader Joe's and save $4 a bottle). Not worth it to me to haul the wine onboard and we drive to the port also.

[sparks1093]

Oh, and the corkscrew is a logo item that is yours to keep if you wish.

 

I'll have to remember this:).

[maggie416]

Question about wine. If you buy one of the wine packages and a bottle is opened at one restaurant and you don't finish the bottle, do they mark the bottle, keep it for you and then you can have it at any other restaurant? This is what all other cruise lines do.

Thanks,

Marg

[garycarla]

Question about wine. If you buy one of the wine packages and a bottle is opened at one restaurant and you don't finish the bottle, do they mark the bottle, keep it for you and then you can have it at any other restaurant? This is what all other cruise lines do.

Thanks,

Marg

 

Yes, they will.

 

Or you fill you glass and take it with you.

 

Or take the bottle with you to your room.

 

Or take the bottle with you to another bar.

 

Or, have them mark it and hold it.

[Cubechick]

This is correct if you are just buying bottles individually, but if you buy 4 or more then they start at $22 each (plus 15% gratuity). It is still cheaper to carry on, but not necessarily by enough to make it worth the effort.

 

True. Unless you want to bring wine on board that you like and not settle for NCL's offerings. ;)

[rvsullivan]

And to the OP's other question. You can also buy a bottle of alcohol for your room. You can purchase in advance or on board. 1 liter bottles start at about $80 and go up from there.

[don't-use-real-name]

There are five programs for purchasing beverages on board:

The first is the Soda package (pop etc).

The second is the Corks and Caps package (a Wine and Beer package).

The third is what I think the OP is making reference to the VIVA VINO package

See details below after the forth package.

The fourth package is the Bar-Set-Up program

See details below after Viva Vino.

And the fifth and last is the UBP - Ultimate Beverage Package (see NCL site for

details about this or read elsewhere in this forum.

 

*****VIVA VINO*****

by Norwegian Cruise Line

Please list the number of

bottles for your selection

 

The dollar amount shown next to the blank space is the price of an individual bottle bought on board (remember to add gratuity).

 

The Enthusiast

4 Bottles - $88

6 Bottles - $132

8 Bottles - $176

 

$28___ Beringer, Sparkling White Zinfandel – California

$26___ Lindemans, Bin 90 Moscato – Australia

$30___ Ruffino, Pinot Grigio – Delle Venezie, Italy

$27___ De Aureo Spirito, Sauvignon Blanc – Langeudoc, France

$xx $28*___ Woodbridge by Robert Mandavi, White Zinfandel – California

$26___ Alice White, Chardonnay – Southeastern Australia

$29___ Colores Del Sol, Malbec – Mandoza, Argentina

$29___ Ravenswood, “Zen of Zin” Zinfandel – California

$29___ Errazuriz, “Estate” Merlot – Colchagua Valley, Chile

$28___ 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

 

$33___ Rosemont, Riesling – Southeastern Australia

$39___ Estancia, Pinot Grigio – California

$31___ Matua Valley, Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, New Zealand

$32___ Robert Mandavi Private Selection, Chardonnay – California

$xx $38* ___ Estancia, Pinot Noir – Monterey, California

$36___ Rancho Zabaco, “Heritage Vines” Zinfandel – Sonoma, California

$xx ??___ Sylvester Winery, “Kiara Reserve” Merlot - California

$37___ 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

 

$44___ Dry Creek, Fume Blanc – Sonoma, California

$xx $53*___ Isabel Mandavi, Deep Rose’ – Napa Valley, California

$xx $48*___ Wild Horse, Chardonnay – Central Coast, California

$42___ Spellbound, Petite Sirah – California

$40___ Chareau St. Jean, Cabernet Sauvignon – California

 

A 15% gratuity will be added to your check for all beverages orders.

 

 

*****BAR-SET-UP*****

These alcoholic beverages are sold as Bar Set Up amenity orders. Available on all Ships excluding Pride of America.

Please Note: Pricing from Nov. 2013

Bar Set-Up is available for all stateroom categories.

Bar Set-Up is available for purchase onboard but you will be charged 15% on top of the price of the bottle instead of the $3 service fee.

Bar Set-Up must be pre-arranged before the voyage and can be requested up to the day prior to sailing.

Prices are subject to change. Service fee of $3.00 per bottle will be applied. 1.800.327.7030

 

Bourbon/Whiskey

Seagram's 7 Crown $80 1 Ltr

Jack Daniel's Black $100 1 Ltr

Crown Royal Special Reserve $100 750 Ml

Cognac

Courvoisier VS $120 750 ml

Rémy Martin V.S.O.P $100 700 ml

Gin

Beefeater $80 1 Ltr

Bombay Sapphire $100 1 Ltr

Liqueurs

Baileys Irish Cream $100 1 Ltr

Southern Comfort $100 1 Ltr

Disaronno Amaretto $100 1 Ltr

Godiva Chocolate $100 750 Ml

Grand Marnier $100 1 Ltr

Kahlua $100 1 Ltr

Rum

Bacardi Superior $80 1 Ltr

Captain Morgan $80 1 Ltr

Scotch Whiskey

J&B Rare $80 1 Ltr

Glenfiddich $100 1 Ltr

Chivas Regal $100 1 Ltr

JW Black $123 980 Ml

Tequila

Cuervo Gold $80 1 Ltr

1800 Reposado $100 750 Ml

Don Julio Reposado $120 750 Ml

Vodka

Smirnoff $80 1 Ltr

Absolut $100 1 Ltr

Absolut Citron $100 1 Ltr

Absolut Apeach $100 1 Ltr

Grey Goose $120 1 Ltr

Grey Goose L'Orange $120 1 Ltr

Grey Goose La Poire $120 1 Ltr

 

 

 

CHEERS !

[KeithJenner]

True. Unless you want to bring wine on board that you like and not settle for NCL's offerings. ;)

 

 

Yes, and that's exactly what I do. Bring a couple of my favourite bottles onboard and also get Viva Vino as well.

 

I was just making the point that the pure financial saving isn't necessarily that great.

[funredhead]

Thank you for the extensive list for the Viva Vino package. Can this be ordered in advance, like a Bon Voyage gift?

[Rhea98]

Thank you for the extensive list for the Viva Vino package. Can this be ordered in advance, like a Bon Voyage gift?

 

Last I read, onboard purchase only. http://www.events.ncl.com/assets/documents/18282GroupBeverageFlyer.pdf

 

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Edited September 11, 2014 by Rhea98

[funredhead]

Thanks so much.

[Cruise_me_Crazy]

Will the do a pro- rata purchase for the ultimate packages?

[KeithJenner]

As stated Viva Vino is only available online.

 

You have to buy the UBP (and Corks and Caps) for the whole of your cruise. You can't just buy it for some days.

 

 

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[KeithJenner]

As stated Viva Vino is only available online.

 

 

Sorry, obviously instead of online I should have said onboard.

 

I would blame autocorrect, but it was most likely my mistake. :)

 

 

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[All-ready2cruise]

Sorry, obviously instead of online I should have said onboard.

 

I would blame autocorrect, but it was most likely my mistake. :)

 

 

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Oh man, I was so ready to pre-order my Viva Vino pkg. :p Oh well, have to settle for just a bottle in the cabin I guess.