Drinks Package - Eclipse ex Southampton query

[DYKWIA]

Hi,

 

We were on the Eclipse this year and didn't have a drinks package but may consider it in the future. We noticed this year that drinks prices on the Eclipse appeared to be a bit higher (in some cases quite a bit higher) than the examples listed for Celebrity cruises elsewhere. I'm guessing this is to allow for the fact that Celebrity include a 15% service charge within the price on Eclipse Southampton based cruises.

 

When purchasing a beverage package are the price limits within the package for wine, beer cocktails etc raised accordingly to take account of the higher prices- I can't find any reference to a different limit? If it's the same limit I would have thought there would be considerably less choice available in each category.

[jelayne]

Yes the prices on the Eclipse are adjusted to reflect the 15% and the beverage package limits were also adjusted.

[swigso]

If you book via a TA in the US you will get the new 123 Go promotion

Which for European Cruises gives Free Gratuities, Classic Drink Package

And $300 On Board Credit if you book Aqua Class or Concierge Class

Cabins.

 

Here is the link

http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2123510

Edited November 10, 2014 by swigso