explore 4 package and specialty drinks (like margaritas)

[NoWhiners]

Hi All

 

We are close to final payment and will likely be able to save some money if we give up the Explore 4 package. For us this is only the "up to 15 drinks" and the pinnacle grill dinner (not the reduced deposit and 3rd person free). DH has asked if the allowed drinks include things like margaritas, pina colada's, daiquiri, mai tai's, etc? I looked thru POAs thread on all his research and couldn't find a reference to these but I could have missed it. If these drinks were included it might be worth it for us but we're not sure. We know we will drink wine and we can get bottled water, coffee, after dinner liqueurs, etc, but just need this last bit of data.

 

So, does anyone have nay experience with this?

 

Thanks

ML

[PathfinderEss]

Yes margaritas, pina colada's, daiquiri, mai tai's, etc. are included in your Explore '4' package.

[POA1]

Yes. You can have all the fruity, frozen drinks you like. You just can't upgrade the liquor to a call brand. That probably doesn't matter a lot because it would be hard to taste the difference in a frozen drink.

[Alberta Quilter]

Most of those types of drinks are less than $7 so they are allowed under the SBP. If you keep the package, just ask your server, at the time you place your order, if the card covers the drink you want to order. They'll help you out.

[NoWhiners]

wow, thanks everyone for the quick replies!! Now we just have to call and see if the price difference (and lost OBC) justifies giving up the package.

 

POA--we'll be on NA in March, so I have been closely following your reports. Thanks for all the updates and keep 'em coming!

 

Hope everyone had a great turkey day and there are leftovers aplenty!!!

 

Thanks again

ML

[SASSYMI2]

How much is the Explore 4 drink package?

[Krazy Kruizers]

How much is the Explore 4 drink package?

 

 

You can't buy the Explore4 Drink package. Certain cruises qualify to receive this package.

But you can buy the Signature Drink Package -- From HAL's site:

Our convenient, affordable Signature Beverage Package allows you to select from a variety of wine, beer, spirits, cocktails (including non-alcoholic), sodas & coffee! Includes any beverage priced at a $7.00 or lower menu price. Up to 15 beverages per day. * Prices are per day; Signature Beverage Package for $44.95* per day, per person a 15% service charge is not included and will be automatically applied to your purchase. The package must be purchased for the entire duration of the voyage. Up to a 15-drink maximum per day. All adults over 21 years old booked in the same stateroom must also purchase the package. Participants may order only one drink at a time. No sharing is permitted. Excludes Mini Bar, In-Room Dining, & beverages on Half Moon Cay. Packages are not transferable or refundable. Beverage management reserves the right to revoke the package if misused and reserves the right to refuse service for any reason; including refusing service of alcoholic beverages to intoxicated customers. Must be 21 years or older to purchase and agree not to give to minors.

[Alberta Quilter]

KK is right in that the Explore4 package is a promotion offered by HAL that includes the Signature Beverage Package (SBP) as one of the perks of the package. You can purchase the SBP on your own as KK pointed out, just make sure that you will get your money's worth out of it. I know we wouldn't.