Iamcruzin Posted September 14, 2015 #76 Share Posted September 14, 2015 I have the classic drinks package for my cruise in April 16 and I like a Black Russian which is 1 shot Tia Maria and 2 of vodka would I be able to have 1 of those? A Black Russian is Vodka and a coffee liqueur. I don't know if Tia Maria is premium but the drink can be made with Vodka and Kahlúa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florence11 Posted September 15, 2015 #77 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Thanks Mike I did not know what Kahlua was I had to look online as I have only ever had Tia Maria but as long as it tastes similar that will be fine. We are not big drinkers but I do like a long Black Russian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1G Posted September 16, 2015 #78 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I like red bull, vitamin water and good scotch, I have to upgrade. So I do one overtime shift and that's it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally_bushy Posted September 16, 2015 #79 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I like red bull, vitamin water and good scotch, I have to upgrade. So I do one overtime shift and that's it :) I hope these are separate drinks and not mixed together:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4774Papa Posted September 16, 2015 #80 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I always make my Black Russians at home with Kahlua. Kahlua and Tia Maria are both coffee liquors that come from Mexico and similar. A White Russian is basically a Black Russia with some cream or milk added. I remember ordering a Black Russian on the Gem from a Russian waitress from Ukraine. She knew about the drink and smiled.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron_1978 Posted September 17, 2015 #81 Share Posted September 17, 2015 On my next X cruise we have the classic package, $300 on board credit, and included gratuities as well as elite benefits. I will certainly wait until we are on board to decide but I note that the very premium coffee drinks are not listed on the classic menu. It is these special coffee concoctions that make me think about the premium package. I am trying to think of other uses for the OBC. Shore excursions are most likely done ahead using people like Dyea Dave. About the only other use would be one visit to a specialty dining venue. Much to think about. I don't know what you mean with "very premium coffee drinks", but if you're talking about Irish Coffee, Cuban Coffee and other coffee's with alcohol...this should be covered by the classic package. We never had a problem getting them from cafe al bacio... As to other drinks, it depends on the server. I stopped at a bar to pick up 2 soda cans and saw a bottle of Malibu Black. I had no idea what it was so I asked the server what the difference with the regular Malibu was. She told me it was with dark rum and it was not covered by my package. She then continued to say that she would let me taste it and gave me a whole shot glass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsb Posted September 17, 2015 #82 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I don't know what you mean with "very premium coffee drinks", but if you're talking about Irish Coffee, Cuban Coffee and other coffee's with alcohol...this should be covered by the classic package. We never had a problem getting them from cafe al bacio... These would be coffees with liquors from the premium list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisefam38 Posted September 17, 2015 #83 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Thank you for this informative, considered and well written review panmalv. We've wondered about how to best use the Classic Package and the perspective you provided was spot on for our needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jf3284 Posted September 18, 2015 #84 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Im not 100% sure if this is the best place to post this so if not, please tell me where to post. As recently returning on Norwegian where the unlimited drink package was a free perk (and someone who's been dying to try celebrity) I was looking to see if Celebrity offered it (as a free perk) I DID notice that Celebrity was offering it in certain cruises. I was wondering if anyone knows when they do and when they don't offer it. We were hoping for Europe next summer. Thanks much for any advice ! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted September 22, 2015 #85 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Im not 100% sure if this is the best place to post this so if not, please tell me where to post. As recently returning on Norwegian where the unlimited drink package was a free perk (and someone who's been dying to try celebrity) I was looking to see if Celebrity offered it (as a free perk) I DID notice that Celebrity was offering it in certain cruises. I was wondering if anyone knows when they do and when they don't offer it. We were hoping for Europe next summer. Thanks much for any advice ! Joe Celebrity offers a choice of 4 perks one of which is a classic drink package. It's part of the go big go better go best price structure. It's available on most cruises if you book a ocean view or higher category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denatravels Posted September 22, 2015 #86 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Celebrity offers a choice of 4 perks one of which is a classic drink package. It's part of the go big go better go best price structure. It's available on most cruises if you book a ocean view or higher category. Not on my spring repo!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted September 22, 2015 #87 Share Posted September 22, 2015 (edited) Not on my spring repo!! Repos, Transatlantic's and Transpacific's do not qualify for this pricing program. They never qualified for the 123 go or pick your perk promotions either. Edited September 22, 2015 by Iamcruzin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen haywood Posted September 22, 2015 #88 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Thanks OP for this great post! So many people seem to think Celebrity is deliberately trying to be difficult by not posting a definitive list of what cocktails are available under the Classic Beverage Package; as you noted the reality is just that there are infinite varieties of drinks, both "named" drinks like Margaritas and concoctions you yourself dreamed up that have yet to become famous. If a Long Island Iced Tea (which is my favorite) is included under the Classic Package then one can tell its not just one liquor drinks like gin and tonic. When in doubt just ask the bartender. And I wonder if the foul tasting red drink you were offered featured Campari. There aren't many spirits I won't drink but one sip of Campari made the short list.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsb Posted September 22, 2015 #89 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Thanks OP for this great post! So many people seem to think Celebrity is deliberately trying to be difficult by not posting a definitive list of what cocktails are available under the Classic Beverage Package; as you noted the reality is just that there are infinite varieties of drinks, both "named" drinks like Margaritas and concoctions you yourself dreamed up that have yet to become famous. If a Long Island Iced Tea (which is my favorite) is included under the Classic Package then one can tell its not just one liquor drinks like gin and tonic. When in doubt just ask the bartender. And I wonder if the foul tasting red drink you were offered featured Campari. There aren't many spirits I won't drink but one sip of Campari made the short list.... https://secure.celebritycruises.com/celebrity/media/celebrity/shared_assets/pdf/Classic-Premium-Bev-Pckgs.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen haywood Posted September 22, 2015 #90 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Thanks for the link. I know Celebrity posts what specific alcohols are included in both packages. I'm saying they can't post a list of every possible cocktail drink that could be made with those alcohols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toledo_cruiser Posted September 22, 2015 #91 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I've looked at the classic/premium lists on the Celebrity website and I don't see Crown Royal (or any blended Canadian Whiskey) listed. I'm guessing it's just an omission as other posts have mentioned it. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted September 22, 2015 #92 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I've looked at the classic/premium lists on the Celebrity website and I don't see Crown Royal (or any blended Canadian Whiskey) listed. I'm guessing it's just an omission as other posts have mentioned it. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk The photo in post #1 of this thread has Crown Royal and Canadian Club listed in the first column under Rye Whiskey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toledo_cruiser Posted September 22, 2015 #93 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Yes, you are correct. One would think that Celebrity would have it listed correctly on its website, but then again, one could be mistaken. 😄 it looks as if I will be satisfied with the Classic package. Thanks for the reminder (knew I'd seen that post somewhere). 🙈 Jim Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted September 22, 2015 #94 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Southern Comfort ~ Classic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denatravels Posted September 22, 2015 #95 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Repos, Transatlantic's and Transpacific's do not qualify for this pricing program. They never qualified for the 123 go or pick your perk promotions either. I have free drinks promotion on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted September 22, 2015 #96 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I have free drinks promotion on this. Wow that's great!:D They always had a disclaimer for repos, TA's and TP's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted September 22, 2015 #97 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I have free drinks promotion on this. Hmm...is this maybe a perk from the agent? We have received that ( and/or tips) as a perk from our agent when she had a group rate room available for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solon Posted September 22, 2015 #98 Share Posted September 22, 2015 We have as well, last year on a TA from Rome to Miami. It was not a perk from the agent. Don't always believe the disclaimer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted September 23, 2015 #99 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Southern Comfort ~ Classic? Anyone know about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1G Posted September 23, 2015 #100 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Anyone know about this? Yes on the Classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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