Bar setup ahead of time different than buying a bottle at the bar?

[Jezo]

Is there a difference in price or is it just the convince of having it in your room and the mixers ready to go? I saw the latest pictures of the bar menus and the pricing per bottle looks to be just in line with what it would be if I bought it now, so is there a difference in price or do the addons add the extra value?

 

I have the soda package so getting soda for mixers really isn't that big of a deal, but if I can save money buying a bottle now vs on the ship I'll go ahead and do that.

[hawkeyetlse]

I have no recent experience with bar set-ups, but it used to be that the service charge if you ordered in advance was only $3 per bottle, whereas if you buy a bottle on board, you pay the 18% bar charge. And I don't know if you still get free mixers and garnishes if you buy a bottle from a bar on board.

[Boschmann]

Pre-ordered a bottle of liquor and bar setup on Breakaway and Epic. I think price works out about the same, but saved the 18% and got three mixers (sodas) and three condiments. UBP usually makes this unnecessary, but 3rd & 4th in our room didn't get UBP.

[ilovetotravel1977]

Where do you find the bottles of liquor? I'm logged into My NCL under Gifts & More and I don't see anything like that.

[hawkeyetlse]

You can't order online through MyNCL, you have to call them.

[Jezo]

You can't order online through MyNCL, you have to call them.

 

Is there a special line to call or can any customer service person help?

[hawkeyetlse]

I always just called the regular reservations line and they were able to take care of it.

[Jezo]

I always just called the regular reservations line and they were able to take care of it.

 

Did they mail or provide you with the latest price list or do you need to review with all of them on the call?

 

No UBP for us this trip, wine is going to bring some wine, I will get a bottle (or two?) and it will still be cheaper than the change in price plus gratuities we wold have spent on an upgrade to the package.

[ilovetotravel1977]

Did they mail or provide you with the latest price list or do you need to review with all of them on the call?

 

No UBP for us this trip, wine is going to bring some wine, I will get a bottle (or two?) and it will still be cheaper than the change in price plus gratuities we wold have spent on an upgrade to the package.

 

This is what we are doing also.

[hawkeyetlse]

Did they mail or provide you with the latest price list or do you need to review with all of them on the call?

Someone may have posted the current list of brands and prices somewhere here on CC, but if not, you can call and ask them to e-mail the info to you.

[don't-use-real-name]

Someone may have posted the current list of brands and prices somewhere here on CC, but if not, you can call and ask them to e-mail the info to you.

 

Dat someone be me:

From one of my posts:

 

This service is called a "BAR-SET-UP

 

Check with NCL for the current pricing and program.

 

Old file copy from 2013 information may or may not be current correct !

 

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

[hawkeyetlse]

Dat someone be me:

The OP needs more recent info; the prices have changed since 2013.

 

User dave.s posted this list in March 2015:

Type of Liquor Price Bottle Size

Bourbon/Whiskey

Seagram's 7 Crown $86 1 Ltr

Jack Daniel's Black $99 1 Ltr

Crown Royal Special Reserve $99 750 Ml

Cognac

Courvoisier VS $99 750 ml

Rémy Martin V.S.O.P $99 700 ml

Gin

Beefeater $86 1 Ltr

Bombay Sapphire $99 1 Ltr

Liqueurs

Baileys Irish Cream $99 1 Ltr

Southern Comfort $99 1 Ltr

Disaronno Amaretto $99 1 Ltr

Godiva Chocolate $99 750 Ml

Grand Marnier $99 1 Ltr

Kahlua $99 1 Ltr

Rum

Bacardi Superior $86 1 Ltr

Captain Morgan $86 1 Ltr

Scotch Whiskey

Chivas Regal $99 1 Ltr

JW Black $99 1 Ltr

Tequila

Cuervo Gold $86 1 Ltr

1800 Reposado $99 750 Ml

Don Julio Reposado $129 750 Ml

Vodka

Smirnoff $86 1 Ltr

Absolut $99 1 Ltr

Grey Goose $129 1 Ltr

Grey Goose L'Orange $129 1 Ltr

Grey Goose La Poire $129 1 Ltr

 

There's a $3.00 service fee per bottle.