kittyluvrnurse Posted January 16, 2016 #1 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Do most people use obc to upgrade their beverage pkg? I see the list is quite short of included beverages. The upgrades are not exorbitant, but being rather port intensive, I didn't know if it's worth the cost. Also, do people find the mixed drinks to be as creative and alluring as celebrity's offerings? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachseeker Posted January 16, 2016 #2 Share Posted January 16, 2016 DH does because of the very limited choices of beer and it is not much more to upgrade the drink package than to buy the beer package. The upgraded drink package includes most beers. I did not because I mostly drink wine and have been very pleased with the complimentary wine. Will see if the holds true on our upcoming cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittyluvrnurse Posted January 17, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Are they redoing drink menus? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elusive_23 Posted January 21, 2016 #4 Share Posted January 21, 2016 My two cents coming from a 29 year old who mainly sails HAL and has 1 Azamara cruise under my belt with another one booked. Totally not worth the cost to upgrade unless you HAVE to have a certain brand of liquor and refuse to drink anything else. What they are offering as complimentary equates to what is considered "call" liquor not the crappy "rail" liquor you might get at a standard bar. For beer I see the list is really short but I don't drink beer so I can't comment on that. I consider myself pretty picky on drinks (husband owns a bar) and I was more than satisfied with the included spirits on my last Azamara cruise. I tried to order every single complimentary cocktail they had on their list but didn't make it very far. Their Blue Wave martini and lime Daiquiri were superb. As to if the drinks are as creative and alluring as what is offered on Celebrity, although I have never sailed with Celebrity, I would venture to guess that they are not because almost everything on the complimentary cocktail menu are tried and true cocktails that have been around for a long time. Because Azamara offers complimentary spirits I can see why they felt no need to make up crazy new creative cocktails with intriguing names to sell/push/market drinks. Personally, I felt the quality of the drinks as well as the preparation and presentation was top notch and made up for any detriment of the missing unusual or fun drinks. https://www.azamaraclubcruises.com/booked-guests/onboard-packages/complimentary-beverages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted January 21, 2016 #5 Share Posted January 21, 2016 My two cents coming from a 29 year old who mainly sails HAL and has 1 Azamara cruise under my belt with another one booked. Totally not worth the cost to upgrade unless you HAVE to have a certain brand of liquor and refuse to drink anything else. What they are offering as complimentary equates to what is considered "call" liquor not the crappy "rail" liquor you might get at a standard bar. For beer I see the list is really short but I don't drink beer so I can't comment on that. I consider myself pretty picky on drinks (husband owns a bar) and I was more than satisfied with the included spirits on my last Azamara cruise. I tried to order every single complimentary cocktail they had on their list but didn't make it very far. Their Blue Wave martini and lime Daiquiri were superb. As to if the drinks are as creative and alluring as what is offered on Celebrity, although I have never sailed with Celebrity, I would venture to guess that they are not because almost everything on the complimentary cocktail menu are tried and true cocktails that have been around for a long time. Because Azamara offers complimentary spirits I can see why they felt no need to make up crazy new creative cocktails with intriguing names to sell/push/market drinks. Personally, I felt the quality of the drinks as well as the preparation and presentation was top notch and made up for any detriment of the missing unusual or fun drinks. https://www.azamaraclubcruises.com/booked-guests/onboard-packages/complimentary-beverages Totally agree, we're very happy with the included drinks - all good name brands not 'local' versions as you find at the bar at many all-inclusive resorts. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMojoRisin Posted January 21, 2016 #6 Share Posted January 21, 2016 It would be nice to have some OBC - not something we ordinarily get in the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henk123 Posted January 21, 2016 #7 Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) DH does because of the very limited choices of beer and it is not much more to upgrade the drink package than to buy the beer package. The upgraded drink package includes most beers. I did not because I mostly drink wine and have been very pleased with the complimentary wine. Will see if the holds true on our upcoming cruise. Can you upgrade only for one person? Normaly if one upgrades the second one has to do also. Edited January 21, 2016 by Henk123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henk123 Posted January 21, 2016 #8 Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) For the other question to use OBC for upgrading the package. I used my OBC for a better glas wine with dinner and for something nice with the coffee after the dinner. The rest for tours and internet and not to forget 3 tables menu Edited January 21, 2016 by Henk123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittyluvrnurse Posted January 21, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Thank you guys very much for your input are you able to upgrade during the trip like if you tried the complementary drinks for a day or two and you decide to go with the package? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted January 22, 2016 #10 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I noticed that the included wines are no longer listed on the website. I wonder if there's a way to see the list before deciding whether to purchase the wine package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Posted January 22, 2016 #11 Share Posted January 22, 2016 You can still just pay "by the drink or glass", right? I love a Grey Goose Cosmo every once in a while, but I don't love it enough to pay for a huge beverage package, which is what I would have to do to get GG on my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarronwood Posted January 22, 2016 #12 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I noticed that the included wines are no longer listed on the website. I wonder if there's a way to see the list before deciding whether to purchase the wine package? I read somewhere that they are now sourcing the wines at each port to take on board the regions offerings when they dock. My husband prefers Spanish reds above all others but as we are on an Asia/Indonesia cruise, no chance of that. We may just have to buy a wine package to keep him happy especially when we dine in the speciality restaurants. Having said the above, what is the wine like on the Chefs Table? I guess the sommerlier matches the wine to the appropriate meal/course? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prefdavid Posted January 22, 2016 #13 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Having said the above, what is the wine like on the Chefs Table? I guess the sommerlier matches the wine to the appropriate meal/course? Yes, the sommelier matches the wine to the food and will provide some information about the wine and why he's chosen this for the food being served. We joined the French Chef's table on the recent TA on Journey and it was a great evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarronwood Posted January 22, 2016 #14 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Yes, the sommelier matches the wine to the food and will provide some information about the wine and why he's chosen this for the food being served. We joined the French Chef's table on the recent TA on Journey and it was a great evening.[/quote Will they change the fish dish(es) as I cannot eat any sort of fish? And if so, will they match the wine with the alternative dish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wangeling gal Posted January 23, 2016 #15 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Thank you guys very much for your input are you able to upgrade during the trip like if you tried the complementary drinks for a day or two and you decide to go with the package? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I'm pretty sure you can kittylurvnurse, but my understanding is that it would be costed for all the days of your cruise, not from the day you start from. Did that makes sense:confused::confused::) So totally prepared to be corrected:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter spain Posted January 26, 2016 #16 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Maybe I am a bad reader, but are sodas, water, coffee also included? Can you als order the house wines during the day and evening in the different bars on the ship? Would be really kind if you could help me out with these questions. Verstuurd vanaf mijn Nexus 6 met Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted January 26, 2016 #17 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I'm pretty sure you can kittylurvnurse, but my understanding is that it would be costed for all the days of your cruise, not from the day you start from. I do not think that is correct based on my reading of the Azamara website. This is what the Beverage Packages FAQ states: Will I be able to purchase beverage packages once onboard? Is there a time limit? Yes, you can buy a beverage package throughout your voyage. Charges begin the day you purchase the package. https://www.azamaraclubcruises.com/booked-guests/frequently-asked-questions#dining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted January 26, 2016 #18 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Maybe I am a bad reader, but are sodas, water, coffee also included? Can you als order the house wines during the day and evening in the different bars on the ship? Would be really kind if you could help me out with these questions. The Azamara website has a TON of information but it can take some wading through to find what you are looking for. Under the Booked Guest section is where many of the specifics can be found. So yes to the complimentary wines & liquors during the day - the list can be found here: https://www.azamaraclubcruises.com/booked-guests/onboard-packages/complimentary-beverages And yes, soda, water & coffees included as well: https://www.azamaraclubcruises.com/life-onboard INCLUSIVE AMENITIES FOR ALL GUESTS:Complimentary AzAmazing EveningsSM event (on most voyages) Select standard spirits, international beers and wines Gratuities Bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees and teas English butler service for suite guests Self-service laundry Shuttle service to and from port communities, where available Concierge services for personal guidance and reservations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter spain Posted January 26, 2016 #19 Share Posted January 26, 2016 The Azamara website has a TON of information but it can take some wading through to find what you are looking for. Under the Booked Guest section is where many of the specifics can be found. So yes to the complimentary wines & liquors during the day - the list can be found here: https://www.azamaraclubcruises.com/booked-guests/onboard-packages/complimentary-beverages And yes, soda, water & coffees included as well: https://www.azamaraclubcruises.com/life-onboard Hoyaheel, thank you very much!!! Feel a bit dumb now[emoji4] . Verstuurd vanaf mijn Nexus 6 met Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted January 26, 2016 #20 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Feel a bit dumb now[emoji4] . Not at all! My husband and I booked our first Azamara cruise back in June 2015 - we travel Nov 2016 - so we've been doing LOTS of exploring on the website, reading here, obsessing over the dry dock photos, etc. As I said, much of the information is available on their website - but it's not always easy to find, or where (intuitively) I would think to loo for it:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter spain Posted January 26, 2016 #21 Share Posted January 26, 2016 We also travel november 2016. Singapore to Hong Kong. Same cruise maybe?? Verstuurd vanaf mijn Nexus 6 met Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuppis Posted January 26, 2016 #22 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Peter Spain, coffee, sodas and other beverages are included all day long. and also the wines of the day are served at the bars allover the ship. For example: we like to have lunch outside in the now called Patio area. And i love to have my glas (or two) rose wine for lunch. If they do not have it, they get it from the next bar. Another example: every morning after exercise I meet my DH in Mosaik Cafe. He´s having his Capuccino and I get my soda. So, almost everywhere on the ship you will get one of the included drinks: coffeespecialties, sodas, coke or other beverages, beers and wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted January 26, 2016 #23 Share Posted January 26, 2016 We also travel november 2016. Singapore to Hong Kong. Same cruise maybe?? Yes, Nov 30 Singapore departure, 10 days to Hong Kong. If that's the same cruise you're on - we have a Roll Call in that forum!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter spain Posted January 26, 2016 #24 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Yes, Nov 30 Singapore departure, 10 days to Hong Kong. If that's the same cruise you're on - we have a Roll Call in that forum!! Yes it is. We also booked last summer. I posted a message on the roll call too. But there are hardly no posts on yet. We have an aft balcony cabin. Verstuurd vanaf mijn Nexus 6 met Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tv24 Posted January 27, 2016 #25 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Just this past weekend I had a conversation with my cousin who booked his first AZ cruise. I advised him to NOT purchase the upgrade drink package. The included spirits selection is quite good and extensive. If you occasionally want something special, you can purchase an individual drink, and it's not expensive. IMHO the included wines are quite good, and we have been pushy to request wines poured on previous days that we loved and were generally successful in getting another free pour. When we wanted to splurge, we bought a bottle of wine from the cellar, and the prices are OK. Only disappointment was with the included beers. The beer list is extremely short, so we purchase a couple of bottles of Guinness at lunch once or twice. If beer is extremely important, you might want to look into a beer package, but only if you drink a lot of premium beer. On the whole, we are very happy with the included drinks on AZ. And beverages are very important to us! Also love the coffees and juices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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