Wine Packages

[golfb4cruzing]

I couldn't find this answer on Carnival dot com and got no response from Mr Carnival, just some snarky comments from his faithful. I could have cruise lines confused but does Carnival offer any multi bottle wine packages? I remember someone coming around the first night in MDR with some sort of deal. The single bottle prices are absurd.

[declansdad]

I couldn't find this answer on Carnival dot com and got no response from Mr Carnival, just some snarky comments from his faithful. I could have cruise lines confused but does Carnival offer any multi bottle wine packages? I remember someone coming around the first night in MDR with some sort of deal. The single bottle prices are absurd.

 

 

They did on the Glory 3 weeks ago. I believe there were 3 levels and they had a table set up in the Atrium when we boarded. We were able to purchase a package right then.

[JAGR]

I couldn't find this answer on Carnival dot com and got no response from Mr Carnival, just some snarky comments from his faithful. I could have cruise lines confused but does Carnival offer any multi bottle wine packages? I remember someone coming around the first night in MDR with some sort of deal. The single bottle prices are absurd.

 

Go to this link, which describes "Cruise the Vineyards" program and the three levels of wine available. It's cheaper than buying individual bottles, but still represents a mark-up of about 300%.

 

http://www.***********/info/carnival-cruise-lines/wine-packages.php

 

If the link doesn't work, just Google "Carnival Wine Packages"

Edited January 19, 2016 by JAGR

[NCTribeFan]

You can purchase after you board (I've seen tables set up on some ships), and once at sea, you can purchase in the candy shop. Or, you can wait and purchase in the MDR.

 

Three of my past 4 cruises have been Premier Casino sailings (I got free drinks in the casino), so I didn't purchase the package. But, typically, I always get one. Got the mid-range package on Splendor to Bermuda at the end of October and, honestly, I prefer the wines on the cheapest option, so I'll go back to that next time. :D

[Pops, Esq.]

https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1358

[E&B]

It can be purchased in advance as well, but not online. You have to call.

[golfb4cruzing]

Thanks everyone. Great help.

[summersigh]

I copied this to prepare for our Jan Sunshine CCL Cruise:

 

Wine Packages – CCL

 

=When ordering you select your wine package size and type: 3 or 5 & Basic, Deluxe, or Premium.

=You then will receive wine coupons. If you purchase by calling Bon Voyage your coupons will be left in your cabin.

If you purchase through the Main Dining Room your coupons will be given to you at that time.

=The number of coupons you receive depends on the package size you select (ex. 5 wine package = 5 coupons).

=You don't actually select the specific wines until you are ready to drink them.

=You can use your wine coupons at any onboard bar which serves wine or in the Main Dining Room.

=Once you have given the bartender or waiter your wine coupon and wine choice, the bottle is then brought to you.

=If you order in the Main Dining Room and do not finish the bottle you will have 3 options: you can either take the bottle with you or they will re-cork it and save it for your next visit to the Main Dining Room.

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3 Wine Package Pricing: Basic $77, Deluxe $97, Premium $114 (available on cruises 5 days or shorter)

 

5 Wine Package Pricing: Basic $131, Deluxe $153, Premium $193 (available on cruises 5 days or longer)

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Basic Wine Package

Barefoot Bubbly, Brut Cuvee

Copper Ridge, White Zinfandel

Zonin, Pinot Grigio

Clifford Bay, Sauvignon Blanc

Barefoot, Chardonnay

Barefoot, Pinot Noir

Bogle, Merlot

Twisted, Zinfandel

Black Swan, Shiraz

Smoking Loon, Cabernet Sauvignon

 

Deluxe Wine Package

Zonin, Prosecco

Castello Del Poggio, Moscato

Oyster Bay, Sauvignon Blanc

Schmitt Sohne, Riesling Spatlese

Kendall Jackson, Vintner’s Reserve, Chardonnay

Murphy Goode, Merlot

Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo, Cabernet Sauvignon

Bodega Santa Elena, Malbec

Domaine Darons de Rothschild Lafite, Bordeaux

 

Premium Wine Package

Paul Louis, Blanc de Blanc

Ecco Domain, Pinot Grigio

Ferrari-Carano, Fume Blanc

Pouilly-Fuisse, Burgundy

Frei Brothers, Chardonnay

Kendall-Jackson, Vintner’s Reserve, Pinot Noir

Kendall- Jackson, Vintner’s Reserve, Merlot Hess Select, Cabernet Sauvignon

Melini, Classic Riserva, Chianti

Yangarra, Shiraz

Edited January 19, 2016 by summersigh

[JAGR]

Thanks everyone. Great help.

 

I didn't see it noted by others, but by purchasing before getting on the boat saves you the 15% add-on for gratuities if bought on board.

[brenjmull2]

I didn't know that about saving the 15%. We are going to be on a 14 night cruise, I wish they would offer a larger package at a better price.. I might have to order 2 packages pre cruise then..

[summersigh]

Go to this link, which describes "Cruise the Vineyards" program and the three levels of wine available. It's cheaper than buying individual bottles, but still represents a mark-up of about 300%.

 

http://www.***********/info/carnival-cruise-lines/wine-packages.php

 

If the link doesn't work, just Google "Carnival Wine Packages"

 

We purchased our package at the table in the MDR night 1. The Sunshine didn't have a lobby table and the guy at the Cheers table told us to tell our waiter at dinner and they'd take care of it.

[fam2cruise]

If you don't use all the coupons, do they expire?

[love2travel41]

Are you aware each adult can bring one bottle in his/her carry-on luggage and have it in your stateroom/ (corking fee if you take it to dining room). If you like wine like we do, one bottle each might not be enough! It's a start.

 

I couldn't find this answer on Carnival dot com and got no response from Mr Carnival, just some snarky comments from his faithful. I could have cruise lines confused but does Carnival offer any multi bottle wine packages? I remember someone coming around the first night in MDR with some sort of deal. The single bottle prices are absurd.

[iloveNOLA]

Are we allowed to sit on the lido and drink the wine we purchase as a package?

[ashevillenccruiser]

Yes, we enjoyed ours on lido and in the comedy club... You can redeem the tickets at any bar on the ship (I believe)

[elliair]

It can be purchased in advance as well, but not online. You have to call.

 

What department do you ask for? As someone stated here, if you purchase it before boarding there's no 15% gratuity? That's a huge savings if true.

[pohlerbear]

If you don't use all the coupons, do they expire?

 

We bought the package on he Pride last year, and the coupons said they expired the last day of the cruise.

[steelersfan4ever]

If you do the basic package you are still paying $26 for a bottle of wine that I can purchase at home for $5 (Barefoot Chardonnay). :confused:

[declansdad]

If you do the basic package you are still paying $26 for a bottle of wine that I can purchase at home for $5 (Barefoot Chardonnay). :confused:

 

 

No different than buying wine in most restaurants, the markup is crazy wherever you go.

[Drazil65]

I didn't see it noted by others, but by purchasing before getting on the boat saves you the 15% add-on for gratuities if bought on board.

 

Well, no not really, the $131 is the price including gratuity. When you board and go to the tables set up or the MDR has a big sign out front to purchase the wine package for $114 for the 5 bottle package but then they add the 15% and it comes out to $131.

 

We purchased the 5 bottle wine package last month before boarding the Valor, it was $131. We saw the sign out front of MDR the first night and asked about it being $114 and were told (in MDR and at GS) that the $114 does not include the 15% and that would be added at purchase.

 

So $131 either way, but no corkage fee in MDR or if they bring it up through room service. We liked it either way and it worked well for us with the 2 bottles we carried on as well.

Edited February 4, 2016 by Drazil65

[tandemcruzr]

If you don't use all the coupons, do they expire?

 

We've done several B2B cruises and the coupons do NOT carry over from one cruise to the next.

 

However, if you buy 2 packages on the first leg, you could use the coupons from one package and take the wine unopened to your cabin for use on the second leg.

 

Or just buy the second package the first day of your second leg.

 

Another thought -- if your cruise is a 14 day cruise, the coupons should be good for the duration of the cruise.

[sparks1093]

Will definitely have to keep this in mind! Thanks everyone!

[JohnSpo]

I didn't see it noted by others, but by purchasing before getting on the boat saves you the 15% add-on for gratuities if bought on board.

 

Well, no not really, the $131 is the price including gratuity. When you board and go to the tables set up or the MDR has a big sign out front to purchase the wine package for $114 for the 5 bottle package but then they add the 15% and it comes out to $131.

 

 

Also keep in mind that you may be charged sales tax when you purchase the wine package over the phone and on board while you are still in port. Sales tax will not be charged at sea so they should not charge sales tax if you purchase the wine package in the MDR.

[BigB0882]

I wonder why they don't have a Pinot Noir on the Deluxe package. Can you choose from the package below you as well, so if you got the Deluxe can you choose any wine from that package or the one below it? That would include a Pinot at least but seems odd not to have one. They are including Barefoot Pinot in the first package which is fine but it costs $6 a bottle on land. lol

[golfb4cruzing]

Are you aware each adult can bring one bottle in his/her carry-on luggage and have it in your stateroom/ (corking fee if you take it to dining room). If you like wine like we do, one bottle each might not be enough! It's a start.

 

Yes but we are used to Princess where things are a bit lax. Some will say it is not so but I've boxed and had delivered no less than 6 bottles per cruise from the dock with a cabin tag. Knowing Carnival is much stricter, we traveled with them up to 2012, I wanted to know the rules. We will bring our allowance but needed to know options because we have a group with us this time. I see, as usual, the prices are on the crazy end of the scale.

 

Thanks everyone.