POA cruise wine packages

[debrouillarde]

The POA does not list any wine packages online for our upcoming cruise. Once on board will we be offered a choice of wine packages or is this not available on this cruise.

 

I know we can bring wine aboard and pay the corkage fee but I'd like to know if there will be packages available also.

 

Thank you, Deborah

[TrueBlueAngel]

Following this as I'm on a P & O cruise in October 2018. Thought I was told they don't do drinks packages at all.

 

 

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[punkincc]

Look for flyers in the Freestyle Daily newspapers the first and second day aboard. There were a couple of wine package offers on both of our POA cruises.

[dexddd]

When we sailed in March they had it listed in the Day 1 Daily in the lower right corner. Basically 3 packages with "...savings up to 25%..."

[debrouillarde]

Thank you its' helpful to know what to expect and where to find it. Deborah

[pe4all]

They supposedly offer a "Viva Vino" wine package. This is what I found:

Here's the Viva Vino package list. Some changes may have occurred including prices but it's fairly close, someone else may have a more up-to-date list.

 

VIVA VINO

by Norwegian Cruise Line

 

4 Bottles - $88

6 Bottles - $132

8 Bottles - $176

 

___ Beringer, Sparkling White Zinfandel – California

___ Lindemans, Bin 90 Moscato – Australia

___ Ruffino, Pinot Grigio – Delle Venezie, Italy

___ De Aureo Spirito, Sauvignon Blanc – Langeudoc, France

___ Woodbridge by Robert Mandavi, White Zinfandel – California

___ Alice White, Chardonnay – Southeastern Australia

___ Colores Del Sol, Malbec – Mandoza, Argentina

___ Ravenswood, “Zen of Zin” Zinfandel – California

___ Errazuriz, “Estate” Merlot – Colchagua Valley, Chile

___ Black Opal, Shiraz/Cabernet – Southern Australia

 

The Aficionado

Including selections from the “Enthusiast” category plus the following

 

4 Bottles - $98

6 Bottles - $146

8 Bottles - $196

 

___ Rosemont, Riesling – Southeastern Australia

___ Estancia, Pinot Grigio – California

___ Matua Valley, Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, New Zealand

___ Robert Mandavi Private Selection, Chardonnay – California

___ Estancia, Pinot Noir – Monterey, California

___ Rancho Zabaco, “Heritage Vines” Zinfandel – Sonoma, California

___ Sylvester Winery, “Kiara Reserve” Merlot - California

___ Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley, California

 

The Connoisseur

Including selections from the “Enthusiast” and “Aficionado categories

plus the following

 

4 Bottles - $110

6 Bottles - $162

8 Bottles - $216

 

___ Dry Creek, Fume Blanc – Sonoma, California

___ Isabel Mandavi, Deep Rose’ – Napa Valley, California

___ Wild Horse, Chardonnay – Central Coast, California

___ Spellbound, Petite Sirah – California

___ Chateau St. Jean, Cabernet Sauvignon – California

 

A 18% gratuity will be added to your check for all beverages orders.

Prices are subject to change. Your check may reflect applicable VAT

for certain ports or itineraries

 

We drink white zinfandel. Upon researching it, it would be cheaper for us to buy a wine package (4 bottles for $88) on board the POA rather than buying the zin at an ABC store in Hawaii and then paying the corkage fee on top of it. Since we have $100 obc for booking, seems like a good way to spend it!

[debrouillarde]

They supposedly offer a "Viva Vino" wine package. This is what I found:

Here's the Viva Vino package list. Some changes may have occurred including prices but it's fairly close, someone else may have a more up-to-date list.

 

VIVA VINO

by Norwegian Cruise Line

 

4 Bottles - $88

6 Bottles - $132

8 Bottles - $176

 

___ Beringer, Sparkling White Zinfandel – California

___ Lindemans, Bin 90 Moscato – Australia

___ Ruffino, Pinot Grigio – Delle Venezie, Italy

___ De Aureo Spirito, Sauvignon Blanc – Langeudoc, France

___ Woodbridge by Robert Mandavi, White Zinfandel – California

___ Alice White, Chardonnay – Southeastern Australia

___ Colores Del Sol, Malbec – Mandoza, Argentina

___ Ravenswood, “Zen of Zin” Zinfandel – California

___ Errazuriz, “Estate” Merlot – Colchagua Valley, Chile

___ Black Opal, Shiraz/Cabernet – Southern Australia

 

The Aficionado

Including selections from the “Enthusiast” category plus the following

 

4 Bottles - $98

6 Bottles - $146

8 Bottles - $196

 

___ Rosemont, Riesling – Southeastern Australia

___ Estancia, Pinot Grigio – California

___ Matua Valley, Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, New Zealand

___ Robert Mandavi Private Selection, Chardonnay – California

___ Estancia, Pinot Noir – Monterey, California

___ Rancho Zabaco, “Heritage Vines” Zinfandel – Sonoma, California

___ Sylvester Winery, “Kiara Reserve” Merlot - California

___ Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley, California

 

The Connoisseur

Including selections from the “Enthusiast” and “Aficionado categories

plus the following

 

4 Bottles - $110

6 Bottles - $162

8 Bottles - $216

 

___ Dry Creek, Fume Blanc – Sonoma, California

___ Isabel Mandavi, Deep Rose’ – Napa Valley, California

___ Wild Horse, Chardonnay – Central Coast, California

___ Spellbound, Petite Sirah – California

___ Chateau St. Jean, Cabernet Sauvignon – California

 

A 18% gratuity will be added to your check for all beverages orders.

Prices are subject to change. Your check may reflect applicable VAT

for certain ports or itineraries

 

We drink white zinfandel. Upon researching it, it would be cheaper for us to buy a wine package (4 bottles for $88) on board the POA rather than buying the zin at an ABC store in Hawaii and then paying the corkage fee on top of it. Since we have $100 obc for booking, seems like a good way to spend it!

 

Thanks for the list. This will help me decide how many bottles of wine I will bring on board for our week long cruise. Deborah

[Silver Sweethearts]

Following this as I'm on a P & O cruise in October 2018. Thought I was told they don't do drinks packages at all

 

The OP is asking about Norwegian Cruise Lines and not P & O.

[KeithJenner]

Thanks for the list. This will help me decide how many bottles of wine I will bring on board for our week long cruise. Deborah

 

 

 

Just be aware that the list is not fixed. It has changed over time and from ship to ship.

[debrouillarde]

Just be aware that the list is not fixed. It has changed over time and from ship to ship.

 

Keith, thank you, I am prepared for that.

 

There are some wines on the list that to me are a better value for the price than others. I shall just be hopeful to find comparable wines on whatever wine list does appear on our upcoming POA cruise.

 

Thanks for the helpful information in answer to my question. Deborah