Logger1 Posted June 28, 2017 #1 Share Posted June 28, 2017 If I preorder a wine from NCL, will it be in cabin waiting for us when we board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triptolemus Posted June 28, 2017 #2 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Yes. But things happen. Another option is to carry your own wine onboard and pay the $15 fee per bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted June 28, 2017 #3 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Lovely idea! Enjoy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moby0215 Posted June 28, 2017 #4 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Yes. But things happen. Another option is to carry your own wine onboard and pay the $15 fee per bottle. Or if you have the UBP just order it by the glass. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted June 28, 2017 #5 Share Posted June 28, 2017 If I preorder a wine from NCL, will it be in cabin waiting for us when we board? While it should be in your cabin, NCL will tell you that they "technically" have until 9 pm on day of departure to make embarkation deliveries. Best to bring your own. One Bottle. $15.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted June 28, 2017 #6 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Yes. But things happen. Another option is to carry your own wine onboard and pay the $15 fee per bottle. The sure way of having your wine on sail away. Sent from my SGH-M919 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted June 28, 2017 #7 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Or, just walk up to a bar and order it when you board. No hassle at all. Boarding day is rather hectic. Order if you want. If it is not there, go get one. Never can have too many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisercl Posted June 28, 2017 #8 Share Posted June 28, 2017 The UBP wines are very limited; if you have a wine that you really like, carry it on and pay the fee. It will be cheaper than if you ordered it by the bottle or something similar through NCL. JMHO. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedAZWife Posted June 28, 2017 #9 Share Posted June 28, 2017 So, we will have the UBP on our upcoming Alaska Cruise. I have been told for other cruises, that the UBP does not apply until the ship is in international waters. Something about taxes? However, we have paid the gratuities, etc. on the package. Will we be able to order drinks on embarkation day without charge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimmiethebeach Posted June 28, 2017 #10 Share Posted June 28, 2017 So, we will have the UBP on our upcoming Alaska Cruise. I have been told for other cruises, that the UBP does not apply until the ship is in international waters. Something about taxes? However, we have paid the gratuities, etc. on the package. Will we be able to order drinks on embarkation day without charge? While you are in certain ports you will be charged tax on the cost of the drink but you won't have to actually pay for the drink itself as long as it's under the $15 limit. I know when we sail out of Miami we are charged tax on our drinks just like we would be in a bar on land. I'm pretty sure it's after you cross into international waters that you don't pay it any more. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triptolemus Posted June 28, 2017 #11 Share Posted June 28, 2017 So, we will have the UBP on our upcoming Alaska Cruise. I have been told for other cruises, that the UBP does not apply until the ship is in international waters. Something about taxes? However, we have paid the gratuities, etc. on the package. Will we be able to order drinks on embarkation day without charge? The UBP is effective as soon as you step on the ship. Occasionally there are small taxes charged while the ship is in port. Having sailed out of Seattle many times with the UBP, I do not recall being charged any taxes while in port on the whole trip. I could be wrong though. In any case, it's minimal... 50, maybe 60 cents or so. Not enough to lose sleep over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted June 28, 2017 #12 Share Posted June 28, 2017 If I preorder a wine from NCL, will it be in cabin waiting for us when we board? It was for us- 2 bottles of bubbly! I ordered them online on the NCL site ahead of time and specified the day. We also had wine delivered on other days as well. Nice! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastalbreezes Posted June 28, 2017 #13 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Those who have the beverage package can also order any bottle of wine from the NCL list and receive a 20% discount. Taxes will be charged while in port of Miami. Tracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lixogab Posted June 29, 2017 #14 Share Posted June 29, 2017 "Sailaway" rate means no (free) UBP. The options are : - Preorder or buy as you go starting approximately $30 / bottle. Plus 18% gratuity. - Buy on shore and pay $15 corkage fee. Looks attractive if you leave from a port with decent wine store. But in Seward the wines are really overpriced. - Viva vino package. They offer 4 bottles for $88 +18% or 6 x $132 +18%. The list varies. There is another more expensive package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted June 29, 2017 #15 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Ok, so a secret. We were in the Haven on BA out of NY and carried on 1 bottle of fine wine each, expecting to pay the corkage fee, but it never happened! No one ever charged us. Just saying... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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