teamflames Posted March 28, 2018 #51 Share Posted March 28, 2018 We just purchased the SBP for our family of 4 for our late May cruise. I can't imagine going over the 15 drink/day limit because I just don't think we will have enough waking hours in the day to drink that much. Anyway, we are not too concerned about getting our money's worth or breaking even. We are looking forward to the convenience of having what we want, when we want it. Since we are not too selective about wine or liquor brands, we think it will work out great for us! Look for our review in June! If you have bottled waters, specialty coffees etc and a bit of a party on a sea day 15 is possible Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EeyoreFan1967 Posted March 29, 2018 #52 Share Posted March 29, 2018 If you have bottled waters, specialty coffees etc and a bit of a party on a sea day 15 is possible Sent from my iPad using Forums We will give it our best go and get back to you about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamflames Posted March 29, 2018 #53 Share Posted March 29, 2018 We will give it our best go and get back to you about it! Hard to drink tap water after living on San Pellegrino [emoji6] Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seavoyage Posted March 30, 2018 #54 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Do they give you cans of soda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamflames Posted March 30, 2018 #55 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Do they give you cans of soda? Yes and unopened so you can take them back to your cabin. When we were under the impression it was 15 drinks total we regularly grabbed a few cans before heading to bed and placed them in the fridge and even took them off the cruise when finished. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathyemma Posted March 30, 2018 #56 Share Posted March 30, 2018 I am really on the fence with the drink package. If we were going to the Caribbean I would get it in a heartbeat but we are going to Alaska. Two days we will be off the ship until 9 or 10 pm. I don't think I will drink more than one glass of wine before falling asleep on those days. The other days I will have plenty of opportunity to drink wine and sparkling water. What do you guys suggest? The beverage package or a wine package? The only drinks I will really order are sparkling water and red wine. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted March 30, 2018 #57 Share Posted March 30, 2018 I am really on the fence with the drink package. If we were going to the Caribbean I would get it in a heartbeat but we are going to Alaska. Two days we will be off the ship until 9 or 10 pm. I don't think I will drink more than one glass of wine before falling asleep on those days. The other days I will have plenty of opportunity to drink wine and sparkling water. What do you guys suggest? The beverage package or a wine package? The only drinks I will really order are sparkling water and red wine. TIA I'd get a wine package and order reds. Your wine steward will keep the opened bottles for you and you'll get two days per bottle, assuming two people drinking a glass a day. I'd simply pay for the bottled water - or, if you can make it to a happy hour, buy them there with the buy one, get a second at $2 happy hour price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathyemma Posted March 30, 2018 #58 Share Posted March 30, 2018 I'd get a wine package and order reds. Your wine steward will keep the opened bottles for you and you'll get two days per bottle, assuming two people drinking a glass a day. I'd simply pay for the bottled water - or, if you can make it to a happy hour, buy them there with the buy one, get a second at $2 happy hour price. That sounds like a good idea. We will be on the Westerdam. Do you know the times and location for happy hour? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funji1 Posted March 31, 2018 #59 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Another question re: HAL SBP.........Will a Rusty Nail (scotch and drambuie) or a Manhattan count as 1 or 2 drinks. Some people like myself enjoy a Rusty Nail that is equal parts scotch and drambuie. If they are "charging" by the "shot" a Rusty Nail would only be a jigger, correct? Or would it be 2 jiggers ? Not that I will drink more than 2 a night, just wondering so I know how to order.:):) THANKS for all the help on this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprockie Posted April 1, 2018 #60 Share Posted April 1, 2018 If you have bottled waters, specialty coffees etc and a bit of a party on a sea day 15 is possible Sent from my iPad using Forums Well said. I agree wholeheartedly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamflames Posted April 1, 2018 #61 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Another question re: HAL SBP.........Will a Rusty Nail (scotch and drambuie) or a Manhattan count as 1 or 2 drinks. Some people like myself enjoy a Rusty Nail that is equal parts scotch and drambuie. If they are "charging" by the "shot" a Rusty Nail would only be a jigger, correct? Or would it be 2 jiggers ? Not that I will drink more than 2 a night, just wondering so I know how to order.:):)THANKS for all the help on this board. they are included as one drink - considered a cocktail. Might be different if you want a particular brand of spirit that is above the price limit If you like Manhattans try their Brooklyn cocktail - I loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnycruise Posted April 2, 2018 #62 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Will the Signature Beverage Package cover martinis made with branded gin/vodka? Last time we sailed on HAL, the house gin/vodka was poor and the only type the bartenders would use under the (then) $8 max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted April 3, 2018 #63 Share Posted April 3, 2018 This is research from last year. We aren't planning to sail until later this year. I'll update it then, but this should suffice. It's compiled from Roger Jett's Fall 2017 scans. Non-Alcoholic - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Mineral Water 1.5L - $3.95 - Yes - Yes Mineral Water 0.5L - $1.95 - Yes - Yes San Pelligrino 1.0L - $4.50 - Yes - Yes Perrier 750ml - $3.25 - Yes - Yes Juices - All - $2.75 - Yes - Yes Soda - All - $2.25 - Yes - Yes Red Bull - $4.50 - Yes - Yes Red Bull Sugar Free - $4.50 - Yes - Yes Please note that both plans include mocktails and smoothies. WINE - HAL Price - HAL SBP # - HAL EBP # House Sparkling - $6.50 - 1 - 1 Prosecco - $6.75 - 1 - 1 Other Sparkling - $9.50 - 0 - 1 Champagne - $12.50 - 0 - 1 Pinot Grigio - $6.50-$11.00 - 1 - 2 Chablis - $13.50 - 0 - 1 Chardonnay - $6.50-$9.75 - 2 - 4 Riesling - $7.25-8.50 - 2 - 2 Moscato - $8.50 - 1 - 1 Sauv Blanc - $8.50-$9.75 - 1 - 2 Barbera - $9.75 - 0 - 1 Claret - $13.50 - 0 - 1 Malbec - $8.50 - 1 - 1 Merlot - $6.50-$12.25 - 1 - 2 Cabernet Sauv - $6.50-$9.75 - 3 - 5 Shiraz/Syrah - $7.25-$14.75 - 2 - 3 Pinot Noir - $9.75 - 0 - 2 Zinfandel - $6.50 - 1 - 1 White Zin - $6.50 - 1 - 1 Dessert Wine - $7.95 - 1 - 1 Number Wines Available - - 19 - 34 BEER 12 oz - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Amstel Light - $5.95 - Yes - Yes Beck's - $5.95 - Yes - Yes Blue Moon - $5.95 - Yes - Yes Corona - $5.95 - Yes - Yes Guinness Stout - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Heineken - $5.95 - Yes - Yes Molson - $5.95 - Yes - Yes Sam Adams Boston Lager - $5.95 - Yes - Yes Stella Artois - $5.95 - Yes - Yes BEER 16 oz - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Boddington's - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Bud - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Bud Light - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Bud Light Lime - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Coors Light - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Grolsch - $7.25 - Yes - Yes Michelob Ultra - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Miller Genuine Draft - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Miller Lite - $6.25 - Yes - Yes CIDERS/OTHER - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Crispin Cider - $5.75 - Yes - Yes NA Beer - $4.25 - Yes - Yes Rekordling Pear - $6.50 - Yes - Yes Rekordling Strawberry/Lime - $6.50 - Yes - Yes Smirnoff Ice - $5.25 - Yes - Yes Strongbow Cider - $5.75 - Yes - Yes VODKA - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Absolut - $7.25 - Yes - Yes Absolut Citron - $7.25 - Yes - Yes Absolut Mandarin - $7.25 - Yes - Yes Absolut Vanilla - $7.25 - Yes - Yes Belvedere - $9.95 - Excluded - Yes Chopin - $9.95 - Excluded - Yes Finlandia - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Grey Goose - $7.95 - Yes - Yes Grey Goose Citron - $7.95 - Yes - Yes Grey Goose 'Orange - $7.95 - Yes - Yes Grey Goose La Poire - $7.95 - Yes - Yes Ketel One - $7.50 - Yes - Yes New Amsterdam - $6.95 - Yes - Yes Skyy - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Skyy Pineapple - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Smirnoff - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Stolichnaya - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Tito's - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Vox - $6.95 - Yes - Yes RUM - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Appleton - $7.25 - Yes - Yes Bacardi - $7.00 - Yes - Yes Bacardi 8 - $7.00 - Yes - Yes Bacardi Gold - $7.00 - Yes - Yes Bacardi Limon - $7.00 - Yes - Yes Bacardi Oakheart - $7.00 - Yes - Yes Bacardi Razz - $7.00 - Yes - Yes Brugal - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Captain Morgan - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Cruzan - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Gosling's Black Seal - $7.25 - Yes - Yes Malibu - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Myer's Dark - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Pyrat XO - $6.75 - Yes - Yes BOURBON - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Buffalo Trace - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Jack Daniels - $7.50 - Yes - Yes Jack Daniels Honey - $7.50 - Yes - Yes Jim Beam - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Jim Beam Red Stag - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Knob Creek - $7.95 - Yes - Yes Maker's Mark - $7.95 - Yes - Yes << Only thing that matters. Seriously. ;) Tatoosh - $7.95 - Yes - Yes Wild Turkey 101 - $6.75 - Yes - Yes RYE/IRISH WHISKY - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Canadian Club - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Crown Royal - $7.00 - Yes - Yes Jameson Irish - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Seagram's 7 Crown - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Seagram's VO - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Tatoosh Rye - $7.95 - Yes - Yes SCOTCH - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Aberfeldy - $7.75 - Yes - Yes Ballentine's - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Chivas Regal - $7.25 - Yes - Yes Cutty Sark - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Dalmore - $10.25 - Excluded - Yes Dewar's 12 Year Old - $7.25 - Yes - Yes Dewar's White - $7.00 - Yes - Yes Glen Deveron - $8.50 - Yes - Yes Glenfiddich - $10.25 - Excluded - Yes Glenlivet - $8.95 - Yes - Yes Glenmorangie - $9.95 - Excluded - Yes Highland Park - $11.95 - Excluded - Yes J&B - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Johnnie Walker - Black - $7.75 - Yes - Yes Johnnie Walker - Red - $7.00 - Yes - Yes Laphroaig - $8.95 - Yes - Yes Macallan Select Oak - $11.95 - Excluded - Yes GIN - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Bols Dutch Jenever - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Bombay - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Bombay Sapphire - $7.50 - Yes - Yes Hendricks - $8.00 - Yes - Yes Tanqueray - $7.50 - Yes - Yes Tanqueray 10 - $7.50 - Yes - Yes TEQUILA - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Cabo Wabo Blanco - $9.95 - Excluded - Yes Cazadores Anejo - $9.95 - Excluded - Yes El Jimador Silver - $7.75 - Yes - Yes Herradura Reposado - $9.95 - Excluded - Yes Herradura Silver - $9.75 - Excluded - Yes Jose Cuervo 1800 - $7.75 - Yes - Yes Jose Cuervo Gold - $6.95 - Yes - Yes Patron Anejo - $13.95 - Excluded - Yes Patron Reposado - $11.95 - Excluded - Yes Patron Silver - $9.95 - Excluded - Yes APERITIF - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Aperol - $6.50 - Yes - Yes Campari - $6.50 - Yes - Yes Dubonnet - $6.00 - Yes - Yes Pernod - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Vermouth - $6.00 - Yes - Yes COGNAC/ARMAGNAC - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Armagnac - $8.95 - Yes - Yes Courvoisier Napoleon - $10.95 - Excluded - Yes Courvoisier VS - $7.50 - Yes - Yes Courvoisier VSOP - $8.50 - Yes - Yes Hennessey VS - $7.95 - Yes - Yes Hennessey VSOP - $9.95 - Excluded - Yes Hennessey XO - $19.95 - Excluded - Excluded Remy Martin VSOP - $10.95 - Excluded - Yes Remy Martin XO - $18.95 - Excluded - Excluded DIGESTIF - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Aquavit - $5.95 - Yes - Yes Grappa di Alexander - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Grappa di Cabernet - $6.50 - Yes - Yes Grappa di Prosecco - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Limoncello - $6.50 - Yes - Yes Villa Massa Limoncello PGI - $7.00 - Yes - Yes LIQUEUR - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Amaretto Disaronno - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Baileys Irish Cream - $6.95 - Yes - Yes Chambord - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Cointreau - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Crème de Menthe - $6.25 - Yes - Yes D.O.M. Benedictine - $6.50 - Yes - Yes Drambuie - $6.95 - Yes - Yes Frangelico - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Galliano - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Grand Marnier - $6.95 - Yes - Yes Jagermeister - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Kahlua - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Patron Cafe XO - $11.95 - Excluded - Yes Patron Citronage - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Sambuca - $6.95 - Yes - Yes Southern Comfort - $6.95 - Yes - Yes Tia Maria - $6.75 - Yes - Yes PORT/SHERRY - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Dow's LBV - $7.95 - Yes - Yes Harvey's Bristol Cream Sherry - $6.00 - Yes - Yes Graham's Six Grapes - $9.95 - Excluded - Yes Sandeman - $6.50 - Yes - Yes Smith Woodhouse Reserve LBV - $6.50 - Yes - Yes Tio Pepe Sherry - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Warre's Otima - $6.50 - Yes - Yes Warre's Warrior Tawny - $9.95 - Excluded - Yes Will the Signature Beverage Package cover martinis made with branded gin/vodka? Last time we sailed on HAL, the house gin/vodka was poor and the only type the bartenders would use under the (then) $8 max. Absolutely unless the choices that POA1 listed above (which I have quoted) to help don't suit. Even Grey Goose is included. these were posted earlier in this thread. I don't drink a lot of martinis, but I do like a good one. I haven't had a bad one on HAL and I'm pretty fussy. Just ask and they will do it, I'm sure. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAD2005 Posted April 3, 2018 #64 Share Posted April 3, 2018 My DW likes Espresso Martinis, and they make really great ones at the Mix martini bar on the Rotterdam. She orders it with Grey Goose and we had the SBP. On the receipt, you can see that a call brand was specified with the martini, and an additional .50 cents was added, but we never saw any additional charges on our account folio. Before dinner, I like a Vodka Gimlet. I order a double with Absolute. The receipt shows a double with Absolute as a call brand, and the drink total, including service charge was over $17, but no extra charge on our bill. Yes, a double is counted as 2 of the daily 15 limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meralda17Sue Posted April 3, 2018 #65 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Does the cost of the beverage package already include the 15% service charge on drinks, or would that be additional? We are debating doing a package vs pay as you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnycruise Posted April 4, 2018 #66 Share Posted April 4, 2018 My DW likes Espresso Martinis, and they make really great ones at the Mix martini bar on the Rotterdam. She orders it with Grey Goose and we had the SBP. On the receipt, you can see that a call brand was specified with the martini, and an additional .50 cents was added, but we never saw any additional charges on our account folio. Is the espresso martini made with a call brand considered 1 or 2 of the daily limit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dogo88 Posted April 4, 2018 #67 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Does the cost of the beverage package already include the 15% service charge on drinks, or would that be additional? We are debating doing a package vs pay as you go. Yes SBP includes the service charge. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meralda17Sue Posted April 4, 2018 #68 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Yes SBP includes the service charge.Dan Thanks Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dogo88 Posted April 4, 2018 #69 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Thanks Dan And don't forget the package includes bottled water, sparkling water (San Pellegrino) and specialty coffees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyndihop Posted April 4, 2018 #70 Share Posted April 4, 2018 We did the SBP with Explore 4 promo. My question is will the $9 limit for wine etc be an issue in the specialty restaurants ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dogo88 Posted April 4, 2018 #71 Share Posted April 4, 2018 We did the SBP with Explore 4 promo. My question is will the $9 limit for wine etc be an issue in the specialty restaurants ?? Wasn't for us. Just told them we had it and what we wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyndihop Posted April 4, 2018 #72 Share Posted April 4, 2018 So, you just told them to bring wine?? that would be included in your SBP? No problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dogo88 Posted April 4, 2018 #73 Share Posted April 4, 2018 So, you just told them to bring wine?? that would be included in your SBP? No problems? I like reds and DW likes white. Told them we have the SBP and I wanted a glass of Merlot and DW wanted a glass of Chardonnay. The wine steward went and got the order. Refills weren't an problem either. Did this in all the specialty restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meralda17Sue Posted April 4, 2018 #74 Share Posted April 4, 2018 The more I read about the beverage package I am so bummed that we had it and lost it when we had to change our cruise to a week later :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAD2005 Posted April 4, 2018 #75 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Is the espresso martini made with a call brand considered 1 or 2 of the daily limit? The espresso martini can be made with any brand vodka you choose, but it is made with Vanilla Absolute vodka on the Rotterdam. And it counts as only one of your 15 drinks with the SBP. As an ultimate judge of the SBP, you can order a Wang Wang. It is made with Vodka, Tequila, Brandy, Bourbon, Scotch and Rum, with a dash of Grenadine, plus Orange and Pineapple Juice. With all of that booze, it counts as only one drink of your 15. You can have a 2nd, if you can stand up sufficiently to reach the bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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