wine by the bottle packages available on NCL?

[whitestash]

Have sailed many times with all the major cruise lines & am taking my first cruise with the Dawn to Bermuda this summer. However when I am browsing on the site under drink packages all I see is a daily liquor of $89 ,a soft drink package & water package. All other cruise lines have had wine packages that could be purchased prior to departure or even upon boarding, packages of 3, 5, 7, bottles etc, is this option also available & if so any ideas where I would locate the info

many thanks

[KeithJenner]

Yes, the NCL package is called Viva Vino. It offers 4,6 or 8 bottles and there are three price tiers.

 

Searching for Viva Vino on here should bring up some discussions.

 

Also, keep in mind that whilst the beverage package is quite expensive, it is offered as a promo, where you just pay the gratuity.

 

 

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[zqvol]

The wine package is offered on board. I don't recall seeing it available before boarding but I haven't looked too hard.

[don't-use-real-name]

For the Viva Vino wine program when you get on board look for a few tables set up in or near the Atrium

with an assortment of wine bottles on display. Not finding it ask a crew member. This sales point is usually

only available on the day of boarding and the Atrium is not the only place where wine is sold - look around

the pool deck. I believe you can order it from Room Service after the first day.

As noted it comes in 3 levels of pricing and the minimum purchase is 4 bottles.

The bottles are 750ml and give approximately 4 - 6 ounce or 6 - 4 ounce servings.

They are all corked - no twist offs.

You can have any or all of the bottles delivered to your cabin or let NCL hold them in their wine vault.

Left with NCL you are given a paper receipt for each bottle and tender that to waiter who will retrieve

the wine and serve it - recork the unused it for another time/place.

You should have a corkscrew in your cabin for uncorking it yourself - if not ask you cabin steward for one.

Or go to any bar which will open it and provide glasses if none are in your cabin - or ask cabin steward.

 

BEST PART OF THE PROGRAM - "NO CORKAGE FEES" !!!!!

 

An old program wine list from my files - definitely YMMV - a current list is on board at the wine sales point:

 

Circa 2014

 

VIVA VINO

by Norwegian Cruise Line

Please list the number of

bottles for your selection

The Enthusiast

 

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

___ Chareau St. Jean, Cabernet Sauvignon – California

 

A 15% 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

[casofilia]

Lindemans, Bin 90 Moscato – Australia

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"This is no longer available on NCL ships" is what I was told on the Jewel recently. One night we had an Italian Moscato instead and it was no good. On another occasion there was a different Australian one, good but not as good as the Lindemans.