Celebrity Edge Casino Drinks

[timf264]

Hey casino players!! I'll be going on the Celebrity Edge next month! It's my first time on celebrity and I"m booked through urcomped. My confirmation e-mail from my host says free casino drinks. I"ve also read some daily's that say free drinks in the casino too. My wife and I usually drink wine. Does anyone have a menu of what's included in the casino? Anyone booked through urcomped actually get the perks of a normal booking? Drink package, onboard credit, etc.?

 

Thanks for your help!

[timf264]

What Red Wines are included while playing in the casino? Also, if I purchase a drink package do both of us in the cabin have to purchase? Thanks!

[fstuff1]

14 hours ago, timf264 said:

Hey casino players!! I'll be going on the Celebrity Edge next month! It's my first time on celebrity and I"m booked through urcomped. My confirmation e-mail from my host says free casino drinks. I"ve also read some daily's that say free drinks in the casino too. My wife and I usually drink wine. Does anyone have a menu of what's included in the casino? Anyone booked through urcomped actually get the perks of a normal booking? Drink package, onboard credit, etc.?

 

Thanks for your help!

 

just came back from the Edge on a urcomped cruise.

EVERYONE who sits down at a slot/table and plays gets bottom level free drinks, just like the bottom level drink package.

 

as a urcomped guest, you get the bottom level drink package.

how's that different from just playing in the casino you ask? well, you can goto the casino bar yourself and order a drink instead of from the waiter. 

 

1 water and 1 alcoholic drink or 2 waters per order.

dont know how long between orders that you can order again

 

Edited March 4, 2019 by fstuff1

[timf264]

Awesome! Thank you for your help! I called celebrity and they didn't see me linked to a drink package? Is it just good for in the casino and I'm able to go up to the bar? Or do they let you know when you get there :)

 

I appreciate your time. I'm a celebrity first timer and can't wait to go on the edge? How was the casino?

[fstuff1]

39 minutes ago, timf264 said:

Awesome! Thank you for your help! I called celebrity and they didn't see me linked to a drink package? Is it just good for in the casino and I'm able to go up to the bar? Or do they let you know when you get there :)

 

I appreciate your time. I'm a celebrity first timer and can't wait to go on the edge? How was the casino?

 

ahh.. let me rephrase: 

your urcomped bottom level drink BENEFIT is only good at the casino bar. 

the casino bartenders have a list of who the casino comped guests are, as well as all the players with high tier level that also have a casino drink benefit.

 

avoid the slots on the Edge casino:

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2641062-edge-slot-machines-are-set-only-to-85-return/

 

VP is set at an awful 96%.

ie: 6/5 ddb, even at the $5 level!

 

there's 6:5 and 3:2 blackjack. AVOID the 6:5 version.

dealer hits on soft 17.

 

craps is 3/4/5x odds.

 

you can't tell what your Tier points are.

what's displayed on the slot machine screen is your redeemable points, which can be redeemed for free slot play.

as a rule of thumb, if you just play slots then multiply redeemable points by 5 = tier points.

if you just play vp, the multiple by 10.

 

no idea how to estimate tier points from table play. 😞

its stupid that in 2019 it's not easy to know how many tier points you have.

 

i'm going to call Celebrity's Blue Chip Club to find out how many points i have.

it would really piss me off if im short 100 points from making the next tier level!

 

Edited March 4, 2019 by fstuff1

[timf264]

Any other recent reviews about drinks in casino for URCOMPED guests on the Celebrity Edge?

 

Thanks!

[FireEMT978]

Celebrity's drink package for URComped, is VERY weak, in my opinion.

Note: This is ONLY in the casino.

Standard Package

$49 USD/per night*

Enjoy all the spirits listed in the Standard Package.

An 18% service charge is added to each check. Wines by the bottle are discounted by 10%.

VODKA

A selection of house vodkas

GIN

A selection of house gins

TEQUILA

A selection of house tequilas

WHISKEYS

A selection of house whiskeys

COCKTAILS

A selection of Bloody Marys, daiquiris, and piña coladas made with house spirits

RUM

A selection of house rums

LIQUEURS & COGNACS

A selection of house liqueurs and cognacs

BEERS

• Bud Light
• Budweiser
• Dos Equis
• Heineken
• Heineken Light
• Tiger

WINES

A selection of cabernet sauvignons, chardonnays, merlots, sauvignon blancs, and red blends

    NON-ALCOHOLIC

• Still water
• Fountain sodas

Edited March 20, 2019 by FireEMT978

[FireEMT978]

1 hour ago, FireEMT978 said:

Celebrity's drink package for URComped, is VERY weak, in my opinion.

Note: This is ONLY in the casino.

Standard Package

$49 USD/per night*

Enjoy all the spirits listed in the Standard Package.

An 18% service charge is added to each check. Wines by the bottle are discounted by 10%.

VODKA

A selection of house vodkas

GIN

A selection of house gins

TEQUILA

A selection of house tequilas

WHISKEYS

A selection of house whiskeys

COCKTAILS

A selection of Bloody Marys, daiquiris, and piña coladas made with house spirits

RUM

A selection of house rums

LIQUEURS & COGNACS

A selection of house liqueurs and cognacs

BEERS

• Bud Light
• Budweiser
• Dos Equis
• Heineken
• Heineken Light
• Tiger

WINES

A selection of cabernet sauvignons, chardonnays, merlots, sauvignon blancs, and red blends

    NON-ALCOHOLIC

• Still water
• Fountain sodas

I do want to make it clear though. URComped goes above and beyond, for us players that are sailing through them. Celebrity is the one dictating this one.

[timf264]

Thanks for your help!! Were you able to walk up to the casino bar or have to wait on a cocktail server? Mostly wine drinkers so we aren't concerned about top shelf liquors.

[FireEMT978]

16 minutes ago, timf264 said:

Thanks for your help!! Were you able to walk up to the casino bar or have to wait on a cocktail server? Mostly wine drinkers so we aren't concerned about top shelf liquors.

We will be sailing out on 3/24. It is my understanding, that we will be able to walk up to the bar to order drinks, as URComped guests. Otherwise, it is my understanding, that everybody that is "Actively playing" gets these drinks. But, they must order from a server in the casino, unless they have "Earned a tier rank" level that entitles them to free drinks. 

[timf264]

Enjoy Fire EMT! We Sail out April 7th. I'll be interested to hear how it goes with the drinks in the casino! I'm debating on a drink package but really don't want to get one if it's not needed.

 

 

[FireEMT978]

2 minutes ago, timf264 said:

Enjoy Fire EMT! We Sail out April 7th. I'll be interested to hear how it goes with the drinks in the casino! I'm debating on a drink package but really don't want to get one if it's not needed.

 

 

Tim,

Thanks much. My girlfriend doesn't drink alcohol. We got her the Premium NA drink package. I'm in the same boat as you. I don't want to buy a drink package. But, I stay up late, like my Miller Lite, and the casino is closed at Midnight I believe. It might just be cheaper for me to buy drinks out of pocket.

[timf264]

Fire EMT. I hope you are cruise went fantastic!! Any drink tips you can give me from your cruise time in the casino? What's offered for free? Hope you won some $$!

[FireEMT978]

On 3/31/2019 at 1:11 PM, timf264 said:

Fire EMT. I hope you are cruise went fantastic!! Any drink tips you can give me from your cruise time in the casino? What's offered for free? Hope you won some $$!

Hey Tim,

The ship was beautiful, food was fantastic, slots were TIGHT. 

This was late at night on the 2nd night. The host Demi, was friendly. But, after dumping a lot of money into the slots, I decided to take the rest of the night off from gambling. You know, pace your bankroll to have enough left for the rest of the days left on the cruise. When sitting in the casino bar with some friends for a while. He came in, and made a comment about sitting in the bar instead of the casino.Then, he talked to the individual casino bartenders and servers. After that, their demeanor changed completely. Because of the limited beers and drinks that were included in the "Casino" package, and this interaction. I decided to "Upgrade" my girlfriends premium non-alcoholic drink package, to the "Classic" package that included alcohol. Lot's of Miller Lite, Michelob Ultra (when I ran the bar out of ML), and strawberry daiquiris. So, I said screw it, and decided to just get whatever I wanted, whenever and wherever I wanted. Then, we just bought whatever my girlfriend wanted to drink. The servers and bartenders were good though. William is definitely the best, and friendliest bartender in the casino bar. 

Note: You cannot get free drinks anytime the casino is closed. Like any other casino drink packages.

But, the casino bar is actually attached to the fore end of the casino, and remains open all the normal bar hours. Which was nice.

 

Edited April 1, 2019 by FireEMT978

[hcat]

How do you get the ur comped perks?  Is that just for drinks or is it for  a free cruise.... if it is,  that sounds nice.   What type of cabin? What other perks are included?

 

If you do not keep playing, they treat you differently?

 

Just curious...thanks

[FireEMT978]

2 minutes ago, hcat said:

How do you get the ur comped perks?  Is that just for drinks or is it for  a free cruise.... if it is,  that sounds nice.   What type of cabin? What other perks are included?

 

If you do not keep playing, they treat you differently?

 

Just curious...thanks

hcat,

Typically, you will receive any and all kinds of free drinks in the ships casino when you are on your first URComped sailing with a new line. But, Celebrity had an EXTREMELY limited list of beers, and house brands, that you could get complimentary. Even the water was a dilemma. And, everybody gambling on the Edge, receives the same complimentary drinks.

URComoped is great. We had an Oceanview Veranda cabin #9110. If you are a "player" that gets any "sailback" offers from any cruise lines casino department, those are what will determine your "Initial" cabin offerings. They will also tell you what your "Expected bankroll" should be.

After you sail through URComped, your play will be rated, and sent back to them to help them determine your future offers. 

They have opened up several cruises to us, that we would have not experienced otherwise. They are great to work with. Unfortunately, due to the TIGHT slots on this Edge cruise, I'm afraid it may lower my offers from "Balcony" offers, to "Oceanview" offers.

Still, well worth working with them.

 

 

 

 

[hcat]

Thank you....I had never heard of the UR comped program....

We would never  qualify...but interesting!

[FireEMT978]

40 minutes ago, hcat said:

Thank you....I had never heard of the UR comped program....

We would never  qualify...but interesting!

You're welcome.

 

[timf264]

Thanks for your help and glad you enjoyed your trip! Do you know anything about red wines included in the casino? I was hoping you could possibly walk up to the bar to get a drink say before dinner or before u start playing so u don’t have to wait.

[FireEMT978]

Tim,

I don't believe you'll have any problem with that.

Here's a list of what is included as the "Standard" package. This is what the casino gives free.

But, without the 20% service fee. I just tip $1/drink.

Standard Package

$49 USD/per night*

Enjoy all the spirits listed in the Standard Package.

A 20% service charge is added to each check. Wines by the bottle are discounted by 10%.

VODKA

A selection of house vodkas

GIN

A selection of house gins

TEQUILA

A selection of house tequilas

WHISKEYS

A selection of house whiskeys

COCKTAILS

A selection of Bloody Marys, daiquiris, and piña coladas made with house spirits

RUM

A selection of house rums

LIQUEURS & COGNACS

A selection of house liqueurs and cognacs

BEERS

• Bud Light
• Budweiser
• Dos Equis
• Heineken
• Heineken Light
• Tiger

WINES

A selection of cabernet sauvignons, chardonnays, merlots, sauvignon blancs, and red blends

    NON-ALCOHOLIC

• Still water
• Fountain sodas

[timf264]

You have been very helpful! Thank you!

[FireEMT978]

14 minutes ago, timf264 said:

You have been very helpful! Thank you!

Absolutely. Enjoy your cruise.

[fstuff1]

3 hours ago, FireEMT978 said:

Hey Tim,

The ship was beautiful, food was fantastic, slots were TIGHT. 

This was late at night on the 2nd night. The host Demi, was friendly. But, after dumping a lot of money into the slots, I decided to take the rest of the night off from gambling. You know, pace your bankroll to have enough left for the rest of the days left on the cruise. When sitting in the casino bar with some friends for a while. He came in, and made a comment about sitting in the bar instead of the casino.Then, he talked to the individual casino bartenders and servers. After that, their demeanor changed completely. Because of the limited beers and drinks that were included in the "Casino" package, and this interaction. I decided to "Upgrade" my girlfriends premium non-alcoholic drink package, to the "Classic" package that included alcohol. Lot's of Miller Lite, Michelob Ultra (when I ran the bar out of ML), and strawberry daiquiris. So, I said screw it, and decided to just get whatever I wanted, whenever and wherever I wanted. Then, we just bought whatever my girlfriend wanted to drink. The servers and bartenders were good though. William is definitely the best, and friendliest bartender in the casino bar. 

Note: You cannot get free drinks anytime the casino is closed. Like any other casino drink packages.

But, the casino bar is actually attached to the fore end of the casino, and remains open all the normal bar hours. Which was nice.

 

 

What happened to Nicole? She was the host when i was there last month.
Demi sounds like a D*ck. 😞

 

what did Demi say to the bartenders that changed their demeanor?? Did they stop serving you?

 

3 hours ago, FireEMT978 said:

hcat,

Typically, you will receive any and all kinds of free drinks in the ships casino when you are on your first URComped sailing with a new line. But, Celebrity had an EXTREMELY limited list of beers, and house brands, that you could get complimentary. Even the water was a dilemma. And, everybody gambling on the Edge, receives the same complimentary drinks.

URComoped is great. We had an Oceanview Veranda cabin #9110. If you are a "player" that gets any "sailback" offers from any cruise lines casino department, those are what will determine your "Initial" cabin offerings. They will also tell you what your "Expected bankroll" should be.

After you sail through URComped, your play will be rated, and sent back to them to help them determine your future offers. 

They have opened up several cruises to us, that we would have not experienced otherwise. They are great to work with. Unfortunately, due to the TIGHT slots on this Edge cruise, I'm afraid it may lower my offers from "Balcony" offers, to "Oceanview" offers.

Still, well worth working with them.

 

What do you mean water was a dilemma?

What was wrong with water in the aluminum cans?

 

i also tipped $1/drink. on day 4, i wanted a beer not on the list and i got it w/o an upcharge! 

he was the bartender that i dealt with the most during the trip.

 

if you dont mind me asking, How many points did you earn during this cruise?

 

Edited April 2, 2019 by fstuff1

[FireEMT978]

52 minutes ago, fstuff1 said:

 

What happened to Nicole? She was the host when i was there last month.
Demi sounds like a D*ck. 😞

 

what did Demi say to the bartenders that changed their demeanor?? Did they stop serving you?

 

 

What do you mean water was a dilemma?

What was wrong with water in the aluminum cans?

 

i also tipped $1/drink. on day 4, i wanted a beer not on the list and i got it w/o an upcharge! 

he was the bartender that i dealt with the most during the trip.

 

if you dont mind me asking, How many points did you earn during this cruise?

 

Demi, actually seemed like a decent host. But he went to the end of the bar, and spoke to them one by one. Then, unless we made a point to chase them down, they would ignore us. I ended this cruise with just over 3000 points. Those are the ones that show on the slot screens. So, I believe that would equate to $15,000 coin-in.

As for the water, I had asked for Evian in the bottles for my girlfriend. The package she had bought included those. We had to have a discussion regarding that issue. But, Michael resolved it fairly easily with all of the other servers and bar staff in the casino bar area. It was confusion on the staffs part. Michael was by far the best server that I dealt with.

[fstuff1]

1 hour ago, FireEMT978 said:

Demi, actually seemed like a decent host. But he went to the end of the bar, and spoke to them one by one. Then, unless we made a point to chase them down, they would ignore us.

I ended this cruise with just over 3000 points. Those are the ones that show on the slot screens. So, I believe that would equate to $15,000 coin-in.

As for the water, I had asked for Evian in the bottles for my girlfriend. The package she had bought included those. We had to have a discussion regarding that issue. But, Michael resolved it fairly easily with all of the other servers and bar staff in the casino bar area. It was confusion on the staffs part. Michael was by far the best server that I dealt with.

 

i think thats petty of him to do that! i would have confronted him on that and asked for an explanation for the penny pinching!

 

yes, 3k points on the slot display = $15k coin-in on slots = 15k points towards your tier level.

how many points did you earn on your last cruise to get an ocean view veranda?