Jim and Monika Posted July 7, 2019 #1 Share Posted July 7, 2019 We will be sailing out of NY next month and have selected the drink package as a perk. I have heard that other cruise lines don't the package until day 2 when sailing out of NY and Galveston. We are inquiring to see if our drink package will start day 1 in NY, or will we have to wait until day 2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawnino Posted July 7, 2019 #2 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Day 1. Included perk package is beer and wine at lunch/dinner. PS: Your avatar could induce seizures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotto22 Posted July 7, 2019 #3 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Totally agree about the avatar. Had to cover it with my hand to read the post! We would like to upgrade from the standard to the premium, but were told by our TA that it has to be done onboard. Hopefully it will be an easy process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammieK Posted July 7, 2019 #4 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Cotto22- yes, it has to be done onboard, but it was very easy for us. We went to reception and arranged for the upgrade and new "keys" were issued immediately. Happy cruising! k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted July 7, 2019 #5 Share Posted July 7, 2019 1 minute ago, GrammieK said: Cotto22- yes, it has to be done onboard, but it was very easy for us. We went to reception and arranged for the upgrade and new "keys" were issued immediately. Happy cruising! k $20/day/person above the O Life perk for the Prestige package. Also, add me to the list of folks asking OP to lose the avatar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotto22 Posted July 7, 2019 #6 Share Posted July 7, 2019 3 hours ago, GrammieK said: Cotto22- yes, it has to be done onboard, but it was very easy for us. We went to reception and arranged for the upgrade and new "keys" were issued immediately. Happy cruising! k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotto22 Posted July 7, 2019 #7 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted July 7, 2019 #8 Share Posted July 7, 2019 4 hours ago, Shawnino said: PS: Your avatar could induce seizures. That's interesting. I've never had a seizure or a migraine but had a similar thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootman4U Posted July 9, 2019 #9 Share Posted July 9, 2019 I prefer the avatars of people who used to be that young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATSEAMYLIFE Posted July 29, 2019 #10 Share Posted July 29, 2019 (edited) So help me understand this, I have the free three shore excursions currently. But after looking at our changed Cuba itinerary I'm thinking the drink package might be a better buy as there are now a couple of ports we probably won't get off. When we first booked our TA said the "free" drink package was only wine and beer at dinner, so no drinks during the day hanging out on deck? If I switch to the $600 OBC I can use that to purchase the unlimited (deluxe) drink package once onboard? What's the cost of the deluxe package? As an alternative, I can take the "free" limited drink package now as my option and then pay $20 per day p/p once I get onboard to upgrade? Is there any cost advantage to doing the later? Edited July 29, 2019 by ATSEAMYLIFE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted July 29, 2019 #11 Share Posted July 29, 2019 if you take the drink package as your O Life perk it is wine/beer at lunch/dinner only if you want to upgrade to the prestige package at $20 pp pd you can have a drink anytime any where when the bars are open You could take the OBC & buy the Prestige package @ $60 pp pd You have to do the math & see what works for you it will depend on your drinking habits 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATSEAMYLIFE Posted July 29, 2019 #12 Share Posted July 29, 2019 26 minutes ago, LHT28 said: if you take the drink package as your O Life perk it is wine/beer at lunch/dinner only if you want to upgrade to the prestige package at $20 pp pd you can have a drink anytime any where when the bars are open You could take the OBC & buy the Prestige package @ $60 pp pd You have to do the math & see what works for you it will depend on your drinking habits 😉 Using my "beer can" math, it seems upgrading at $20 pp pd saves $280. We are 11 days so 11 x $120 = $1320. If we upgrade 11 x $40 = $440 (+$600 OBC) = $1040 That look correct? Any math teachers out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted July 29, 2019 #13 Share Posted July 29, 2019 you could take the OBC $600 buy the Prestige package 11 X $120 = $1320 less the $600 = $ 720 out of pocket Or you do not need to buy it the first day you could see how much you actually drink in the first few days then buy it it is complicated LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATSEAMYLIFE Posted July 29, 2019 #14 Share Posted July 29, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, LHT28 said: you could take the OBC $600 buy the Prestige package 11 X $120 = $1320 less the $600 = $ 720 out of pocket Or you do not need to buy it the first day you could see how much you actually drink in the first few days then buy it it is complicated LOL But if I upgrade at only $40 it's $440 out of pocket or am I missing a decimal somewhere? In the past, it's always been cost effective for me and a break even for DW. Since we have first two days at sea, private island, won't get off at San Juan, another day at sea I think it might be cost effective. I will probably take a bottle of tequila for DW. But don't want to mess with six cases of beer for me. Maybe a few bottles of wine for the cabin. Edited July 29, 2019 by ATSEAMYLIFE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted July 29, 2019 #15 Share Posted July 29, 2019 27 minutes ago, ATSEAMYLIFE said: But if I upgrade at only $40 it's $440 out of pocket or am I missing a decimal somewhere? In the past, it's always been cost effective for me and a break even for DW. Since we have first two days at sea, private island, won't get off at San Juan, another day at sea I think it might be cost effective. I will probably take a bottle of tequila for DW. But don't want to mess with six cases of beer for me. Maybe a few bottles of wine for the cabin. you are correct if you take the House Beverage package as your perk then it will only be $20 pp pd for the upgrade You would not need to take extra bottles if you upgrade unless of course they do not carry your brand of beverage JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guindalf Posted July 29, 2019 #16 Share Posted July 29, 2019 As my DW doesn't drink alcohol, we didn't take the drinks package as our choice. Instead, we took the $400 OBC and purchased the prestige drinks package for just me. She was happy with soda and virgin cocktails, which are included and I could enjopy a cocktail or three as well as a The Macallen on the rocks in the evening. Total out of pocket cost - just under $20.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted July 29, 2019 #17 Share Posted July 29, 2019 22 minutes ago, Guindalf said: As my DW doesn't drink alcohol, we didn't take the drinks package as our choice. Instead, we took the $400 OBC and purchased the prestige drinks package for just me. She was happy with soda and virgin cocktails, which are included and I could enjopy a cocktail or three as well as a The Macallen on the rocks in the evening. Total out of pocket cost - just under $20.00 In most situations you're just moving money from your right hand to your left by taking OBC. By that I mean the difference in the fare is usually the amount of the OBC. You have to get the calculator out and do the math every time. To know for sure what your out of pocket cost was you have to see what the cruise would have cost you without the Olife. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATSEAMYLIFE Posted July 30, 2019 #18 Share Posted July 30, 2019 20 hours ago, LHT28 said: you are correct if you take the House Beverage package as your perk then it will only be $20 pp pd for the upgrade You would not need to take extra bottles if you upgrade unless of course they do not carry your brand of beverage JMO Thanks, DW is a tequila snob so I will probably take something for her. I, on the other hand, will drink whatevers cold. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate-AHF Posted July 30, 2019 #19 Share Posted July 30, 2019 18 hours ago, ORV said: ..... You have to get the calculator out and do the math every time..... Truer words were never written. It's the one thing about O I really dislike: Having to do four different scenarios/calculations before I can determine how much a particular cruise is actually going to cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiidan Posted July 30, 2019 #20 Share Posted July 30, 2019 On 7/7/2019 at 6:24 AM, Jim and Monika said: We will be sailing out of NY next month and have selected the drink package as a perk. I have heard that other cruise lines don't the package until day 2 when sailing out of NY and Galveston. We are inquiring to see if our drink package will start day 1 in NY, or will we have to wait until day 2? No..... from the second you step aboard.... but which package the beer and wine or the full tilt boogie? BIG difference. Now....you can sign up for the drinks package at any time during the cruise day , 9, 14 They do not tell you that. But once you start yo can not stop . O is not " other" lines your in for a huge pleasant surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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