Premium Plus Beverage Package

[bboop51]

9 hours ago, YankeesFan4Life said:

Not sure about NCL, but in Royal I've heard that if one person in the cabin has extenuating circumstances like a medical or recovering they would let the one person have the package. Best of luck! 

Thanks, I'll cross that bridge when we book.

[MNcruisingcouple]

Does anyone know if it is possible to upgrade to Premium Plus part way through the cruise?  We'd really like to upgrade for days 4-7 to see if it we like it and if it is worth it for us.

Thanks

[YankeesFan4Life]

Happy National Tequila Day!!!!!!

[bobsfamily]

So can you order ANY glass of wine/bubbly at dinner, not a bottle?

[bobsfamily]

On 7/24/2019 at 8:35 AM, MNcruisingcouple said:

Does anyone know if it is possible to upgrade to Premium Plus part way through the cruise?  We'd really like to upgrade for days 4-7 to see if it we like it and if it is worth it for us.

Thanks

Before getting to the info below the PP package did have this in the title:

The Premium Plus Beverage Package (ages 21 & older)
Also available as an upgrade on board

I've heard you can add the package up to the 3rd day (on 7 day cruise) so maybe you could ask onboard.

 

Directly from the NCL website:

Premium Plus Beverage Package:

You must be at least 21 years of age at time of sailing to purchase any alcoholic package and to consume alcohol. See the terms of our guest alcohol policy.

Packages must be purchased by all qualifying individuals residing in the stateroom or additional staterooms under the same method of payment for the entire length of the cruise.

Packages may not be shared and are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Eligible guests are entitled to two beverages per person per transaction.

Includes all beverages by the glass. Beverage selection is subject to change onboard.

Includes fountain soda, freshly squeezed juice, bottled water (flat and sparkling), energy drinks, non-alcoholic beer, wine dispensers, and speciality coffee.

Includes fountain soda, freshly squeezed juice, bottled water (flat and sparkling), energy drinks, non-alcoholic beer, wine dispensers, and speciality coffee.

For non-select bottles of wine (champagne and sparkling included), “Wine and Spirit Experiences”, tastings, and flights, guest will receive a 40% discount when purchased on board.

Does not include: Room service, mini bar purchases, vending machines, or pre-cruise wine bottle purchases.

Guest's cheque may reflect applicable VAT and/or taxes for certain ports or itineraries.

Package can be used in onboard restaurants, lounges, bars and Great Stirrup Cay.

Offer is not applicable on Harvest Caye, nor sailings that are two (2) days or less.

A 20% gratuity and beverage service charge will be added to all package purchases.

Guests purchasing this package on board during the dates of March 1st through April 15th may only be able to purchase on embarkation day.

No substitute for package if guest cannot consume all beverages included.

Package price is subject to change.

 

I've heard you can add the regular package up to the 3rd day (on 7 day cruise) so maybe you could ask onboard.

Edited July 25, 2019 by bobsfamily

[bobsfamily]

Found this list of PP drinks offered

 

WINES BY THE BOTTLE DURING DINNER
• Chandon California
• Nicolas Feuillatte Rose NV Champagne, France
• Veuve Clicquot “Yellow Label” Champagne, France
• Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen “Eroica” Riesling
Columbia Valley, Washington
• Pascal Jolivet “Clos du Roy” Sancerre, Loire, France
• Hampton Water Rose “by Bon Jovi” Languedoc, France
• Louis Jadot Pouilly Fuissé Burgundy, France
• Isabel Mondavi Chardonnay Carneros, California
• Terrazas de los Andes “Reserva” Chardonnay Mendoza, Argentina
• Il Borro Salvatore Ferragamo The Lamelle Tuscany, Italy
• Louis Jadot Burgundy, France
• Terrazas de los Andes “Reserva” Malbec Mendoza, Argentina
• Il Borro Salvatore Ferragamo Pian Di Nova IGT Toscana Tuscany, Italy
• Simi Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley, California
• Spellbound Petite Sirah California
• Federico Paternina ‘Banda Roja’ Reserva DOCa Rioja, Spain
• Doglioti Barolo DOCG Piemonte, Italy
• Louis Raynald Chateauneuf Du Pape Rhône, France


• Dewar’s 12 The Ancestor
Blended Scotch
• Gentleman Jack Tennessee
• Glenfi ddich Select
• Woodford Reserve
• Glenlivet Single Malt
• Talisker 10
• Booker’s Kentucky
• Glenfi ddich Reserve
• Johnnie Walker Platinum Label
• The Macallan Quest

• Paul John Indian Single Malt
• Whistle Pig Rye
• Pyrat Cask 1623 Rum
• Zacapa 23 Rum
• Wyland Ultra-Premium Rum
• Cazadores Añejo
• Gracias a Dios Mezcal
• Don Julio Blanco
• Don Julio Reposado
• Patrón Reposado
• Patrón Añejo
• Tanqueray Ten
• Hendrick’s Scotland
• The Botanist Islay Dry
• Ciroc
• Ultimat

• Patrón XO Café
• Chambord Black Raspberry
• St. Germain Elderfl ower
• Armagnac Clés Des Ducs VSOP
• Courvoisier VSOP Cognac
• Rémy Martin 1738
• Rémy Martin V.S.O.P

 

ALL BEVERAGES ARE INCLUDED
YOU GET EVERYTHING THAT’S ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE PREMIUM BEVERAGE PACKAGE
PLUS ALL OF THESE ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS:
PLUS, A 40% DISCOUNT ON ALL WINE BOTTLES,
WINE & SPIRIT EXPERIENCES, TASTINGS AND FLIGHTS
PURCHASED ON BOARD.

[PTC DAWG]

1 hour ago, bobsfamily said:

Found this list of PP drinks offered

 

WINES BY THE BOTTLE DURING DINNER
• Chandon California
• Nicolas Feuillatte Rose NV Champagne, France
• Veuve Clicquot “Yellow Label” Champagne, France
• Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen “Eroica” Riesling
Columbia Valley, Washington
• Pascal Jolivet “Clos du Roy” Sancerre, Loire, France
• Hampton Water Rose “by Bon Jovi” Languedoc, France
• Louis Jadot Pouilly Fuissé Burgundy, France
• Isabel Mondavi Chardonnay Carneros, California
• Terrazas de los Andes “Reserva” Chardonnay Mendoza, Argentina
• Il Borro Salvatore Ferragamo The Lamelle Tuscany, Italy
• Louis Jadot Burgundy, France
• Terrazas de los Andes “Reserva” Malbec Mendoza, Argentina
• Il Borro Salvatore Ferragamo Pian Di Nova IGT Toscana Tuscany, Italy
• Simi Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley, California
• Spellbound Petite Sirah California
• Federico Paternina ‘Banda Roja’ Reserva DOCa Rioja, Spain
• Doglioti Barolo DOCG Piemonte, Italy
• Louis Raynald Chateauneuf Du Pape Rhône, France


• Dewar’s 12 The Ancestor
Blended Scotch
• Gentleman Jack Tennessee
• Glenfi ddich Select
• Woodford Reserve
• Glenlivet Single Malt
• Talisker 10
• Booker’s Kentucky
• Glenfi ddich Reserve
• Johnnie Walker Platinum Label
• The Macallan Quest

• Paul John Indian Single Malt
• Whistle Pig Rye
• Pyrat Cask 1623 Rum
• Zacapa 23 Rum
• Wyland Ultra-Premium Rum
• Cazadores Añejo
• Gracias a Dios Mezcal
• Don Julio Blanco
• Don Julio Reposado
• Patrón Reposado
• Patrón Añejo
• Tanqueray Ten
• Hendrick’s Scotland
• The Botanist Islay Dry
• Ciroc
• Ultimat

• Patrón XO Café
• Chambord Black Raspberry
• St. Germain Elderfl ower
• Armagnac Clés Des Ducs VSOP
• Courvoisier VSOP Cognac
• Rémy Martin 1738
• Rémy Martin V.S.O.P

 

ALL BEVERAGES ARE INCLUDED
YOU GET EVERYTHING THAT’S ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE PREMIUM BEVERAGE PACKAGE
PLUS ALL OF THESE ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS:
PLUS, A 40% DISCOUNT ON ALL WINE BOTTLES,
WINE & SPIRIT EXPERIENCES, TASTINGS AND FLIGHTS
PURCHASED ON BOARD.

I hope they have these BOURBONS on the Sun cruise I have upcoming...  PPBP booked...

[bobsfamily]

On 7/25/2019 at 12:38 PM, PTC DAWG said:

I hope they have these BOURBONS on the Sun cruise I have upcoming...  PPBP booked...

We will be on her the 29th and although I am not a big bourbon drinker I think I am going to have sip or two of several "expensive" liquors!

 

[olivierchantal]

Hi,

Somebody knows if wine by the glass "Coravin" is included in this package ?

It is top quality wine served in Cagney and Le bistro 

Price of one glass in between 40-60$

Coravin is a method to preserve wine bottle with nitrogen to avoid any oxydation

[YankeesFan4Life]

7 hours ago, olivierchantal said:

Hi,

Somebody knows if wine by the glass "Coravin" is included in this package ?

It is top quality wine served in Cagney and Le bistro 

Price of one glass in between 40-60$

Coravin is a method to preserve wine bottle with nitrogen to avoid any oxydation

 

It's anything $35 or under.  If you prefer to pay for a $40-$60 glass, you will pay the difference, plus service charge.

 

Personally, I use a Coravin (I work in the Fine Wine business) and don't trust the device for more than 2-3 weeks at most.  Have smelled some funk, and definitely some oxidation on Coravin'd wines.

[roxette]

1 hour ago, YankeesFan4Life said:

 

It's anything $35 or under.  If you prefer to pay for a $40-$60 glass, you will pay the difference, plus service charge.

They should change the writing on NCL 's site, where it is written that all drinks by the glass is included, no price limits. 

Edited August 3, 2019 by roxette

[Voelfgar]

On 7/25/2019 at 10:05 AM, bobsfamily said:

Found this list of PP drinks offered

 

WINES BY THE BOTTLE DURING DINNER
• Chandon California
• Nicolas Feuillatte Rose NV Champagne, France
• Veuve Clicquot “Yellow Label” Champagne, France
• Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen “Eroica” Riesling
Columbia Valley, Washington
• Pascal Jolivet “Clos du Roy” Sancerre, Loire, France
• Hampton Water Rose “by Bon Jovi” Languedoc, France
• Louis Jadot Pouilly Fuissé Burgundy, France
• Isabel Mondavi Chardonnay Carneros, California
• Terrazas de los Andes “Reserva” Chardonnay Mendoza, Argentina
• Il Borro Salvatore Ferragamo The Lamelle Tuscany, Italy
• Louis Jadot Burgundy, France
• Terrazas de los Andes “Reserva” Malbec Mendoza, Argentina
• Il Borro Salvatore Ferragamo Pian Di Nova IGT Toscana Tuscany, Italy
• Simi Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley, California
• Spellbound Petite Sirah California
• Federico Paternina ‘Banda Roja’ Reserva DOCa Rioja, Spain
• Doglioti Barolo DOCG Piemonte, Italy
• Louis Raynald Chateauneuf Du Pape Rhône, France

 

Not a good Cab among them.

[YankeesFan4Life]

4 minutes ago, Voelfgar said:

 

Not a good Cab among them.

There's only one cab, and Simi is halfway decent.  Nice medium bodied wine from Alexander Valley. I think the better value is the bubbles, then if you decide you want a wine by the glass, there may be more available, or just go with a glass of the Simi.  That's my gameplan.

[Voelfgar]

On 8/2/2019 at 12:49 PM, olivierchantal said:

Hi,

Somebody knows if wine by the glass "Coravin" is included in this package ?

It is top quality wine served in Cagney and Le bistro 

Price of one glass in between 40-60$

Coravin is a method to preserve wine bottle with nitrogen to avoid any oxydation

 

All Coravin does is allow the restaurant to sell more wines by the glass which makes the restaurant more money. It is a machine that inserts a tube through the cork to keep the rest of the bottle fresh. I've seen machines that had a dozen different wines. a 750ml bottle contains ~5 glasses of wine. When they price the wine by glass, they divide price of bottle by 4.

[Voelfgar]

2 minutes ago, YankeesFan4Life said:

There's only one cab, and Simi is halfway decent.  Nice medium bodied wine from Alexander Valley. I think the better value is the bubbles, then if you decide you want a wine by the glass, there may be more available, or just go with a glass of the Simi.  That's my gameplan.

That's why on my recent cruise I brought a couple of bottles of 2004 Cask 23.

[bobsfamily]

1 hour ago, Voelfgar said:

 

Not a good Cab among them.

I think there is better at a glass instead of bottle.

I am liking the bubbly but then again I rarely drink non-bubbly wine!

 

BTW where did the $35 come from? Can you direct me to it on the website?

[JandC_Cruising]

3 hours ago, Voelfgar said:

That's why on my recent cruise I brought a couple of bottles of 2004 Cask 23.

Ummmm....if that’s the wine you drink while cruising, I don’t expect ANY drink package is going to work for you.  Just raid your cellar, pay the corkage, and enjoy.   I’ve not seen a current full wine list for NCL, but I’m hazarding a guess that there are no wines of that caliber (or price)  on the ship.

 

we are on the escape this coming Sunday and we’re upgrading so we can enjoy the vueve, some cognacs, cappuccino, waters, and bottles at dinner. 

[YankeesFan4Life]

14 hours ago, Voelfgar said:

That's why on my recent cruise I brought a couple of bottles of 2004 Cask 23.

 

Great bottle of wine, but my go-to for Stags Leap District is always Chimney Rock...Love their Cab, the Tomahawk, and their red blend, Elevage!  One of my favorite tastings of all the wineries I've been to in Napa

[Voelfgar]

11 hours ago, JandC_Cruising said:

Ummmm....if that’s the wine you drink while cruising, I don’t expect ANY drink package is going to work for you.  Just raid your cellar, pay the corkage, and enjoy.   I’ve not seen a current full wine list for NCL, but I’m hazarding a guess that there are no wines of that caliber (or price)  on the ship.

 

we are on the escape this coming Sunday and we’re upgrading so we can enjoy the vueve, some cognacs, cappuccino, waters, and bottles at dinner. 

Yeah. Looked at what the wine list had but also WI does not have a corkage law. So about the only time we enjoy the really good stuff is when we are on vacation.

[kfnesq]

18 hours ago, bobsfamily said:

BTW where did the $35 come from? Can you direct me to it on the website?

 

As far as I know, it's not printed anywhere (at least I could't find it), but it's what we were consistently told when we had this package on board.  All drinks under $35 qualify.

[Named-Tawny]

5 hours ago, YankeesFan4Life said:

 

Great bottle of wine, but my go-to for Stags Leap District is always Chimney Rock...Love their Cab, the Tomahawk, and their red blend, Elevage!  One of my favorite tastings of all the wineries I've been to in Napa

 Oh gosh, the Tomahawk ranks right up there with Vineyard 29's Aida Cab as one of my top from the Valley.  I need to get back out West... *sigh*

[bobsfamily]

On 8/6/2019 at 11:45 AM, kfnesq said:

 

As far as I know, it's not printed anywhere (at least I could't find it), but it's what we were consistently told when we had this package on board.  All drinks under $35 qualify.

Thanks for the info, I doubt I am going to get above that but you never know.

[Sydneyberlin]

On 8/6/2019 at 9:42 AM, bobsfamily said:

I think there is better at a glass instead of bottle.

I am liking the bubbly but then again I rarely drink non-bubbly wine!

 

BTW where did the $35 come from? Can you direct me to it on the website?

That is what confuses me too now- I thought it says categorically “Any drink by the glass” in the Ts&Cs. We both love really good wines (and champagnes) and I myself am a big Single malt fan so that $35 limit could be a real dealbreaker for us.

 

Does anyone know more?

[doconner]

Earlier in the thread I saw the menu that showed the price of spirts alone, but I'm wondering if there are cocktails/martinis that are excluded from the base drinks package.  I see Grey Goose is 14.95, but how what about a Grey Goose martini for instance.  Or even a Grey Goose and tonic, does the cost of the tonic push it over $15 and out of the drinks package?

 

Thanks,

[BEAV]

40 minutes ago, doconner said:

Earlier in the thread I saw the menu that showed the price of spirts alone, but I'm wondering if there are cocktails/martinis that are excluded from the base drinks package.  I see Grey Goose is 14.95, but how what about a Grey Goose martini for instance.  Or even a Grey Goose and tonic, does the cost of the tonic push it over $15 and out of the drinks package?

 

Thanks,

 

We ordered several Grey Goose martinis last week aboard Joy and there was never an up charge over and above the $15 limit. 

 

Incidentally, we didn’t learn about this Premium Plus package until we saw this thread 2 days before we disembarked. We didn’t see any advertisements about it anywhere. No flyers in our stateroom to my knowledge. I asked the Ocean Blue wine steward about it the last night of the cruise, and yes, he knew all about it! To quote him, he said “ANY” glass is available on the Premium Plus package. No mention of a $35 cap. Having said that, if I actually had the Plus package, I wouldn’t definitely verify what he said before I placed an order for anything over $35! To quote an old saying “Trust, but verify!”