Rare LHT28 Posted October 29, 2019 #26 Share Posted October 29, 2019 3 hours ago, Clutj said: Found it; 10% off, if Silver level. Thanks. FYI, a couple benefits of the Oceania package that I haven't seen mentioned are that they are no caps on $ value of drinks. Some lines cover only $14 per drink and below, and so a $18 drink still costs $4. Also, the gratuity (18%) is included in the $60, whereas other lines are $60+18%. And if you regularly add (or want to start a new trend) a post dinner port or similar glass w dessert or cheese, which I really like to do, that makes both the experience and the value. Also, I did the package once and didn't find any restrictions, even on the XO cognac that goes for $150 a bottle retail (I don't recall shot cost on the boat, $35?). I read here that some scotches & Cognacs in Polo are not on the package we never get a package so I cannot confirm that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agnesd Posted October 29, 2019 #27 Share Posted October 29, 2019 I am assuming that mixed drinks are part of the Prestige pkg.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 29, 2019 #28 Share Posted October 29, 2019 1 hour ago, agnesd said: I am assuming that mixed drinks are part of the Prestige pkg.? yes they are included House select Package is just wine/champagne by the glass & beer with lunch & dinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted October 29, 2019 #29 Share Posted October 29, 2019 17 hours ago, Clutj said: Found it; 10% off, if Silver level. Thanks. FYI, a couple benefits of the Oceania package that I haven't seen mentioned are that they are no caps on $ value of drinks. Some lines cover only $14 per drink and below, and so a $18 drink still costs $4. Also, the gratuity (18%) is included in the $60, whereas other lines are $60+18%. And if you regularly add (or want to start a new trend) a post dinner port or similar glass w dessert or cheese, which I really like to do, that makes both the experience and the value. Also, I did the package once and didn't find any restrictions, even on the XO cognac that goes for $150 a bottle retail (I don't recall shot cost on the boat, $35?). You got a nice bartender. Or perhaps the X O that you had is on the list I posted. The rule is that the drinks on the bar menu and Martini menu are on the package. I've asked for single malts in Horizons that are off limits on the package. Here is the bar menu for anyone interested. https://www.oceaniacruises.com/Documents/Menus/1694/Bar-Menu.pdf I just looked at the Beverage package information page in my Blue Book and it states; Spirits from the Bar & Martinis menu, exceptions apply. Bottles of wine, Specialty restaurant spirits, and Sake excluded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaFej Posted October 29, 2019 #30 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Hello. I'm an Oceania newbie, and I'm rapidly learning that there are significant differences between the lines I'm familiar with and Oceania. Also, the website is not terribly helpful for a newbie. I've learned in another thread that the Blue Book has lots of information often found on the websites of other lines. Would someone who has a Blue Book please post a photo of the page that explains what is included in the beverage packages? I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted October 29, 2019 #31 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Just click on the Blue link I put in my last post. Pretty much all the other info about the drink package is in this thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bbtondo Posted October 30, 2019 #32 Share Posted October 30, 2019 On 10/29/2019 at 12:52 PM, ORV said: I just looked at the Beverage package information page in my Blue Book and it states; Spirits from the Bar & Martinis menu, exceptions apply. Bottles of wine, Specialty restaurant spirits, and Sake excluded. Are you saying that you can't use the Prem Bev Package for the drinks in the Specialty Restaurants ? That you have to pay for them even though you have the package? This is the first I've heard of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay23 Posted October 30, 2019 #33 Share Posted October 30, 2019 31 minutes ago, bbtondo said: Are you saying that you can't use the Prem Bev Package for the drinks in the Specialty Restaurants ? That you have to pay for them even though you have the package? This is the first I've heard of that. Of course not. A package is a package for all "free" restaurants at lunch and dinner. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bbtondo Posted October 30, 2019 #34 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Perhaps I misunderstood what ORV said when he wrote "Bottles of wine, specialty restaurant spirits and sake excluded." Glad to know the PREM beverage package includes the Specialty Restaurants too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pinotlover Posted October 30, 2019 #35 Share Posted October 30, 2019 What he is saying is that the drinks, wines, spirits, etc. listed on the menu in Martinis or the restaurants are included in the package. Red Ginger, for example, offers a separate selection of sakes. Those are not on the bar menu and are an extra cost. The Terrace will sometimes be showcasing special beers or wines not on the menu. They are often not included in the package. Other restaurants likewise occasionally offer spirit specials not included in the package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted October 30, 2019 #36 Share Posted October 30, 2019 35 minutes ago, pinotlover said: What he is saying is that the drinks, wines, spirits, etc. listed on the menu in Martinis or the restaurants are included in the package. Red Ginger, for example, offers a separate selection of sakes. Those are not on the bar menu and are an extra cost. The Terrace will sometimes be showcasing special beers or wines not on the menu. They are often not included in the package. Other restaurants likewise occasionally offer spirit specials not included in the package. Exactly, Polo also has a selection of Single Malts not found elsewhere on the ship. They aren't covered by the package. I wish they were. Love me some 21 yr old Balvenie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ochealaaf Posted November 12, 2019 Author #37 Share Posted November 12, 2019 ….even the XO is definitively included. When there is wine tasting in La Reserve not every wine is included - just ask 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob the Cruiser Posted November 12, 2019 #38 Share Posted November 12, 2019 (edited) On 10/29/2019 at 10:52 AM, ORV said: You got a nice bartender. Or perhaps the X O that you had is on the list I posted. The rule is that the drinks on the bar menu and Martini menu are on the package. I've asked for single malts in Horizons that are off limits on the package. Here is the bar menu for anyone interested. https://www.oceaniacruises.com/Documents/Menus/1694/Bar-Menu.pdf I just looked at the Beverage package information page in my Blue Book and it states; Spirits from the Bar & Martinis menu, exceptions apply. Bottles of wine, Specialty restaurant spirits, and Sake excluded. Strange. I've had no problem getting single malts in Horizons using the premium package. The only place I couldn't get single malts was at Waves Grill. No big deal. Having a single malt with surf and turf sounds awful. Edited November 12, 2019 by Rob the Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted November 12, 2019 #39 Share Posted November 12, 2019 12 minutes ago, Rob the Cruiser said: Strange. I've had no problem getting single malts in Horizons using the premium package. The only place I couldn't get single malts was at Waves Grill. No big deal. Having a single malt with surf and turf sounds awful. It all depends on which single malt you order. I've tried to get Oban in Horizons before, but was not allowed on the package, although it's not any more expensive than the top Macallan that is allowed on the package. With Oceania it's not about the price of the drink. The point I'm trying to make is if it isn't on the Bar Menu or Martini menu then technically they are not supposed to serve it to you with the Prestige Package. I'm sure there is quite a bit of slippage through the cracks for various reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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