KurtMo Posted January 11, 2020 #1 Share Posted January 11, 2020 I am unclear on the exact added benefits of the "drinks & more" beverage package versus the premium beverage package I already have. I know there are 2 bottles of wine, $50 casino play, a wine tasting, etc. - those things are minimal value to me. What I really want to know if if I get access to an expanded list of wines / alcohols that would not already be included in my premium package. Does anybody know? I find the online info fairly vague. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted January 11, 2020 #2 Share Posted January 11, 2020 No it you would still have the normal Premium Beverage package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtMo Posted January 11, 2020 Author #3 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Thanks for the quick response. The pdf explanation on the website seemed to show that, but the written description in the cruise planner suggested there may be a more expanded wine selection. No worries, the other add-ons (wine tasting, casino play, etc.) aren't worth much to me so I'll save my money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicCharlie Posted January 11, 2020 #4 Share Posted January 11, 2020 So, what are the average drink prices for, say, like an Aviation martini? Something beyond call drinks. The online info shows that each package (Basic, Premium or D&M) show a dollar amount covered for individual drinks that would be covered, but does that allowance accommodate most / all drinks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare killsport Posted January 11, 2020 #5 Share Posted January 11, 2020 11 minutes ago, CosmicCharlie said: does that allowance accommodate most / all drinks? The premium limit of $15 covers almost all mixed drinks. Using good liquors (eg Stoli Elit, Macallan, Hendricks, etc). And some wines. But they do have many wines by the glass that are above that amount (Things like Grgich Hills, Caymus). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted January 11, 2020 #6 Share Posted January 11, 2020 The primary difference between the Classic package and Premium for cocktails is the brand of liquor used to make the drink. As a example, a vodka martini with the Premium package could be made with Grey Goose vodka; with the Classic package the martini could be made with Tito’s vodka. So most cocktails are covered by the Classic package. The large martinis made at the Martini bar and the cocktails at the World Class Bar are above the Classic package limit but you can pay the difference + tge gratutity on the difference. There is a wider range of wine with the premium package than the Classic and the Classic includes generic bottled water while the premium includes brands like Evian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicCharlie Posted January 11, 2020 #7 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Thanks for the replies. So “The large martinis made at the Martini bar and the cocktails at the World Class Bar are above the Classic package limit” - are they also above the allowance in the Premium package? I did see the liquors that are included in Premium, and that will work. Was just curious about cocktail pricing relative to what’s prepaid. Really appreciate everyone’s input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare killsport Posted January 11, 2020 #8 Share Posted January 11, 2020 The large martinis are definitely INCLUDED in the premium package. As are the drinks at World Class Bar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted January 12, 2020 #9 Share Posted January 12, 2020 There are drinks at the World Class bar that are not covered by the Premium package. I have one Zacapa Beneath the Clouds and have had to pay the added fee. The same for the Ron Zacapa XO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyr00000ne Posted January 15, 2020 #10 Share Posted January 15, 2020 On 1/11/2020 at 3:05 PM, CosmicCharlie said: So, what are the average drink prices for, say, like an Aviation martini? Something beyond call drinks. Only replying to say that Celebrity doesn't have Maraschino liqueur on the menu (apparently they used to?) so you can't get an Aviation or a Hemingway special. A real shame because those are my favorite cocktails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicCharlie Posted January 15, 2020 #11 Share Posted January 15, 2020 (edited) Thanks for the reply tyr00000ne. That's a shame that a 'martini bar' can't make an Aviation. The struggle is real. 😜 Edited January 15, 2020 by CosmicCharlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miched Posted January 15, 2020 #12 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Beware that if when you order a drink at a regular bar that doesn’t have signature drinks that are on the menu they will use well spirits even if you have the Premium Pack unless you specify the type of liquor you want if you order a martini that isn’t from the Martini Bar they will use well spirits and will be in a smaller glass. If you ask for a premium liquor they will use it but they won’t be able to make the Martinis that you get at the Martini Bar. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakes2 Posted January 15, 2020 #13 Share Posted January 15, 2020 1 hour ago, miched said: Beware that if when you order a drink at a regular bar that doesn’t have signature drinks that are on the menu they will use well spirits even if you have the Premium Pack unless you specify the type of liquor you want if you order a martini that isn’t from the Martini Bar they will use well spirits and will be in a smaller glass. If you ask for a premium liquor they will use it but they won’t be able to make the Martinis that you get at the Martini Bar. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅 I like Aperol with prosecco. Is that covered under the premium package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICCruisers Posted January 16, 2020 #14 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Please be aware that the Martini Bar on Edge has two sizes of martinis. The prices are $15.00 and $18.00. The $18.00 ones are not included in the Premium Package. It’s easy to simply order a second $15.00 Martini to avoid the extra $3.00 charge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakes2 Posted January 16, 2020 #15 Share Posted January 16, 2020 9 minutes ago, RICCruisers said: Please be aware that the Martini Bar on Edge has two sizes of martinis. The prices are $15.00 and $18.00. The $18.00 ones are not included in the Premium Package. It’s easy to simply order a second $15.00 Martini to avoid the extra $3.00 charge. Well that's news! I thought large ones were $15. I have the premium beverage package and don't plan on paying the upcharge. I love martinis cosmopolitan apple martinis and one recently had on the Equinox called a blue moon not sure may be gin based. Do they have tanqueray or Bombay sapphire onboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRQMom Posted January 16, 2020 #16 Share Posted January 16, 2020 On 1/11/2020 at 5:11 PM, CosmicCharlie said: Thanks for the replies. So “The large martinis made at the Martini bar and the cocktails at the World Class Bar are above the Classic package limit” - are they also above the allowance in the Premium package? I did see the liquors that are included in Premium, and that will work. Was just curious about cocktail pricing relative to what’s prepaid. Really appreciate everyone’s input. We were charged extra for the "smoking" drink at the World Class bar and had the Prem Bev package last April. Things might have changed but that's the only place we had an "upcharge". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo1953 Posted January 16, 2020 #17 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Please remember that the beverages and snacks in the fridge in your cabin is included in the D&M Package. Albeit limited selection of alcohol, yet included and restocked daily... bon voyage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFLG Posted January 16, 2020 #18 Share Posted January 16, 2020 27 minutes ago, Bo1953 said: Please remember that the beverages and snacks in the fridge in your cabin is included in the D&M Package. Albeit limited selection of alcohol, yet included and restocked daily... bon voyage because when I stumble back to my room at 2am I really need a few more from the mini bar to end the evening lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo1953 Posted January 16, 2020 #19 Share Posted January 16, 2020 12 minutes ago, TFLG said: because when I stumble back to my room at 2am I really need a few more from the mini bar to end the evening lol Ahhh, Yes yet you might have the munchies because you forgot to go to the OVC for an after mid-night snack! LOL Cheers and bon voyage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miched Posted January 16, 2020 #20 Share Posted January 16, 2020 1 hour ago, RICCruisers said: Please be aware that the Martini Bar on Edge has two sizes of martinis. The prices are $15.00 and $18.00. The $18.00 ones are not included in the Premium Package. It’s easy to simply order a second $15.00 Martini to avoid the extra $3.00 charge. And by having the smaller one you can change/ refresh drinks more frequently On the Edge at the Eden Bar they also have drinks that are above the limit. The World Class Bar also has a few Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miched Posted January 16, 2020 #21 Share Posted January 16, 2020 1 hour ago, drakes2 said: Well that's news! I thought large ones were $15. I have the premium beverage package and don't plan on paying the upcharge. I love martinis cosmopolitan apple martinis and one recently had on the Equinox called a blue moon not sure may be gin based. Do they have tanqueray or Bombay sapphire onboard? There are 4 sizes of martini glasses The smaller type you get at free parties on board, Elite HH, and regular bars. The mini size used for the Martini flights At the Martini bar on the Edge there are their regular large size and the supersized that cost extra. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyr00000ne Posted January 16, 2020 #22 Share Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) 19 hours ago, drakes2 said: I like Aperol with prosecco. Is that covered under the premium package? I saw Aperol on the Infinity (noticed it in the casino bar). I'm sure an Aperol spritz would be covered with the premium package. I don't, however, see Aperol listed on the celebrity drink package list https://www.celebritycruises.com/content/dam/celebrity/pdf/Celebrity-Cruises-Beverage-Packages.pdf so your experience may vary. 3 hours ago, drakes2 said: Do they have tanqueray or Bombay sapphire onboard? Yes they do. As well as Tanqueray 10 and Hendricks and some other good gins. Edited January 16, 2020 by tyr00000ne more info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicCharlie Posted January 16, 2020 #23 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Appreciate all the commentary from those that behave been there. Yes, there are some good choices in the premium spirits (Hendrick’s, Macallan, Woodford). I am intrigued by the martini flights. And the mini bar being both included & restocked daily. Looking forward to this adventure & meeting ya’ll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakes2 Posted January 16, 2020 #24 Share Posted January 16, 2020 1 hour ago, CosmicCharlie said: Appreciate all the commentary from those that behave been there. Yes, there are some good choices in the premium spirits (Hendrick’s, Macallan, Woodford). I am intrigued by the martini flights. And the mini bar being both included & restocked daily. Looking forward to this adventure & meeting ya’ll. We enjoyed the martini flights. Asked to exchange one of the martinis for a different one but bartender said no worries he just gave us the extra free of charge so we tipped him a few dollars more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathynorth Posted January 16, 2020 #25 Share Posted January 16, 2020 2 hours ago, CosmicCharlie said: Appreciate all the commentary from those that behave been there. Yes, there are some good choices in the premium spirits (Hendrick’s, Macallan, Woodford). I am intrigued by the martini flights. And the mini bar being both included & restocked daily. Looking forward to this adventure & meeting ya’ll. Martini flights are not included in the beverage packages. You need to pay extra for this, but the bartender usually puts on a pouring show for you. You can also order each of the drinks included in a flight one drink at a time if you want to save money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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