dirtgirl Posted March 29, 2021 #1 Share Posted March 29, 2021 My husband drinks more than I do. If we pick the shore excursions as our OLIFE perk, can he purchase a beverage package and not me? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 29, 2021 #2 Share Posted March 29, 2021 10 minutes ago, dirtgirl said: My husband drinks more than I do. If we pick the shore excursions as our OLIFE perk, can he purchase a beverage package and not me? Thanks! You both have to choose the same O Life perk the O Life beverage package is for wine by the glass/beer at lunch & dinner only see the fine print "OLife Choice beverage package amenity is House Select. Guests in the same stateroom must choose the same OLife Choice amenity, and amenity must be chosen by final payment." https://www.oceaniacruises.com/legal/promotion-terms/ You can buy the beverage package on it own but both do not need to buy the package as on other lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtgirl Posted March 29, 2021 Author #3 Share Posted March 29, 2021 1 hour ago, LHT28 said: You both have to choose the same O Life perk the O Life beverage package is for wine by the glass/beer at lunch & dinner only see the fine print "OLife Choice beverage package amenity is House Select. Guests in the same stateroom must choose the same OLife Choice amenity, and amenity must be chosen by final payment." https://www.oceaniacruises.com/legal/promotion-terms/ You can buy the beverage package on it own but both do not need to buy the package as on other lines Thank you for your response. That is what I thought, but when I spoke to Oceania today, the agent said that both don't need to purchase it! So I think we will find out when we try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 29, 2021 #4 Share Posted March 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, dirtgirl said: Thank you for your response. That is what I thought, but when I spoke to Oceania today, the agent said that both don't need to purchase it! So I think we will find out when we try! Maybe they misunderstood your question Both do not need to PURCHASE the beverage package but BOTH need to choose the same O LIfe PERK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanabrain Posted March 30, 2021 #5 Share Posted March 30, 2021 On our cruise on Marina last year one of us purchased the premium beverage package, the other did not. No problem. They do know who's purchased packages and would charge one of us if we went to a bar together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloha 1 Posted March 30, 2021 #6 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Pick the shore excursions or the cash option. You can then apply the cash option to a beverage package if desired. And thank you! For a cruise related question. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted March 31, 2021 #7 Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Aloha 1 said: Pick the shore excursions or the cash option. You can then apply the cash option to a beverage package if desired. And thank you! For a cruise related question. Actually the OBC is the worst option, you might as well not take Olife if you're going to take the OBC. Been discussed to infinity here. Only person I've ever seen it work out better than a wash was a single. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isnowman Posted March 31, 2021 #8 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Speaking of beverage packages, what does Oceania include as far as free beverages on every cruise. Coffee/tea ( expresso and cappuccino) bottled water, soft drinks, ice tea etc. Our group is looking at using the beverage package as the Olife perk but have not been able to find out what is always available. Thank you, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitraveler Posted March 31, 2021 #9 Share Posted March 31, 2021 26 minutes ago, isnowman said: Speaking of beverage packages, what does Oceania include as far as free beverages on every cruise. Coffee/tea ( expresso and cappuccino) bottled water, soft drinks, ice tea etc. Our group is looking at using the beverage package as the Olife perk but have not been able to find out what is always available. Thank you, Everything you’ve listed is included for all. The Olife choice is wine by the glass and beer with lunch and dinner. It can be upgraded to include alcoholic beverages at all times for $20. per day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 31, 2021 #10 Share Posted March 31, 2021 2 hours ago, isnowman said: Speaking of beverage packages, what does Oceania include as far as free beverages on every cruise. Coffee/tea ( expresso and cappuccino) bottled water, soft drinks, ice tea etc. Our group is looking at using the beverage package as the Olife perk but have not been able to find out what is always available. Thank you, ALL NON alcoholic beverages are included in the cruise fare The O Life Perk is the House Select package wine/beer at lunch & dinner ONLY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredandTravel Posted March 31, 2021 #11 Share Posted March 31, 2021 1) How are the wines on the Oceania Premium Beverage Package? 2) Oceania still has bottled water? Regent went to some water machine. ty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloha 1 Posted March 31, 2021 #12 Share Posted March 31, 2021 18 hours ago, ORV said: Actually the OBC is the worst option, you might as well not take Olife if you're going to take the OBC. Been discussed to infinity here. Only person I've ever seen it work out better than a wash was a single. Depends on the cruise and whether taking shore excursions makes no sense. I get where you're coming from since the credit for not taking OLife is whatever the OBC option amount is. But in some cases, taking it may make sense as in only one person wants a beverage package and uses the OBC to pay for it. Consider it a pre pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 31, 2021 #13 Share Posted March 31, 2021 2 hours ago, RetiredandTravel said: 1) How are the wines on the Oceania Premium Beverage Package? 2) Oceania still has bottled water? Regent went to some water machine. ty 1) they are wine by the glass as per the bar menu you can see some past menus at the Preismans blog https://www.thepreismans.com/marina19_menus.htm 2) Oceania also has the Vero water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 31, 2021 #14 Share Posted March 31, 2021 20 hours ago, ORV said: Actually the OBC is the worst option, you might as well not take Olife if you're going to take the OBC. Been discussed to infinity here. Only person I've ever seen it work out better than a wash was a single. I would agree but sometimes taking the OBC is ok We have done it when we have taken O air as it does not seem to make a difference to the price You need to do the math though 😉 JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaskaca Posted April 1, 2021 #15 Share Posted April 1, 2021 17 hours ago, RetiredandTravel said: 1) How are the wines on the Oceania Premium Beverage Package? 2) Oceania still has bottled water? Regent went to some water machine. ty And last time we cruised, Feb/Mar 2020, there was still bottled water available just as you left the ship when in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredandTravel Posted April 1, 2021 #16 Share Posted April 1, 2021 16 hours ago, LHT28 said: 1) they are wine by the glass as per the bar menu you can see some past menus at the Preismans blog https://www.thepreismans.com/marina19_menus.htm 2) Oceania also has the Vero water Thanks. Decent looking list Do you buy the premium package? Guess its about $120/day for two. How do you like Oceania? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted April 1, 2021 #17 Share Posted April 1, 2021 1 hour ago, alaskaca said: And last time we cruised, Feb/Mar 2020, there was still bottled water available just as you left the ship when in port. maybe they were using up the stock they had Did they have the personal reusable water bottles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted April 1, 2021 #18 Share Posted April 1, 2021 1 hour ago, RetiredandTravel said: Thanks. Decent looking list Do you buy the premium package? Guess its about $120/day for two. How do you like Oceania? The Priesmans have a great blog Mike does a great job with photos No as we do not drink much so we just pay as we drink Oceania suits our needs/wants the best in 2019 we tried a "Luxury" line never again will we stray 😉 YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloha 1 Posted April 1, 2021 #19 Share Posted April 1, 2021 4 hours ago, RetiredandTravel said: Thanks. Decent looking list Do you buy the premium package? Guess its about $120/day for two. How do you like Oceania? I always buy the premium package, even though O has Happy Hour and Captain's Reception Happy Hour. I just like the convenience of not have to sign a chit every time I want a drink or needing to wait til Happy Hour just to get a discount. Plus you get a discount on wine bottles. We LOVE O. And we are Elite on Princess and Elite + on Celebrity . Oceania outclasses both by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredandTravel Posted April 1, 2021 #20 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Thank You both. We've only done a couple cruises. Oceania has some very interesting itineraries we've been looking at. People seem to rave about the food, which is very important to us. The wines are certainly high caliber. Our concerns are some of the veranda suites seem a little small and the service doesn't always get the best marks. https://www.cruisecritic.com/reviews/review.cfm?ShipID=526 I'm guessing you both have no complaints since you are frequent cruisers. Have either of you done the Cape Town to Cape town Cruise? Looks interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloha 1 Posted April 1, 2021 #21 Share Posted April 1, 2021 6 minutes ago, RetiredandTravel said: Thank You both. We've only done a couple cruises. Oceania has some very interesting itineraries we've been looking at. People seem to rave about the food, which is very important to us. The wines are certainly high caliber. Our concerns are some of the veranda suites seem a little small and the service doesn't always get the best marks. https://www.cruisecritic.com/reviews/review.cfm?ShipID=526 I'm guessing you both have no complaints since you are frequent cruisers. Have either of you done the Cape Town to Cape town Cruise? Looks interesting. We have not as of yet. We tend to book a PH3 cabin for the early dinner reservations, extra size, and butler. Well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted April 1, 2021 #22 Share Posted April 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, RetiredandTravel said: Thank You both. We've only done a couple cruises. Oceania has some very interesting itineraries we've been looking at. People seem to rave about the food, which is very important to us. The wines are certainly high caliber. Our concerns are some of the veranda suites seem a little small and the service doesn't always get the best marks. We usually book an A or B cabin we have no problem but others will only sail in a PH If you need more space than the basic balcony cabins pick a PH or above the OS sound nice 😉 (bigger than my whole house) Oceania is not perfect but we love them anyway Depends a lot on expectations so maybe lower them & you will not be disappointed We are not foodies or big drinkers but are willing to pay the prices for the Oceania experience JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredandTravel Posted April 1, 2021 #23 Share Posted April 1, 2021 (edited) Thats what I was thinking. PH that is. Edited April 1, 2021 by RetiredandTravel added update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted April 1, 2021 #24 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Some photos of the Riviera at https://www.cruisecritic.com/photos/ships/riviera-607/ You can compare cabins & space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaskaca Posted April 2, 2021 #25 Share Posted April 2, 2021 19 hours ago, LHT28 said: maybe they were using up the stock they had Did they have the personal reusable water bottles? That’s a possibility. They did not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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