FIrst time getting a drink package, any insider tips I should know about?

[Thrak]

7 minutes ago, jimbo1683 said:

Surely they can see how many drinks youve had so would know if you had 15 or more

 

I was charged every time I ordered a drink in the theater on one cruise. They were getting the drinks from the Casino Bar. I had to go to Passenger Services each time to have the charge removed. I was well under the 15 drink limit. That one bar simply screwed up every order. (When I arrived late and ended up sitting in the upper part of the theater they got the drinks from Wheelhouse and I wasn't charged.

[yamanid]

On 1/4/2022 at 5:25 PM, cruiser113 said:

 

no

 

On 1/4/2022 at 2:18 AM, rick160158 said:

With the drink package, if you want a glass of this Champagne, it’ll cost you $1 + 18% = $1.18....as the Max drink price you can get is $12, this Champagne is $13....you pay the difference and 18% service charge.....Not bad at all

 

Are you sure about this (that you only pay the difference) ?

[wowzz]

10 minutes ago, yamanid said:

 

 

Are you sure about this (that you only pay the difference) ?

It's clearly stated in the t&c's ! 

Why would you question an answer that you could have found for yourself?

[cruiser113]

On 1/4/2022 at 12:05 PM, sttopmh said:

Do they still give you the Princess insulated travel tumbler with the package?

 

2 hours ago, yamanid said:

 

 

Are you sure about this (that you only pay the difference) ?

 

The Premier Beverage Package

Terms & Conditions

What is Included

• The package includes all beer, spirits, wine by the glass and cocktails $12.00 USD and under as listed on our menu(s), or $16.00 AUD and under for voyages departing from and returning to Australia and New Zealand.
• The package includes bottled water (500ml only), fountain sodas, fresh juices (if available), specialty coffees and teas, Frappés at Coffee & Cones, milk shakes (if available) and Red Bull energy drinks.
• The package provides a 25% discount on the following excluded items: all bottles of wine, one liter bottles of water, canned soda and bottled juices.
• The package may be used on our private islands, all food and beverage venues, and other areas such as the theater or public spaces that offer beverage service. Selections and service are limited to each venue’s menu offerings and operating hours.
• If dining at a specialty dining venue, a large bottle of water (one liter) of still or sparkling is covered by the package.
• The package includes one souvenir tumbler based on availability and while supplies last.

Package Details and Qualifications

• Age restrictions apply for purchases of the Premier Beverage Package.
• The Premier Beverage Package is US $59.99 per day plus 18% service charge (totaling $70.79 per day) for all itineraries except Australia. For all Australian-based vessels, the package is AUD $86.99 per day which includes a service charge. You will be charged the full amount for the complete voyage at the time of purchase. The package is not available for pre-purchase for voyages departing from and returning to Australia and New Zealand.
• The Premier Beverage Package must be purchased for every day a passenger is sailing. Partial / pro-rated packages or purchase for segments of a guest’s voyage are NOT accepted.
• The package may be pre-purchased up to four days prior to boarding the vessel.
• The package is offered onboard on embarkation day, and is NOT sold after embarkation day.
• The package is NOT available for pre-purchase within three days of sailing.
• The package is NOT available for voyages under seven nights for Australian-based itineraries, or voyages two nights or under for all other itineraries.
• The package is NOT refundable or transferable once purchased onboard, and for advance purchased packages, NOT refundable or transferable within three days of sailing.

Exclusions and Limitations

• Does NOT apply to bottled spirits or bottled wine or any items offered in retail venues or shops onboard.
• Can NOT be used for Mini-Bar items. Additionally, the package cannot offset the cost of, or be a substitution for, special or private events such as cocktail parties, wedding receptions or similar. Please contact Group Onboard Services for additional details or clarification.
• Souvenir Glassware is excluded but is available for the additional charge of the glass only.
• Excludes beverages offered via self-service or vending machines.
• Excludes and is not combinable with other Programs, Promotions, Onboard Specials, or Events such as Wine Tastings, Chef’s Table, Buckets of Beer, Buy One Get One type offers, Specialty Dining cover charges, or food items for sale such as ice cream, etc.
• Not all exclusions or limitations can be foreseen or published here and may exist or be implemented without notice.
• Pricing is subject to change without notice and for vessels designated in a foreign currency, packages purchased in advance may vary from onboard pricing due to timing and currency fluctuations. Guests will NOT incur additional charges, nor be issued any credits or refunds for such currency variances.

Terms and Conditions

• Alcoholic drinks are limited to 15 beverages per 24-hour period (6 a.m. to 6 a.m.). Alcoholic drinks requested above the daily limits are at the discretion of the shipboard management and crew and charged at regular menu prices.
• Non-alcoholic drinks do NOT have this limitation nor do they count toward this maximum.
• Only one beverage is allowed per passenger per order (alcoholic or non-alcoholic).
• Items selected that exceed the $12.00 USD or $16 .00 AUD price are charged according to the difference in price.
• Packages may NOT be shared, are NON-transferable and NON-refundable.
• Shipboard management reserves the right to add additional restrictions and revoke or cancel the Premier Beverage Package at any point during a guest’s voyage for any reason with or without a prorated refund. Additional actions may be taken if guests:
  • Become intoxicateded
  • Provide beverages to other guests or do NOT comply with the terms, conditions and limitations of the package
  • Exhibit behavior that is inappropriate, a safety risk to themselves or others, or become offensive or disruptive to other cruise guests or staff
  • Exceed, or attempt to circumvent, the daily limits and service limitations outlined

 

we have  never received the tumbler with  the beverage package in  the  past.

[MissP22]

9 hours ago, Thrak said:

 

I was charged every time I ordered a drink in the theater on one cruise. They were getting the drinks from the Casino Bar. I had to go to Passenger Services each time to have the charge removed. I was well under the 15 drink limit. That one bar simply screwed up every order. (When I arrived late and ended up sitting in the upper part of the theater they got the drinks from Wheelhouse and I wasn't charged.

Lousy bartender.

Maybe he was just new on the job?

 

I assume that you can keep track of the total number using the medallion app ??

Edited January 13, 2022 by MissP22

[sttopmh]

4 hours ago, MissP22 said:

Lousy bartender.

Maybe he was just new on the job?

 

I assume that you can keep track of the total number using the medallion app ??

That's asking a lot from the app. We had to ask a bartender how many drinks we had that day.

[MissP22]

19 minutes ago, sttopmh said:

That's asking a lot from the app. We had to ask a bartender how many drinks we had that day.

Well if they can use the medallion to track everyone on the ship and who they've been in contact with just keeping track of how many drinks a person had doesn't seem to asking to much. 

If not we'll just keep asking every time we order drinks. 

[PMGS247]

8 minutes ago, MissP22 said:

Well if they can use the medallion to track everyone on the ship and who they've been in contact with just keeping track of how many drinks a person had doesn't seem to asking to much. 

If not we'll just keep asking every time we order drinks. 

 

I feel like if you ordered all your drinks through the medallion app your order history would be there but if you just walk up to the bar and order one it doesn't show in the app.  I'm like 80% sure on that but wouldn't fall out of my chair in shock if I'm wrong...it certainly doesn't seem like it would be difficult conceptually but I don't think they've implemented it.

[wowzz]

1 hour ago, PMGS247 said:

 

I feel like if you ordered all your drinks through the medallion app your order history would be there but if you just walk up to the bar and order one it doesn't show in the app.  I'm like 80% sure on that but wouldn't fall out of my chair in shock if I'm wrong...it certainly doesn't seem like it would be difficult conceptually but I don't think they've implemented it.

Surely, if you walk up to a bar you still have to give your room number, or present your medallion,  and then all the information comes up on the server's screen ? 

[kywildcatfanone]

1 hour ago, wowzz said:

Surely, if you walk up to a bar you still have to give your room number, or present your medallion,  and then all the information comes up on the server's screen ? 

Yes, any drink you order is counted toward the daily total.  They won't give you a drink without your medallion present.

[kywildcatfanone]

I have a question on this.

 

We are not drinkers, but because we will have the package, I might try some things.  Advice?

 

But that isn't my real question.  We are elite, and always in the past have exchanged our mini bar setup for the coffee card, but it appears the coffee card items are included in the drink package, so is there anything worthwhile to trade the mini bar setup toward other than the coffee?  I know they used to offer a bottle of wine, but probably not something we would use.

[wowzz]

3 minutes ago, kywildcatfanone said:

Yes, any drink you order is counted toward the daily total.  They won't give you a drink without your medallion present.

Actually, on our last cruise, we quite often ordered drinks without presenting our medallions. Just had to give our cabin number. 

[MissP22]

23 minutes ago, kywildcatfanone said:

We are elite, and always in the past have exchanged our mini bar setup for the coffee card, but it appears the coffee card items are included in the drink package, so is there anything worthwhile to trade the mini bar setup toward other than the coffee?

No. 

If you find something be sure to let us know otherwise we'll just pack the small bottles to take home. 

[MissP22]

2 hours ago, wowzz said:

Surely, if you walk up to a bar you still have to give your room number, or present your medallion,  and then all the information comes up on the server's screen ? 

 

3 hours ago, PMGS247 said:

 

I feel like if you ordered all your drinks through the medallion app your order history would be there but if you just walk up to the bar and order one it doesn't show in the app.  I'm like 80% sure on that but wouldn't fall out of my chair in shock if I'm wrong...it certainly doesn't seem like it would be difficult conceptually but I don't think they've implemented it.

Of course they have a count but I was wondering if the number was readable using my app. I wouldn't have to keep asking the server/bartender to keep me updated. 

[kywildcatfanone]

30 minutes ago, wowzz said:

Actually, on our last cruise, we quite often ordered drinks without presenting our medallions. Just had to give our cabin number. 

Yes, I should have said "some kind of authentication", they aren't giving out drinks without counting them against your allotment.  Although  I suppose someone could become friends with a bartender.....

[mellon1]

This is our first time doing the package also.  DH likes Bailey's.  Can you get more than one shot in a glass or is it counted as each shot?  So, if you order a double, does it count as 2?  Also, are the mini  bottles of Korbel allowed in the package?  Cheers!

Edited January 13, 2022 by mellon1

[mellon1]

Also, are you able to get things for in room?  I thought it was not allowed to be used for in room.  I am probably incorrect. Thanks

[MissP22]

44 minutes ago, mellon1 said:

This is our first time doing the package also.  DH likes Bailey's.  Can you get more than one shot in a glass or is it counted as each shot?  So, if you order a double, does it count as 2?  Also, are the mini  bottles of Korbel allowed in the package?  Cheers!

This is only what I've been reading on CC but yes you can get a double shot of anything and they'll just count it as a double punch. 

Don't know about the bottle of Korbel. 

42 minutes ago, mellon1 said:

Also, are you able to get things for in room?  I thought it was not allowed to be used for in room.  I am probably incorrect. Thanks

It seems as though they'll now deliver drinks to the room since you can use the medallion to order. 

[Thrak]

1 hour ago, mellon1 said:

This is our first time doing the package also.  DH likes Bailey's.  Can you get more than one shot in a glass or is it counted as each shot?  So, if you order a double, does it count as 2?  Also, are the mini  bottles of Korbel allowed in the package?  Cheers!

 

Double shots count as two drinks. I tend to drink Scotch and often get a double. Not a problem. The mini bottles of Korbel were included but I've read that they are no longer carrying those in stock. Perhaps it was just one ship or it may be fleet wide. I know on our last cruise (just before the shutdown) the bars ran out of the mini bottles. I like to get a couple to stick in the cabin refrigerator and then take them to the disembarkation lounge. I use the provided Orange Juice in the lounge to have Mimosas while waiting for our disembarkation time.

 

 

1 hour ago, mellon1 said:

Also, are you able to get things for in room?  I thought it was not allowed to be used for in room.  I am probably incorrect. Thanks

 

Yes, you can now get drinks in the cabin. They are covered by the package. In the past drinks delivered to the cabin weren't covered but that has changed.

Edited January 13, 2022 by Thrak
Fixed typos

[mellon1]

41 minutes ago, Thrak said:

 

Double shots count as two drinks. I tend to drink Scotch and often get a double. Not a problem. The mini bottles of Korbel were included but I've read that they are no longer carrying those in stock. Perhaps it was just one ship or it may be fleet wide. I know on our last cruise (just before the shutdown) the bars ran out of the mini bottles. I like to get a couple to stick in the cabin refrigerator and then take them to the disembarkation lounge. I use the provided Orange Juice in the lounge to have Mimosas while waiting for our disembarkation time.

 

 

 

Yes, you can now get drinks in the cabin. They are covered by the package. In the past drinks delivered to the cabin weren't covered but that has changed.

Thanks for your response.  I trust you as you post a lot and know so much.  Great idea about the Korbel bottles!  I would probably just do the champagne!  LOL  Can't believe one shot of Baileys is considered a drink.  

[ghgeckos]

My son doesn't drink alcohol but really enjoyed the mocktails when he had the soda package.

[memoak]

4 hours ago, MissP22 said:

 

Of course they have a count but I was wondering if the number was readable using my app. I wouldn't have to keep asking the server/bartender to keep me updated. 

The app and the medallion are 2 separate things

[mellon1]

3 hours ago, MissP22 said:

This is only what I've been reading on CC but yes you can get a double shot of anything and they'll just count it as a double punch. 

Don't know about the bottle of Korbel. 

It seems as though they'll now deliver drinks to the room since you can use the medallion to order. 

Great!  Will have to have someone on the ship show me how to use that app!

[wowzz]

3 minutes ago, mellon1 said:

Great!  Will have to have someone on the ship show me how to use that app!

When you are in your cabin, you can order drinks via your TV, so no need to use the app.

[mellon1]

43 minutes ago, wowzz said:

When you are in your cabin, you can order drinks via your TV, so no need to use the app.

Good to know.  My husband is the king of the remote control...of course, I think all men are!