Drinks Package Question

[davekathy]

28 minutes ago, Purplsmurf said:

Not sure If it’s still on the website…..but it used to be. The rule was 10 minutes. There was a time that I drank something rather quickly because I was really thirsty and hot  and asked for another a few minutes later. I was charged for it.

I'll take your word for it as I have never seen or heard of the published 10 minute rule or the 5 minute or so rule of thumb. Overserved was the term used on this thread.

 

Our experiences in the MDR (SD) is the Sommelier never lets our wine glasses get empty in the evening while eating. Having the CBP. We stop the flow as we know our limits.   

 

Anyway interesting thread of opinions and experiences. 🍷

Edited January 5, 2022 by davekathy

[daydreamer16]

4 hours ago, cruisestitch said:

Splits won’t be covered in your beverage package, AFAIK 

Yeah, only on Princess!

[DCPIV]

16 hours ago, davekathy said:

Our experiences in the MDR (SD) is the Sommelier never lets our wine glasses get empty in the evening while eating. Having the CBP.

 

He's not running your card on that.  We get the same treatment (and we also have on other lines).  I think they run their inventory control a little differently when it comes to dining and packages, and I applaud that.

Also, I've seen bartenders just wait a little while before ringing in the second drink when two are ordered in quick succession (and they don't see a problem such as lining up shots).  That's just another way they can help you out.  I can't imagine anyone has a problem with that practice.

[Marie51]

This may be a little bit off the subject but if the drink package is included in the price of the cruise why are drink packages for sale in my cruise planner?

[RichYak]

3 minutes ago, Marie51 said:

This may be a little bit off the subject but if the drink package is included in the price of the cruise why are drink packages for sale in my cruise planner?

It's not always included in the price of the cruise, only with Always Included fares.

[brzymom]

This may be a dumb question, but I'm asking anyway. If you have CBP--does that include soft drinks--as in soda? I don't see it mentioned anywhere, but I'll be damned if I've already paid for CBP, that I would be charged for a soft drink. I do know you can usually always get water and/or iced tea, but just curious on the soda. Does anyone know? Thanks fellow cruisers!!

 

[LGW59]

5 minutes ago, brzymom said:

This may be a dumb question, but I'm asking anyway. If you have CBP--does that include soft drinks--as in soda? I don't see it mentioned anywhere, but I'll be damned if I've already paid for CBP, that I would be charged for a soft drink. I do know you can usually always get water and/or iced tea, but just curious on the soda. Does anyone know? Thanks fellow cruisers!!

 

Soda is included, basically any drink up to $9

[brzymom]

1 minute ago, LGW59 said:

Soda is included, basically any drink up to $9

Thanks- I couldn't imagine it wouldn't be included, but I had to ask!! 

[LGW59]

4 minutes ago, brzymom said:

Thanks- I couldn't imagine it wouldn't be included, but I had to ask!! 

Of course.  I tried to cut and paste the link but my laptop is acting up today.  If you type in a Google search - Celebrity Cruises Classic Beverage Package - it will give you a complete list of ALL the beverages that are included.  

[davekathy]

4 minutes ago, brzymom said:

Thanks- I couldn't imagine it wouldn't be included, but I had to ask!! 

Gratuities are also covered with the CBP and PBP. 

[Marie51]

1 hour ago, RichYak said:

It's not always included in the price of the cruise, only with Always Included fares.

I did book the always included but yet the drink package is still showing up as something to purchase.. Thanks

[Travelw]

If you order a drink from Premium pkg, do you pay the difference or entire cost of drink?

[killsport]

9 minutes ago, Travelw said:

If you order a drink from Premium pkg, do you pay the difference or entire cost of drink?

just the just the difference (plus gratuity on the difference).

[zap99]

On 1/4/2022 at 9:54 PM, davekathy said:

Unless your slamming shots the so called 5 minute rule of thumb policy (?) isn't unrealistic. 

When we want a drink, one of takes both cards to the bar and gets 2 drinks. A while later, 30mins or so. Repeat. Getting as many consumed as possible isn't our objective.

[davekathy]

2 hours ago, zap99 said:

When we want a drink, one of takes both cards to the bar and gets 2 drinks. A while later, 30mins or so. Repeat. Getting as many consumed as possible isn't our objective.

Ours either. 

[jagoffee]

On 1/4/2022 at 6:48 PM, Purplsmurf said:

Not sure If it’s still on the website…..but it used to be. The rule was 10 minutes. There was a time that I drank something rather quickly because I was really thirsty and hot  and asked for another a few minutes later. I was charged for it.

I would hope you had the charge reversed.  In the past, I would occasional get charge, but the charge would be reversed.  If it was not automatically reversed, I would stop by and get it done,