samplecd02 Posted March 28, 2022 #1 Share Posted March 28, 2022 First time in Celebrity and in a suite. I am used to all alcoholic drinks being a charge. Is there a way to tell if the mixed drink on the menu is going to be an extra charge or not? I dont want to be surprised. 🙂Being in a suite I get the premium package so I would assume almost nothing would be a cost? (except for the really expensive (like hundreds of dollars)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted March 28, 2022 #2 Share Posted March 28, 2022 We always have the premium package. If you order a beverage which is priced beyond the premium price the bartender will tell you when you order. My memory is that the premium covers all drinks up to $13. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamer321 Posted March 28, 2022 #3 Share Posted March 28, 2022 From Celebrity's website: Beverage Packages 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samplecd02 Posted March 28, 2022 Author #4 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Thank you! I assume there is no limit at a seating correct? for example if I wanted 2 glasses of wine under $13 each at dinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted March 28, 2022 #5 Share Posted March 28, 2022 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nana_w Posted March 28, 2022 #6 Share Posted March 28, 2022 I believe anything up to and including $15 is included with premium. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted March 28, 2022 #7 Share Posted March 28, 2022 32 minutes ago, samplecd02 said: Thank you! I assume there is no limit at a seating correct? for example if I wanted 2 glasses of wine under $13 each at dinner Your wine steward will pour until you say "Uncle". 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare flarad Posted March 29, 2022 #8 Share Posted March 29, 2022 We have the classic package. We’re not big drinkers but I like craft cocktails. If I order a drink that’s not covered will the bartender just charge the difference in the drink price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted March 29, 2022 #9 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Yes. They will charge you the difference in package Max and the cost of drink plus 20% Grat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted March 29, 2022 #10 Share Posted March 29, 2022 The Premium Package limit is $15 not $13. There is no limit on the number of drinks at a meal or per day. If you order something above the limit the bartender or sommelier will let you know, you will be charged the difference plus 20% gratuity. The cost to upgrade from Classic to Premium is $12 per day, without a CC discount. So if you have the Classic package and have 2 glasses of wine at $14 a glass the up charge would be $5 per glass plus 20% or $ 12, same cost to upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted March 29, 2022 #11 Share Posted March 29, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, CoG72crewz said: Edited March 29, 2022 by cruisestitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davy jones Posted March 29, 2022 #12 Share Posted March 29, 2022 The plan is quite clear about the brands of spirits in the classic package vs. premium package. The definition of "classic cocktails" is a bit more fuzzy. It's probably safe to assume that a classic spirit mixed with a nonalcoholic mixer is included, like a Beefeater and Tonic, or Captain and Coke. Non mixologists like me aren't quite so clear about drinks with more than one spirit and umbrella drinks. Is there a list of those drinks, or do you have to ask the bartender? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDL Posted March 29, 2022 #13 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Can the classic drink packages be used at lunch, dinner and shows? If there is no charge do people generally tip the server in cash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBP1 Posted March 29, 2022 #14 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Does the premium package include glasses of sake at Sushi on 5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen haywood Posted March 29, 2022 #15 Share Posted March 29, 2022 1 hour ago, davy jones said: The plan is quite clear about the brands of spirits in the classic package vs. premium package. The definition of "classic cocktails" is a bit more fuzzy. It's probably safe to assume that a classic spirit mixed with a nonalcoholic mixer is included, like a Beefeater and Tonic, or Captain and Coke. Non mixologists like me aren't quite so clear about drinks with more than one spirit and umbrella drinks. Is there a list of those drinks, or do you have to ask the bartender? Drinks with more than one spirit, umbrella drinks and frozen drinks are all available with the Classic Package. The difference if you had the Premium Package would be what brand of tequila and Grand Marnier or Triple Sec was used in your Margarita, for example. Call versus well brands. And a caution…do not assume you will be served Premium branded vodka in your Bloody Mary unless you specify the brand. The bartenders tend to default to the Classic Package brands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen haywood Posted March 29, 2022 #16 Share Posted March 29, 2022 8 minutes ago, IDL said: Can the classic drink packages be used at lunch, dinner and shows? If there is no charge do people generally tip the server in cash? The Classic Package can be used anytime a bar is open. Tipping is subjective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davy jones Posted March 29, 2022 #17 Share Posted March 29, 2022 4 minutes ago, helen haywood said: Drinks with more than one spirit, umbrella drinks and frozen drinks are all available with the Classic Package. The difference if you had the Premium Package would be what brand of tequila and Grand Marnier or Triple Sec was used in your Margarita, for example. Call versus well brands. And a caution…do not assume you will be served Premium branded vodka in your Bloody Mary unless you specify the brand. The bartenders tend to default to the Classic Package brands. That is good to know and works for me. We may upgrade to premium because DW has developed a taste for martinis, most of which exceed the classic limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen haywood Posted March 29, 2022 #18 Share Posted March 29, 2022 At the Martini Bar those martinis would be over the Classic price point. But a martini elsewhere would be covered. Basic ones like a regular martini, a cosmo, a lemon drop etc. You can also wait and see if you want/need to upgrade…you can do so, prorated, up to the last three days of the cruise. And both of you don’t have to upgrade…one person alone can do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDL Posted March 29, 2022 #19 Share Posted March 29, 2022 2 hours ago, helen haywood said: The Classic Package can be used anytime a bar is open. Tipping is subjective. Just to clear at dinner in Blu for instance the classic beverage package can be used to order a glass of wine at your table at no additional charge, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamer321 Posted March 29, 2022 #20 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Yes, so long as the wine is $9 or less per glass, if its over $9 then you just pay the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talljules1 Posted March 29, 2022 #21 Share Posted March 29, 2022 2 hours ago, MBP1 said: Does the premium package include glasses of sake at Sushi on 5? Yes, yes it does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakes2 Posted March 29, 2022 #22 Share Posted March 29, 2022 13 hours ago, jelayne said: The Premium Package limit is $15 not $13. There is no limit on the number of drinks at a meal or per day. If you order something above the limit the bartender or sommelier will let you know, you will be charged the difference plus 20% gratuity. The cost to upgrade from Classic to Premium is $12 per day, without a CC discount. So if you have the Classic package and have 2 glasses of wine at $14 a glass the up charge would be $5 per glass plus 20% or $ 12, same cost to upgrade. I had the premium package and ordered the 25th Anniversary martini priced at $16 per glass She actually gave me a bill for $1.20. A bit unfair since most wines on the PBP are $11 but those are the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted March 29, 2022 #23 Share Posted March 29, 2022 (edited) How come I have the Premium package if I like the stuff in Classic? Sam Adams, Absolut. It's embarrassing. 🙂 Edited March 29, 2022 by zitsky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kearney Posted March 29, 2022 #24 Share Posted March 29, 2022 When I order a drink I usually ask if it is covered under the classic package.... particularly if ordering a martini at the martini bar. You can get one there, but it will be regular size and using ingredients on the classic list. On our last cruise the wine steward sold us a wine tasting and my husband tipped him on the sale... that week he served wines he said were part of our package..but I have to say that they were quite nice and I wonder if he slipped us some better wines after our tasting purchase... I should have paid attention to the labels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare songbird1329 Posted March 29, 2022 #25 Share Posted March 29, 2022 My favorite wine is Prosecco. Is that in the classic package or premium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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