Premium Plus Bev Pkg / Inventory / Supply Chain Problems recent sailings

[cruisebeachgirl703]

We were planning on upgrading to PP+ bev pkg in July Joy.  We do not want to spend the money if there are supply chain issues

specifically to wine and champagne. Any one on recent sailings with specifics as to asking for something and it not being avaiable?

[dadecitycruiser]

Yes. The first night of our recent cruise on the Pearl I asked for a bottle of wine on the PP list and was told it was not in stock. Asked for another bottle on the list and it too was not in stock. Gave up and asked for the veuve clicquot. The upside of this story was we got hooked on the champagne and had it with every dinner. You can no longer order the bottle but as the waiter said," you can stay here ordering glass by glass all night if you want to."

 

Another PP observation is that not all bars stock all things. For instance the pool bar didn't have 23 year old Ron Z but Top Siders did. Top shelf items were not universally available but the bars that did have them were very popular. 

At retail, that champagne is right at $50 a bottle. Considering we drank 7 bottles of it plus the other premium drinks during the day we do think the package is worth it. Next time I believe I will go to guest services and raise a stink if they don't stock the pool bar with better rum.

 

DCC

 

[cruisebeachgirl703]

Thanks for answering. Thinking that even with not all inventory available still a better option than what would be available without the upgrade.