crystalspin Posted October 7, 2022 #26 Share Posted October 7, 2022 12 minutes ago, Damcruiser said: Where does one find a wine package on their website ? Possibly under Gifts and Indulgences (if you were going to buy one as a gift to a passenger)? I found them all once I am logged with my booking number under Cruise Activities/Beverages. However, the easy way we all have must be credited to @Crew News who makes photos available for many menus and other valuable info (for HAL in specific)! Here you go: https://rogerjett-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Sommelier-Suite-2023.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj-cruiser Posted October 18, 2022 #27 Share Posted October 18, 2022 For those who have brought wine on board after the policy change when did you get charged the corkage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted October 18, 2022 #28 Share Posted October 18, 2022 25 minutes ago, sj-cruiser said: For those who have brought wine on board after the policy change when did you get charged the corkage? At the gangway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFNavigator Posted October 18, 2022 #29 Share Posted October 18, 2022 26 minutes ago, sj-cruiser said: For those who have brought wine on board after the policy change when did you get charged the corkage? They have a desk in the terminal immediately following the baggage security scan. They will have you step aside and work your corkage fee there. Very fast and painless. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj-cruiser Posted October 19, 2022 #30 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Thank you CruiserBruce and AFNavigator. It seems reasonable to get 4 glasses of good wine for $5 a glass plus with you paid for the bottle in the first place. As I recall last time I cruised (2019) a passable wine was usually about $9 a glass and it's probably gone up since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newtocruiseinblue Posted October 19, 2022 #31 Share Posted October 19, 2022 On 10/7/2022 at 6:46 PM, crystalspin said: Possibly under Gifts and Indulgences (if you were going to buy one as a gift to a passenger)? I found them all once I am logged with my booking number under Cruise Activities/Beverages. However, the easy way we all have must be credited to @Crew News who makes photos available for many menus and other valuable info (for HAL in specific)! Here you go: https://rogerjett-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Sommelier-Suite-2023.pdf Do you happen to know - if one purchases a bottle of wine from gifts/indulgences, is there an 18% gratuity attached? Not that I mind gratuity....just crunching numbers for my accountant lol i guess that is another advantage of bringing two bottle on board for your cabin - you don't have to pay extra gratuity on them...again, I like to tip and tip extra for good service and I also like to save (and spend) money ☺️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted October 19, 2022 #32 Share Posted October 19, 2022 16 minutes ago, newtocruiseinblue said: Do you happen to know - if one purchases a bottle of wine from gifts/indulgences, is there an 18% gratuity attached? Hi New-Blue! I believe the gratuity is already included in the price you see under gifts/indulgences/beverages. I base this not on some super-knowledge, but the fact that the price for Simi Sauvignon Blanc is the very not-round number of $50.74 -- which is exactly 118% of $43.00 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac66 Posted October 19, 2022 #33 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Okay so does HAL actually charge a corkage fee? Because every cruise line I've been on says they have a corkage fee but I've never, ever, ever been charged a fee for bringing my own wine on 5 different cruise lines over the course of 30+ years of cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted October 19, 2022 #34 Share Posted October 19, 2022 10 minutes ago, mac66 said: Okay so does HAL actually charge a corkage fee? Because every cruise line I've been on says they have a corkage fee but I've never, ever, ever been charged a fee for bringing my own wine on 5 different cruise lines over the course of 30+ years of cruising. Yes, they do. You have good luck. I've brought wine of celebrity and hal. Was charged every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj-cruiser Posted October 20, 2022 #35 Share Posted October 20, 2022 It used to be that one only paid corkage if one brought a bottle to a dining room or bar. For that bottle of Simi Saugivnon Blanc you're probably better off buying a bottle and paying the corkage. It's about $15 here with one place having it for $10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmjnh Posted October 21, 2022 #36 Share Posted October 21, 2022 On 10/7/2022 at 5:11 PM, FlaMariner said: +1 I like to buy the wine package from our MDR waiter the first night.....I also bring the list and have my selection ready. Do you find the pricing of the wine package the same when purchased on board in the MDR vs prior to your sailing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted October 21, 2022 #37 Share Posted October 21, 2022 6 minutes ago, pmjnh said: Do you find the pricing of the wine package the same when purchased on board in the MDR vs prior to your sailing? Yes they are the same. Pricing pre-cruise includes the gratuity. Pricing on board has gratuity added but it comes to the same price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl06 Posted October 21, 2022 #38 Share Posted October 21, 2022 If we bring bottles aboard and pay corkage, are we able to drink them anywhere (e.g MDR, specialty restaurants)? Can I pay the fee with a giftcard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted October 21, 2022 #39 Share Posted October 21, 2022 6 minutes ago, cruisegirl06 said: If we bring bottles aboard and pay corkage, are we able to drink them anywhere (e.g MDR, specialty restaurants)? Can I pay the fee with a giftcard? the fee is taken manually at check in - but you can certainly go to Guest Services afterwards and pay the cost with a gift card. Or pre- purchase OBC with your gift card to cover it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted October 22, 2022 #40 Share Posted October 22, 2022 11 hours ago, cruisegirl06 said: If we bring bottles aboard and pay corkage, are we able to drink them anywhere (e.g MDR, specialty restaurants)? Currently, Yes you can. I say currently, because they recently changed the 'rules' regarding 'wine packages' (multiple bottles of wine purchased from the ship) and it is now not permitted to drink the wine packages in bars, only the restaurants or your stateroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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