Standard Drinks Package vs. Premium?

[katjoeus]

I'm about to book the Equinox for end of October and our rate includes the regular Standard Drinks Package; I would be able to upgrade to Premium for $12 per person per day (plus gratuities) but I'm not sure if it's worth the upgrade or not? Especially since I've read a few times now that not all of the Premium drinks were available....

Appreciate any input / insights into this! TIA

[RTR 21-0]

We will take our 1st Celebrity cruise in May, ours comes with the Classic package as well and we had the option to upgrade.  We found a list online of what’s offered as far as Drinks, Beer, Spirits, etc for each and much of what we drink is on Classic so we decided to save the $ and use it elsewhere on the trip.  I have read that if you want a drink that’s on the premium list you would just pay the difference plus gratuities.  

[PatEv]

We've been on several Celebrity cruises and have never found the need to upgrade.  You only pay the excess if you go over the $12 and our trips usually end with a bar tab of a handful of 1$ additions from the Martini bar...

[bikerunner]

5 hours ago, katjoeus said:

would be able to upgrade to Premium for $12 per person per day (plus

Upgrade is no longer 12 a day.  

[Ex-Airbalancer]

If it is only $12 a day go for it that is a deal 🤣

[miched]

As others have suggested if it is $12/day jump on it ASAP

 

Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

[Mark_K]

3 hours ago, PatEv said:

We've been on several Celebrity cruises and have never found the need to upgrade.  You only pay the excess if you go over the $12 and our trips usually end with a bar tab of a handful of 1$ additions from the Martini bar...

According to the Celebrity website the limit is $10:

 

The Classic Drink Package includes an incredible array of beers, spirits, cocktails, liqueurs, frozen drinks, and wines by the glass for up to $10 per serving. This package also included a 15% discount on all wines by the bottle.
 

If a guest orders a drink that exceeds the $10 maximum value, they will be charged for the difference. 

For example: If a guest orders a $12 cocktail, a $2.00 + 20% gratuity charge will appear on their SeaPass account.

 

[Baystate]

Are you able to get a martini within the classic pkg at the martini bar without going over the $10.00 limit?

[prmssk]

3 minutes ago, Baystate said:

Are you able to get a martini within the classic pkg at the martini bar without going over the $10.00 limit?

Generally no although you might find a bartender willing to make a smaller one or one with classic package alcohols.

[RichYak]

10 minutes ago, Baystate said:

Are you able to get a martini within the classic pkg at the martini bar without going over the $10.00 limit?

This is more likely possible at bars other than the martini bar. I think the martini bar tends to have only premium spirits.

[seaworthy1]

If you have a classic pkg and order a $5 evian or peligrino(?) water, how does that work?  They are not included in the classic pkg, yet cost under the $12 limit.

[prmssk]

1 minute ago, seaworthy1 said:

If you have a classic pkg and order a $5 evian or peligrino(?) water, how does that work?  They are not included in the classic pkg, yet cost under the $12 limit.

You pay full price plus gratuities.

[shanebbb]

On this topic please, what is the per drink limit on the premium package?

[RichYak]

4 minutes ago, shanebbb said:

On this topic please, what is the per drink limit on the premium package?

$17

[nivek82]

How does the draft beer work regarding packages?  Is it like the water and only the brands listed valid even though others might be under the $10. 
 

Booked first cruise and have the same question about if I should upgrade or not. 

[prmssk]

Just now, nivek82 said:

How does the draft beer work regarding packages?  Is it like the water and only the brands listed valid even though others might be under the $10. 
 

Booked first cruise and have the same question about if I should upgrade or not. 

Any alcohol drink $10 or under is covered (not just the brands on the list).  It is only the non-alcohol drink exclusions where you pay full price.