breadandbutter Posted May 1, 2023 #176 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Slightly off topic as I'm referring to a different cruise line. I'm reading up on Norwegian as I'm disappointed with that line. This just happened to me on Celebrity, I upgraded to premium for the Champers, but there was no champers on the premium package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dachengdao Posted May 1, 2023 #177 Share Posted May 1, 2023 59 minutes ago, breadandbutter said: This just happened to me on Celebrity, I upgraded to premium for the Champers, but there was no champers on the premium package. Wow - not even one brand??? At least we still have the Pommery, even if it is a Rose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SakeDad Posted May 1, 2023 #178 Share Posted May 1, 2023 We go in July on Prima so maybe there is time they "correct" some of these choices. But the PLUS is still worth it to us with the additional internet, specialty dining and excursion discounts. Will I miss Vueve? YOU BET! But there's still plenty of other boozy options......maybe I'll discover a new fave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dachengdao Posted May 1, 2023 #179 Share Posted May 1, 2023 5 minutes ago, SakeDad said: We go in July on Prima so maybe there is time they "correct" some of these choices. But the PLUS is still worth it to us with the additional internet, specialty dining and excursion discounts. Will I miss Vueve? YOU BET! But there's still plenty of other boozy options......maybe I'll discover a new fave! I was just researching some of the options on the list and we definitely will expand our horizons and try brands we never had before. What are some must-tries in your opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SakeDad Posted May 1, 2023 #180 Share Posted May 1, 2023 22 minutes ago, dachengdao said: I was just researching some of the options on the list and we definitely will expand our horizons and try brands we never had before. What are some must-tries in your opinion? Well we love Irish Coffees so I'll try some high-end whiskies in them. They also have a bar that makes cocktails from "kitchen leftovers" on Prima I am really looking forward to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasimir Posted May 1, 2023 #181 Share Posted May 1, 2023 On our last cruise in October on the Bliss when we had the premium package, they had very limited stock of Veuve and most of the time they were unable to serve it to us, but as an alternative they offered us Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte instead. And we really liked that one and preferred it over the Moet, maybe you can check if they have it on the next cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillyw Posted May 1, 2023 #182 Share Posted May 1, 2023 1 hour ago, dachengdao said: I was just researching some of the options on the list and we definitely will expand our horizons and try brands we never had before. What are some must-tries in your opinion? Whistle Pig! So good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmariner7 Posted May 1, 2023 #183 Share Posted May 1, 2023 On 4/27/2023 at 11:36 PM, singleflyer said: Grey Goose is listed under Plus. Did it used to be included in the standard open bar? I sailed on Escape 2 weeks ago and GG was in the standard package. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvis1209 Posted May 1, 2023 #184 Share Posted May 1, 2023 On 4/28/2023 at 8:18 AM, sebas030 said: For me it is the vodka I am not happy with. I am a martini guy, they took out completely Belvedere and moved Grey Goose to + .... now what I am going to get in my martini ? If I want a Grey Goose martini do I have to pay a couple of $ as an upcharge or would they charge the total price of the drink to my account ? I too am a martini guy. If I can't get Belvedere I go with Kettle One. Grey Goose is just french swill as far as I'm concerned! Elvis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstuff1 Posted May 1, 2023 #185 Share Posted May 1, 2023 On 4/28/2023 at 11:49 AM, dachengdao said: The only champagne listed now is a rose. Is Veuve Rose sold at Le Bistro worse than plain veuve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsanTom Posted May 1, 2023 #186 Share Posted May 1, 2023 On 4/27/2023 at 11:06 PM, rather be in Hawaii said: My husband also upgraded for me for the Veuve. 😢 What is Veuve? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yesimapirate Posted May 1, 2023 #187 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Someone needs to break the news to our friend Southern Gary. Looks like his 1942 tequila is gone as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted May 1, 2023 #188 Share Posted May 1, 2023 2 hours ago, IsanTom said: What is Veuve? The most discussed brand of alcohol on this entire NCL site. I've yet to try it...and probably won't. I'm not a champagne kind of guy. Too fancy for my taste buds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnoliaBlossom Posted May 1, 2023 #189 Share Posted May 1, 2023 11 hours ago, SakeDad said:They also have a bar that makes cocktails from "kitchen leftovers" on Prima I am really looking forward to On the BA in March Diamonds were offered a cocktail event which was a tasting of 8 sustainable cocktails. Yes, they were made from everything like used coffee grounds to fruits rinds. Only one was halfway drinkable, the others, a sip was all I could stomach. But I saw people drinking them and at a premium price! My advice is, if you are invited to this event, don’t go. Likewise the wine tasting was pretty awful, also. The only thing I found drinkable was the Santa Margarita (?) Pinot Grigio. It was nicely done but the wines were disappointing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted May 1, 2023 #190 Share Posted May 1, 2023 3 hours ago, IsanTom said: What is Veuve? Google it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DCGuy64 Posted May 1, 2023 #191 Share Posted May 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, BirdTravels said: Google it. Haha, can't wait to hear how that goes. FYI the word "veuve" in French simply means "widow." 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Cruise4Ever Posted May 1, 2023 #192 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Still showing as a gift purchase on the website. I ordered it for my up-coming cruise in August. Hope I didn't just waste $144 on a no-name champagne!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BostonGal35 Posted May 1, 2023 #193 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Tito's is disgusting and Absolut is what kids in college drink. they used to have all the flavors of grey goose back in the day. then the cut down to just the plain. now this. honestly, some days, i wish theyd revert back to the days when you had to buy the package. making it free for all has just lessened the quality of everything (pre-mixed, watered drinks at pool bars for example). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DCGuy64 Posted May 1, 2023 #194 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Personally I have no favorites when it comes to vodkas. I generally prefer cocktails so whatever they use in my Moscow Mule is fine with me. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dachengdao Posted May 1, 2023 #195 Share Posted May 1, 2023 12 hours ago, SakeDad said: Well we love Irish Coffees so I'll try some high-end whiskies in them. They also have a bar that makes cocktails from "kitchen leftovers" on Prima I am really looking forward to The Prima bar sounds interesting. Please report back on that. I don't care for whiskey, but love Bailey's Cappuccino. DH is the whisky aficionado, but he doesn't care for coffee. However, I think we will try an Irish coffee in honor of SakeDad, but we'll probably split it. Sounds like a good thing to have in the Vibe on the first day since it will be freezing in December. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dachengdao Posted May 1, 2023 #196 Share Posted May 1, 2023 12 hours ago, kasimir said: On our last cruise in October on the Bliss when we had the premium package, they had very limited stock of Veuve and most of the time they were unable to serve it to us, but as an alternative they offered us Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte instead. And we really liked that one and preferred it over the Moet, maybe you can check if they have it on the next cruise. Thank you for the recommendation! I will look for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dachengdao Posted May 1, 2023 #197 Share Posted May 1, 2023 11 hours ago, chillyw said: Whistle Pig! So good. The name threw me off, but it is one of their premium brands listed. I will tell DH to get this on day one and raise a toast to chillyw! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dachengdao Posted May 1, 2023 #198 Share Posted May 1, 2023 9 hours ago, fstuff1 said: Is Veuve Rose sold at Le Bistro worse than plain veuve? I haven't tried Veuve Rose but it is my understanding that Le Bistro will switch to Pommery Rose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dachengdao Posted May 1, 2023 #199 Share Posted May 1, 2023 1 hour ago, MagnoliaBlossom said: On the BA in March Diamonds were offered a cocktail event which was a tasting of 8 sustainable cocktails. Yes, they were made from everything like used coffee grounds to fruits rinds. Only one was halfway drinkable, the others, a sip was all I could stomach. But I saw people drinking them and at a premium price! My advice is, if you are invited to this event, don’t go. Likewise the wine tasting was pretty awful, also. The only thing I found drinkable was the Santa Margarita (?) Pinot Grigio. It was nicely done but the wines were disappointing. The wines in our last wine tasting on the Gem in early April were shockingly inferior, although the event itself was fun and a great way to meet new folks. I submitted a comment card and let them know I'm willing to pay an upcharge for more drinkable wines. Thanks for the tip about avoiding the sustainable cocktail event. I might try one with the drink package though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dachengdao Posted May 1, 2023 #200 Share Posted May 1, 2023 35 minutes ago, 2Cruise4Ever said: Still showing as a gift purchase on the website. I ordered it for my up-coming cruise in August. Hope I didn't just waste $144 on a no-name champagne!! Some of the other posters really like the Pommery Rose. Maybe it will be good and I will of course indulge, but it's not a suitable replacement for the Veuve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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