Pre pay Drink package

[Gangway]

Is it any advantage to pre pay for drink package before you board the ship?

Some cruise lines offer discount to pre pay.

[basor]

2 hours ago, Gangway said:

Is it any advantage to pre pay for drink package before you board the ship?

Some cruise lines offer discount to pre pay.

The price is the same - no discount for purchasing ahead of time.  

[Robson1]

If they increase the cost of the package between now and the cruise then you would lose out. If it’s purchased in advance they can’t suddenly ask for more on board as you purchased it per the advertised price at the time. It’s happened recently with the rise from $60-$70 per day. In theory that means there shouldn’t be any more rises for a good while. 
 

On the flip side would you be able to get a refund  on it if you had a health issue or prescription nearer the cruise that meant you couldn’t drink?

Edited June 9, 2023 by Robson1

[Robson1]

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[Gangway]

On 6/9/2023 at 5:35 PM, Robson1 said:

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Thanks for the reply’s. I’ll wait to purchase on board.

[LHT28]

I believe if you plan on doing  a La Reserve  dinner if your buy the package prior to boarding you get a discount on the dinner price

 

 Also if you are Silver  +  in the O Club  you get a discount on the beverage package if you buy before boarding

https://www.oceaniacruises.com/oceania-club-benefits

 Someone will correct me if wrong

 

 

 

 

[Gangway]

We are Silver. I will call Oceania to see about discount to prepay.

Thanks for the info.

 

Greg

[Gangway]

Just got off the phone with Oceania and was given a 10 percent discount to pre pay the Drink package with wine and beer at lunch and dinner.

Thanks LHT28 for the heads up.