john2003 Posted October 21, 2023 #1 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Do staff still get a benefit if wine packages are bought in the dining room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted October 21, 2023 #2 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Yes, they get some, undisclosed benefit. We buy on ship as there is usually a broader wine selection. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOPPERTESTER Posted October 21, 2023 #3 Share Posted October 21, 2023 (edited) Pre-purchasing the Cellar 1/2/3 wine packages has no effect on wines available once onboard. You get what's available. Edited October 21, 2023 by CHOPPERTESTER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted October 21, 2023 #4 Share Posted October 21, 2023 (edited) 47 minutes ago, CHOPPERTESTER said: Pre-purchasing the Cellar 1/2/3 wine packages has no effect on wines available once onboard. You get what's available. There are many wine packages. We often if not always are allowed substitutions Edited October 21, 2023 by Mary229 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOPPERTESTER Posted October 21, 2023 #5 Share Posted October 21, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Mary229 said: There are many wine packages You are correct. What wine packages are there besides the 4/6/8 bottle cellar 1/2/3 packages? I might be interested. Ideally wine packages that allow you choose specific wines. Edited October 21, 2023 by CHOPPERTESTER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted October 21, 2023 #6 Share Posted October 21, 2023 1 minute ago, CHOPPERTESTER said: You are correct. What wine packages are there besides the 4/6/8 bottle cellar 1/2/3 packages? I might be interested. There is some high level package which I don’t think allows substitutions. See Roger Jett’s page for menus. We visit with the MDR wine person (formerly known as the sommelier😉) on the first or second night in dining. We tell them what we prefer, do they have it onboard and which package level do I need to get that particular wine. We have never been turned down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOPPERTESTER Posted October 21, 2023 #7 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Thx Mary229. I looked at Roger's menus but couldn't find anything else other than the Cellar 1/2/3 packages. I have read on CC that if they sell out of a wine in your package they will offer a substitute from a higher level package or even a wine not on any of the package lists. Sounds like that is what your MDR wine person set up for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted October 21, 2023 #8 Share Posted October 21, 2023 17 minutes ago, CHOPPERTESTER said: Thx Mary229. I looked at Roger's menus but couldn't find anything else other than the Cellar 1/2/3 packages. I have read on CC that if they sell out of a wine in your package they will offer a substitute from a higher level package or even a wine not on any of the package lists. Sounds like that is what your MDR wine person set up for you. There are plenty of wines onboard and you don’t have to buy from the list. The price per bottle decides which category they fit in. My point is you don’t have to buy from that prescribed list and therefore I wait until I board to see what truly is available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USN59-79 Posted October 21, 2023 #9 Share Posted October 21, 2023 One advantage to ordering on board is that if you are entitled to a 3, 4, or 5* discount you are more likely to actually receive it. We ordered before boarding our 42 day Westerdam cruise this Spring and I found out while on board that they charged me full price. After numerous trips to the front desk and even providing them a copy of my credit card statement they said they would take care of it. They never did, which is one reason we have chosen another cruise line for our next cruise. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOPPERTESTER Posted October 21, 2023 #10 Share Posted October 21, 2023 25 minutes ago, USN59-79 said: One advantage to ordering on board is that if you are entitled to a 3, 4, or 5* discount you are more likely to actually receive it. We ordered before boarding our 42 day Westerdam cruise this Spring and I found out while on board that they charged me full price. After numerous trips to the front desk and even providing them a copy of my credit card statement they said they would take care of it. They never did, which is one reason we have chosen another cruise line for our next cruise. Ray Sorry to here that. Makes sense. There doesn't appear to be a cost savings (apples to apples ie pre-cruise cost includes the 18% gratuity charge vs onboard cost plus 18% added) when purchasing pre-cruise to onboard purchase. No currency exchange savings either (like crew appreciation fees) as the pre-cruise beverage purchases are in USD regardless of currency used for the booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry H Posted October 21, 2023 #11 Share Posted October 21, 2023 I purchase on the ship as I would like it taken from my OBC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john2003 Posted October 23, 2023 Author #12 Share Posted October 23, 2023 We will do it in the ship. We are 4* so get the discount. I only asked as we like a bottle in the cabin and aren’t going to pay to carry it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted October 23, 2023 #13 Share Posted October 23, 2023 3 hours ago, john2003 said: We will do it in the ship. We are 4* so get the discount. I only asked as we like a bottle in the cabin and aren’t going to pay to carry it on. And you can buy that package from the first restaurant/bar personnel you encounter. Anyone who sells the package gets some form of “reward” so if you have a favorite bar you can get it there as easily as the MDR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauriek Posted October 23, 2023 #14 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Does anyone know how to find the wine list on the different packages? I saw one once on trip report but cannot find it again. No info on the HAL website. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Suzy Posted October 23, 2023 #15 Share Posted October 23, 2023 1 hour ago, lauriek said: Does anyone know how to find the wine list on the different packages? I saw one once on trip report but cannot find it again. No info on the HAL website. Thanks! The most recent posting on https://rogerjett-photography.com/ is https://rogerjett-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sommelir-Suite-2023.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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