SPacificbound Posted November 15, 2023 #1 Share Posted November 15, 2023 What does "open bar" mean on NCL? I see they offer drink upgrades for a substantial amount, is "open Bar" like the basic drink packages on RCCL & Celebrity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_And_K_gocruising Posted November 15, 2023 #2 Share Posted November 15, 2023 26 minutes ago, SPacificbound said: What does "open bar" mean on NCL? I see they offer drink upgrades for a substantial amount, is "open Bar" like the basic drink packages on RCCL & Celebrity? Well, right now, many of their cruises include "free at sea" which will include the unlimited open bar package (you do pay whatever the gratuity per day on what the package costs) it includes: With the Unlimited Open Bar Package, enjoy a wide selection of beverages both on board and at Great Stirrup Cay. Here’s what you get: • Select, premium cocktails & spirits under $15 USD • A variety of beer and wine by the glass under $15 USD • 20% off all bottles of champagne and wine • Unlimited soft drinks and juices Please Note: The Unlimited Open Bar Package is included with your reservation if you booked through Free at Sea. Must be purchased for all guests 21+ on the same reservation. Individuals under 21 must purchase the Soda Package. A 20% gratuity and beverage service charge will be added at checkout. See Terms and Conditions for full details. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_And_K_gocruising Posted November 15, 2023 #3 Share Posted November 15, 2023 There are really not a ton of drinks that will be more than the $15 included. And if they are more than $15 you pay the difference plus the tip.. so an $18 would be $3 plus tip / gratuity.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted November 15, 2023 #4 Share Posted November 15, 2023 "Open bar" or Free at Sea drinks is pretty comprehensive. I've never had an issue finding anything that I liked via beer or alcohol. I'm not a wine person. So, not sure about those. I will have wine with dinner. And, whatever is included (either red or white) tastes good to me with dinner. Beers....I drink Dos Equis, Modelo Blue Moon or Budweiser. They carry all of those. I drink mainly Buffalo Trace and 1792 Bourbons, which are included. I also drink Tangurey gin drinks, which are also included. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russiamomm Posted November 15, 2023 #5 Share Posted November 15, 2023 (edited) I’ve never done the premium option. I’ve always been fine with the basic package. The only thing I’ve ever paid for is an extra $3 plus tip for an espresso martini. Edited to add that Starbucks and bottled water is not included in the basic FAS package. The upgraded package includes it. Edited November 15, 2023 by Russiamomm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPacificbound Posted November 15, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Thank you to all who responded!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jldevlin Posted November 16, 2023 #7 Share Posted November 16, 2023 1 hour ago, SPacificbound said: Thank you to all who responded!! I have sailed Celebrity and NCL in the last few months and I found that NCL had more options. Guiness, Bombay Sapphire , and Amaretto are available while an upcharge on Celebrity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare destar Posted November 16, 2023 #8 Share Posted November 16, 2023 I sailed on both line also NCL and Celebrity, but mainly NCL, I would say NCL has the better package. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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