We are going on the ABC cruise out of San Juan next summer. Hey, Im Emma, an award-winning cruise blogger, and YouTuber. The Zero Proof Celebrity Cruise drink package is essentially the previously named Premium Non-Alcoholic Package. Are drink packages on Celebrity Cruises worth it? You are not alone, as it is a question we get quite often from fellow cruisers. As this was going on. We dont drink enough to justify it (we though). I have seen that the 3 bottle Classic Wine package starts around $109, plus 18% service charge. It is a 14 day cruise. We are pleased to offer draft beers through Bottoms up! So, in theory you could use the OBC to pay your daily service charge and upgrade to the Premium Drink package. Celebrity Cruises Premium Beverage Package (Photo Credit: Celebrity Cruises) Passengers can upgrade to the Premium Beverage package which includes higher-priced drinks. My Wifes little hand went up. I want to know these things before I perhaps pull my deposit out or go for another cruise line that is more forthcoming with their imposed costs. Preferably on Celebrity Solstice. We have heard of the smaller 5oz versions for other drinks, but those too are often made with well liquors. Cingzr beer NIGHTFALL ELIXIR Ketel One Vodka, PX Sherry. I love fresh orange juice and lattes, and Im not a wine snob, but I like good wine. If you want a truly all-inclusive cruise, this package is your best option when sailing with Celebrity Cruises. Ultimately, you need to know your own habits to determine if the drink packages on Celebrity Cruises will be a good value during your cruise. Even when we are in port later, we tend to be back on the ship for dinner and the nightly show, as well as some cocktails, but that is the way we like to travel. We are Don and Heidi, the husband and wife travel team behind EatSleepCruise.com. Have a great cruise. They are very useful. Arranging for Celebrity beverage packages before boarding is a good idea so guests can use it the moment they step onboard. When is your cruise? Question, if you purchase a classic package and you want a drink that is outside the price range of the package, do you pay the entire cost of the drink or just the remainder of the cost? Bringing wine or champagne on board is allowed. And maybe different cruise lines have different policies as well just to make it a bit more confusing. If you prefer wine with your eats, our wine list presents an impressive selection by the glass or bottle. Can someone tell me what size the bottled waters are normally on cruises? We have excursions planned for Juneau and Skagway. Regular extras like alcoholic drinks, will be included as part of the cruise price, depending on the stateroom category booked. With about 40 brews and bottles on hand, there's a . You will also have to pay 18% gratuity on top of that, meaning the total additional costs per day will be $11.80, or $82.60 a person for a 7 night cruise. Maple, Lernon, Fresh Strawberry, Veuve Clicquot Rich STARTERS ANGUS BEEF CARPACCICY Black Truffle Aioli, Herb Salad, Carlic Chips BLU CHEESE SOUFFL Candied D'Ajou Pears, port Wine Reduction GRILLED CALAMARI Shaved Fennel, Lemon Confit Sourdough VICHYSSOISE Seared Shrimp, Charred Leek Oil One negative aspect of the free drinks pacgages is that the waiting time has increased at the bars This is inevitable due to the popularity of these pacgages. Also choose from a list of mixers, including Ginger Ale, Coca-Cola products, tonic water or juices. I thought MMMM, that looks good. Before you decide whether you should purchase a Celebrity cruise drink package, you are probably asking yourself what are the free drinks on Celebrity Cruises? When are you cruising? Hey we were on the same cruise, as I was also on Quantum of the Seas when you posted that. Craft Social offers over 40 handcrafted boutique beer selections, creative cocktails and a wide selection of a la carte, gourmet comfort food . With inviting entertainment and great music, Craft Social offers an atmosphere of casual sophistication. With cruise lines trying to have a wide variety of beers onboard and at least on Silhouette Jan 14 - Jan 26 sailing, availability was hit or miss. However, if you dont drink alcohol, then it does not make sense to upgrade. I plan to purchase the drink package on day 5 of this Transatlantic cruise. Ships' Registry: Malta and Ecuador. NOTE: Any package must be pre-booked at least four days before the sail date. Glad you found the information useful. It was so nice that you researched current pricing and options. If you opt for the All Included price, you can pay to upgrade from the Classic to Premium drink package. Thanks for reading! I am wondering if they quoted you for more bottles of wine or a different package? It's easy to run up a monster bill ordering wine, beer and mixed drinks by the glass on a cruise ship. On our cruise, this was $12 per person per day. At Breakfast the next morning. Where are you going in June? With a purchase of aClassic Package, guests benefit froma 15% discount on all wines by the bottle boughton board, even the Celebrityprized Rare Wine and Reserve Wine lists. So, if the drink package is $49 a day, the acatually pay a total of 56.35 per day with the additional 15%. My husband loves to have a cappucciono with dessert every night and I love my lattes. Essentially, this Premium Beverage Package includes all beers, wines, cocktails, and specialty top shelf liquor. At the restaurants, water is provided in pitchers. You may want to search around and see if you can find the drink menus for that ship and that will give you a sense of what brands might be on your ship, and the associated costs. Celebrity Cruises. NOTE: The list of craft beers found at "Michael's Club" is currently at Cellar Masters on all Celebrity ships excepting Equinox (there they are to be found in the "Gastrobar"). Further, we never have to worry about the bar tab at the end of the cruise! Celebrity Cruises' Classic Beverage Package is included in your cruise fare for guests age 21+. There are a few basic things you need to know about the drink packages on Celebrity Cruises before we dive into the details of each option. Looking forward to it..Cheers!. Hi Yes you can purchase on board for part of the cruise only. The Complete Guide to Celebrity Cruises Beverage Packages (2021) provides a wealth of information about all of the plans and pricing, allowing you to make an educated decision about whether you will be able to enjoy your beverage. Any additional drinks ordered will be charged at current bar prices. Crafted as a tribute to the creators grandfather this beer combines the technology and craftsmanship of the traditional brewing process by letting the beer mature in whiskey barrels which gives it a distinguished and gentle finish that youve never tasted before. As mentioned previously, you can pay to upgrade your Classic Beverage Package to a Premium Beverage Package if you opt for this All Included pricing ($24 per person, per day). Thanks for reading. Hi Danny, Wine by the bottle on a Celebrity Ship is very expensive minimum $45.00/bottle. Hi Rosey, The beverage packages cannot be used through Room Service, with the in-stateroom mini-bar, or in Cellar Masters at the Enomatic wine dispensing system. Draught:Amstel Light andHeineken are available at most Celebrity restaurants. I drink, my wife does not so I cannot buy the drinks packs for myself as its not viable as I will not be drinking two packages. But the line's most impressive list, which boasts more than 40 beers, can only be found at the Gastrobar on Celebrity Equinox. My apologies. Also, guests get a 20% discount off all bottles of wine. If so, then I believe they will require both of you to upgrade to the premium. I did double check and Celebrity indicates that cans of soda are included in their package. But, when you have the drink package, you pay 15% of the per day charge for the package. Have a great cruise. All beverage packages are priced as per person, per day. Michael's Club -- on Celebrity Eclipse, Infinity, Equinox, Millennium, Reflection, Summit, Silhouette, Solstice and Constellation -- also has a sizeable list of craft beers for passengers to enjoy. So, the final question in this analysis is whether it is worth upgrading to the Celebrity Cruises All Included package. Excellent as an aperitif or during meals, and particularly suitable for all first courses. I only found this out after reading certain blogs. Michael's Club -- on Celebrity Eclipse, Infinity, Equinox, Millennium, Reflection, Summit, Silhouette, Solstice and Constellation -- also has a sizeable list of craft beers for passengers to. How can anyone budget for their cruise if one doesnt know the full picture before the final day. You are better off paying the $10-$12 a night for that drink and then paying the $20 (plus service fee) for the non-alcoholic premium to get the lattes and bottled waters. Prices are in USD. Choose from Celebrity's entire selection of premium cocktails, top-shelf spirits, wines-by-the-glass, and fine craft beers, up to $13.00 per serving. Ive read that you pay the entire price of the drink if it goes over the $9.00 limit and I like my martinis. Hi, Im confused. Get expert advice, insider tips and more. The all-inclusive packages are still available on voyages in 2016 summer to Alaska, Europe, and Bermuda. An icon placed on the SeaPass Card indicates participation in the Riedel Wine Glass Comparative Workshop. So we would be paying 60.45 euro per day premium (for wine) and 51.15 euro for classic package. Their prices are well below 8$ limits. We arent big on soda but seems like there are no options at all mentioned on the website and they will certainly need lots of water. Not being big wine drinkers, I cant tell you what the typical prices are for a bottle of wine. Much appreciated. Required fields are marked *. Some people say service charges on drinks are included in a package, and others say the service charges go onto the final bill. I am not a cruise person but guess its the only way to see Alaska. Would any of the packages include milkshakes? If a guest receives a wine bottle purchased from the Celebrity selection "Bon Voyage Gift", then no corkage fee is applied if the wine is enjoyed in any public area. Cruising for the first time in March! Planning a repositioning cruise. On sailings with Celebrity, beer is a staple on all ships. Sounds like you got a great deal for this cruise. and a cocktail at night. THESE WINES ARE CREATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CELEBRITY CRUISES BY JACKSON FAMILY WINES: THESE WINES ARE CREATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CELEBRITY CRUISES BY GRGICH HILLS WINERY: SELECTION OF WHITE, DARK, GOLD AND SPICED, SELECTION OF RYE, SOURMASH, AND SINGLE BARRELS, HOT, DRY RUBBED OR NAKED, VEGETABLE CRUDITE, HOMEMADE RANCH, AND BLUE CHEESE, CARAMELIZED ONIONS, FRENCH CHEESES, BRIOCHE, HOMEMADE TERRINE, PORK, MUSTARD, CHUTNEY, PICKLES, KEFALOGRAVIERA CHEESE, LEMON, HOMEMADE PITA, TEQUILA REPOSADO, GRAND MARNIER, FRESH LEMON JUICE, DASH OF O.J., SALT, VARIATIONS OF FLAVORS: RASPBERRY, PINEAPPLE, OR SPICY, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CLAIR DE LUNE, CALIFORNIA. For $2.00 you can get a full sized can of soda, 12 ounces. Any alcohol beverages purchased from Celebrity Cruises ship shops (onboard) or in call ports will be stored by the line and delivered to the staterooms of guests on the last day of sailing. This can vary depending on the type of cruise and the length of the cruise. Many lines, like sister company Royal Caribbean, do not include soda cans as part of the package; however, it does not cover room service or the mini-bar. Hi! Austrian crystal manufacturer Riedel (famousfor designing finely tuned drinking instruments)andCelebrity Cruises made it possible to experience aunique seminar at sea-how the shape of a glass affects every sip of wine. ), Thank you for researching this and making it so user friendly- Will keep in mind when booking a cruise. In both instances, you also have to pay the service charge. Drink packages also make your cruise feel more all inclusive. If theres something you like, ask your bartender if it would be included. My friends and I were given the Wave Classic alcohol pkg and I am trying to decide if it is worth it to upgrade to premium. Just to upfate my last post regarding the drink allowance on the premium package If you look at the max. Heidi is a physical therapist by profession, cruise enthusiast at heart, and Princess all the time! For solo travelers, the Drink and WiFi packages will not be doubled as these amenities are provided per person. A sparkling, honest and pure beer created with just water, yeast, malt, and hops. Still could not pay for drink package but enough promotions out there to get it for free. Thanks for reading and the question. Of course, you can purchase sodas, bottled juices, and other fountain drinks a la care too. But, I would just ask for Evian, and it was included. Looking forward to it. Happy Sailing. For two people, that is about $165 people. Below is a sample Gastrobar menu with the line's most comprehensive beer list. Beverage packages are not just for alcohol. Receive a $10 coupon toward Celebrity's Riedel Comparative Wine Glass Workshop (two per package). Frozen Margarita, The Perfect Peach Daiquiri, The Favorite Strawberry Daiquiri, The Delicious Banana Daiquiri, Baileys Banana Colada), All Natural Frosty Specials (non-alcoholic version), Celebrities All Time Favorites (Americano, Blue Hawaiian, Caipirinha, Cuba Libre, Daiquiri, John Daniels, Mary Pickford, Mint Julep, Rob Roy), Fancy Martinis (Citrus, Melon, Watermelon, "The Chocolate Kiss", Martini Limon, Fancy Saketini, Tiffani), Vodka Martinis (The Original, Apple, Peach, Blueberry, Mad Melon, Vanilla, Bloodytini, Van Gogh Flirtini, Vodkatini, The "Magic", Le "French", Fifty Fifty, Goose Kiss, Creme Brulee, Martini Delight, Cosmopolitain, The Century Martini, Belvedere Startini), Gin Martinis (The Classic, The Dirty, Bellini, The "Gibson", Gimlet, Caribbean Sunset), Combo Martinis (Alize Gold Passion, Chocolate Vanilla Combo, Apple-Licious Combo, Fruity Grand Combo), Campari, Dubonnet, Tio Pepe, Dry Sack, Bristol Cream, Harvey's, Martini & Rossi Sweet and Dry Vermouth, Johnny Walker Red, Dewar's White Label, J&B, Cutty Sark, Chivas Regal,Johnny Walker Black,Dewar's 12 years, Glenfiddich Pure Malt, Laphroaigh 10 years old, Glenlivet 100% Malt 12 years old, Dalwhinnie 15 years old, Lagavulin 16 years old, Canadian Club, Seagram's V.O., Seagram's 7-Crown, Blanton Single Barrel, Booker's Small Batch, Bacardi (Light, Dark, Limon, Orange, Ciclon), Myers's Dark, Captain Morgan, Matusalem Grand Reserva, Barbancourt Estate Reserve, Goldschlager, Batuque Superior Cachaca, Jagermeister, Christiania Pearl, Vincent Van Gogh, Belvedere, Grey Goose, Amaretto di Saronno, B&B, Bailey's Irish Cream, Drambuie, Grand Mariner, Frangelico, Sambuca, Kahlua, "1921" Tequila Cream, Courvoisier V.S.,Hennessy V.S., Carlos I, Metaxa 5-Star, Cles Des Dues XO Armagnac, Remy Martin V.S.O.P., CourvoisierV.S.O.P., Lepanto, Hennessy X.O., Martell Cordon Bleu, Camus Josephine, Courvoisier X.O. Every night at the MDR, My waiter had a Mocha waiting for me. So Im going on my first Alaskan cruise in May (2016) and we signed up for the Go Best program. Good thing to know about the Aqua Spa Bar-we have never been to that venue so good to know that you can have a customized smoothie there. We have opted for the 8:30pm dinner seating so that we never have to feel crunched for time. My bonus are either gratuities paid, or classic alcoholic beverage package. We are glad you found the review useful. If you look on your cruise planner online, there should be some options and costs. While we do not have new menus for Celebrity, I would suspect that Prosseco is probably not covered as it is usually house wines in the Classic Package. Knowing your limits is just as important on a cruise ship as it is during your regular life! Hi Hally, Thanks for the question. I have read this is no so with the classic package? I am with you both on loving craft and Belgian beer but we have found that when it comes to cruise ship craft beer selections, most of the speciality beers we can get at home really cheap and have drank a lot of already so the package isn't worth it. SAUVIGNON BLANC, CELEBRITY CRUISES, ELEGANCE, CHARDONNAY, CELEBRITY CRUISES, ELEGANCE, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CELEBRITY CRUISES, ELEGANCE, PINOT NOIR, CELEBRITY CRUISES, ELEGANCE, GRGICH HILLS OPULENCE PRIVATE LABEL FOR CELEBRITY CRUISES. If you are on a drink package, cans of soda are NOT included-you get soda from the soda gun from a bar. You should be all set. And the wife drank 2 glasses of Moscato. I think they produce the list as wishful thinking and then only stock popular beers. With the Classic Beverage Package there is no offset if it isnt covered under the classic then you pay full price. You cant, however, select which days you want to use the package, or pay say for only the first four days. Aside from libations throughout the day, and there are manywe loved lounging at the Cafe having lattes etc., or even some of their wonderful booze infused items. Celebrity cruise lines reserve the right to restrict drinking privileges of any passenger, regardless of age. That photo especially as I can see a few things that are not on other menus. Thanks Gail for reading. I have taken 3 Celebrity cruises. Other considerations include the length of the cruise and how many ports of call are on the itinerary. Have a great time on your cruise! Thanks Tomas. Log in, Royal Caribbean Specialty Restaurants Menus, Click here for more information on Celebrity Drink Packages. If you do not drink Alcohol Steve, I thin the non-alcoholic premium package is well worth the costs for premium coffee, water, and other drinks! Look for Celebrity'swine exposition on embarkation day to purchase thepackage. Happy sailing. Drop us an anchor below to share your experiences with drink packages on Celebrity Cruises. But, it has to be for the remaining days. One price. Some vendors may process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interest, which you can object to by managing your options below. On occasion, CelebrityCruisescasinos offer free cocktails for players,so better check your daily scheduled cruise program. I refer to it quite a few times but maybe its not yet time for me to buy it. He is a spirit drinker. Celebrity often runs promotions in which the Classic Beverage is free, and paying for the upgrade would be a no brainer for us. It is also left to the judgement of each bartender what they carry up from the main store and they often don't bother carrying up the less popular ones and then say there isn't any . And at the end of our cruise besides tips for our server will I have extra charges for tips for our drinks ? This allotment covers basically all 16 oz beers on the ship and a selection of basic red and white wines at the onboard restaurants and bars. The below are examples of menus from the ship. Im very interested in those Martinis in Ice Bar should I upgrade? Celebrity Cruises currently use Coke products, not Pepsi. When booking a Celebrity cruise, you dont receive any drink package with the cruise only fare. So off to Caffe Lattitudes I went. What can kids drink on the ship, now that there is no kids drink package? We are sailing on the Silhouette in a few weeks and understand they have a new Beer Bar containing lots of Craft Beers do you know if the Premium Package would cover these beers in that bar? At most bars onboard, you will be hard-pressed to find a drink that is not covered in this package (with a few exceptions like Eden where many drinks are over the allotment). My partner would have a few beers and I enjoy wine and would be trying a few cocktails also. On my last 4 celebrity cruises there have been woeful shortages of craft beer. Your email address will not be published. Am I mistaken? So, in the name of research, we set off to sample each bar and drink menu. On Gambees website there is a picture showing a Clifford Bay sauv blanc for $8.50 and a Bollini pinot grigio for $7.50. Thanks for your quick response. The Celebrity Cruises All Included price comes with a few perks including the Classic Beverage Package. Im also a red wine drinker and from what you said there isnt a great choice on the classic package. Guests can also upgrade once onboard the ship for a cost of $24 per person, per day. Hi EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS: Get Deals on Celebrity Cruises! As far as the Premium Package, the fine print states that there is an 18% service charge at checkout. A range of mixers are available. Ill look for your review on that as well. Are gratuities and service charges the same thing? As for the currency, for a European cruise, all costs onboard will be Euros, and it does sound a bit more expensive for your sailing than the prices we had in Alaska. On Celebrity, both Classic and Premium beverage packages include the following: unlimited sodas, fresh squeezed and bottled juices, bottled water, tea, beer, wine, spirits, cocktails and frozen drinks. Starting with your onboard credit ($350). If this is your first trip there, you may find yourself spending more time on shore. Tap water is available at bars throughout the ship. Are you wondering if you should purchase a Celebrity Cruise drink package? Prices are not inclusive of the 18% gratuity. Hi Alison. At meals, juices and other select drinks, like iced-tea or lemonade, are available. If you have a lot of sea days, may be well worth the cost. Glad you found the article informative. I loved your post but can I ask if u didnt get a deal through the travel agents would you think the drinks package was worth it? I took a cruise onboard the Celebrity Silhouette which included the drinks listed below. The price to upgrade does vary based on a number of factors.
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