Thanks again! Our fifteen award-winning ships offer unique experiences in more than 300 destinations on all seven continents. Also please note that Michaels Clubs have been revamped into VIP lounges for certain suite guests and higher level Captains Club members only. I refer to it quite a few times but maybe its not yet time for me to buy it. The stated prices do not include the additional 20% service charge which is added when purchasing the package. Yes, I still believe if we did not get the package from our travel agent that we would have purchased a drink package. Thanks Rich for your feedback on your Royal Caribbean International beverage package experience. Looking forward to it..Cheers!. Hope this makes sense! Bringing wine or champagne on board is allowed. Very useful. Have a great cruise this month! Thanks for reading and let us know if you have any other questions. Will the Prepaid Gratuities cover this 18% charge or do I need to plan for that in my budgeting? And the published fare did not have a add ++ after the costing so how is anyone supposed to know. or it is for the duration of cruise once you have purchased. With the Classic Package, if the drink is more than what is included, than you need to pay for the full drink and gratuity. On the ship, beverage packages can be used in the Main Restaurant, the casual dining spots, and buffet, any specialty restaurant, plus all lounges and bars. Great questions. Ships' Registry: Malta and Ecuador. Odds are, if Celebrity upgraded you, you own no additional gratuity. Get expert advice, insider tips and more. Thanks for reading Jason. She is a self-confessed thrill seeker, obsessive planner, and over-packer. To enter a specialty restaurant, you need to pay the cover price (if there is one). Enjoy Alaska, it is amazing! From the cruiser favorite Martini Bar and Sunset Bar to the unique craft cocktails in the new venue Eden, there are plenty of drinks to be had during your cruise. Hi! Glad you found the post useful. On my last 4 celebrity cruises there have been woeful shortages of craft beer. Security may inspect all containers (water and soda bottles, mouthwash, luggage, etc.) Hi Danny, Wine by the bottle on a Celebrity Ship is very expensive minimum $45.00/bottle. It has a flavor profile that is complex, fruity, acidic, and sour. It would be great if you could let us know so we could include the figures in our post. Let me know if you have any other questions. So we would be paying 60.45 euro per day premium (for wine) and 51.15 euro for classic package. If you look at the menus our friend Gambee has on his site http://www.cruisewithgambee.com/celebrity-drink-lists/, most 12 oz beers are priced under $9, so they are probably included. Michelle, Columbia Valley, Merlot, Columbia Crest, Grand Estates, Columbia Valley, KENDALL JACKSON ELEGANCE PRIVATE LABEL FOR CELEBRITY CRUISES. Combining our alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink purchases, we usually recognizea cost savingswith the beverage package. If you have a lot of sea days, may be well worth the cost. Even if all the line'scriteria are met, the ship's personnel may decideand have the option to not grant any drinking privileges. Additionally, you can pay to upgrade the Basic WiFi to a Premium WiFi package ($15 per person, per day). 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. We plan to be busy with excursions and have 2 full days at sea. I dont know Bottle sizes. Hi MeredithThanks for reading the post. Celebrity Cruises 'Always Included' Classic Drinks List (Beer, Wine, and Cocktails) All Celebrity cruises include tips, WiFi, and drinks as standard. During breakfast there are also juices available in large containers. I do not drink beer, or coffee, but I love tea. The all-inclusive packages are still available on voyages in 2016 summer to Alaska, Europe, and Bermuda. Im also a red wine drinker and from what you said there isnt a great choice on the classic package. Hi Renee. Starting with your onboard credit ($350). Do we have to pay 18% gratuity on top? That was the case when we cruised 2 years ago and from what I hear that hasnt changed so we expect the same during our April 15 cruise. Do they give a card or something for you to use at various facilities. That photo especially as I can see a few things that are not on other menus. Those who wish to bring personal wine with them at the beginning of the voyage may do so, but limited to only 2 bottles per stateroom. It may be possible to have other cocktails not listed in this list if created with included spirits and juices. Log in, Royal Caribbean Specialty Restaurants Menus, Click here for more information on Celebrity Drink Packages. Unfortunately, we did not try all of them, we found a few that we loved and stayed there for most of the time. When it comes to beer prices, there are numerous options. Question..do they except the different level like prime from Royal Caribbean in the casinos? This was really helpful for me. STARBUCKS is not included. I certainly do not like the prospect of boarding a $300/per person/per night cruise only to find that there are a whole bundle of extra charges added that I have no say in. Not being big wine drinkers, I cant tell you what the typical prices are for a bottle of wine. You wont be able to redeem it for casino credit. Cruise lines wont tell you this, but I will. I am glad you found the post useful. My bonus are either gratuities paid, or classic alcoholic beverage package. A traditional top fermented reddish-brown ale also known as The Burgundies of Belgium is a blend of 8 and 18 month-old ales following careful maturation in oak casks. We noticed that you still get the same level of service too with a package! These selections include specialty coffees & teas, craft & artisan beers, spirits, cocktails, frozen drinks, Coca-Cola products, premium bottled water, and wines by the glass up to $17. On Gambees website there is a picture showing a Clifford Bay sauv blanc for $8.50 and a Bollini pinot grigio for $7.50. We are glad you found the review useful. If a passenger onboard a Celebrity cruise ship celebrates his/her 21st birthday during the voyage, he/she may ask the Front Desk Manager to modify the records to permit him/her consumption of alcohol during the remainder of the sailing. Meryl is correct, the mini-bar is not covered in the plans. This does not include smoothies or Aqua Spa fresh juices. I have seen that the 3 bottle Classic Wine package starts around $109, plus 18% service charge. Your name does appear on the card, and when swiped a picture of you appears on the bartenders computer, so you are protected if your card falls into the wrong hands. Package pricing represents up to 15% savings off regular list prices. To signal to a server. Remember, you will also get other upgraded non-alcoholic drinks, including premium bottled water, which we found to be one of the biggest benefits of the Premium Package. can you just buy a few days on the adult drink package? To double check, you may want to call Celebrity Cruises. Hi Michael. It is not Celebrity-style, it does not mirror the Celebrity brand. The special cocktails in the World Class Bar are worth trying all are covered by premium except for 3 cocktails. More happens on the Edge. 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. Are drink packages on Celebrity Cruises worth it? Guests can also upgrade once onboard the ship for a cost of $24 per person, per day. You can use the prices in our post to do some quick math to determine if you would consume enough drinks to break even. Your thoughts? Your latest information said this includes lattes and other premium coffees, but previously you had said we would have to have the premium package. Comfort food and craft beer enthusiasts rejoice. My husband doesnt drink hot drinks, I dont drink a lot of alcohol, but maybe 3 coffees a day. Also there is some weird rules (or use to be) about certain alcoholic drinks in the coffee shop being covered under the premium but not being covered under the classic as they are considered specialty coffee drinks or something. Any insight you can provide about how much time you were on shore would be great. I found out the Hard Way. But someone on another forum told me that you only pay the difference. I will report our experience after our August cruise..1st time on Celebrity20+ trips on Holland America with another dozen or so on RCCL, Princess, Seaborne, etc. Hi Thanks again. Hi Leona Glad you enjoyed the post. Good thing to know about the Aqua Spa Bar-we have never been to that venue so good to know that you can have a customized smoothie there. We just got back from the Southern Caribbean after doing the Adventure of the Seas-you will love the ABC islands. Can someone tell me what size the bottled waters are normally on cruises? On Oasis Class Ships. Both the classic and premium drink packages do include lattes and premium coffees. Their prices are well below 8$ limits. Beverage packages are not just for alcohol. At Breakfast the next morning. Would you happen to know if we are allowed to bring a case of water? Hi Elaine, Bars and lounges do get busy on cruise ships, but whether you have the package or not will not affect your experience. 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"). Hope this helps. I think it includes bottled water also. 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. If you look on your cruise planner online, there should be some options and costs. Even if you plan to purchase a Zero Proof drink package ($30), the WiFi ($16.99), and add on gratuities ($17.50), this still does not reach the approximately $80 per day upgrade to All Included. I agree, the price you were quoted seems high. Carrying a massive nose of raisin-sweet, nutty blends, it has a full creamy aroma and a rich, caramel-like malt flavor making it the ideal nightcap. 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 and keep on cruising! My invoice says a zero balance has been applied for tips&gratuities but I asked the agent and he said yes, they are included. From what Ive read, the packages do not include the mini bar or even drinks in the staterooms. Hi Dave, sounds like a great cruise! allowed drink price on the website it states $13 but when on board this is $15 The website price does not include tax.Have just returned from another great cruise on the Elipse and can confirm that the Aqua Spar cafe does accept the premium package for smoothies or the fruit available in a glass with Greek Yogurt They will make up what you require. Long may it last! 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. Alcoholic beverages purchased ashore will also be held until the end of the voyage. Another tip In El Baccio you can order a special coffeee and a side drink of say Amerrato or Sambucca and this covered by the premium package. As this was going on. The Celebrity cruise drink package also works on Royal Caribbeans private islands, Perfect Day at CocoCay and Labadee. I share cruise tips, tours, and videos on this website to help you master cruising on a budget. Excellent as an aperitif or during meals, and particularly suitable for all first courses. What can I use my credit for ? Call to plan a cruise: 1-833-GO-TO-SEA with a cruise advisor Launched in April 2022, Celebrity Beyond is the third ship in the cruise line's Edge Series, capable of holding up to 3,260 passengers . Review menus, see images, and more. I havent sailed since this change happened but I dont know if the same selection of beers is available in the other lounges. Its a tough call on how it will actually play out for us. She is always looking for the latest and greatest adventures onboard and ashore, enjoys researching top things to do in ports of call, and loves dressing up for formal nights. Watching our Niece and Nephew. Wine Tasting is very reasonable also. The transparency of what extra charges the cruise line puts on the final bill is not very transparent at all. I like fresh squeeze orange juice, ($4.00) and specialty coffees($6/8.00) So, if a drink costs $15, with the Classic you pay the $15 and with the Premium you pay the difference of $2.00. We would love to hear about your cruise when you return. Note: Menus are samples and are subject to change by season, ship and itinerary. The Prepaid Gratuities are the about $13 dollars a day, per person, charge. 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. This is when purchasing a Celebrity cruise drink package might come in handy. This brings us back to the original question. However, the order may be canceled and made again. The average alcoholic drink on a cruise costs about $8. I get a premium package. On occasion, CelebrityCruisescasinos offer free cocktails for players,so better check your daily scheduled cruise program. The 18 to 20-year-old must agree to comply with Celebrity policies, including to not provide alcohol to any other person, regardless of age. Thank You !! From the autumn of 2015, Celebrity Cruises has adopted a new, all-inclusive pricing policy on selected sailings. This equates to $17.80 per day for the Classic package, $21.80 per day for the Premium package, and $6 per day for the Zero Proof package. I am not a cruise person but guess its the only way to see Alaska. So, in this Complete Guide to Drink Packages on Celebrity Cruises for 2023, we detail all the plans, drink prices, and FAQs to help you decide if a one is right for your next cruise. Are you wondering if you should purchase a Celebrity Cruise drink package? Hi. Ill look for your review on that as well. Beers: Bud, Bud Light, Coors Light, Corona, Franziskaner, Heineken, Kirin, Miller Lite, Michelob Ultra, Morette, Newcastle Brown Ale, Stongbow Cider In addition, the cruise line says it offers "a large selection of classic cocktails made with Classic Beverage Package spirits." Of course though, you will want to know the Celebrity Cruise drink package prices when considering if one is worth it for you. When you go on to your cruise planner now, are the costs quoted in USD or Euros? We are planning an analysis of Royals package soon, as we are currently on Quantum of the Seas, and did the beverage package on this sailing as well as a sailing in January of 2014 on Independence of the Seas. I plan to purchase the drink package on day 5 of this Transatlantic cruise. If you are not much of a cocktail drinker, then the Classic package should suffice as there are plenty of liqours available on the Classic. 12 minutes after that. In compliance with such regulations, the Celebrity line posed careful check control through all guests luggage during embarkation. 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. Bud Light. Hi Im confused, if I get the classic drink package upgrade free from celebrity, how much gratuity do I have to pay? Let us know what you decide and have a great cruise! The minimum drinking age on all Celebrity Cruises ships, for all alcoholic beverages, is 21 years of age. Note: Menus are samples and are subject to change by season, ship and itinerary. Classic Beverage Package. Did you receive the drink package as part of a promotion? Thanks for the question. Regular extras like alcoholic drinks, will be included as part of the cruise price, depending on the stateroom category booked. Go to site, Already booked? ALL guests of legal drinking age in the same stateroom must purchase the Celebrity Cruise drink package. Does that make things a little bit clearer? We have not sailed with Celebrity for over 10 yrs but are booked to sail on the Reflection March 12, 2016. We were at the pool. Hi Pauline. Plus they had so many special drinks in each venue, which of course I had to try. If you go to a specialty restaurant with no additional fee, then I would assume you can order whatever you want, including just cocktails if that is what you really want to do. Does it hold true for Aqua spa restaurant (Blu) without staying in aqua rooms? Great question. Specialty bars on Celebrity cruise ships. If a guest orders a drink that exceeds the $17 maximum value, they will be charged for the difference only. Never knew that Aqua Bar is included as well. Have you purchased one of the Celebrity Cruises beverage packages on a cruise? You will basically get the WiFi and gratuities for free. The only Relaxed Luxury resorts at sea, where you can wake up in a new place every day. Thank in advance for your assistance. If you decide to use the OBC to upgrade to the Premium, then you will be charged the difference times the service charge of 18%. On Celebrity ships in South America, Australia and Europe, where the legal drinking age is lower than 21, a parent sailing with his/her son/daughter who is between 18 to 20 years of age, may sign a waiver to allow the 18 to 20-year-old to consume alcohol. Do keep in mind that the cruise line does have a daily service charge, of around $14 or so, which is for waitstaff and room attendants. Thanks for the great information. Hello ! Where everything is designed to provide an unparalleled Relaxed Luxury sm resort at sea experience. Appreciate the comment, which ship are you sailing on? Whether you get the package or purchase drinks a-la-carte, there is always a 15% service charge for each purchase. Hope this was helpful and have a great cruise. I really enjoyed the ultimate package on that cruise, especially as the drinks were more expensive than they had been on my previous Royal Caribbean cruises. 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. Includesinternational wines,such as Malbec from Argentina and Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. I favor hoppy beers too. Seems very expensive in euros compared with dollar prices! The so called drinks packages are also of buyer beware as over the limits and other charges can be added. We have excursions planned for Juneau and Skagway. Home Cruise Complete Guide to Drink Packages on Celebrity Cruises (2023). Celebrity permits you to bring two bottles of wine on board the ship-according to the FAQ on their website. I have a few queries regarding how the beverage package works. Average Alcoholic Drink Cost On A Cruise. We are so glad you found the post useful. We are Don and Heidi, the husband and wife travel team behind EatSleepCruise.com. BOOK NOW: Exclusive Rates on Celebrity Cruises! Avariety of Celebrity beverage packages are available, both non-alcoholic and spirited. I have only the classic drinks package. According to the Celebrity Website, the limit is still $13 (http://www.celebritycruises.com/onboard-celebrity/onboard-beverage-packages?pagename=onboard_beverage_packages_overview#onboard_beverage_packages_premium_classic_tab/onboard/asrPanel%3Fpagename=onboard_beverage_packages_premium_classic_), but of course that information could be old. The Classic Drink Package is the basic offering, while the Premium Drink Package includes additional beverages for an added cost. 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. Get our most popular amenitiesdrinks, Wi-Fi, and tipsprepackaged when you book All Included and save up to 45%. We werent lucky enough to get comped a drink package so will have to pay for whatever we decide on. What ship are you cruising on? A free beverage package is the best kind! Follow along as we share our travel tips, cruise reviews, information on ports of call, and the latest cruise news to help you plan the ultimate cruise vacation. On the Classic Beverage package Corona beers would be covered; however, lattes and cappuccinos are only covered on the Premium Package. Given your description, the drink package may not be a good option for you. Your email address will not be published. It is a 14 day cruise. We break down everything you need to know about Drink Packages on Celebrity Cruises for 2023 to help you decide if they are worth it. When you go to upgrade the package you will be charged the gratuity based on the difference. Most of these beverages are in large dispensers like a cafeteria. Gratuity is 15%. If this is your first trip there, you may find yourself spending more time on shore. This FREE guide shows you everything you need to know to find your perfect cruise line. From August 2022 Travel + Leisure, published by TI Inc. Look for Celebrity'swine exposition on embarkation day to purchase thepackage. I do not believe Milkshakes are included and I honestly do not recall a venue on Solstice that actually makes real milkshakes. Happy Sailing. So if you dont drink any alcohol but already have the Classic Drink package Still could not pay for drink package but enough promotions out there to get it for free. The gelateria only serves cups and cones of ice cream and did not offer milkshakes on their menu. Most lines do quote prices in Euros onboard sailings that originate in Europe. Hey we were on the same cruise, as I was also on Quantum of the Seas when you posted that. I suggest you buy a Premium Drinks Package that way you can drink all the wine you like by the glass and if you decide you want to buy a bottle you get 20% off the price. For cruisers who don't want to pay per beverage, .css-hghiur{transition-property:var(--chakra-transition-property-common);transition-duration:var(--chakra-transition-duration-fast);transition-timing-function:var(--chakra-transition-easing-ease-out);-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;outline:2px solid transparent;outline-offset:2px;font-weight:var(--chakra-fontWeights-medium);border-bottom-width:1px;border-bottom-style:dotted;cursor:pointer;color:var(--chakra-colors-blue-base);border-color:var(--chakra-colors-blue-base);}.css-hghiur:focus-visible,.css-hghiur[data-focus-visible]{box-shadow:var(--chakra-shadows-outline);}.css-hghiur:hover,.css-hghiur[data-hover]{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;border-bottom-width:1px;border-bottom-style:solid;}package options are available. . Thanks for reading. Have a great time on your cruise! If your husbands drink consumption is not that great, than a package is probably not right for him. And at the end of our cruise besides tips for our server will I have extra charges for tips for our drinks ? We are scheduled for May on the Infinity. That little hand went up again. For solo travelers, the Drink and WiFi packages will not be doubled as these amenities are provided per person. Kathy, Im in the same situation as you. I just upgraded our drink package to premium and now Im not sure I should have.

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