Wine Package

[DP]

I spoke to an agent at Azamara who advised me that it is possible to purchase a wine package upon embarkation but he did not know pricing. He indicated there would be several levels i.e. gold silver diamond with different wines (red & white) to chose from each separate package and of course different pricing depending upon package chosen. Has anyone purchase this package? Any idea of prices?

[adbnva]

i wpuld be interested also because there have been numerous complaints about the quality & quantity after a few nites on board.

[fPetrarca]

There were no wine packages on the Quest during my Best of Italy cruise. Many of us thought it would be a good idea and senior staff agreed and said they were working on it. Sounds like it is now a reality.

[critterchick]

I believe Celebrity just started offering a wine package. Royal Caribbean has one, but it's nothing to write home about IMHO. Let's hope AZ can top both of them!

[cruisecd]

Here is some information on the Celebrity packages offered. Not sure if this is the same on Azamara, but thought it might help.

I do not know where to find this online, but I have a brochure from my 6/27 Infinity cruise. Called 'Taste of the Vineyards', it is basicaly a series of 6 wine packages that you can choose from. Each package comes in 2 options/prices of 5 bottles or 7 bottles. The price ranges are as follows:

5 bottles - $164 to $212
7 bottles - $230 to $297

The packages are:
Captain's, Maitre'D, Sommelier, Red Avant-Garde, Destination Europe and California Terrior.

You can order these in front of buffet or through the sommelier in the main or specialty dining rooms. Not sure if these can be ordered before you board the ship.

Hope this helps - Carol

[adbnva]

does this include the gratuity?

[cruisecd]

does this include the gratuity?

I just looked at the brochure and it states that a 15% gratuity will be added to the purchase.

Carol

[critterchick]

I just looked at the brochure and it states that a 15% gratuity will be added to the purchase.

Carol

Does the brochure show what wines are offered with each package? If so, could you perhaps post the wines or scan in the brochure & upload the pictures to webshots or another similar site?

[cruisecd]

Does the brochure show what wines are offered with each package? If so, could you perhaps post the wines or scan in the brochure & upload the pictures to webshots or another similar site?

Here is the info from the brochure. When I was on Infinity in early July, they told me this had just started. Hope this helps.

Carol


CAPTAIN'S PACKAGE
A high end collection suitable for all tastes and preferences. You may also choose to mix in wine from the Maitre'D or Sommelier packages
5 bottles - $212
7 bottles - $297

MAITRE'D PACKAGE
Choose from any wine labled Maitre'D.
5 bottles - $160
7 bottles - $224

SOMMELIER PACKAGE
Sample international selections that will surely please your palate and pocketbook.
5 bottles - $148
7 bottles - $207

RED AVANT-GARDE PACKAGE
Go beyond the norm. Choose any New or Old World Red that is not your standard California Cabernet, Merlot or Pinot Noir.
5 bottles - $176
7 bottles - $246

DESTINATION EUROPE PACKAGE
Enjoy the taste of Europe with fine selections from Italy, France, Spain and Germany
5 bottles - $164
7 bottles - $230

CALIFORNIA TERRIOR PACKAGE
Sample the terrior of California. Choose from an impressicve selection of California producers.
5 bottles - $164
7 bottles - $230

WINES
SPARKLING
Celebrity Vintages, Bouvet Brut, France SOMMELIER
Mumm Napa Cuvee Brut, Napa Valley MAITRE’D
Louis Roederer, ‘Premier Brut’, Champagne CAPTAIN’S

WHITE
Pinot Grigio, ‘Valente’ IGT, Bertani, Veneto MAITRE’D
Verdejo, Zeta, Vino de la Terra, Spain SOMMELIER
Sauvignon Blanc, Simi, Sonoma MAITRE’D
Sauvignon Blanc, Wente, Kouis Mel Vineyards, San Francisco SOMMELIER
Fume Blanc, Murphy Goode, Sonoma SOMMELIER
Sauvignon Blanc/Semillion, Chateau Launay Blanc, Bordeaux CAPTAIN’S
Pinot Gris, Kim Crawford, Marlborough, New Zealand CAPTAIN’S
Reisling, SA Prum, Essence, Mosel Saar Ruwer, Germany MAITRE’D
Fiano, Mandrarosa, IGT, Sicily, Italy SOMMELIER
Chardonnay, Ruffino Labaio, Italy SOMMELIER
Chardonnay, Carmel Road, Monterey MAITRE’D
Chardonnay, Wente, Riva Ranch, Livermore Valley CAPTAIN’S
Chardonnay, Cambria, Katherine Vineyard, Santa Barbara CAPTAIN’S

ROSE
Rose de Provence, Mas de la Dame SOMMELIER

RED - listed from med to full bodied
Pinot Noir, Mark West, Sonoma MAITRE’D
Pinot Noir, Byron, Santa Maria Valley CAPTAIN'S
Grenache, Zeta, Bodegas Espana Autentica, Priorat SOMMELIER
Tempranillo, Condesa de Leganza, Crianza, Spain SOMMELIER
Merlot, Estancia, Central Coast MAITRE’D
Merlot, Matanza Creek, Bennett Valley CAPTAIN'S
Merlot, Calina Reserva, Chile SOMMELIER
Carmenere, Calina 'Alcance', Chile MAITRE’D
Zinfandel, ' Zen for Zin' Ravenswood, Sonoma County MAITRE’D
Merlot Blend, Chateau Grand Bireau, Bordeaux, France SOMMELIER
Syrah, Kinton, Santa Maria Valley CAPTAIN'S
Shiraz, Tintara, McLaren Vale, Australia CAPTAIN'S
Cabernet Sauvignon, Hay's Ranch, Napa Valley SOMMELIER
Cabernet Sauvignon, Ray's Station, Sonoma MAITRE’D
Cabernet Sauvignon, Murphy Goode, Alexander Valley CAPTAIN'S
Cabernet Blend, Chateau Castera, Medoc, Bordeaux, France MAITRE’D
Cabernet Blend, Chateau Coufran, Haut-Medoc, Bordeaux CAPTAIN'S

[critterchick]

Thank you so much!:)

[lisiamc]

Wow, thanks! That's really interesting. I'm not a wine buff (just an enthusiastic drinker!), so I don't know any of these names. Any good? The prices don't seem too bad, at least based on what we pay in restaurants on land.

Lisa

[Ottawa_Guy]

Not bad Thanks for the info
we Like just about any Shiraz Red wine

Hay Critter

Cheers Carmen and Gord

[Wendy The Wanderer]

Do they mean "terroir"? California terrior indeed!

[critterchick]

Not bad Thanks for the info
we Like just about any Shiraz Red wine

Hay Critter

Cheers Carmen and Gord

We'll have to share some Shiraz, then!



Wow, thanks! That's really interesting. I'm not a wine buff (just an enthusiastic drinker!), so I don't know any of these names. Any good? The prices don't seem too bad, at least based on what we pay in restaurants on land.


I recognize a few of the California selections - if you're allowed to pick any of them, then I'll be a happy camper! In the whites, the Murphy Goode Fume and Cambria Chardonnay are good. I love the Byron Pinot Noir - Royal Caribbean just took it off their wine list.:mad:

[lisiamc]

I recognize a few of the California selections - if you're allowed to pick any of them, then I'll be a happy camper! In the whites, the Murphy Goode Fume and Cambria Chardonnay are good. I love the Byron Pinot Noir - Royal Caribbean just took it off their wine list.:mad:

OK, I'll try these first, then. Thanks!

Lisa

[j2tx]

I was just reading my ticket booklet for our August 16 departure from Athens, and it states that guests can bring onboard at the beginning of the cruise up to 2 bottles of "personal" wine per stateroom. You should read the fine print, especially about corkage fees if it's consumed outside the stateroom. I'm not sure if this policy applies to other embarkation ports, but I'll be bringing a couple of bottles onboard with me!

[adbnva]

Here is the info from the brochure. When I was on Infinity in early July, they told me this had just started. Hope this helps.

Carol


CAPTAIN'S PACKAGE
A high end collection suitable for all tastes and preferences. You may also choose to mix in wine from the Maitre'D or Sommelier packages
5 bottles - $212
7 bottles - $297

MAITRE'D PACKAGE
Choose from any wine labled Maitre'D.
5 bottles - $160
7 bottles - $224

SOMMELIER PACKAGE
Sample international selections that will surely please your palate and pocketbook.
5 bottles - $148
7 bottles - $207

RED AVANT-GARDE PACKAGE
Go beyond the norm. Choose any New or Old World Red that is not your standard California Cabernet, Merlot or Pinot Noir.
5 bottles - $176
7 bottles - $246

DESTINATION EUROPE PACKAGE
Enjoy the taste of Europe with fine selections from Italy, France, Spain and Germany
5 bottles - $164
7 bottles - $230

CALIFORNIA TERRIOR PACKAGE
Sample the terrior of California. Choose from an impressicve selection of California producers.
5 bottles - $164
7 bottles - $230

WINES
SPARKLING
Celebrity Vintages, Bouvet Brut, France SOMMELIER
Mumm Napa Cuvee Brut, Napa Valley MAITRE’D
Louis Roederer, ‘Premier Brut’, Champagne CAPTAIN’S

WHITE
Pinot Grigio, ‘Valente’ IGT, Bertani, Veneto MAITRE’D
Verdejo, Zeta, Vino de la Terra, Spain SOMMELIER
Sauvignon Blanc, Simi, Sonoma MAITRE’D
Sauvignon Blanc, Wente, Kouis Mel Vineyards, San Francisco SOMMELIER
Fume Blanc, Murphy Goode, Sonoma SOMMELIER
Sauvignon Blanc/Semillion, Chateau Launay Blanc, Bordeaux CAPTAIN’S
Pinot Gris, Kim Crawford, Marlborough, New Zealand CAPTAIN’S
Reisling, SA Prum, Essence, Mosel Saar Ruwer, Germany MAITRE’D
Fiano, Mandrarosa, IGT, Sicily, Italy SOMMELIER
Chardonnay, Ruffino Labaio, Italy SOMMELIER
Chardonnay, Carmel Road, Monterey MAITRE’D
Chardonnay, Wente, Riva Ranch, Livermore Valley CAPTAIN’S
Chardonnay, Cambria, Katherine Vineyard, Santa Barbara CAPTAIN’S

ROSE
Rose de Provence, Mas de la Dame SOMMELIER

RED - listed from med to full bodied
Pinot Noir, Mark West, Sonoma MAITRE’D
Pinot Noir, Byron, Santa Maria Valley CAPTAIN'S
Grenache, Zeta, Bodegas Espana Autentica, Priorat SOMMELIER
Tempranillo, Condesa de Leganza, Crianza, Spain SOMMELIER
Merlot, Estancia, Central Coast MAITRE’D
Merlot, Matanza Creek, Bennett Valley CAPTAIN'S
Merlot, Calina Reserva, Chile SOMMELIER
Carmenere, Calina 'Alcance', Chile MAITRE’D
Zinfandel, ' Zen for Zin' Ravenswood, Sonoma County MAITRE’D
Merlot Blend, Chateau Grand Bireau, Bordeaux, France SOMMELIER
Syrah, Kinton, Santa Maria Valley CAPTAIN'S
Shiraz, Tintara, McLaren Vale, Australia CAPTAIN'S
Cabernet Sauvignon, Hay's Ranch, Napa Valley SOMMELIER
Cabernet Sauvignon, Ray's Station, Sonoma MAITRE’D
Cabernet Sauvignon, Murphy Goode, Alexander Valley CAPTAIN'S
Cabernet Blend, Chateau Castera, Medoc, Bordeaux, France MAITRE’D
Cabernet Blend, Chateau Coufran, Haut-Medoc, Bordeaux CAPTAIN'S
so, at around $30 per bottle, is the wine pkg a good deal? add the gratuity to this , right? what are the average price of the cheaper wines? thanks ad

[isujim]

In reading all the posts I'm confused.......(as usual:) ) Is the Celebrity wine package available on Azamara or is that not confirmed yet??

[Aussieflyer]

I asked Jancruz1 to check on the Journey (she is posting from her trip) and she replied that there was no wine package on Azamara yet but it was an improvement they were working on - but there is no indication of when one may be available.
It seems all the discussion on Azamara wine packages is a little premature at this stage.

[isujim]

I asked Jancruz1 to check on the Journey (she is posting from her trip) and she replied that there was no wine package on Azamara yet but it was an improvement they were working on - but there is no indication of when one may be available.
It seems all the discussion on Azamara wine packages is a little premature at this stage.

Thanks.......maybe by the time we sail next year. Appreciate the info