sugarbabe61 Posted October 29, 2005 #1 Share Posted October 29, 2005 We are booked on Costa Fortuna on 25th March. We cannot decide whether to take the wine package however I am not a big drinker. Can anybody tell me roughly how much a glass of house wine would be?? Thanks in anticipation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeby Posted October 30, 2005 #2 Share Posted October 30, 2005 We did the wine package and thought it was great value, you can have this at lunch as well if you like and the water comes in handy, if you don't drink the whole bottle in one evening they will recork it so you have it the next night. The champane we shared with the other couple at our table on the 1st gala night and we shared their's on the 2nd one. The prices per glass went from 3.50euro up depending of which you order and it is a full glass not the normal european 1dl as we get here. Beer went from 3 euro and they always had a daily cocktail at 4.50 euro normaly they where 6 and up. We did order 1 bottle of wine when we did the fine dinning and there prices started I think around 28euro up to ................as much as you like. I did think the prices of drinks where good and thought they would be dearer so I was happy impressed. We also had the girls and boys package and used it on juices, coffee and water when we where around the pool. Cheers Zeby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pujro Posted October 30, 2005 #3 Share Posted October 30, 2005 I queried beer/spirit prices with Costa, reply as follows, though they didn't mention wine here:- "As requested please find below prices for drink onboard. Prices are in euros and are subject to change, Sprits & mixer €5.74 Cocktails €4.50 Beers (Budweiser, Corona, Beck's, Heineken) €3.50 Kind regards Reservations Supervisor Costa Cruises UK - London" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmf27 Posted October 31, 2005 #4 Share Posted October 31, 2005 We felt the wine package was a great deal. You could always fill you glass and take it to the show if have early seating. Save it for the next night. By the end of our cruise we still had one bottle left, so we just asked for it and took it home. The 10 bottles of water also come in handy with this package.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarbabe61 Posted October 31, 2005 Author #5 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Thanks a million to you all, you have been so helpful. Think we will get the package. From what you say drink prices seem very reasonable, however alot of the reviews I have read re Costa, some people complain about the drink prices. I assume though that the 15% tax will be added to those prices :mad: The last 2 cruises we have done (with British companies) were both fully all inclusive although we paid £99 per person for it.. Bad idea, just makes you drink more to get your moneys worth!!!! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarbabe61 Posted October 31, 2005 Author #6 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Sorry another question. Is there any "free" tap water with meals?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda-B Posted November 1, 2005 #7 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Yes You can get "free" tap water with meals and at the buffet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atthebeachcc Posted November 3, 2005 #8 Share Posted November 3, 2005 What is the price of the wine package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarbabe61 Posted November 4, 2005 Author #9 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Well I have been quoted different prices!! The Costa website quotes the "Classic" as 94.78 Euros and the "special" as 103.48 Euros, However I have been quoted cheaper by Costa direct which was around £60 for the "Classic" and £67 for the "special" Also if you booking is a "Pronto" price you are entitled to 10% off the wine package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie57 Posted November 12, 2006 #10 Share Posted November 12, 2006 We felt the wine package was a great deal. You could always fill you glass and take it to the show if have early seating. Save it for the next night. By the end of our cruise we still had one bottle left, so we just asked for it and took it home. The 10 bottles of water also come in handy with this package.. could you tell me how much the wine pack is please jamie57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almitra Posted November 12, 2006 #11 Share Posted November 12, 2006 What is a "pronto" price? Just curious. Also, what is incluede in the wine package? Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almitra Posted November 12, 2006 #12 Share Posted November 12, 2006 What is a "pronto" price? Just curious. Also, what is included in the wine package? Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelledpea Posted November 12, 2006 #13 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Well I have been quoted different prices!! The Costa website quotes the "Classic" as 94.78 Euros and the "special" as 103.48 Euros, However I have been quoted cheaper by Costa direct which was around £60 for the "Classic" and £67 for the "special" Also if you booking is a "Pronto" price you are entitled to 10% off the wine package. Website is quoted in Euros even on the .co.uk site so if you translate 99euros to pounds it is about £60 and the pronto price discount is 25% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelledpea Posted November 12, 2006 #14 Share Posted November 12, 2006 WINE PACKAGE "SPECIAL SELECTION" 5 bottles of superior quality Italian wines of your choosing + 1 bottle of sparkling wine + 10 bottles of mineral water for free and a discount of at least 10% on the purchase price of the wine. 1 Pinot Grigio doc Collio "Fantinel" 1 Gavi di Gavi docg "Fontanafredda" 1 Cabernet Sauvignon Morago "Pasqua" 1 Chianti Classico docg "Rocca delle Macie" 1 Possesioni Rosso Serego Alighieri "Masi" 10 bottles of mineral water 1 Prosecco di Valdobbiadene doc "Conti Bernardi" €107.82 WINE PACKAGE "CLASSIC SELECTION" 5 bottles of the most famous Italian wines of your choosing + 1 bottle of sparkling wine + 10 bottles of mineral water for free and a discount of at least 10% on the purchase price of the wine. 1 Soave Classico doc "Pasqua" 1 Vernaccia San Giminiano doc "Rocca delle Macie" 1 Dolcetto d'Alba doc "Beni di Batasiolo" 1 Cabernet Sauvignon doc Borgo Tesis "Fantinel" 1 Rosso di Franciacorta doc "Ricci Cubastro" 10 bottles of mineral water 1 Prosecco di Valdobbiadene doc "Conti Bernardi" €99.13 These are the only two packages that qualify for the pronto price discount. BOYS & GIRLS CARD 20 alcohol free drinks form the following selection: Soft drinks, Virgin Delights, Fresh squeezed citrus fruits, Iced Tea, Milk shakes, Assorted Sirups. €40.00 have fun Shelley x x x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Morgsmom Posted November 12, 2006 #15 Share Posted November 12, 2006 There is also a very little known option that Costa has which allows for UNLIMITED beer(draft), wine by the glass (probably house), sodas & mineral waters at lunch & dinner on your trip (in the restaurants). It costs about $10 per day -- WELL worth it for a beer with lunch & a couple of glasses of wine and some water with dinner. You (or your TA) have to call Costa directly to get this package. I plan to make good use of it on my Dec 19th trip :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joetrizeo Posted November 13, 2006 #16 Share Posted November 13, 2006 There is also a very little known option that Costa has which allows for UNLIMITED beer(draft), wine by the glass (probably house), sodas & mineral waters at lunch & dinner on your trip (in the restaurants). It costs about $10 per day -- WELL worth it for a beer with lunch & a couple of glasses of wine and some water with dinner. You (or your TA) have to call Costa directly to get this package. I plan to make good use of it on my Dec 19th trip :o are you serious? is this ONLY at dinner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astralj Posted November 13, 2006 #17 Share Posted November 13, 2006 There is also a very little known option that Costa has which allows for UNLIMITED beer(draft), wine by the glass (probably house), sodas & mineral waters at lunch & dinner on your trip (in the restaurants). It costs about $10 per day -- WELL worth it for a beer with lunch & a couple of glasses of wine and some water with dinner. You (or your TA) have to call Costa directly to get this package. I plan to make good use of it on my Dec 19th trip :o Do you happen to know the name of that package? They have many different names for various "packages".... Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biguntx Posted November 13, 2006 #18 Share Posted November 13, 2006 This is a very well kept secret. I called Costa re: our 2/11/07 cruise and they knew nothing of this option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astralj Posted November 16, 2006 #19 Share Posted November 16, 2006 There is also a very little known option that Costa has which allows for UNLIMITED beer(draft), wine by the glass (probably house), sodas & mineral waters at lunch & dinner on your trip (in the restaurants). It costs about $10 per day -- WELL worth it for a beer with lunch & a couple of glasses of wine and some water with dinner. You (or your TA) have to call Costa directly to get this package. I plan to make good use of it on my Dec 19th trip :oYou really need to try and recall exactly what you asked for.....a little more specific than saying "ask for it". The Specialty Options need a name or package number...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jones721 Posted November 19, 2006 #20 Share Posted November 19, 2006 I booked it for our cruise on 17 December and just asked Costa for the drinks package that allowed unlimited drinks with luch and dinner in the dining room. It is either 10 euros, $10 or just under £7 per day. You have to pay for the whole duration of the cruise and not all members of your party need to take it. Costa took my credit card details and took the payment there and then. It is not advertised but the girl told me that it is in their handbook. Here is my e-mail reply from Costa when I enquired about it . . . "Please find below details of our drinks package. Beverage Package during Lunch and Dinner White and Red wines or draft beer,soft drinks, mineral water, all served by the glass. £47.49 per person for the full duration of the cruise." Just ask for the unlimited $10 Beverage Package during Lunch and Dinner and you should get it that way (not all the staff know about it). Hope this helps. Tracey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astralj Posted November 19, 2006 #21 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Thanks very much Tracey for the explanation. Was there a choice of wines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graemerigg Posted November 20, 2006 #22 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Hi Tracey Appreciate greatly if you could tell me, was the £47 for a 7 night cruise? Did they have a choice of beers and wines? Also I assume this was just in the main dining room not the buffet. Thanks very much for all your info Regards Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Morgsmom Posted November 21, 2006 #23 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Hi -- to the poster who indicated that I (emphasis added) needed to be more specific, allow me to say that even Costa is somewhat confused about this offer. As far as I can tell it is going to be a gamble onboard to see what happens. There was no specific offer associated with this and even my TA said that it did not exist; only Costa could confirm it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astralj Posted November 21, 2006 #24 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I just bought the drink package for us. Decided to pre-pay so there won't be an issue once we are onboard. A very good value for those who have a few glasses of wine daily, especially like the mineral water too. ciao! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biguntx Posted November 21, 2006 #25 Share Posted November 21, 2006 First JONES 721 Thanks so much for the tip. :) This is such a great deal! I just booked this "package" and had David at Costa fax me the details.:D The package name is "Individual Beverage Package (by the glass)" The Code is as follows: TTG CODE > X1 The price is USD $11.40 PER/DAY S.C. INCLUDED EUROS 9.90 PER/DAY S.C. INCLUDED IT MUST BE PAID ONLY BEFORE THE CRUISE AND ONLY TO INDIVIDUAL GUESTS THE X1 CODE WILL BE PRINTED ON THE PASSENGER'S COSTA BADGE IT INCLUDES: WHITE AND RED WINES OR DRAFT BEER, SOFT DRINKS, MINERAL WATER ALL SERVED BY THE GLASS IN THE DINNING ROOM OR SELF-SERVICE RESTAURANTS DURING LUNCH AND DINNER ONLY PAYING RESTAURANTS ARE NOT INCLUDED Thanks again T Jones for you help. ;) Having called several times before finding a Costa rep familiar with the program made this very frustrating.:eek: Thanks again this will be our cruise even better. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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