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I have been on the Empress before, but that was for a 4 nighter. There was no formal night then, is there one on a 7 night cruise? Customer service said yes (but they also told me there was one on the 4 night as well).

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http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=38238423#post38238423

 

Post no 6 on this thread says that on Allure all persons in the cabin did not have to buy. Maybe it varies from ship to ship.

They did tell me that it was up to the ship on things when I asked if one could get the standard drink package and one get the ultimate or premium. So maybe the ship will allow only 1 person to get the package. I was told if I did it over the phone or online I would have to buy 2 (even if the person was pregnant) as they can only do it that way until you get on the ship.

As recently as today in another thread, it was stated that not all individuals over 21 in a cabin had to purchases the package.

 

This is something that I would love to hear confirmed/clarified as for me it would probably be the dealbreaker if my wife, who is a very moderate wine drinker, was forced to purchase the package.

 

Also today I read that the dreaded La Terre is no longer the house white and has been replaced by a Robert Mondavi wine. Again confirmation would be appreciated.

 

Finally, my main drink would be Heineken bottles. A confirmation of the price would enable me to work out how many I would to drink per day to make that package worthwhile.

Confirmed. I called and asked them and was told everyone over 21 must buy the package if 1 person does, also from the website when you go to purchase the package

"† Prices subject to change without notice. Packages include server gratuities, cannot be shared, are not transferable and must be purchased for all guests 21 years old or older sailing in the same stateroom. "

I did ask if someone in the room was pregnant would they have to buy it and was told no, but the package would have to be purchased on the ship. I didn't ask about religious or other reasons to not purchase.