lopat08865

We found the upgraded package to be well worth it, primarily because we took advantage of the "only pay the difference" feature.

I'm a fan of fine scotches and there was a Macallan Whiskey Makers Reserve that cost $14 in Michaels, that I found it to be far superior to the $10 Laphroig Islay that I'd have had without the upgrade. Without the package I doubt I'd have spent $14 for it, but at only $1 "overcharge" it was my nightly go to drink.

Similarly many of the wines in the MDR, especially the Freemark Abbey Cab [$17]. wouldn't have been on my radar.

I realize many wouldn't mind not having access to the higher priced drink and wine, but for us it made all the difference. I doubt we'd have sprung for such extravagances if they weren't included in our package, and I can't imagine doing another cruise without being able to include them.

We found the "fridge" very helpful for our late night cabin snack. While they had pizza and pasta available late, all we saw for dessert was cookies. So we each got a slice of Café Bacio cake to go, and placed it in our fridge.

I imagine of you didn't like pizza or pasta, you could have fixed yourself up a sandwich plate from the buffet and not have to be bothered with a late night room service delivery. Next time plan on bringing some small Tupperware to keep our little snacks fresh.

Night before disembarkation the gentleman at guest services printed my folio & informed me my CC would be credited the small balance owed me. He gladly wrote his name and signed his name attesting to that. The credit hit my CC 2 days later.

Michael's Club on Connie's 12/14 cruise had The Macallan Whiskey Maker's Edition Scotch for $14. First few nights wasn't upcharged for my premium package. Last few nights they upcharged me a $1.

Thanks ... and the craft beers status?

Also interested in the status of Michael's on Connie. Hours? Still have craft beers?

I would have to echo the OP's advice.

 

I had a medical emergency 3 years ago in Tasmania, and maxed out 3 credit cards with bills for treatment which I had to pay before my Insurers eventually reached agreement with the hospital and surgeons, and started to pay directly.

 

Yes I eventually got all my outgoings back, but without my cards I would have been up the proverbial creek!

Some vacation insurance claims to advance payment to medical facilities. Of course if you maxed out 3 cards, that might have exceeded whatever their advance limit was.