Winterpeg007

Wife and I will be taking our first Celebrity cruise in February, 2013. We have enjoyed the wine packages on Holland America, but could only find one $99 package on Celebrity; no details on it's content, quantity or quality.

I enjoy 2 or 3 glasses of wine with dinner and the occasional gin & tonic at cocktail time. My wife will have a Sprite or Diet Coke and perhaps a glass of wine at dinner. Once in a while she will enjoy a vodka and cranberry juice.

It appears that a Classic drink package would suit me if the red wines are decent and I would just pay for my wife's drinks as necessary.

Anybody have any suggestions or comments ?

Also, how stringent is Celebrity on checking for liquor when you board ? I have a special plastic carrier for vodka, gin, etc. and I have never had a problem getting it on board in my checked bag.

Hi from an experienced wine drinker:

I have been looking at the same thing and have quickly come to the conclusion to buy the "premium" alcohol package for myself. Have a look at the wine by the glass on the menus that have been posted and you will quickly buy the premium. Few if NONE of the reds by the glass under $8 are worth it. (even their "Celebrity" house red is more than $8)The under $12s are decent and if you are like me, I will order 3 glasses at dinner, one per course every night. Add to that a decent pour(s) of scotch and the $54 is worth it.

This decision was easy to make if you like wine and at least 1-2 drinks and a couple of lattes/cappuccinos a day.

Happy Sailing:

Just got back from my first cruise. I must say it was AMAZING.

 

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Hi Greeneyed:

Can you elaborate on this issue with the specialty restaurants. As far as we know, it is accepted at all venues, excluding the "wine machines" in the Cellars. You can use it for the other wine by the glass in Cellars

If you have a minute, do a full review for all of us.

Thanks and glad you enjoyed yourself

When, how far in advance do you have to book to get the "discount" on the drink packages? Not sure if it is too late as no one had mentioned this discount if you book in advance.

Thanks:

Celebrity Summit Bermuda Aug 26, 2012