stsbj Posted January 29, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I have found on the archives of CC that a wine package of 4, 6 or 8 bottles are available for purchase, but these posts are more than a year old. Does anyone know if the "Viva Vino" package is still available? And if so, can we pre purchase? We will be cruising on Epic April 13th and the UBP is not available on our sailing, so it would be nice to save a couple bucks on wine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted January 29, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 29, 2014 (edited) It appears the Viva Vino went away when "The Freestyler's" became Ultimate Beverage Package. There is a list of wines that can be pre-ordered from the Bon Voyage Gifts shop (on line), here: http://www.ncl.com/sites/default/files/WineList_Fleetwide_01202014.pdf Additionally, you can bring as much of your own wine on board as you want, just pay the "corkage" fee of $15/750ml bottle. Bring it in your carryon so that you can pay at the station right after security and not have to go to the Naughty Room to retrieve your checked bags and pay there. You can use the list linked above to determine whether the price after corkage, is a savings, and enough for the trouble of schlepping the bottles. ETA: We drank no wine on the ship so someone else who did may pipe up to talk about "special deals" such as multi-bottle sales that are only on certain days of certain sailings... Edited January 29, 2014 by crystalspin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2cruise1 Posted January 29, 2014 #3 Share Posted January 29, 2014 It appears the Viva Vino went away when "The Freestyler's" became Ultimate Beverage Package. . Not the case. The package is alive and well and as always only orderable onboard. It was available last week on even the a Getaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stsbj Posted January 29, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted January 29, 2014 :) Not the case. The package is alive and well and as always only orderable onboard. It was available last week on even the a Getaway. I really hope so! I spoke with NCL today to make our final payment, and they confirmed that the UBP is not available on our sailing. When I asked about the multiple bottle wine package (couldn't remember the name!) she said yes, but was not very convincing!!! :rolleyes: Crystalspin, I do know about bringing on our own wine and paying the corkage fee, but the lugging it on board is not appealing. As well, not knowing what wines are available at the "local liquor store" would concern us about getting something we don't like. Being from Canada, we often are not familiar with the wines available in the states, or have found that our favourites aren't available. Time2cruise1, do you happen to have a copy of the list??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2cruise1 Posted January 29, 2014 #5 Share Posted January 29, 2014 (edited) :) I really hope so! I spoke with NCL today to make our final payment, and they confirmed that the UBP is not available on our sailing. When I asked about the multiple bottle wine package (couldn't remember the name!) she said yes, but was not very convincing!!! :rolleyes: Crystalspin, I do know about bringing on our own wine and paying the corkage fee, but the lugging it on board is not appealing. As well, not knowing what wines are available at the "local liquor store" would concern us about getting something we don't like. Being from Canada, we often are not familiar with the wines available in the states, or have found that our favourites aren't available. Time2cruise1, do you happen to have a copy of the list??? I posted the list on another thread same subject. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=41321398&highlight=viva+vino#post41321398 See post #5 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk - Jim Edited January 29, 2014 by time2cruise1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted January 29, 2014 #6 Share Posted January 29, 2014 @ T2C1 Thanks for the correction -- I was basing my guess on the fact that the ONLY "hit" on the NCL site was an archived plain white document that had ViVa Vino, "the Freestyler", "the Premium Freestyler" (no more?), a soda package and a soda package with juice (that I don't think exists anymore?). Happy to learn as much about drinking on NCL as I can! That doesn't sound right... -- because I like to help people with the right information! That's why! Yeah, that's the reason! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerintn Posted January 29, 2014 #7 Share Posted January 29, 2014 It was available on the Dawn in Nov 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted January 29, 2014 #8 Share Posted January 29, 2014 There were rumours last year that the package was stopping (there is a thread here about it somewhere), but in Dec 2013, when announcements were made about changes to the wine lists, Viva Vino was specifically mentioned. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/12/prweb11394566.htm The changed to the wine offered in the package on the Getaway, as posted by time2cruise1 seems to be in line with the announcement from December that the wines are changing but the package is continuing. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dongordon Posted January 29, 2014 #9 Share Posted January 29, 2014 The wine package was available on my recent January cruise on the Breakaway and we purchased two 8 bottle packages! :D Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatball_nyc Posted January 29, 2014 #10 Share Posted January 29, 2014 The wine package was available on my recent January cruise on the Breakaway and we purchased two 8 bottle packages! :D Don How did that work out for you, Don? I plan on doing the same for our cruise on Breakaway this summer. Were the selections to your liking? I know you were looking for a specific wine. Happy to know it is still available. :D ~Robin Norwegian Breakaway July 2014 Carnival Miracle 2010 Carnival Legend 2006 Every Day at Sea is a Great Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicoNita Posted January 29, 2014 #11 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I have found on the archives of CC that a wine package of 4, 6 or 8 bottles are available for purchase, but these posts are more than a year old. Does anyone know if the "Viva Vino" package is still available? And if so, can we pre purchase?We will be cruising on Epic April 13th and the UBP is not available on our sailing, so it would be nice to save a couple bucks on wine! It was on our Dec cruise on the Sun and is a great way to have wine. I don't know if it will be available during spring break, I am guessing it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibcnusoon Posted January 29, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 29, 2014 The Vino Wine Package was available to us on the Breakaway in November. After we boarded, we went up to Savor/Taste for lunch and there was someone at the bar in the common area outside those two restaurants who signed us up! I was so glad I didn't have to hunt them down, because when I called a week or two before our trip, they told me to go to guest services to sign up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatball_nyc Posted January 29, 2014 #13 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Awesome. Thanks for the info, ibcnusoon. Cheers! ~Robin Norwegian Breakaway July 2014 Carnival Miracle 2010 Carnival Legend 2006 Every Day at Sea is a Great Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stsbj Posted January 29, 2014 Author #14 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Thanks everybody for the info. We'll have to clarify closer to our sailing which wine list NCL is using, as it appears that the new partnership with Mondavi has changed things up, and the Viva Vino list on the Getaway was different from the original list. I'll keep checking back to the NCL site, and we'll just have to keep sampling different wines here until our cruising date to make sure we're well educated! ;P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatball_nyc Posted January 29, 2014 #15 Share Posted January 29, 2014 That sounds like fun to me!! The more wine the better :) ~Robin Norwegian Breakaway July 2014 Carnival Miracle 2010 Carnival Legend 2006 Every Day at Sea is a Great Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2cruise1 Posted January 29, 2014 #16 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Thanks everybody for the info. We'll have to clarify closer to our sailing which wine list NCL is using, as it appears that the new partnership with Mondavi has changed things up, and the Viva Vino list on the Getaway was different from the original list. I'll keep checking back to the NCL site, and we'll just have to keep sampling different wines here until our cruising date to make sure we're well educated! ;P I posted the Getaway list expect it to change. That was from the transatlantic the first full cruise. Wine list in general was spotty since the ship would not be fully provisioned until the ship reached the states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbatkins Posted January 29, 2014 #17 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I posted the list on another thread same subject. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=41321398&highlight=viva+vino#post41321398 See post #5 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk - Jim Can this be purchased ahead of time......or only once onboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2cruise1 Posted January 29, 2014 #18 Share Posted January 29, 2014 (edited) Can this be purchased ahead of time......or only once onboard? Only onboard. :) list may change based on inventory ship by ship, cruise by cruise. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk - Jim Edited January 29, 2014 by time2cruise1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrElvis Posted March 7, 2016 #19 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Does anyone know if the Viva Vino package is still offered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted March 7, 2016 #20 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Does anyone know if the Viva Vino package is still offered? It doesn't get mentioned much these days as so many people have the UBP, but there have been a few comments recently that show that it has still been available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renata102 Posted March 7, 2016 #21 Share Posted March 7, 2016 The Vino Wine Package was available to us on the Breakaway in November. After we boarded, we went up to Savor/Taste for lunch and there was someone at the bar in the common area outside those two restaurants who signed us up! I was so glad I didn't have to hunt them down, because when I called a week or two before our trip, they told me to go to guest services to sign up. Any ideas on the pricing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsgtwhite Posted March 8, 2016 #22 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Yes I know it is on the jade. I listed a current price list a few days ago if u want the search my past post. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orleanscruiser Posted March 8, 2016 #23 Share Posted March 8, 2016 (edited) Does anyone know if the Viva Vino package is still offered? we used this one on our last trip on the Gem last Nov 14 The Enthusiast 4 Bottles - $88 6 Bottles - $132 8 Bottles - $176 Beringer, Sparkling White Zinfandel – California Lindemans, Bin 90 Moscato – Australia Ruffino, Pinot Grigio – Delle Venezie, Italy Penfolds Koonunga Hill Chardonnay - South Australia Beringer White Zinfandel - California Colores Del Sol, Malbec – Mandoza, Argentina Ravenswood “Zen of Zin” Zinfandel – California Rioja Vega, Criaza-Rioja - Spain Black Opal, Shiraz/Cabernet – Southern Australia The Aficionado Including selections from the “Enthusiast” category plus the following 4 Bottles - $98 6 Bottles - $146 8 Bottles - $196 Rosemont, Riesling – Southeastern Australia Estancia, Pinot Grigio – California North & South by Norwegian Cruise Line, Sauvignon Blanc - California Clos du Bois,Sauvignon Blanc-North Coast, California Simi, Chardonnay - Sonoma, California Estancia, Pinot Noir - California Rancho Zabaco, “Heritage Vines” Zinfandel – Sonoma, California Blackstone, Merlot - California Estancia, Meritage - California The Connoisseur Including selections from the “Enthusiast” and “Aficionado" categories plus the following 4 Bottles - $110 6 Bottles - $162 8 Bottles - $216 Dry Creek, Fume Blanc – Sonoma, California Oberon, Sauvignon Blanc - Napa Valley, California I'M Deep Rose Isabel Mondavi - Napa Valley, California Isabel Mandavi, Chardonnay – Carneros, California Bonterra Organic Chardonnay – CMendicino Valley, California Spellbound, Petit Sirah – California North & South by Norwegian Cruise Line, Red Blend - California Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz - South Australia Oberon, Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley, California The Viva Vino package is only available for purchase onboard the ship. The package requires you to buy 6-8 bottles and you get a 20% reduction in the cost of the wine bottles you purchase Edited March 8, 2016 by Orleanscruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orleanscruiser Posted March 8, 2016 #24 Share Posted March 8, 2016 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2171334&page=11 GO TO POST 208 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrElvis Posted March 23, 2016 #25 Share Posted March 23, 2016 The viva vino package is not listed on any dailies that have been posted recently. So after all the prior posts on this thread there hasn't been a definitive answer as to its existence at the present time. Can anyone clarify this?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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