Drink Package?

[fefe]

Sailing this Sun. on Nieuw Amsterdam. I see the package only includes alcohol drinks up to $7. If the drink is more do you pay the difference? Is there a premium package or is $7 top price for a drink? Does anyone know a site for drink prices?? Thank you!

[frankc98376]

Signature Beverage Package is it- no premium option (ala Celebrity). If the drink is more than $7 you are charged the full amount to your shipboard account- can't pay just the difference.

On the plus side most drinks on the bar menus are $6.95.

I believe there are bar menus posted at http://www.halfacts.com. Also may find them at http://www.rogerjett-photography.com

[Krazy Kruizers]

But there are some catches.

We drink Grey Goose -- as an example -- and it is presently $6.95 -- but since it is a premium alcohol, it is not included in the Drink Package.

Also only house wines are included.

[frankc98376]

Something must be going on ship by ship. POA1 is currently on Noordam and he listed Grey Goose vodkas on the brands they used their SBC cards for with no problem in his thread. They evidently are doing extensive "research" on the SBC program- tough job but so glad someone has taken on the task :)

We intend on continuing his research on Zuiderdam in May.

From HAL website:

Signature Beverage Package has a daily limit of 15 beverages priced $7.00 or lower. Signature Beverage Package excludes beverages priced over $7.00 and purchases made in Signature Shops, Mini Bar or In Room Dining. Signature Beverage Packages are not transferable or refundable. Participants may order only one drink at a time, must be 21 years or older and agree not to give alcoholic drinks to minors. No sharing is permitted. Beverage management reserves the right to revoke the Signature Beverage Package if misused and reserves the right to refuse service for any reason, including refusing service of alcoholic beverages to intoxicated guests.

 

I intend on printing this and taking it with me. Says nothing about premium- just says under $7.00

Edited March 5, 2014 by frankc98376

[az20101]

Is the drink package worth buying and how much is it?

[Krazy Kruizers]

Our convenient, affordable Signature Beverage Package allows you to select from a variety of wine, beer, spirits, cocktails (including non-alcoholic), sodas & coffee! Includes any beverage priced at a $7.00 or lower menu price. Up to 15 beverages per day. * Prices are per day; Signature Beverage Package for $44.95* per day, per person a 15% service charge is not included and will be automatically applied to your purchase

[frankc98376]

According to POA1 (on Noordam now) if you order a Grey Goose and tonic you're good with the SBC. If you request they use Grey Goose in a Signature Cocktail from the menu you pay. By the time we all understand it there will be a new program.

[moviefan2010]

That package is almost worthless with call drinks and decent glasses of wine since everything is above $7. HAL picked the $7 to screw everyone who is stupid enough to buy the package. An alcoholic with no taste should do fine with it.

 

 

 

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[frankc98376]

That package is almost worthless with call drinks and decent glasses of wine since everything is above $7. HAL picked the $7 to screw everyone who is stupid enough to buy the package. An alcoholic with no taste should do fine with it.

 

 

 

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Worthless?

You need to read through POA1's thread- he is currently on Noordam and his entire party purchased the SBC. Most call brands are $5.95 to $6.95- he listed most brands that are included in the SBC.

If you order one of the "Signature Cocktails" which are $6.95 and request a call brand instead of the one listed there is an extra charge that puts it over $7.00.

Only the "super premium" liquors are above the $7.00 price point.

The card is also good for beverages at the Explorations Cafe.

Here is the link to POA1's thread:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1999316

Edited March 6, 2014 by frankc98376

[Babr]

If you have the drink package as part of the Explore4 prorgram, is the gratuity still added to your account or is it consisered part of the free incentive?

[julia]

That package is almost worthless with call drinks and decent glasses of wine since everything is above $7. HAL picked the $7 to screw everyone who is stupid enough to buy the package. An alcoholic with no taste should do fine with it.

 

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OUCH says those reading this!!!:eek:

 

 

 

If you have the drink package as part of the Explore4 prorgram, is the gratuity still added to your account or is it consisered part of the free incentive?

 

Gratuities are included in the Explore4 perk.

[Babr]

Thanks

[readboat]

Does anyone know if the nonalcholic beer is included in the beverage package.

[frankc98376]

Yes- any beverage under $7 is covered :)