gmbhardy Posted February 10, 2019 Author #751 Share Posted February 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, TPgal said: I spoke to the concierge desk for my 4/1 Jade cruise and she looked up when the new beverage prices will hit our ship and she said it would hit 3/1. She seemed to announce this as a benefit or improvement. When I said we were disappointed that the pricing that was in effect when we paid in full wouldn’t be honored she made it pretty clear that it wasn’t really her job to deal with anything other than book dining, excursion or spa appts (and for those she could only book what was available online.). We we are paid and going but the deposit I have on an H4 in August of next year...maybe not so much. Stay tuned. Some posters are reporting that NCL is rolling back some of the prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamflames Posted February 10, 2019 #752 Share Posted February 10, 2019 28 minutes ago, gmbhardy said: Stay tuned. Some posters are reporting that NCL is rolling back some of the prices. My TA had a meeting with them and they suggested they were going to revert back. Even then I am looking at Caribbean cruises in mid March, I can cruise in the brand new HAL ship and buy drinks packages (which are more inclusive) for less than the Star and I can get balcony cabin on Celebrity Equinox with drinks (again better package) for less than Breakaway inside cabin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resetjet Posted February 10, 2019 #753 Share Posted February 10, 2019 On 2/8/2019 at 3:56 PM, richstowe said: IMHO , it's not a bad idea . You get premium pricing for those that need/want to pick their cabin and fill up the ship at lower prices for those that don't care . If the ship is getting full you shrink the difference between the two, if there is lots of unsold inventory, you widen the difference . It's not pretty but it works for them so they can sell to bargain hunters without having to lower their 3,4 or whatever for free package prices . There is no widening, shrinking. They are obviously interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PegNRay Posted February 10, 2019 #754 Share Posted February 10, 2019 17 hours ago, jordan9900 said: Have the new menu upload at belize The breakaway will be in Belize tomorrow. Looking forward to viewing the new drink menus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexandNessa Posted February 10, 2019 #755 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Yes, me too. Especially the wine list. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan9900 Posted February 10, 2019 #756 Share Posted February 10, 2019 20 hours ago, AtlantaAlly said: So you’re saying that the cruise started with Grey goose as an up charge and now it’s included as of day 3? Or have the price increases just not hit breakaway yet? No they had the menu that was in the original post with Gray Goosse at 19.99 but when you asked the bartender if it was included they said yes. The drink menus were changed yesterday. Also Patron silver is included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erdoran Posted February 10, 2019 #757 Share Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) I'm a bit confused about something actually--when you say "Grey Goose at $19.99" (or whatever price) does that mean a SHOT of GG or a drink MADE with GG? Jordan9900, thanks for the info. It's nice that we are being heard at NCL (at least that's how I interpret your post, that NCL heard the extreme displeasure and took it seriously) Edited February 10, 2019 by erdoran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan9900 Posted February 10, 2019 #758 Share Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) Just posted the drink menus on the Facebook page - NCL breakaway Feb 7 2019 pack fans group Edited February 10, 2019 by jordan9900 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmbhardy Posted February 10, 2019 Author #759 Share Posted February 10, 2019 7 minutes ago, jordan9900 said: Just posted the drink menus on the Facebook page - NCL breakaway Feb 7 2019 pack fans group Great news. I’m a happy guy. Thanks for taking the time to post the new menus on Facebook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexandNessa Posted February 10, 2019 #760 Share Posted February 10, 2019 I see the complaints didn't help the wine list. A single glass of Chateau St Michelle Reisling is still 21.95$ a glass, which is crazy. I see a lot of Essence Reisling converts in NCL's future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmbhardy Posted February 10, 2019 Author #761 Share Posted February 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, AlexandNessa said: I see the complaints didn't help the wine list. A single glass of Chateau St Michelle Reisling is still 21.95$ a glass, which is crazy. I see a lot of Essence Reisling converts in NCL's future. If you like off dry whites, Essence Riesling is actually pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PegNRay Posted February 10, 2019 #762 Share Posted February 10, 2019 1 hour ago, jordan9900 said: Just posted the drink menus on the Facebook page - NCL breakaway Feb 7 2019 pack fans group Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan9900 Posted February 10, 2019 #763 Share Posted February 10, 2019 2 hours ago, AlexandNessa said: I see the complaints didn't help the wine list. A single glass of Chateau St Michelle Reisling is still 21.95$ a glass, which is crazy. I see a lot of Essence Reisling converts in NCL's future. I agree very limited on what wine is in the package. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan9900 Posted February 10, 2019 #764 Share Posted February 10, 2019 3 hours ago, erdoran said: I'm a bit confused about something actually--when you say "Grey Goose at $19.99" (or whatever price) does that mean a SHOT of GG or a drink MADE with GG? Jordan9900, thanks for the info. It's nice that we are being heard at NCL (at least that's how I interpret your post, that NCL heard the extreme displeasure and took it seriously) First night on the Breakaway at the martini bar I watched a guy have a meltdown over all the Patron prices over $15. Wasn't fun for the bartender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish4bruce Posted February 10, 2019 #765 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Does anyone knows what the cost of the Woodford Old Fashioned is? Last year is was 17.95. Just curious if it increased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wetcoast Posted February 10, 2019 #766 Share Posted February 10, 2019 2 hours ago, jordan9900 said: I agree very limited on what wine is in the package. Its really crazy that the Spellbound Petite Sirah is $20 a glass. A whole bottle is only $12 in a wine store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aesop081 Posted February 11, 2019 #767 Share Posted February 11, 2019 41 minutes ago, wetcoast said: Its really crazy that the Spellbound Petite Sirah is $20 a glass. A whole bottle is only $12 in a wine store ...and they sure as hell don't pay retail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippeedee Posted February 11, 2019 #768 Share Posted February 11, 2019 46 minutes ago, wetcoast said: Its really crazy that the Spellbound Petite Sirah is $20 a glass. A whole bottle is only $12 in a wine store I looked up the new Romani prosecco, $10.95 a glass so still included, but $10ish for a bottle locally. I am still reeling from the increase to $36 for the Veuve. I'm not a big drinker but champagne is my cruise treat. Probably not anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aesop081 Posted February 11, 2019 #769 Share Posted February 11, 2019 5 hours ago, jordan9900 said: Just posted the drink menus on the Facebook page - NCL breakaway Feb 7 2019 pack fans group Thanks for the post. Much relieved by the pull back on some of these prices...still stunned at the audacity to charge what they charge. Just looking at Grand Marnier. IF they paid retail (they don't), they would pay for the bottle after the first two shots leaving 23 X 14.95 = 343 dollars profit per bottle for those paying outside the UBP. Since their overhead is the ship, which is paid for by the cruise fares, that's a great profit margin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wetcoast Posted February 11, 2019 #770 Share Posted February 11, 2019 8 minutes ago, Zippeedee said: I looked up the new Romani prosecco, $10.95 a glass so still included, but $10ish for a bottle locally. I am still reeling from the increase to $36 for the Veuve. I'm not a big drinker but champagne is my cruise treat. Probably not anymore. I was so spoiled last cruise on a different line, i had some great wines by the glass and Mumm Cordon Rouge- no upcharge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resetjet Posted February 11, 2019 #771 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Looks the same as Pearl in dec price wise. What did they roll back. Sailaway arent drinking patron reposado. 23 a shot plus tip. Thats crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdjpvaz Posted February 11, 2019 #772 Share Posted February 11, 2019 How much is Don Julio 1942? Almost afraid to ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aesop081 Posted February 11, 2019 #773 Share Posted February 11, 2019 1 hour ago, wdjpvaz said: How much is Don Julio 1942? Almost afraid to ask They don't have it on menu. Don Julio Reposado is 29.95 14.95 up charge plus 3 dollar sc if you have the package. Basically an expensive bar price. 36 bucks if you don't have the package. Where on this PLANET would you pay that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latebloomer56 Posted February 11, 2019 #774 Share Posted February 11, 2019 On 2/9/2019 at 6:01 AM, KeithJenner said: No you aren't. We didn't last Aug. We both had the UBP but were not told we needed to have the soda package for our grandson who sailed with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latebloomer56 Posted February 11, 2019 #775 Share Posted February 11, 2019 On 2/8/2019 at 10:05 AM, resetjet said: Look at it this way, you have two choices as a non heavy drinker. Roll the dice on a sailaway and get a crappy room or buy what you dont want or need. On our last cruise it was $600 more to pick a room and then you need to get the ubp for $230 or whatever in tips. So over $800 more to pick a room.....crazy. We always pick our cabins we book well in advance and as neither of us are big drinkers will not take the UBP again just the tax & tip is above what we would drink. My husband will get a soda package if we have several sea days other wise we are off the ship when in port. But really love aft cabins on both lines we sail so pick each and every time. Package or no package it's our choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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