Who Knew!

[keeponcruising]

I found out on a youtube video of the NS that HAL now offers a SBP just for HMC.   I called ship services and the rep was unaware of the new package.  She put me on hold for a while and came back and said she saw something written about it, but did not know the price.  A short hold again and she came back with the price.  It's $25 plus 15% service charge for the drink pkg on HMC.  Sold!!  I purchased 3 for my upcoming NS cruise 3/24. 

 

Sorry if this is a known item to book.  I haven't seen anything on CC discussing it.

[Fouremco]

Is this a beverage package or a beverage card? Can you provide details on what is included, limitations, etc.?

[racnwdow]

What is SBP and HMC?

[avian777]

4 minutes ago, racnwdow said:

What is SBP and HMC?

 

SBP = Signature Beverage Package;  HMC = Half Moon Cay

[fatcat04]

50 minutes ago, keeponcruising said:

I found out on a youtube video of the NS that HAL now offers a SBP just for HMC.   I called ship services and the rep was unaware of the new package.  She put me on hold for a while and came back and said she saw something written about it, but did not know the price.  A short hold again and she came back with the price.  It's $25 plus 15% service charge for the drink pkg on HMC.  Sold!!  I purchased 3 for my upcoming NS cruise 3/24. 

 

Sorry if this is a known item to book.  I haven't seen anything on CC discussing it.

Also can you link the video? 

[keeponcruising]

16 minutes ago, fatcat04 said:

Also can you link the video? 

 

[keeponcruising]

5 minutes ago, keeponcruising said:

 

If you want to fast forward, it comes on about 14 minutes into the video.

[puppycanducruise]

Interesting video.  Thanks for posting.

And I didn't know about the $25 drinks package for HMC.  Good to know.  Thanks.

[fatcat04]

7 minutes ago, keeponcruising said:

If you want to fast forward, it comes on about 14 minutes into the video.

Thanks. I had actually read about it somewhere but then heard nothing else. We had the cabana with butler last time so no need but good to know they have this now.  

[catl331]

I always thought the reason for not being able to use the SBP on HMC was the lack of a connection to the ship's computers. It seems odd that they can handle a new, special card but not the normal SBP still! 

Edited February 25, 2019 by catl331

[Krazy Kruizers]

Thanks for the information.

 

Will be curious to see how people will like this on HMC and if there will be any problems.

[Fouremco]

9 minutes ago, catl331 said:

I always thought the reason for not being able to use the SBC on HMC was the lack of a connection to the ship's computers. It seems odd that they can handle a new, special card but not the normal SBP still! 

Agreed! As I said in a related thread recently, I don't buy the excuse of technology issues. As far as I'm concerned, it's just a money grab. If these new cards can work, then everyone with a normal SBP should be given one for their day at HMC. What's next, different beverage packages for different bars onboard? 

[boards]

Drink package for $24.95 and limit 15 drinks - you have got to be kidding!!!

[ski ww]

I think the drink package for a day is a good deal, which I didn't know about. Thanks for sharing the video.

[Jareds_mommytoo]

3 hours ago, boards said:

Drink package for $24.95 and limit 15 drinks - you have got to be kidding!!!

Better deal then the regular SBP price

[keeponcruising]

1 hour ago, ski ww said:

I think the drink package for a day is a good deal, which I didn't know about. Thanks for sharing the video.

I think it is a good deal too!

[boards]

 

too good to be true!!!

[fatcat04]

1 hour ago, Jareds_mommytoo said:

Better deal then the regular SBP price

Yup. 3 cocktails and you are in gravy.

[VMax1700]

5 hours ago, boards said:

Drink package for $24.95 and limit 15 drinks - you have got to be kidding!!!

 

15 drinks in a 5 hour time frame?  That's about all the time you have on HMC.

[TAD2005]

It probably is a card that you show to the bartender on HMC.  You are there for only 4 or 5 hours,  so how much damage can you do in that time.   They do not need to electronically link to the ship, just show the card.   If you can drink 15 drinks in 5 hours, you also win a free trip to the ship's hospital.

[Fouremco]

4 minutes ago, TAD2005 said:

It probably is a card that you show to the bartender on HMC.  You are there for only 4 or 5 hours,  so how much damage can you do in that time.   They do not need to electronically link to the ship, just show the card.   If you can drink 15 drinks in 5 hours, you also win a free trip to the ship's hospital.

In that case, why not allow passengers with a regular beverage package the same benefit? Surely they aren't concerned that you'd drink 15 drinks on HMC then return to the ship for 15 more. 

Edited February 25, 2019 by Fouremco