coconutmonkey Posted September 21, 2019 #1 Share Posted September 21, 2019 I am new to Oceania and am considering a cruise. With the O Choice perks, what does the drink package include? Is it only wine and beer with lunch and dinner or is it drinks throughout the day subject to a drink maximum price and quantity? Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meandbc Posted September 21, 2019 #2 Share Posted September 21, 2019 It only includes beer and wine with lunch and dinner. For $20 PP you can upgrade to the premium package and get the open bar. You purchase the upgrade onboard the first day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1985rz1 Posted September 21, 2019 #3 Share Posted September 21, 2019 13 minutes ago, meandbc said: It only includes beer and wine with lunch and dinner. For $20 PP you can upgrade to the premium package and get the open bar. You purchase the upgrade onboard the first day. Just to be clear: $20 pp per day. You must do all days from the day you purchase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconutmonkey Posted September 21, 2019 Author #4 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Thanks for the replies. If I pick another O Life perk and want to pay for the premium drink package, how much is it per day? I understand I have to buy for the entire cruise. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted September 21, 2019 #5 Share Posted September 21, 2019 I believe that is $60 pp per day, also once it starts you can't stop it. If you're on a shorter cruise that doesn't seem to be a problem, but sometimes it can be if you are on a long one. Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1985rz1 Posted September 21, 2019 #6 Share Posted September 21, 2019 17 minutes ago, coconutmonkey said: Thanks for the replies. If I pick another O Life perk and want to pay for the premium drink package, how much is it per day? I understand I have to buy for the entire cruise. Thanks! Mura got there before me, so you know the price: $60 pp pd You can start it anytime onboard and pay only for the remaing nights of the cruise. Here's a link to the various options you can purchase, including the beverage packages, that you might find useful. Scroll down near the bottom for the drink packages. https://www.oceaniacruises.com/value 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsbadguy Posted September 21, 2019 #7 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Do both people in the cabin need to purchase the beverage package if purchased onboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted September 21, 2019 #8 Share Posted September 21, 2019 I think the answer is no. Since we never buy the package I'm not positive, but I believe I'd read here that Oceania is different from other lines that DO require both people to take the liquor package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sny Posted September 21, 2019 #9 Share Posted September 21, 2019 No, a package is for one passenger, not all those in a cabin. Have done it many times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailco Posted September 21, 2019 #10 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Oceania allow you to take a generous 6 bottles of wine onboard at embarkation. You can also take wine onto the ship at any port you visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted September 22, 2019 #11 Share Posted September 22, 2019 8 hours ago, sailco said: Oceania allow you to take a generous 6 bottles of wine onboard at embarkation. You can also take wine onto the ship at any port you visit. Not just wine. In practice you can take anything you want on board at any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay23 Posted September 22, 2019 #12 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Don't forget you can take your own wine to the restaurant but you will be asked to pay $25 corkage per bottle. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenndale Posted September 22, 2019 #13 Share Posted September 22, 2019 The O life package also includes port at dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunlover12 Posted September 23, 2019 #14 Share Posted September 23, 2019 It hasn't been mentioned in this thread but the premium package also allows you to purchase a bottle of wine for 50% off. I'm not sure if that is true for the regular drink package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted September 24, 2019 #15 Share Posted September 24, 2019 just to clarify if you take the O Life House select package as your perk BOTH parties have to take the same perk but if you want to upgrade to the Prestige package both do not have to upgrade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted September 24, 2019 #16 Share Posted September 24, 2019 10 hours ago, sunlover12 said: It hasn't been mentioned in this thread but the premium package also allows you to purchase a bottle of wine for 50% off. I'm not sure if that is true for the regular drink package. I wasn’t aware of this. Is it on the website? I did know you get a discount on La Reserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunlover12 Posted September 24, 2019 #17 Share Posted September 24, 2019 9 hours ago, ORV said: I wasn’t aware of this. Is it on the website? I did know you get a discount on La Reserve. I don't know if it's on the website. DH purchased the premium package so that's how we were made aware of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pna Posted September 24, 2019 #18 Share Posted September 24, 2019 (edited) If you choose the basic O life drink package which includes wine and beer with lunch and dinner, do you have to eat in the MDR to take advantage of that or can you use it in Terrace Buffet? Does it include champagne or just wines? Edited September 24, 2019 by pna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanandJim Posted September 24, 2019 #19 Share Posted September 24, 2019 30 minutes ago, pna said: If you choose the basic O life drink package which includes wine and beer with lunch and dinner, do you have to eat in the MDR to take advantage of that or can you use it in Terrace Buffet? Does it include champagne or just wines? Any Dining venue, &/or Room Service, and there is always a champagne included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailco Posted October 19, 2019 #20 Share Posted October 19, 2019 On 9/25/2019 at 2:43 AM, StanandJim said: Any Dining venue, &/or Room Service, and there is always a champagne included. Just clarifying this......if we order room service lunch in our cabin can we ask for beer or wine from the house beverage package to be delivered too? At no charge? Is there a set time for lunch and dinner? I'm a newbie can't you tell 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanandJim Posted October 19, 2019 #21 Share Posted October 19, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, sailco said: if we order room service lunch in our cabin can we ask for beer or wine from the house beverage package to be delivered too? Yes, you may. 2 hours ago, sailco said: At no charge? Also true. 2 hours ago, sailco said: Is there a set time for lunch and dinner? No, but the beer and wine is served only with those meals. In other words, alcohol service may not be stretched out to an all day affair. Edited October 19, 2019 by StanandJim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkitkat123 Posted October 19, 2019 #22 Share Posted October 19, 2019 44 minutes ago, StanandJim said: Yes, you may. Also true. No, but the beer and wine is served only with those meals. In other words, alcohol service may not be stretched out to an all day affair. That’s an interesting point I had not considered. Can one order pretty much anything from room service at any time and have free drinks included? Not that I plan to do this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanandJim Posted October 19, 2019 #23 Share Posted October 19, 2019 (edited) 40 minutes ago, drkitkat123 said: That’s an interesting point I had not considered. Can one order pretty much anything from room service at any time and have free drinks included? Not that I plan to do this... Room service is 24/7, but the alcohol is only provided with one designated lunch and dinner each day. If one forces the issue, they actually time the meals. We witnessed a similar situation on the Riviera, where a young gentleman gave endlessly sitting in the Terrace a try. They grew wise to him swiftly, and when he learned that he would be charged for non mealtime refreshments, he began patronizing other shipboard facilities. Edited October 19, 2019 by StanandJim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmaster Posted October 19, 2019 #24 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Just to add a question here...by upgrading to the premium drink package, does that offer you any other choice of wines by the glass. Someone mentioned you could buy the bottle at 50% off. Get the feeling BYO plus corkage is a good option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailco Posted October 19, 2019 #25 Share Posted October 19, 2019 1 hour ago, StanandJim said: Yes, you may. Also true. No, but the beer and wine is served only with those meals. In other words, alcohol service may not be stretched out to an all day affair. Thanks for that. Sounds ideal for us. We frequently opt for a simple room service burger and fries when we're tired. Not trying to stretch it out, but can we ask room service to deliver two drinks each? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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