Adult vs Premium beverage package

[killer32]

We are cruising out of Miami at the end of January.  We received the Adult Beverage package as part of our cruise booking.  I was just doing check in and was offered the Premium Beverage Package.  I've been searching and can't find what is included in our current package and if upgrading is worth the money.

 

What is the difference?  Thanks!

[xcell]

PREMIUM PLUS BEVERAGE PACKAGE

 

Elevate your experience and enjoy bottled water, specialty coffee, soft drinks, beers, ultra-premium spirits, cocktails and exquisite wines by the glass during your entire cruise. It’s everything that the Premium Beverage Package has to offer and more.

Package can be used in onboard restaurants, lounges, bars and Great Stirrup Cay. Includes all beverages by the glass. Beverage selection is subject to change on board. Includes fountain soda, freshly squeezed juice, bottled water (fl at and sparkling), energy drinks, nonalcoholic beer, and specialty coffee. Includes select wines by the bottle when dining. Select wine list is subject to change. The following will receive a 40% discount when purchased on board; non-select bottles of wine (champagne and sparkling included), “Wine and Spirit Experiences”, tastings, and fl ights. Package does not include: Room service, mini bar purchases, wine dispenser, vending machines, pre-cruise wine bottle purchases, Wine and Spirit Experiences, tastings or fl ights. Offer is not applicable on Harvest Caye, nor sailings that are two (2) days or less. Guest’s check may refl ect applicable VAT and/or taxes for certain ports or itineraries. *A 20% gratuity and beverage service charge will be added to all package purchases. 

 

WINES BY THE BOTTLE DURING DINNER ALL BEVERAGES ARE INCLUDED YOU GET EVERYTHING THAT’S ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE PREMIUM BEVERAGE PACKAGE PLUS ALL OF THESE ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS: PLUS, A 40% DISCOUNT ON ALL WINE BOTTLES, WINE & SPIRIT EXPERIENCES, TASTINGS AND FLIGHTS PURCHASED ON BOARD.

 

• Chandon California
• Nicolas Feuillatte Rose NV Champagne, France
• Veuve Clicquot “Yellow Label” Champagne, France
• Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen “Eroica” Riesling Columbia Valley, Washington
• Pascal Jolivet “Clos du Roy” Sancerre, Loire, France
• Hampton Water Rose “by Bon Jovi” Languedoc, France
• Louis Jadot Pouilly Fuissé Burgundy, France
• Isabel Mondavi Chardonnay Carneros, California
• Terrazas de los Andes “Reserva” Chardonnay Mendoza, Argentina
• Il Borro Salvatore Ferragamo The Lamelle Tuscany, Italy
• Louis Jadot Burgundy, France
• Terrazas de los Andes “Reserva” Malbec Mendoza, Argentina
• Il Borro Salvatore Ferragamo Pian Di Nova IGT Toscana Tuscany, Italy
• Simi Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley, California
• Spellbound Petite Sirah California
• Federico Paternina ‘Banda Roja’ Reserva DOCa Rioja, Spain
• Doglioti Barolo DOCG Piemonte, Italy
• Louis Raynald Chateauneuf Du Pape Rhône, France

• Dewar’s 12 The Ancestor Blended Scotch
• Gentleman Jack Tennessee
• Glenfi ddich Select
• Woodford Reserve
• Glenlivet Single Malt
• Talisker 10
• Booker’s Kentucky
• Glenfi ddich Reserve
• Johnnie Walker Platinum Label
• The Macallan Quest
• Paul John Indian Single Malt
• Whistle Pig Rye
• Pyrat Cask 1623 Rum
• Zacapa 23 Rum
• Wyland Ultra-Premium Rum
• Cazadores Añejo
• Gracias a Dios Mezcal
• Don Julio Blanco
• Don Julio Reposado
• Patrón Reposado
• Patrón Añejo
• Tanqueray Ten
• Hendrick’s Scotland
• The Botanist Islay Dry
• Ciroc
• Ultimat

• Patrón XO Café
• Chambord Black Raspberry
• St. Germain Elderfl ower
• Armagnac Clés Des Ducs VSOP
• Courvoisier VSOP Cognac
• Rémy Martin 1738
• Rémy Martin V.S.O.P

 

Edited October 6, 2019 by xcell

[salty dingo]

It's odd the standard drink package includes a can of beer but not a can of soda or bottle of water. The premium package includes all the non alcoholic drinks in cans or bottles, specialty coffee, and some of the wines you can get by the bottle - nice for dinner.

 

On Carnival they sell bottled water onboard dirt cheap by the case, and it's allowed to bring on 12 packs of can soda. You can also bring on one bottle of wine per person without corkage fee. However the NCL package is cheaper, if you get it as a perk, and you can always get free water or soda by the glass with the package. Come to think of it you can get free water by the glass without the package.😉

 

We are planning to bring refillable sports bottles for water, especially while off the ship, so bottled water will not be needed. Ships make their own water and it is tastier than any bottled water I have ever had.