Upgrading drink package on board

[sun bum]

We are sailing on the Edge the end of January. In the past, we have been able to upgrade to the Premium drink package on board. We usually do it the first night when they are offering deals on dining also. Does anyone know if this is still available on the Edge. if so, how much is the upgrade per day.

Thanks in advance!

[bookitdanno]

You can. And the bartender will be your friend for life,  as he gets a cut off the tips. 

The cost is $12 per day. $10 + $2 for gratuities.

[sun bum]

Thanks for your quick response

 

[papaflamingo]

You can upgrade for $12 per day per person on line and save yourself he hassle. 

[Bo1953]

26 minutes ago, papaflamingo said:

You can upgrade for $12 per day per person on line and save yourself he hassle. 

p - what is the hassle when up-grading a drink package on-board, that you have experienced?

 

Cheers and bon voyage

[D C]

5 hours ago, Bo1953 said:

p - what is the hassle when up-grading a drink package on-board, that you have experienced?

 

Cheers and bon voyage

Curious as well. 
Last time I upgraded onboard, they even made my premium drink first and then tended to the upgrade paperwork.  

 

Just knowing that the bartenders at the location I frequent get some extra $$ in their pocket for 'selling' the upgrade is enough for me to justify any hassle. 

[PTC DAWG]

6 hours ago, papaflamingo said:

You can upgrade for $12 per day per person on line and save yourself he hassle. 

Not a hassle at all…and the bartender loves you…

[twoflyers]

On 12/21/2021 at 4:08 PM, sun bum said:

We are sailing on the Edge the end of January. In the past, we have been able to upgrade to the Premium drink package on board. We usually do it the first night when they are offering deals on dining also. Does anyone know if this is still available on the Edge. if so, how much is the upgrade per day.

Thanks in advance!

If you are Elite or Elite+ you are eligible for a 10% discount if you upgrade your drink package before sail date (usually at least 2 days before).

[Bo1953]

I must add here, that if X has a 20% discount on PBP, yes I will upgrade on-line, absent that then do it on-board...

 

... and tip accordingly during the sailing, so the up-grade on-board more than makes up for it...   😎

 

Cheers and bon voyage

Edited December 24, 2021 by Bo1953

[FastandFurious]

Whether it is 10% or 20% I still upgrade onboard because as noted earlier the staff really appreciates the gesture and I have thereafter received very special treatment. But upgrade at a venue you intend to frequent regularly.

[JamieLogical]

I haven't been able to upgrade online for my upcoming Equinox sailing in January. I just see the following banner on my cruise planner:

 

 

If I am going to have to call and wait on hold, I might as well just wait until I am onboard.

[kelib]

If I have OBC, can that be used for the upgrade on board?

[sn2792]

44 minutes ago, kelib said:

If I have OBC, can that be used for the upgrade on board?

Yes

[papaflamingo]

13 hours ago, Bo1953 said:

p - what is the hassle when up-grading a drink package on-board, that you have experienced?

 

Cheers and bon voyage

Ok... maybe "hassle" was a misnomer.  All I was saying was that you can upgrade on line and you don't have to do it on the ship.  Just easier for me I guess.  But to each their own.  

Oh yeah,.... I'll tip as I get drinks. So the one's who serve me will be the one's getting tips. 

[Bo1953]

1 minute ago, papaflamingo said:

Ok... maybe "hassle" was a misnomer.  All I was saying was that you can upgrade on line and you don't have to do it on the ship.  Just easier for me I guess.  But to each their own.  

Oh yeah,.... I'll tip as I get drinks. So the one's who serve me will be the one's getting tips. 

No worries at all, just took it to mean that it was a challenge....

 

Your explanation is right on point, for sure as is the point that it is just (almost) as easy to do it on board for a few of us...

 

Cheers and bon voyage