Drink Questions

[excited balcony]

Are double drinks covered in the Premium Package . . . asking for a friend. ☺️

Has anyone sailed recently that can tell me if they had Woodford  Reserve available onboard?  We last sailed on Celebrity in April and they did not have any onboard due to Covid shipping issues.  

Lastly, are there wines you would recommend in the Premium Package?  The last time we sailed my favorite was the Cakebread Pinot Noir, but it wasn't always available.

Thank you!

 

[deliver42]

I can't answer you on the wines ,but doubles are definitely available. I drink JW Black, and most of the time, either the server or bartender actually asked if I wanted double. Not a problem.

[excited balcony]

That is great news on the doubles!!  

In case others are wondering, I did a bit more digging in the boards and these are some of the wines that came up several times:

Cakebread Pinot Noir

Conundrum (a blend)

Decoy Cabernet

Elegance Sauvignon Blanc

Kiona Merlot

Cherry Tart or Pie Pinot Nior

Layer cake primitivo

 

[DaKahuna]

 There have also had these from time to time:

 

 Alta Vista Malbec

 Mouton Cadet Bordeaux

 Chateau Amour Cr Bourgeois

 Elk Grove Peniot Gris

 Elegance Pinot Noir 

 

 

[since1982]

In past doubles are covered in premium package.

[since1982]

Does celebrity premium drink package include in room mini bar?

[DaKahuna]

59 minutes ago, since1982 said:

Does celebrity premium drink package include in room mini bar?

 

 No it does not.  

 

From the order page:

 

Important details and advisements

 

• Packages may not be shared, and do not include beverages sold in gift shops, mini-bar or room service.

[breadandbutter]

Villa Maria sauvignon blanc is very good, and the Cattier champagne also.

[miched]

Find a BT that you like and makes the drinks the way that you like them.   Grease their palm.   They will accommodate you

 

If you don’t have a package or want to upgrade do it with a BT that you like.  They get the 20% gratuity. 
 

PLEASE DON’T DO IT WITH THE HAWKS THAT APPROACH YOU AROUND THE SHIP ON THE FIRST DAY.   They are chasing the gratuity and you will never see them again.  
 

DO IT WITH SOMEONE THAT WILL BE SERVING YOU AND WILL ACCOMMODATE YOU.

 

Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅 

[miched]

6 hours ago, since1982 said:

Does celebrity premium drink package include in room mini bar?

There was a premium drink plus package that included the premium drink pack upgrade plus the mini bar, snacks and casino credit.  It was a deal depend on the length of the cruise.  You got daily 2 splits of wine,  mini bottles of Tito’s vodka, Kind Bars, and Pringles.   I think if the cruise was 7 days it was a no brainer as the casino credit covered the cost.   I don’t know if it is still offered 

 

Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

 

 

[since1982]

Thank both for your answer.

 

I had read that if both people in the cabin buy the Premium Beverage package it would include that cabin mini bar. Except, we did not really buy it it was one of the perks given to us so 🤷🏻‍♂️

 

I will I’ll ask once I get on board.

 

PS  The premium beverage package “plus” is still being offered.

[Guindalf]

1 hour ago, since1982 said:

Thank both for your answer.

 

I had read that if both people in the cabin buy the Premium Beverage package it would include that cabin mini bar. Except, we did not really buy it it was one of the perks given to us so 🤷🏻‍♂️

 

No it doesn't. However, if you're in a suite, your butler can fill it with soda, ome wines and beers with no additional cost (just remember to tip him!).

 

1 hour ago, since1982 said:

I will I’ll ask once I get on board.

 

PS  The premium beverage package “plus” is still being offered.

 

Again, no. The Plus package was stopped some time ago and is no longer an option. I double-checked with our sailing on the Solstice next month.

 

[DaKahuna]

15 hours ago, miched said:

There was a premium drink plus package that included the premium drink pack upgrade plus the mini bar, snacks and casino credit.  It was a deal depend on the length of the cruise.  You got daily 2 splits of wine,  mini bottles of Tito’s vodka, Kind Bars, and Pringles.   I think if the cruise was 7 days it was a no brainer as the casino credit covered the cost.   I don’t know if it is still offered 

 

Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

 

 

 

 It was called "Drinks and more"  and it is no longer being offered.  

 

[rickdent]

16 hours ago, miched said:

Find a BT that you like and makes the drinks the way that you like them.   Grease their palm.   They will accommodate you

 

If you don’t have a package or want to upgrade do it with a BT that you like.  They get the 20% gratuity. 
 

PLEASE DON’T DO IT WITH THE HAWKS THAT APPROACH YOU AROUND THE SHIP ON THE FIRST DAY.   They are chasing the gratuity and you will never see them again.  
 

DO IT WITH SOMEONE THAT WILL BE SERVING YOU AND WILL ACCOMMODATE YOU.

 

Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅 

Can make the difference from a wonderful cruise to a tremendously wonderful holiday- which you may or may not remember!

[DaKahuna]

 When I did not have the DBP and wanted to upgrade, I would always do it at the Martini Bar.  That is one of my favorite hangouts so it made sense to get on the good side of the bartenders there.   The alternate was the Ensemble Lounge.  We find that a very relaxing location onboard the ship and enjoy sitting and listening to the talented musicians and have always found the service there exceptional.