Cruise lines wont tell you this, but I will. It is likely to be the same, or very similar on other itineraries and ships. I was just on the Celebrity Eclipse last week on the Norwegian fjords. Hope this makes sense! Hi All we will be getting on Celebrity constellation in April with our 11 yr old and 14 yr old. Austrian crystal manufacturer Riedel (famousfor designing finely tuned drinking instruments)andCelebrity Cruises made it possible to experience aunique seminar at sea-how the shape of a glass affects every sip of wine. Much appreciated. Security may inspect all containers (water and soda bottles, mouthwash, luggage, etc.) Happy sailing. In addition, the selection offers popular new flavors such as Barq's Root Beer, Coke Zero, Sprite Zero, Caffeine-Free Diet Coke. Bringing wine or champagne on board is allowed. These selections include specialty coffees & teas, craft & artisan beers, spirits, cocktails, frozen drinks, Coca-Cola products, premium bottled water, and wines by the glass up to $17. Celebrity Cruises always provides a Classic Drink Package, which includes an incredible range of beers, spirits, cocktails, liqueurs, frozen drinks, and wines by the glass for $9 per serving. Have a great cruise. So premium tea at breakfast and in the afternoon, pre dinner drink at the Martini bar, 2 glasses of better wine at dinner and multiple premium waters, (San Pellegrino and Evian) easily paid for the $12 a day upgrade. Seems unfair. Dollar for dollar, I think going with the Classic Beverage package is probably the best move. SCORE BIG ON CELEBRITY CRUISES BY BOOKING NOW! I/we would like to see Celebrity offer a. If I did not get the Classic package as a perk I would purchase the non alcohol premium package and pay for alcohol by the glass. Also, having the ability to order a BIG bottle of San Pellegrino to bring back to the room etcis a plus. Would more than likely exceed my package but not two. All Rights Reserved. If you are on a drink package, cans of soda are NOT included-you get soda from the soda gun from a bar. We cruised on the Summit last year and had the classic package included, which we upgraded to premium after seeing what the selection was. Some people say service charges on drinks are included in a package, and others say the service charges go onto the final bill. The currentCelebrity Cruises alcohol policy ensures the line's security and health standards. What brand of beers are included bottles or draught? If you buy a drink outside the drinks package prices, do you have to pay the difference and 20% gratuities of the difference or 20% of the total cost of the drink, even if you have already pre paid gratuities? An icon placed on the SeaPass Card indicates participation in the Riedel Wine Glass Comparative Workshop. When is your cruise? Thanks for question. Before gratuity is added, a beer at Royal Caribbean will cost $6 to $8, between $7 and $9 at Carnival Cruise Line . At the restaurants, water is provided in pitchers. Thats usually $4 a glass. printed on the card or is it just a swipe card to be used by anyone having it. Your latest information said this includes lattes and other premium coffees, but previously you had said we would have to have the premium package. They were the perfect size. A sparkling, honest and pure beer created with just water, yeast, malt, and hops. Hi Renee. I would definitely have ordered some drinks that were strategically priced at $13.50 if Id been able to just pay the difference. Heres a link to the Beverage Package page for Celebrity: http://www.celebritycruises.com/onboard-celebrity/onboard-beverage-packages?pagename=onboard_beverage_packages_overview#onboard_beverage_packages_premium_classic_tab/onboard/asrPanel%3Fpagename=onboard_beverage_packages_premium_classic&ComponentTypeId=30&categoryId=¤cyCode=USD. Monin Watermelon, Pineapple Juice and Fresh Lime Juice, Monin Strawberry and Banana with Soda Water, Fresh Lemon Juice, Mint, Agave Nectar, Soda Water, Red Bull, Margarita Mix, Agave Nectar, Strawberry Pure, Sugar Free Red Bull, Cucumber, Mint, Simple Syrup, Red Bull (Red Edition), Orange Juice, Agave Nectar, Grenadine, Original, Sugarfree, Cranberry Edition, Blueberry Edition, Power-C Dragonfruit, XXX Aai-Blueberry-Pomegranate, Zero Rise Orange, Zero Squeezed Lemonade, Book it List Event 75% off 2nd Guest + Savings. I did double check and Celebrity indicates that cans of soda are included in their package. I favor hoppy beers too. Hope that helps. If you prefer wine with your eats, our wine list presents an impressive selection by the glass or bottle. If you are not much of a cocktail drinker, then the Classic package should suffice as there are plenty of liqours available on the Classic. Given your description, the drink package may not be a good option for you. If you look on your cruise planner online, there should be some options and costs. Thanks for reading Mark. Average Alcoholic Drink Cost On A Cruise. Hi Alison, For our Alaskan cruise, we actually spent more time at the ports, as our excursions tended to be longer and it was our first time in Alaska. Great question. Both the classic and premium drink packages do include lattes and premium coffees. We just got back from the Southern Caribbean after doing the Adventure of the Seas-you will love the ABC islands. We got a free upgrade and had to pay nothing as the complete costs were covered by our TA through their promotion. From a martini bar to an adult frozen slush venue and a wine bar, there are plenty of specialty drinks to be had The Celebrity Eclipse Bars provide plenty of drink options for all types of travelers. Thanks again! Drink packages on Celebrity Cruises are accepted almost everywhere on the ship. Have a wonderful trip. More happens on the Edge. The Premium package was well worth the costs, and we would definitely do it again! Seems very expensive in euros compared with dollar prices! They are very useful. Mostly drink wine, occasional cocktails. If you're taking a cruise with Celebrity you may be wondering which drinks are included in the 'always included' cruise fare. Ultimately, you need to know your own habits to determine if the drink packages on Celebrity Cruises will be a good value during your cruise. As for the 15% service charge, yes, you pay that for each drink you order when you purchase drinks a la carte. Watching our Niece and Nephew. Does that mean at the end of the cruise, there will be a 15% gratuity of total cost of all beverages consumed, in addition to the suggested $12 per person per day? Can you offer any other words of advice? However, you can upgrade to the All Included price. Below is a sample Gastrobar menu with the line's most comprehensive beer list. Your email address will not be published. I am wondering if they quoted you for more bottles of wine or a different package? This can vary depending on the type of cruise and the length of the cruise. Hi. Bud Light. Looking forward to your report and breakdown. On Gambees website there is a picture showing a Clifford Bay sauv blanc for $8.50 and a Bollini pinot grigio for $7.50. On Celebrity, both Classic and Premium beverage packages include the following: unlimited sodas, fresh squeezed and bottled juices, bottled water, tea, beer, wine, spirits, cocktails and frozen. The complimentary drinks do include ice water, coffee (American coffee, not espresso), tea, and lemonade. For instance, will you be able to sustain the same drinking pattern over the course of a 10-day or 14-day cruise? Stay in a hotel and the published rate includes all charges, service or otherwise, so how is this any different. Right now Im doing research for my first Celebrity cruise next May. Am I mistaken? Those last 3 Days. Thanks for reading! Is it true, if you go over the $9 limit with the classic pkg, you must pay the full price for the drink? That little hand went up again. Where are you going in June? This was really helpful for me. and our travel agent got us 2 Classic Beverage packages, so it was really informative to read the difference between the Classic and Premium packages. The below are examples of menus from the ship. All Included pricing applies to sailings booked and departing on or after January 09, 2023. On RCCL Majesty in September. Great point about the Michaels Club, so it is possible that some of those high-end beers are not there, but they may offer those at other bars, and again, they would not be covered in the Classic, and you would pay the difference Premium package. If you have a lot of sea days, may be well worth the cost. Zero worries. You must purchase a Celebrity cruise drink package for the entire length of the cruise. Happy cruising. Package name: Premium Drink Package. If you purchase a Celebrity Cruise drink package, you are entitled to as many non-alcoholic AND alcoholic drinks as you want. Home Cruise Complete Guide to Drink Packages on Celebrity Cruises (2023). We have cruised 30+ times but this is the first time we have had one of these packages. At meals, juices and other select drinks, like iced-tea or lemonade, are available. Receive a $10 coupon toward Celebrity's Riedel Comparative Wine Glass Workshop (two per package). I am glad you found the post useful. Visiting from {country-flag} {country-name}? This package includes all beers, cocktails, top-shelf liquor, and wines by the glass up to $15 per drink. You can check out the drink menus from a recent Celebrity Beyond cruise to see how much your favorite cocktails cost on Celebrity Cruises. Thanks again. I ordered prosecco and it WAS part of the classic package. Frozen Margarita, The Perfect Peach Daiquiri, The Favorite Strawberry Daiquiri, The Delicious Banana Daiquiri, Baileys Banana Colada), All Natural Frosty Specials (non-alcoholic version), Celebrities All Time Favorites (Americano, Blue Hawaiian, Caipirinha, Cuba Libre, Daiquiri, John Daniels, Mary Pickford, Mint Julep, Rob Roy), Fancy Martinis (Citrus, Melon, Watermelon, "The Chocolate Kiss", Martini Limon, Fancy Saketini, Tiffani), Vodka Martinis (The Original, Apple, Peach, Blueberry, Mad Melon, Vanilla, Bloodytini, Van Gogh Flirtini, Vodkatini, The "Magic", Le "French", Fifty Fifty, Goose Kiss, Creme Brulee, Martini Delight, Cosmopolitain, The Century Martini, Belvedere Startini), Gin Martinis (The Classic, The Dirty, Bellini, The "Gibson", Gimlet, Caribbean Sunset), Combo Martinis (Alize Gold Passion, Chocolate Vanilla Combo, Apple-Licious Combo, Fruity Grand Combo), Campari, Dubonnet, Tio Pepe, Dry Sack, Bristol Cream, Harvey's, Martini & Rossi Sweet and Dry Vermouth, Johnny Walker Red, Dewar's White Label, J&B, Cutty Sark, Chivas Regal,Johnny Walker Black,Dewar's 12 years, Glenfiddich Pure Malt, Laphroaigh 10 years old, Glenlivet 100% Malt 12 years old, Dalwhinnie 15 years old, Lagavulin 16 years old, Canadian Club, Seagram's V.O., Seagram's 7-Crown, Blanton Single Barrel, Booker's Small Batch, Bacardi (Light, Dark, Limon, Orange, Ciclon), Myers's Dark, Captain Morgan, Matusalem Grand Reserva, Barbancourt Estate Reserve, Goldschlager, Batuque Superior Cachaca, Jagermeister, Christiania Pearl, Vincent Van Gogh, Belvedere, Grey Goose, Amaretto di Saronno, B&B, Bailey's Irish Cream, Drambuie, Grand Mariner, Frangelico, Sambuca, Kahlua, "1921" Tequila Cream, Courvoisier V.S.,Hennessy V.S., Carlos I, Metaxa 5-Star, Cles Des Dues XO Armagnac, Remy Martin V.S.O.P., CourvoisierV.S.O.P., Lepanto, Hennessy X.O., Martell Cordon Bleu, Camus Josephine, Courvoisier X.O. If a passenger onboard a Celebrity cruise ship celebrates his/her 21st birthday during the voyage, he/she may ask the Front Desk Manager to modify the records to permit him/her consumption of alcohol during the remainder of the sailing. The Celebrity Eclipse Bars provide plenty of drink options for all types of travelers. Although, if someone has tried to go to a specialty restaurant just for drinks, I would love to hear about that experience. I have read this is no so with the classic package? ), Thank you for researching this and making it so user friendly- Will keep in mind when booking a cruise. COMPLETE VIDEO GUIDE TO CELEBRITY CRUISE DRINK PACKAGES! This will help you decide if you would routinely hit the break even point with your alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage preferences. Thanks for the question. Packages are sold on a "per cruise" basis. I love fresh orange juice and lattes, and Im not a wine snob, but I like good wine. Now, keep in mind that your Cruise Planner may run sales on these individual offerings allowing you to purchase for slightly cheaper than the above listed prices. Ever wondered how the mainstream cruise lines compare? Let us know if you have any other questions. The "Martini Bar" and "Crush Bar" host caviar and vodka tastings at stylish, ice-filled tables. This is different than the 18% gratuity on the drink package. Avariety of Celebrity beverage packages are available, both non-alcoholic and spirited. Im relatively new to cruising and am planning one on Celebrity Eclipse next year. The Celebrity Cruises Drink Package gets you the best value on your favorite drinks. Overall, we see the All Included package as a nice perk to save some money and help make your vacation a little more stress-free! Thank you. Would you happen to know if we are allowed to bring a case of water? I agree it is good value. Hi Vipul, thanks for reading. Of course, the decision does get trickier when only one person in the cabin drinks alcohol. I am referring to cruises up to end of 2014 I hope it still applies I will be finding out later this year! Non-premium bottled water, soda, and specialty coffees, teas, are all included in the Classic Drink Package. Hi Sue, it sounds like the non-alcoholic premium package is really the best option for you, as you indicate only drinking one cocktail at night. Plus, an additional $50 onboard credit as our SpringBonus.*. There was no refilling station so you just asked for a new bottle every time you needed it. As this was going on. Our deal with our TA includes the Classic Drinks package {alcoholic). On my last 4 celebrity cruises there have been woeful shortages of craft beer. Well, when it comes to beverages onboard the ship, you will have the options of juice, water, and coffee all day long at select beverage stations throughout the ship.
