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11 hours ago, crystalspin said:

That's got it! The Cellar Masters Package is the top item on the Wine Packages entry (which I quoted above).

Thanks.  Page would not load.  I cleared cache and web page then started over.

5 hours ago, bdd123 said:

18 bottles is tough to carry with a dolly

5 hours ago, bdd123 said:

18 bottles is tough to carry with a dolly

No doubt.

12 hours ago, *Miss G* said:

 

@Crew News has all the beverage menus HERE.

Thanks.

4 minutes ago, crystalspin said:

Of note is that your carry-on SIZED luggage does not have to be carried on -- it can be tagged and checked with the porters at the entrance to the port. Just have a tote with any medicines, valuables, and anything else you could not stand to lose or have be delayed until after dinner.

 

If you are driving and there is port parking (not a given), one person could be left off with the case of wine on a trolley, plus a six-bottle carrier and the above mentioned tote, while the other person parks the car. After transferring the suitcases to the porters that is.

I like your thinking and advice.  On prior cruises I just packed in a shipping box or two, tagged and saw them go to our room.

Has anyone tried the Cellar master Program?  I cannot find much about individual wines prices or a comprehensive wine list.  Any tips where one might be found?

2 hours ago, crystalspin said:

It's poorly worded but note the "except" as @VMax1700pointed out. Wine or champagne, 750ml standard bottles. The corkage is $20/bottle, which works for very low-priced or somewhat high-cost wines but winds up being sixes for us mid-value drinkers. Especially since we had our first SBP, we no longer carry on.

 

Speaking of which, if you ARE bringing wine on board, it must be in your carry-luggage. Even if it is a case, you must navigate it through the checkpoints yourself. You will then be directed to the pay-up desk for the corkage, and each bottle will get a sticker. After which you can drink it anywhere on the ship, and they will even keep the bottles in the "cellar" to be brought to you. 

 

As far as NYE, where will you be cruising? We will be off Cabo San Lucas, and my husband will wear a very crisp Mexican Wedding Shirt -- so not black-tie but not grungy at all!

My wife wants formal thus tuxedo.  First time we have been out formal since pre-covid. 

2 hours ago, crystalspin said:

It's poorly worded but note the "except" as @VMax1700pointed out. Wine or champagne, 750ml standard bottles. The corkage is $20/bottle, which works for very low-priced or somewhat high-cost wines but winds up being sixes for us mid-value drinkers. Especially since we had our first SBP, we no longer carry on.

 

Speaking of which, if you ARE bringing wine on board, it must be in your carry-luggage. Even if it is a case, you must navigate it through the checkpoints yourself. You will then be directed to the pay-up desk for the corkage, and each bottle will get a sticker. After which you can drink it anywhere on the ship, and they will even keep the bottles in the "cellar" to be brought to you. 

 

As far as NYE, where will you be cruising? We will be off Cabo San Lucas, and my husband will wear a very crisp Mexican Wedding Shirt -- so not black-tie but not grungy at all!

Thanks.  Most informative as was Reova's.  I could not find anything about bringing with carry on luggage.  We are on for 16 days so moving 18 bottles with carry on would be difficult.  I hoped that, if we paid for the drink package, they might waive the corkage fee. Still, a pretty good deal as the wine prices appear steep.

3 hours ago, VMax1700 said:

I don't read anything confusing within the FAQ's.

Alcohol cannot be brought onboard except etc etc. $20 per 750ml bottle.

 

Guests are not allowed to bring alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages on board for consumption or any other use except as follows:

 

Guests 21 years and older may bring Wine and Champagne onboard, however a corkage fee of USD $20.00 (which is subject to change without notice) will be applied to each bottle (max 750 ml in volume or less). Limitations apply. Wine brought in quantities deemed to be excessive by the vessel or security will be refused.

 

 

Thanks.  If not confusing, then can you define what quantity may be considered excessive.

Thanks.  Reova - we did also figuring a bottle a day. Even brought wine to Europe.   There was never an issue as all alcohol was included in the cruise price.  I will try six bottles. And I agree with the prices - large on-board markup.

Cruiser Bruce - I tried the search but must not have found the correct words or order to find an answer.  That said, I appreciate your note and will continue looking.  More concerned with the poorly worded HAL FAQ on this.  

I tried the search engine but was unsuccessful.  This is only our second HAL cruise, the last being 15 years ago.  The cruise line we are most familiar with went bankrupt and was all inclusive on beverages, allowing us to bring wine on board in whatever quantity we wanted.  The HAL FAQ on bringing wine on board is rather confusing - cannot bring on board, can bring a limited amount (no mention of what is limited).  It does state that there is a corkage fee if you have your own wine.  We do have a signature beverage package (in a Neptune Suite) so HAL make money if we drink your wine.  Any first hand accounts?  

Also, as we are on board over NYE, we planned on going formal.  We will be alone?

Appreciate the assistance.  Many thanks.

On 9/4/2020 at 9:13 PM, wearesiamese said:

These pictures are mainly for Roy, but also for anyone else who was  onboard the infamous #0205 in 2010.   Note the date and or time of day as we progressed from a nice day ,,to the first(?) of 2 cyclones between Fiji and Sydney(sorry not in order and my other pics are too similar to take up any more real estate in this thread LOL

We were.  Quite a ride and a little excitement when my wife, an RN, saved a lady who was choking then had her heart stop right before the voyage ended --- on formal night no less.  The Captain invited us to join him as we sailed into Sydney Harbor pre-dawn.

On 12/26/2019 at 11:36 PM, AtA said:

Lynn you had confirmation bias even before you began your cruise and your comment above proves it. I’m done with this. I and several others showed your comments were not true. Have a great night

The review was not unexpected based on the comments posted well before ever boarding.

On 12/2/2018 at 1:41 AM, ellbon said:

I  have sailed Crystal and know I have internet. It is the fact thst there is no water at gangway on either end that gets me. Specially when I walked  by Ncl  andDisney and Hal which all had water.  Plus it took me days to,find the cold towels.

 

I thought Seaborn included everything. $400 is not bad if 2 months or longer

 

for the record of peoole reading here it was the lack of water at gangway thstbshocked me on Crystral. I was told by the HD people thought it looked crowded yet the beach towels were there.

 

laundry is a sore subject with me.  I made it to the laundry room and had to go three times to wash clothes and took  them BACK wet and use the bathroom and anywhere needed to dry them. No dryer..  I thought Seaborn would offer It.

 

internet.. I get only so many minutes  per cruise on AZ  and find many free bars to use it.

i have had an AU card but it was only for 30 days.but it helped traveling. I would never pay fir internet unless the cruise had more sea days than port days.

 

So so tell us about the size of cabin abd the closet. I want to compare it to other PH,s on other ships,

 

But at least you get water..my butler was bringing more dail so I could gdt off the ship.

 

robin 

You realize that there is bottled water available on the bar at the Crystal Cove as you depart -- and that water and cold towels are available at every port where the temperatures are hot.  And there is always bottled water at the Crystal Cove bar as you return (and at there Bistro).  And bottled water is available on all ship tours when you board the bus.  .

SpongeBob - Why did you ask for a comparison of Regent versus Crystal on the Crystal board --- and not on this board? Had you already booked on Regent and were having buyer's regret? Rather than ask for a comparison from people you do not know and who do not know you, ask your TA. When you ask for a comparison, each board (and cruise line) has their own defenders as one should expect? And then when you ask a question on one board, receive fairly pro-Crystal comments, book on Regent!

Both lines have pluses and minuses and each cruise experience is personal. If the suite size and location is the deciding factor, then make your decision on that and that alone.

Personally, the comparisons between or among lines on one or more boards is a waste - for the OP as well as those who honestly answer the query based on their personal experiences.

Regardless, enjoy your special cruise.