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So lucky! Hope you have a wonderful cruise. If you get a chance, let us know the situation. Though I don't go until December, and it will probably change multiple times before then.

I suspect that's why they justify the upcharge to the filet, but they should offer it without that.

I'll keep an open mind and try it since several posters have endorsed it.

"Such as" suggests a comparable replacement. Not sure Pommery Rose is.

You're right - it's not listed. However, it should be instead of the Rose. I'll have an open mind and try it when I sail in December. But I'm not happy with this change.

I don't mind upcharges for speciality items, but the extra charge for the filet in Le Bistro doesn't make sense because it's not that much more expensive than some of the other items. I did write in a comment card that I would rather pay more money for the wine tasting to get some better quality. The stuff they served earlier this month on the Gem tasted like swill off a grocery store shelf. The lobster bisque in Cagney's had zero lobster and my husband actually liked the tomato bisque in the MDR much better than that one. However, we both were surprised at how good the buffet was. There were always healthy choices available and something for everyone.

To me, the Veuve is slightly creamier. But Moet would be an acceptable substitute if they don't have Veuve any more.

Never tried Jouet, but it must be delicious if you like it better than Veuve.

Thanks, RocketMan! Let's hope they don't do any more drastic changes before our December cruise.

Oh wow! They threw us a bone then. Good catch!

Maybe if we all call to complain they will reverse course or provide suitable replacements so we don't feel cheated.

Yes, that's a very valid point. I'll get hubby to try the other pricey brands as well to make up my perceived loss. I might develop a taste for the Pommery Rose after all too.

What got me was that while chatting with the agent, the only option given to me was to possibly call in and cancel the upgrade. Why would they rather lose all that money rather than trying to accommodate upset passengers?

LOL! The Clicquot Cult has a ring to it.

Earlier this month we attended a wine tasting on the Gem to Bermuda and it was all bad. Think supermarket wines -- that bad. The event itself was fun and we had a good time, but I was shocked they would include those in a tasting.

Thanks! I went back to double check the lists and they are the same. The advertisement for the package though had indicated "All Starbucks coffee and specialty drinks."

Same!

That just reminded me to check beers for hubby. He still has some that he likes on the new list, but his favorite tequila, Patron Reposado, is no longer listed 😡. I feel for you Miller Lite fans because Bud Light is not comparable.

Looks like only the coffee from Starbucks is included now. I wonder if that includes cappuccinos and lattes, but probably just means regular brewed.

Perfect! Thanks so much!

I hope this is the case, but an NCL agent told me last night that Veuve is no longer included. And the Rose is Pommery, not Veuve.

I didn't know the corkage fee was waived for the package. That's definitely a good idea! We usually pre-order Veuve so we can drink it from the balcony during sail away. First time getting the package, so it makes more sense to take our own now.

My husband likes Enigma, and thankfully it is still there.

Oh man! You're right! I forgot about the ice wine.

That's from 9/22. The new one is 4/23 and here is the pdf I downloaded last night from NCL's website. Beverage_Package_Flyer_04_23.pdf