Wine Packages - Corkage

[antoniusp]

Hulla all,

 

Apologies if this issue has already been answered via the forum.

 

If one takes a bottle of wine from the HAL package to say the MDR does the 18% corkage apply?

 

Also where can I find a wine list with applicable MDR prices for the NA?

 

Many thaks

[Krazy Kruizers]

If you buy one of HAL's wine packages -- the wine steward actually brings each bottle to the dining room table -- they are not delivered to the cabin. This is because you have choices of various wines.

There is no corkage fee for any wine or champagne that you have purchased from HAL.

HAL keeps changing the wines that are offered -- so the wine list that I will post here could change at any time.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Bon Voyage Champagne $21.85

Bon Voyage White Wine $21.85

Bon Voyage Red Wine "

HAL Commemorative Chardonnay 33.35

HAL Commemorative Cabernet Sauvignon "

3-Bottle Wine Navigator, Navigator’s Choice 102.35

5-Bottle Wine Navigator, Navigator’s Choice 171.35

7-Bottle Wine Navigator, Navigator’s Choice 228.85

3-Bottle Wine Navigator, Admiral’s Choice 135.70

5-Bottle Wine Navigator, Admiral’s Choice 228.85

7-Bottle Wine Navigator, Admiral’s Choice 309.35

Champagne, Mumm Cordon Rouge, Brut, France 67.85

Champagne, Veuve Cliquot Yellow Label 102.35

Champagne, Cuvee Dom Perignon, Brut, France 228.85

Beringer Napa Valley Chardonnay 51.75

Ferrari-Carano Alexander Valley Chardonnay 73.35

Ruffino Pinot Grigio 44.85

Blackstone Sauvignon Blanc 40.25

Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 51.75

Beringer White Zinfandel 33.35

Beringer Founder’s Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 44.85

Silverado Cabernet Sauvignon 90.85

Northstar Merlot, Walla Walla, WA 102.35

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Merlot 42.55

Rosemount Estate Shiraz 44.85

Cline Cellars Zinfandel 40.25

Sokol Blosser Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 79.35

Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 134.20

Prices are inclusive of hotel service charge and

delivery fees. Taxes and prices may vary depending on port of embarkation.

Prices are subject to change without notice. A 15% Service Charge on all

beverage items and packages with beverages is included.

 

 

Wines By The Glass

 

 

Champagne & Sparkling Wines by the Glass

 

Chase Limogère BRut, CA $6.00

Crisp and light, with toasty pear and

vanilla aromas and flavors

Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut, France $12.00

The bubbles are rich on the palate with fresh

fruit and caramel and an intensified finish

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, France $14.50

Reconciles two opposing factors: forcefulness

and finesse - holding them in perfect balance

 

Domaine Chandon classic brut, CA $9.50

Complex apple and pear accented by citrus

spice over notes of almond and caramel

 

 

 

White Wines by the Glass

 

 

TWIN OAKS Woodbridge White Zinfandel, CA $5.50

Ripe red apple and fresh strawberry notes

Santa Carolina Chardonnay, Chile $4.50

Tropical flavors of pineapple, melon and bananas

Alice White Chardonnay, AUS $6.00

Green apple and roasted nuts with tropical fruit

Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling WA $6.00

 

Juicy peach, ripe pear with subtle mineral notes

Rosemount Estate Chardonnay, AUS $7.00

Ripe tropical flavors folded into a creamy backdrop

Ruffino Pinot Grigio, ITALY $8.00

Very fragrant, elegant and well structured

Blackstone Sauvignon Blanc, CA $7.00

Guava, lemon grass and fresh passion fruit

Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc, CA $7.50

Dry and crisp with a grassy herbaceousness

Argyle Reserve Chardonnay, OR $16.00

Intense fruit characters and tropical aromas

 

 

Red Wines by the Glass

 

 

TWIN OAKS Woodbridge Cabernet Sauvignon, CA $6.00

Rich dark fruit, cocoa with a hint of oak

Alice White Shiraz, AUS $6.00

Deep, rich, ruby-red color with plums and berries

Robert Mondavi PRIVATE SELECTION Merlot.CA $7.50

Waves of blackberry, black plum and huckleberry

Rosemount Estate Shiraz, AUS $8.00

Ripe blackberry fruit flavors and a long rich finish

 

Wolf Blass Cabernet Sauvignon, AUS $9.00

Attractive bouquet of red berry fruits, spice and mint

Guenoc Cabernet Sauvignon, CA $7.00

Aromatic and spicy with flavors of berries and cassis

Meridian Pinot Noir, CA $7.50

Bing cherry with hints of strawberry, roses and violets

Beringer Founders' Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, CA $8.00

Bursts with cassis, black fruit and sweet brown spice

Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot, WA $9.50

Briary hints of oak, mahogany with rich texture

 

 

Special Wine Offers

 

BOTTLE

Ruffino Pinot Grigio, italy $39

Very fragrant, elegant and well structured

HEDGES RED mountain THREE VINEYARDS, $69

WASHINGTON STATE

Soft fruit flavors with subtle hints of oak

 

 

Wine Packages

Interesting selection of wines assembled into unique packages for your enjoyment.

 

 

 

Our Navigator’s Choice

 

Robert Mondavi Johannisberg Riesling, California

Monkey Bay Chardonnay, New Zealand

Caliterra Chardonnay, Chile

Danzante Pinot Grigio, Italy

Blackstone Sauvignon Blanc, California

Sylvester Kiara Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, California

Three Blind Moose Cabernet Sauvignon, California

Labouré-Roi Pinot Noir, France

Veramonte Merlot, Chile

Ravenswood Zinfandel, California

Rèmole Frescobaldi, Italy

Twin Fin Shiraz, California

choice of 3 bottles $ 89

choice of 5 bottles $149

choice of 7 bottles $199

 

Our Admiral’s Choice

Four Emus Chardonnay, Australia

Gewürztraminer Columbia Winery, Washington State

Silverado Sauvignon Blanc, California

Labouré-Roi Macon Villages, France

Franciscan Chardonnay, California

Estancia Pinot Grigio, California

Spellbound Cabernet Sauvignon, California

Markwest Pinot Noir, California

Capolan Merlot, California

Chianti Castiglioni Frescobaldi, Italy

Blackstone Syrah, California

Tintara Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia

choice of 3 bottles $118

choice of 5 bottles $199

choice of 7 bottles $269

 

 

Champagne & Sparkling Wines By The Bottle

 

CHASE LIMOGèRE BRUT, CA $22

Crisp and light, with toasty pear and

vanilla aromas and flavors

Domaine Chandon Classic Brut, CA $47

Complex apple and pear accented by citrus

spice over notes of almond and caramel

Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut, France $59

The bubbles are rich on the palate with fresh

fruit and caramel and an intensified finish

Möet & Chandon Brut Imperial, France $89

Dry and classic with a discreet finish

 

Veuve Cliquot Yellow Label Brut, FR $89

Delicate, powerful and elegant cuvee

Taittinger Cuvee Prestige Rose Brut, FR $99

Delicate champagne with flavors of fresh fruit

and honey

Moet & Chandon DOM PÉRIGNON BRUT, FR $199

Comes alive in a light, playful spiral, with touches of angelica, coconut, and cinnamon

 

 

White Wines by the Bottle

 

 

Kreusch Piesporter Riesling Spätlese, Germany $25

Juicy apricots and tangerines, tapered dry finish

 

Sokol Blosser Pinot Gris, Oregon $37

Creamy lushness interacts with apple, pear and spice

 

Beringer Pinot Grigio, California $25

Juicy white peaches and citrus with a flinty-minerality

 

Ruffino Pinot Grigio, Italy $39

Very fragrant, elegant and well structured

 

Blackstone Sauvignon Blanc, California $35

Guava, lemon grass and fresh passion fruit

 

Silverado Sauvignon Blanc, CA $49

Bright, brilliant green yellow with aromas of mineral

 

Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc, California $37

Dry and crisp with a grassy herbaceousness

 

Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc, New ZealanD $45

Ripe gooseberry, melon and exotic herbal aromas

 

Michel Redde Pouilly FumÉ, France $59

Highly expressive nose and a mouth-smacking finish

 

Hedges CMS White, WA $49

Spicy aromatics and structured mineral flavors

 

Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc & Viognier, California $45

Pear and peach, touch of lychee and grapefruit

 

MarquÉs De CÁceres Rioja, Spain $29

Delicious flavors of pears and apples

 

Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling, WA $29

Juicy peach, ripe pear with subtle mineral notes

 

Robert Mondavi FumÉ Blanc, California $35

Fresh melon and pear enlivened with sweet orange

 

Caliterra Sauvignon Blanc, Chile $25

Floral notes mingled with white peaches and herbs

 

LabourÉ-Roi Pouilly FuissÉ, France $54

Collage of white fruits flavors, lively floral undertones

 

Santa Carolina Chardonnay, Chile $22

Tropical flavors of pineapple, melon and bananas

 

Alice White Chardonnay, Australia $27

Green apple and roasted nuts with tropical fruit

 

GeorgeS Duboeuf Macon-Villages, France $35

Vibrant fruits and minerals, gently touched by oak

 

Footprint Chardonnay, South Africa $29

Richly textured flavors of apples and citrus

 

MonkeyBay Chardonay, New Zealand $37

Lots of citrus, with nice under note of peach

 

Rosemount Estate Chardonnay, Australia $35

Ripe tropical flavors folded into a creamy backdrop

 

Caliterra Chardonnay, Chile $29

Tropical aroma of pineapple balanced by apple and citrus

 

Domaine Laroche Chablis, France $49

Green apple with a crisp and stony polish

 

Louis Jadot Puligny-Montrachet, France $89

Elegant, with hazelnuts, acacia and violets

 

Beringer Chardonnay, California $45

Tropical fruit and pineapple flavors

 

Franciscan Chardonnay, California $47

Lively and lengthy on the palate with a great body

 

Merryvale Starmont Chardonnay, California $59

Ripe peach and pear with a hint of vanilla and spice

 

Lanzerac Chardonnay, South Africa $65

Citrus overlaid with clove, butterscotch and vanilla

 

Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay, California $69

Notes of hazelnut, oak, pineapple and peach

 

Argyle Reserve Chardonnay, Oregon $69

Intense fruit characters and tropical aromas

 

Conundrum, California $39

Peach, apricot, green melon and pear

 

 

Red Wines by the Bottle

 

 

Castle Rock Cuvée Pinot Noir, California $37

Elegant and silky with black cherry, plum and spice

Meridian Pinot Noir, California $37

Bing cherry with hints of strawberry, roses and violets

Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir, Oregon $69

Black cherry and raspberry with mocha and oak

Laboure-roi Pommard, FR $69

Powerful scents of black currant, musk and liquorice

GeorgeS Duboeuf Beaujolais Villages, France $25

Bouncy black cherry, plush plum and spice notes

Villa Fiorita Barbera D'Asti Superiore, Italy $54

Persistent and intense, yet warm and harmonic

Antinori Santa Cristina Sangiovese, Italy $29

Intensely fruity aromas with soft and sweet tannins

Perrin Reserve Cotes-Du-Rhone, France $39

Rich and jammy fruit with peppery spice

Les Closiers Chateauneuf-Du-Pape, France $59

Complex with baked cherries and lingering spice

Marques De Caceres Rioja, Spain $29

Bouquet of ripe red fruit with a delicate depth of oak

Arboleda Carmenère, Chile $49

Dark berries with plums, dark cherries and violets

Domaine De La Serre Cailloux, FRANCE $65

Strawberry preserves, blackberry fruit and black pepper

Umkhulu akira Cabernet Pinotage, South Africa $59

Bold ripe plum, blackcurrant and blackberry

Niebaum-Coppola Claret, California $49

Succulent wild berry, plum and anise flavors

Rosemount Estate Shiraz, Australia $39

Ripe blackberry fruit flavors and a long rich finish

Marquee Shiraz, Australia $54

Rich berries with black pepper and earthy undertones

Footprint Shiraz, South Africa $29

Ripe, spicy dark fruits dominate this full flavored red

Alice White Shiraz, Australia $27

Deep, rich, ruby-red color with plums and berries

Cline Cellars Zinfandel, California $35

Intense dusty wild berry flavors and peppery tannins

Trentadue Old Patch Red, California $49

Zin blend with peppery black cherry and strawberry

Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot$45

Deep cherries and raspberry characters with vanilla

Beringer Stone Cellars Merlot, California $27

Ripe strawberry and cherry flavors with a hint of spice

Robert Mondavi Merlot, California $37

Waves of blackberry, black plum and huckleberry

Hedges Red Mountain Three Vineyards, WA $69

Soft fruit flavors with subtle hints of oak

Columbia Crest Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon WA $45

Briary hints of oak, mahogany with rich texture

Twin OaksWoodbridge Cabernet Sauvignon, CA $27

Rich dark fruit, cocoa with a hint of oak

Northstar Merlot, WA $89

Charismatic and seductive, displaying cherry and fig

Spellbound Petite Sirah, CA $45

Fresh berries, mocha and coffee dance on your palate

Beringer Founders’ Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, CA $39

Bursts with cassis, black fruit and sweet brown spice

Guenoc Cabernet Sauvignon,, CA $35

Aromatic and spicy with flavors of berries and cassis

Wolf Blass Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia $42

Attractive bouquet of red berry fruits, spice and mint

Franciscan Magnificat, CA $79

Rich black cherry, plum, chocolate, cedar and spice

Castello Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino, Italy $108

Soft and velvety with licorice, spices and cherry notes

Silverado Cabernet Sauvignon, California $79

Dark cherry, round supple fruit and silky tannins

[Krazy Kruizers]

Looking at my list -- I think the Navigator and Admiral wine packages have gone up in price.

[Wefewee]

Norwegian allows you to take your own wine on board with a $15 per bottle corkage fee.

Does HAL have a similar rule?

[ironin]

Norwegian allows you to take your own wine on board with a $15 per bottle corkage fee.

Does HAL have a similar rule?

 

Yes. HAL allows you to bring as much wine, soda and bottle water as you wish. The corkage fee is $18.

[Boytjie]

Norwegian allows you to take your own wine on board with a $15 per bottle corkage fee.

Does HAL have a similar rule?

 

HAL allows you to bring as much wine onboard as you wish and only charges a corkage fee of $18 per bottle when you take it to a dining area, bar or lounge. There is no charge for in room consumption. NCL charges the fee for every bottle brought onboard.

[2islandhoppers]

Looking at my list -- I think the Navigator and Admiral wine packages have gone up in price.

 

Thanks for the list, Krazy Kruizers. We are heading out on the Oosterdam this Saturday, and have been debating the cost of bringing wine on board and paying corkage, versus simply buying onboard. (We like a glass or two at dinner, but not so much in the cabin).

 

How recent is your list? Can anyone advise if the prices fairly are current?

[HalFan]

Thanks Krazy Kruisers for the wine information! Do you or anyone else know about wine shops in Rotterdam/Amsterdam and Lisbon, and southern Spanish ports? The prices there have got to be more reasonable than HAL's!

[DRWhit]

Can anyone advise if the prices fairly are current?

Looking at the website, it looks like the prices have gone up a bit. The Silverado Cab was $91 on line and the Rosemount Shiraz was $45. The price of the packages were up a bit as well. For example, the Navigoator 3/5 bottle packages were at $102/$171. The Admiral 3/5 packages were at $135/$228.

 

For us, the last time we cruised, we did a wine package and were OK with it. But I would think if you can get to a local wine store before boarding, the corkage fee might be the way to go.

[antoniusp]

Many thks Krazy Kruisers for the detailed wine list/prices. Coming from South Africa we are really looking forward to sampling many different wines particularly from the New World

 

Regards

[Krazy Kruizers]

That price list was given to me in August.

 

About every 6 months HAL raises the prices.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Sorry -- took twice.

[sapete]

Does anyone have an opinion on which way to go--pre-paid wine package or nightly purchase from main line list?

[kazu]

Thanks Krazy Kruisers for the wine information! Do you or anyone else know about wine shops in Rotterdam/Amsterdam and Lisbon, and southern Spanish ports? The prices there have got to be more reasonable than HAL's!

 

I can't address the Dutch portion but as far as Portugal and Spain there are TONS of great wines. The really decent ones varied from 3 to 11 euros when we shopped. of course it depends upon the store and location.

 

(Don't forget your $18 corkage fee if you are drinking it in public places).

[m steve]

whether you drink it in the dining room or the cabin, HAL only in dining room or bars. As I look at the prices, I buy Villa Maria for about $11 so with corkage it's still a lot less than the $51 HAL charges.

[taxmantoo]

The really decent ones varied from 3 to 11 euros when we shopped. of course it depends upon the store and location.

 

The price of the wine usually depends much more on THE WINE. :rolleyes: Most Spanish and Portugese ports have lots of small wine stores close to the port. Their prices tend to be similar for the same wine.

The location seems to matter only when in Scandinavia where the cost of wines is sometimes 2 to 3 times what they tend to be in other parts of Europe. It is not rare for a 40-50 Euro bottle of good Pinot Noir to be 100 Euro in Scandinavia.

Of course, plonk is plonk wherever you buy it and the prices reflect that!

[alpal1993]

For anyone cruising out of Port Everglades Walgreens now sells wine even if they don't have an attached liquor store.Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio is selling for 19.99 per bottle .They have good prices,although a limited selection