size of bottles purchased for in room use?

[akacake]

I have looked at the selection of bottles available for to be delivered to our room. As a BC resident these prices are very good! What size are the bottles, 750 ml or 1.14L or another size?

[fm6175]

Liter

 

 

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[superoma]

One litre and as a fellow Canadian, I agree the price is good!!

 

 

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[oldbluff]

I agree the prices are reasonable for a liter/litre bottle. We will have a bottle of Bombay Sapphire waiting for us in our stateroom when we depart on the 1st. We will carry on the diet tonic water DW requires and a supply of limes.

 

That plus our two bottle carry on of sparkling wine should cover a couple of in-room/balcony cocktails each day. Add some wine for dinner and we're set.

[VUCruiser]

We have always found them to be worth the price.

[nu2cruze]

I agree the prices are reasonable for a liter/litre bottle. We will have a bottle of Bombay Sapphire waiting for us in our stateroom when we depart on the 1st. We will carry on the diet tonic water DW requires and a supply of limes.

 

That plus our two bottle carry on of sparkling wine should cover a couple of in-room/balcony cocktails each day. Add some wine for dinner and we're set.

 

I like your thinking!

 

 

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[willywally]

Definitely 1 Liter. Great prices compared to Ohio. And I to have a bottle waiting in my room!!!

[Thebes]

Definitely a good price for delivering at sea. We ordered our stoli $31. What a bargain and I'm not even from Canada :)

[akacake]

thank you for the info :)

 

Sounds like we will be ordering at least one bottle for each of us...

 

what is the red "sail away" wine like? what "type" of red wine is it?

[Krazy Kruizers]

We always buy a couple of bottles for our cabin -- like sitting out on the verandah and people watch while having a cocktail.

The bottles are 1 liter size and a very good price compared to what we have to pay at home plus we can only get 5th's -- no liter bottles in our liquor stores which are state owned. Can't buy alcohol in a grocery store here.

[Jhawktraveler]

My husband and I wanted to get Stoli and Seagrams 7 for the room but were afraid the prices might be high ordering through the ship. We were pleasantly surprised at how reasonable they were, especially for the liters. I work in a wine and spirits store here in Kansas part time and the prices are only a little above what we would pay retail without my discount.

 

Sorry if this is too off topic but I'm hoping I can find some Ginger Beer in Ft. Lauderdale so I can make Moscow Mules (my favorite cocktail). Anyone know if the stores in the harbor shops area on 17th street carry ginger beer? (we especially like Fentimans or Fevertree but can be flexible) I can make due with tonic or cranberry juice for mixers but would love to have a mule before dinner.

[SeaBands]

you can get it at Total Wine

[oldbluff]

you can get it at Total Wine

 

You can get (almost) anything at Total Wine. :)

[julia]

Are the prices the same when ordering onboard? We'd like a bottle or two, and use up some OBC....

[Jhawktraveler]

you can get it at Total Wine

 

Thanks! I just looked up their website and see they have my favorites, YEAH:)

[MJfromCA]

Is there a limit on the number of bottles of wine we can bring if we board next month? We're not huge drinkers but on a 2-week cruise, it would be nice to bring more than two of our favorites to dinner or to have in our cabin.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Is there a limit on the number of bottles of wine we can bring if we board next month? We're not huge drinkers but on a 2-week cruise, it would be nice to bring more than two of our favorites to dinner or to have in our cabin.

 

The new wine policy doesn't go into affect until January 31, 2014 (and even then it may be tweeked a little).

Up until then there is no limit as to the amount of wine you can take onto a HAL ship.

There is an $18 corkage fee per bottle whenever you take your own wine to the dining room or any bar/lounge.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Are the prices the same when ordering onboard? We'd like a bottle or two, and use up some OBC....

 

Yes -- there are no differences in prices whether you order online or on the ship through room service.

[puppers]

you can get it at Total Wine

How far is Total Wine from the Cruise Port? anything within walking distance?

[Thebes]

How far is Total Wine from the Cruise Port? anything within walking distance?

 

Heard its a mile.

[kazu]

thank you for the info :)

 

Sounds like we will be ordering at least one bottle for each of us...

 

what is the red "sail away" wine like? what "type" of red wine is it?

 

I don't remember the type - but don't consider it wonderful.

 

We did order the Chef Rudi specialty ones in red and white and they were quite good - around $35 per bottle if memory serves :D

[jtl513]

Heard its a mile.

Depends on the pier. To 26 it's more like 1-3/4.

[tarps14]

Could someone possibly post a link to the list and prices for purchasing alcohol for in-cabin consumption? It would be most appreciated!:D

[Jhawktraveler]

I don't have the link handy but you can find it on the HAL website under indulgences. You can pre order them here or wait until you are onboard.

 

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[MJfromCA]

Thanks, KrazyKruizers. We'll bring multiple bottles, then, while we still can.