piebaldpony Posted April 19, 2014 #1 Share Posted April 19, 2014 We have taken the plunge and booked our first cruise in September on Azura going to the Med. This is a special holiday as it's our 30th wedding anniversary. We have booked select with freedom dining. Just wondering about drinks and if it is a good idea to buy a wine package or would it be better to pay as you go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgs1956 Posted April 19, 2014 #2 Share Posted April 19, 2014 We buy a Wine Package. Normally we finish the bottle over dinner and that sets us up for the dancing afterwards. :) Some people say the whole range in a package isn't always available but we have never had a problem. Its a matter of choice but it is cheaper. Remember if you buy in advance it doesn't come off your OBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elviex Posted April 19, 2014 #3 Share Posted April 19, 2014 We have bought a wine package for our first two week cruise on May 12th and will see how we get on. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antmadmanda Posted April 19, 2014 #4 Share Posted April 19, 2014 It says you can save 'up to' 15%. It depends on what you like to drink, you may save 15%, or you may save nothing! depending on your choices. The wine prices are no more expensive than UK restaurant prices! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet- Posted April 20, 2014 #5 Share Posted April 20, 2014 If you look on P & O's site it lists which wines are available in each package. You may not like them. If you like to choose the colour of the wine to go with what you are eating it may be that the wines left on your package are not suitable. You don't have to finish the bottle, the waiter will save it for the next day. There's fors and against a package. The house wine is very drinkable. We like to have half a litre between us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucgachd Posted April 20, 2014 #6 Share Posted April 20, 2014 We have had the wine package where you get to select from a dozen wines, think it was called the commodore at the time. It was fine, with a small saving if you picked the most expensive wines on offer. Didn't do it again as got bored with the wines on it. The wine list is pretty decent and well priced. I just choose a bottle I fancy now. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosefan Posted April 20, 2014 #7 Share Posted April 20, 2014 As mentioned above it depends on what you prefer, just to mention that you may like to save some room for some really good wines ( by the glass) in the Glass House, and try the wine flights, which is a selection of three different glasses for something like £10 -£14, we tend to share and try, a great way to pass an hour or so. I am sure you will love it all. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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