Canam778 Posted January 24, 2016 #1 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I just returned from a cruise on Vision of the Seas. About midway through the 10 night cruise a bar server told me about a new drink package. For $75 I got a "10 Drinks Savings Card - Share drinks with family & friends onboard". This package provided any drink including top shelf liquor. Also included in the $75 was the 18% gratuities. I went for it. It was a great package. Is this a new package being offered fleet-wide or was it a test of some kind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserking Posted January 24, 2016 #2 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Never heard of this deal before, sounds like a good one, especially if you can share with family and you don't have to have 7 drinks a day to break even. Good deal, hope they offer it on Anthem this February. Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minn0315 Posted January 24, 2016 #3 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Sound like a good deal. Just a simple rum and Coke on Navigator last month was $8.26 including tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpostman Posted January 24, 2016 #4 Share Posted January 24, 2016 There have been a few mentions of this "Card" in past few weeks. But I don't recall them being offered at the beginning of a cruise, always towards the end. I suppose they don't want to keep people from buying a package, but they will sell a few of these cards to the non-package cruisers. Wondering if the card will get you wine by the glass, and if it does, is it limited to $8/glass or $12/glass like the PP and UP. dp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare whitshel Posted January 24, 2016 #5 Share Posted January 24, 2016 We had the same card on Oasis a few weeks ago, it was offered on day 4 and was $75 before gratuity. Came out to $93 after, I wonder why on Oasis gratuity is after the $75?:confused::confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted January 24, 2016 #6 Share Posted January 24, 2016 This has been showing up on various ships at various prices. In Dec. on LB it was 10 drinks for $69, I think including tip. I should have bought it, lol. This was offered on the third day of a 7 night cruise. The next week it was only offered on the sixth day. I will be asking a bartender on SR about this on my Feb. 5 cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canam778 Posted January 24, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted January 24, 2016 There have been a few mentions of this "Card" in past few weeks. But I don't recall them being offered at the beginning of a cruise, always towards the end. I suppose they don't want to keep people from buying a package, but they will sell a few of these cards to the non-package cruisers. Wondering if the card will get you wine by the glass, and if it does, is it limited to $8/glass or $12/glass like the PP and UP. dp Yes, you could have a $12/glass of wine. My wife loved it and I loved the Balvenie single malt. This was a flat price at $75, no gratuities added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMKakaThing2 Posted January 24, 2016 #8 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Currently on Grandeur and they were offering the same package but for $89 plus gratuity. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpostman Posted January 24, 2016 #9 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I'm sure many in our group wold love that card option. I'll be going with a package anyway, but for some less than moderate wine drinkers, after the wine you bring onboard is empty, one could supplement the rest of the cruise with on or 2 of these cards. Even the mostly beer drinkers could make du with a select package and use this card for a few cocktails instead of getting a PP ou UP for the full cruise. dp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted January 24, 2016 #10 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Yes, you could have a $12/glass of wine. My wife loved it and I loved the Balvenie single malt. This was a flat price at $75, no gratuities added. I was going to get premium package, but since I have diamond and suite lounge this seems like a better add on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARCruisinNana Posted January 24, 2016 #11 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I was going to get premium package, but since I have diamond and suite lounge this seems like a better add on. I agree! I like frozen drinks that I can't get in the lounges, but don't drink enough to buy one of the drink packages. I bought a drink card on Liberty and hope I can get one next month on Enchantment [emoji485][emoji483][emoji572]️. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metfan1953 Posted January 26, 2016 #12 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Going on Allure May 1st, looks like the drink packages have increased twice since I booked. My travel agent says to wait until we board, as there may be specials, bt having 3 more months who knows what the prices may or may not increase, any opinions, thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 26, 2016 #13 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Going on Allure May 1st, looks like the drink packages have increased twice since I booked. My travel agent says to wait until we board, as there may be specials, bt having 3 more months who knows what the prices may or may not increase, any opinions, thanks in advance. Just a guess, but I'd bet on prices continuing to go up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metfan1953 Posted January 26, 2016 #14 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Just a guess, but I'd bet on prices continuing to go up. So I guess I should purchase now, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glggal Posted January 26, 2016 #15 Share Posted January 26, 2016 have heard nothing about this! Has anyone seen this on Freedom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suegrape Posted January 26, 2016 #16 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I was going to get premium package, but since I have diamond and suite lounge this seems like a better add on. I am Diamond and in a suite as well. This card would be great for a pina colada during the day & an after dinner drink or mimosa w breakfast. Hope they offer it on the OASIS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missy428 Posted January 26, 2016 #17 Share Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) I would kill for this card!!! Their current drink package price (the one that includes all alcohol) is outrageous for my 9 day sailing but 1 or 2 of these cards would be perfect $150 -$200 is a great price for me Edited January 26, 2016 by missy428 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllmanJoy89 Posted January 26, 2016 #18 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I was on the same Vision sailing. I was able to purchase this card on the 6th day (evening) of a 10 day cruise. Was well worth the $75....& NO gratuity was added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruises are us Posted January 26, 2016 #19 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Has anyone seen this card offered on the Independence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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