ommthree Posted April 24, 2016 #1 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Hello all, I have a couple of questions about drinks. We're sailing from Rome on the Celebrity Reflection in May and travelling in a Celebrity Suite. Forgive the snobbish tone of my questions; I can't help myself. I'm an Englishman and drink a lot of tea, while my wife (inexcusably) drinks a lot of herbal and fruit teas. Can we get tea served in the suite? If so, do they serve a good range of a good brand (not Lipton or something) or can we get hot water (actually hot) and bring our own teabags? Any extra charges to be aware of? Second thing is booze. I like real ale and proper single malt scotches (especially Islay malts). is there a decent range thereof, and will they serve it to our suite? ny extra charges to be aware of? I can't be doing with ghastly bourbons and blended scotches. We do have the premium beverage package. Thanks a lot! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestLakeGirl Posted April 24, 2016 #2 Share Posted April 24, 2016 They will serve alcoholic drinks to your suite but room service alcohol is not included in your beverage package and you would be charged full price for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_coach Posted April 24, 2016 #3 Share Posted April 24, 2016 (edited) There is quite a large selection of teas at Cafe al Bacio, including herbal teas. Lovely pastries too. The teas and coffees and pastries are included in the drink packages. As far as drinks, it depends on the package you get. The premium package had the higher quality alcohols, up to $13 US dollars per drink. Anything above $13 is extra. If you go to http://www.celebritycruises.com/onboard-celebrity/onboard-beverage-packages?pagename=onboard_beverage_packages_premium_classic&tab=onboard_beverage_packages_premium_classic_tab and click on the underlined Premium Package in the Premium Package description a PDF pop up will give you a list of the brands of alcohols included in the package. Edited April 24, 2016 by pete_coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ommthree Posted April 24, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Thanks to you both! We do have the premium drinks package. Looks like there are a couple of whiskes I'd enjoy there. No beers that I'd drink though unfortunately. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greydog Posted April 24, 2016 #5 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Thanks to you both! We do have the premium drinks package. Looks like there are a couple of whiskes I'd enjoy there. No beers that I'd drink though unfortunately. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app The premium pkg does not include the mini-fridge contents (unless special rule for upper level suites). Be sure to confirm the mini-fridge rules when meeting your room butler. As far as 'hot' tea water - Cafe Al Bacio (like a Starbucks) will be hottest when in ordering in person. Room service delivery will degrade the water temp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ommthree Posted April 24, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Thanks greydog, that was my fear. I usually go through a cup an hour so I wish I could just have a kettle really Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdr93 Posted April 25, 2016 #7 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Thanks greydog, that was my fear. I usually go through a cup an hour so I wish I could just have a kettle really Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app l am currently on the eclipse which is on its way to Southampton, traveling with a couple who life in York. We each brought our own bags of Taylor's Yorkshire tea. They are traveling in an aqua cabin and were provided by their cabin steward with an electric kettle to make their tea in their cabin. Must likely if you ask your butler a kettle will be provided for your use as well. If you prefer a certain brand of tea you would probably be best served by bringing a sufficient quantity with you when you board the ship. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted April 25, 2016 #8 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Kettles are most likely not available on Reflection. They are available on cruises out of Southampton, and some passengers are simply able to get one a few days early. The OP will not find the same sailing out of Rome, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ommthree Posted April 25, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Thanks both. Well, there's no harm in asking I suppose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaveh Posted April 25, 2016 #10 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I'm a tea drinker! We did our first X cruise on silhouette last year. We took our own tea bags ( to be safe!) and a travel kettle. We tried several ways to have tea: Room service ( found the water was tepid and we didn't automatically get milk!) boiling our own in the room..the water seemed to 'taste funny' ( we used bottled water ) self service tea in the self-service restaurant. We needed to put two bags in a cup, but tasted ok. Morning cuppa from the library ( self service machine). At 6.30am I was still half asleep so it tasted ok lol! Sorry, nothing was quite as good as a brew-up at home. In the end we often drank decaf coffee instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdr93 Posted April 25, 2016 #11 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Thanks both. Well, there's no harm in asking I suppose! though a kettle has not been one of my requests, the butler has always said "yes, be right back" to those I have made. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ommthree Posted April 25, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Oh dear.... starting to worry now. What with no tea and no proper beer, perhaps I'd be better off at home. You'd think there'd be enough Brits that go on these sailings that they would provide for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestLakeGirl Posted April 25, 2016 #13 Share Posted April 25, 2016 They can't bring what they don't have. Looks like you won't be a good fit for celebrity. I'd cancel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ommthree Posted April 25, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted April 25, 2016 They can't bring what they don't have. Looks like you won't be a good fit for celebrity. I'd cancel Yes.... you're probably right. Either that or I'll go along and make an enormous fuss and do a stinking review. Not sure which way to go. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdr93 Posted April 25, 2016 #15 Share Posted April 25, 2016 On board now. Will ask around. See what hilarity has in store for someone in a suite q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ommthree Posted April 25, 2016 Author #16 Share Posted April 25, 2016 On board now. Will ask around. See what hilarity has in store for someone in a suite q Thanks! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenGlassHalfFull Posted April 25, 2016 #17 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I was on the Reflection for a Caribbean cruise several weeks ago. I asked our butler for a tea kettle but was told that they didn't have them on the Reflection. If you have access to Michael's Club (for suite guests) you can get hot water and tea bags there all day. Both Michael's Club and Cafe al Bacio have Tea Forte bags. They had quite a nice selection of tea types including black teas, a black decaf tea, chai tea, green tea and various herbal teas. The dining rooms and the Cafe serve "Fields and Select" tea which is very weak. I always bring my own tea bags just in case I can't get good tea on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenGlassHalfFull Posted April 25, 2016 #18 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Warning - if you order hot water for tea from room service or from your butler, specify that the water should be in a pot used only for hot water. If they give you a carafe that previously held coffee, your tea will taste like coffee. Yuck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagoffee Posted April 26, 2016 #19 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Oh dear.... starting to worry now. What with no tea and no proper beer, perhaps I'd be better off at home. You'd think there'd be enough Brits that go on these sailings that they would provide for us! You will find many great beer options on the Reflection. Do you like Fuller' Vintage Ale as an example? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ommthree Posted April 30, 2016 Author #20 Share Posted April 30, 2016 You will find many great beer options on the Reflection. Do you like Fuller' Vintage Ale as an example? Excellent. Very reassuring thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ommthree Posted April 30, 2016 Author #21 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Well, the shore-side concierge just pinged me a mail, so I'm going to ask her the same things... Let's see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ommthree Posted May 11, 2016 Author #22 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Good news! We have a kettle. The butler and concierge between them have been extremely accommodating. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florence11 Posted May 11, 2016 #23 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Hi, I sailed on Eclipse out of Miami in April, I asked for a kettle and got one, the steward told they are always stored on board normally to be used out of Southampton but it was no problem. Tracey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psusra112 Posted May 11, 2016 #24 Share Posted May 11, 2016 (edited) Hello all, I have a couple of questions about drinks. We're sailing from Rome on the Celebrity Reflection in May and travelling in a Celebrity Suite. Forgive the snobbish tone of my questions; I can't help myself. I'm an Englishman and drink a lot of tea, while my wife (inexcusably) drinks a lot of herbal and fruit teas. Can we get tea served in the suite? If so, do they serve a good range of a good brand (not Lipton or something) or can we get hot water (actually hot) and bring our own teabags? Any extra charges to be aware of? Second thing is booze. I like real ale and proper single malt scotches (especially Islay malts). is there a decent range thereof, and will they serve it to our suite? ny extra charges to be aware of? I can't be doing with ghastly bourbons and blended scotches. We do have the premium beverage package. Thanks a lot! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Best you'll do in the islays is the laphroaig 10. They're very much a Highland/Speyside boat. That being said, I believe The Macallan 18 is included in the premium package. Edited May 11, 2016 by psusra112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheriffJoe Posted May 12, 2016 #25 Share Posted May 12, 2016 If you limeys would just drink coffee like normal people you wouldn't have these 1st world problems! :eek: :p ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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