UBP and premium brands

[Lyss_in_NH]

I tried to look up if Grey Goose and Patron are included in the UBP but could not find the information. Does anyone know if they are? It's for the Escape.

 

 

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[cruizinwithkids]

Big discussion on premium drink prices. There is a menu about 1/2 way down the first page of this thread.

 

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2386816

[BirdTravels]

I tried to look up if Grey Goose and Patron are included in the UBP but could not find the information. Does anyone know if they are?

 

You get drinks up to $15. If a drink is over $15, you pay the difference + 18% tip.

[Lyss_in_NH]

Thank you both!

 

 

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[esm54687]

Yes and no....

 

The UBP excludes "Super Premium" beverages and Patron and flavored Grey Goose are classified as Super Premium while normal Grey Goose is just Premium.

 

Drink list: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2348836 (post #2)

 

UBP T&Cs: https://www.ncl.com/terms/ultimate-beverage-package

 

When items are excluded, the $15 allowance is not a factor

Edited August 7, 2016 by esm54687

[easyboy]

Big discussion on premium drink prices. There is a menu about 1/2 way down the first page of this thread.

 

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2386816

Thanks for the link.

[vince_g]

You get drinks up to $15. If a drink is over $15, you pay the difference + 18% tip.

 

 

This is incorrect. You are charged the difference and that is all.

[fshagan]

Yes and no....

 

The UBP excludes "Super Premium" beverages and Patron and flavored Grey Goose are classified as Super Premium while normal Grey Goose is just Premium.

 

Drink list: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2348836 (post #2)

 

UBP T&Cs: https://www.ncl.com/terms/ultimate-beverage-package

 

When items are excluded, the $15 allowance is not a factor

 

Has anyone verified this to be true? To me this looks like NCL now has a list of drinks that will cost you the full price, regardless of having the UBP. By simply moving more top shelf liquor into that list of "super premium" they can effectively cut the cost of providing the UBP as a promo and increase liquor spending on board.

[Frick_&_Frack]

Has anyone verified this to be true? To me this looks like NCL now has a list of drinks that will cost you the full price, regardless of having the UBP. By simply moving more top shelf liquor into that list of "super premium" they can effectively cut the cost of providing the UBP as a promo and increase liquor spending on board.

 

I hadn't really ever read through the T&C on the UBP since I don't drink very much (sort of a waste on me). But, I see what you mean.

 

I guess a good example is the bucket of beer. Do you get $15 off that? (and, I truly don't know - just asking).

 

It seems like *some* items you may get to deduct the $15, while others you cannot (I know that coffees are totally excluded - always have been).

 

So, using the coffees as a reference, then, I would gather the answer may now be "excluded"?

 

Good thing I have OBC. :rolleyes:

[esm54687]

Has anyone verified this to be true? To me this looks like NCL now has a list of drinks that will cost you the full price, regardless of having the UBP. By simply moving more top shelf liquor into that list of "super premium" they can effectively cut the cost of providing the UBP as a promo and increase liquor spending on board.

 

Yes... I can verify that Super Premium beverages are excluded and cost me the full price plus 18% on both the Breakaway and Dawn (I purchased one per ship so that I would know what to expect)

 

Using the specialty coffee as an example..... if the coffee is "excluded" and you do NOT get a $15 allowance towards your latte.... then when NCL says Super Premium is "excluded" why would you expect to get a $15 allowance towards the Patron... same with Bucket of Beers.... it's excluded and you pay full price for the Bucket plus 18%

 

Of course, this also depends on your bartender and if they pour you a Patron but ring it up as house tequila because you've been a good tipper.... that's a different animal

 

You are correct that moving things from one column to another is a huge cost saving opportunity ... I am not judging if it is right or wrong or not ethical or fantastic business sense... just passing along the T&Cs and how they may \ are applied

Edited August 8, 2016 by esm54687

[BrandoMan13]

It is hard to know what the case is. The T&C mention "designated" super premium brands. Not all super premium brands. A few weeks ago when the super premium brands were only $10.95 they were included in the UBP.

 

If they are still included, they should cost you the difference of $15 to $16.95 plus the 18% gratuity.

 

Unfortunately because NCL doesn't communicate well with its upcoming passengers, there is no way to know. If it wasn't for this board I wouldn't even be aware of the price changes.

[Frick_&_Frack]

Yes... I can verify that Super Premium beverages are excluded and cost me the full price plus 18% on both the Breakaway and Dawn (I purchased one per ship so that I would know what to expect)

 

Using the specialty coffee as an example..... if the coffee is "excluded" and you do NOT get a $15 allowance towards your latte.... then when NCL says Super Premium is "excluded" why would you expect to get a $15 allowance towards the Patron... same with Bucket of Beers.... it's excluded and you pay full price for the Bucket plus 18%

 

Of course, this also depends on your bartender and if they pour you a Patron but ring it up as house tequila because you've been a good tipper.... that's a different animal

 

You are correct that moving things from one column to another is a huge cost saving opportunity ... I am not judging if it is right or wrong or not ethical or fantastic business sense... just passing along the T&Cs and how they may \ are applied

 

Thank you for confirming, Scott.