ashevillenccruiser Posted September 27, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Hello We are aware of free bottle of wine in specialty restaurants on the first day of the cruise. We are also aware we cannot stomach it. We are hearing now that you can also take 50% off a bottle of wine of your choice. Can anyone clarify if that is limited to one bottle? Thanks! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hftmrock Posted September 27, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 27, 2016 i have read people bought multiple bottles at 50% off. I even remember someone showing their receipt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted September 27, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 27, 2016 i have read people bought multiple bottles at 50% off. I even remember someone showing their receipt I have seen this as well.... Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDidly Posted September 27, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Yes there is an offer . Taste wise the freebies are rather good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzin2paradise09 Posted September 27, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Purchased a bottle of Moscato in the steakhouse on the Breeze in December. We did not like the selection of free wine ... A white and a red, so we opted for the 50% off. You can purchase more than one, however we did not do that. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpshaye Posted September 27, 2016 #6 Share Posted September 27, 2016 We have purchased 4 bottles at 50% off each the first day on 2 different ships (Breeze and Liberty). However, on both ships, they opened each bottle then recorked them. They held them in the "cellar" for us to request at subsequent dinners. They would not let us walk off with intact bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted September 27, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 27, 2016 We have purchased 4 bottles at 50% off each the first day on 2 different ships (Breeze and Liberty). However, on both ships, they opened each bottle then recorked them. They held them in the "cellar" for us to request at subsequent dinners. They would not let us walk off with intact bottles. Could you have them sent to the DR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpshaye Posted September 27, 2016 #8 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Could you have them sent to the DR? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevillenccruiser Posted September 27, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Sorry I should have asked in the original post, but does the offer hold at other specialty restaurants i.e. Cucina del Capitano Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brittasbay Posted September 27, 2016 #10 Share Posted September 27, 2016 We just came off the Dream and they let us buy 2 at 50% off. I asked if they would just open one bottle for our meal and let us take the second bottle uncorked with us and the said it was no problem. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctorsbaby Posted September 27, 2016 #11 Share Posted September 27, 2016 On the Miracle in December, we bought 4 bottles total at 50% off. Drank 2 there and took the other 2 back to our room for the next couple of nights. They did require that all the bottles be opened in the steakhouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterwiggs Posted September 27, 2016 #12 Share Posted September 27, 2016 (edited) What are the current free wine selections on the first night? Edited September 27, 2016 by coasterwiggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted September 27, 2016 #13 Share Posted September 27, 2016 i have read people bought multiple bottles at 50% off. I even remember someone showing their receipt I have read it too in a previous thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookbug53 Posted September 27, 2016 #14 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Hello We are aware of free bottle of wine in specialty restaurants on the first day of the cruise. We are also aware we cannot stomach it. We are hearing now that you can also take 50% off a bottle of wine of your choice. Can anyone clarify if that is limited to one bottle? Thanks! Sent from my iPad using Forums Have you had it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanBoy Posted September 27, 2016 #15 Share Posted September 27, 2016 We all bought several last year on the Sunshine... were able to bring them back to the cabins unopened.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schoifmom Posted September 27, 2016 #16 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Sorry I should have asked in the original post, but does the offer hold at other specialty restaurants i.e. Cucina del Capitano Sent from my iPad using Forums On the Sunshine this month, we were not able to get wine at 50% off in Cucina, only the free bottle. We were told that they had not rolled that particular special out to the restaurants other than the steakhouse yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebJ14 Posted September 27, 2016 #17 Share Posted September 27, 2016 On the Miracle in December, we bought 4 bottles total at 50% off. Drank 2 there and took the other 2 back to our room for the next couple of nights. They did require that all the bottles be opened in the steakhouse. Not really a problem as so many wines sold in the steakhouse have screw tops. We drank the free Santa Catalina Merlot the first night. It wasn't that bad. For our second steakhouse dinner we bought a bottle a Tempranillo/Cabernet blend that was quite good. We didn't finish it, so just screwed on the lid and took it back to the cabin. We took it to dinner the next night and they served it with no questions asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florings Posted September 27, 2016 #18 Share Posted September 27, 2016 The freebies on our last 3 cruises: Chardonnay Merlot Neither very good, though we've always drank them during the dinner. This cruise however, I will take advantage of the 50% discount and choose one of my own - I didn't know about this before! Thanks Cruise Critic folks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanBoy Posted September 27, 2016 #19 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Wondering why some ships make you open the bottles when you purchase them... If it has a cork, and say I buy one or two, I really want to open it when I am going to DRINK it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vantec Posted September 27, 2016 #20 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Has anybody taken the free bottle of wine and also bought additional bottles at 50% off to take to their cabin? I'm wondering if it's an "either or situation"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tef43 Posted September 27, 2016 #21 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Taste wise the freebies are rather good.Actually, they're not. You definitely get what you pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieCruise Posted September 28, 2016 #22 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Hello We are aware of free bottle of wine in specialty restaurants on the first day of the cruise. We are also aware we cannot stomach it. We are hearing now that you can also take 50% off a bottle of wine of your choice. Can anyone clarify if that is limited to one bottle? Thanks! Sent from my iPad using Forums From my experience the house wines are not so great. I always go for the 50% deal. Also, as far as I have personally experienced, you can only get as many bottles as there are people at your table on that night. For example, my best friend and I are cruising with my mother and her bf next year. My mom and her bf aren't big wine drinkers, so I will use their body count to purchase 3 bottles of wine @ 50% off for myself for the trip (my best friend will purchase one for herself). I've used this knowledge + the free bring on board bottles + cruise the vineyard package to keep myself wine tipsy all cruise long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin13 Posted September 28, 2016 #23 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I was in the steakhouse the first night and I asked to try the white wine as it was a Chardonnay and I usually hate Chardonnay as it is too oakey for my. They let me have a taste and it was actually pretty good. So instead of buying a bottle at 50% of I went ahead and had the free bottle. So my suggestion is to ask for a taste of the wine before you spend an additional $25. Glad I did as that saved me some money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodman Posted September 28, 2016 #24 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Very interesting post. Does any one know of a wine list on the net that we may take a look at? We try to go to the steak house the first night as a rule. Always a good dinner. We also always buy a wine package for the week. Last cruise we brought 2 bottles home with us. If we can buy 3 bottle at 50% off that would be our wine for the week of dinners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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