disfan13 Posted December 22, 2016 #51 Share Posted December 22, 2016 On our previous cruises we upgraded to the premium package on embarkation. Booked for February and will upgrade again with our onboard credit. We found that it was worth the cost as could have most drinks and if you have something that is more expensive you only pay the difference. I like to not have to think about how much I am spending, and also it is great to be able to have a different wine with every course at dinner Kind of new to X - so is it that easy to upgrade once on the ship from Classic to Premium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurab23 Posted December 22, 2016 #52 Share Posted December 22, 2016 We booked with the alcohol package included. What is the cost to upgrade to premium? Is it still $11.80 pp a day? Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaKnowWhen Posted December 22, 2016 #53 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Kind of new to X - so is it that easy to upgrade once on the ship from Classic to Premium? You will not be hounded and harassed, but the opportunities to upgrade will abound. About five steps into the ship there will be a person ready to accommodate you if you want an upgrade. Another hanging around the Guest Relations area. Etc. I believe those who sell drinks' packages or upgrades onboard receive "points", maybe even a commission. So my strategy is to go find a bar to wait for cabins to open up. Not just any bar, but the one where I expect to spend some time. Probably the Mast Bar. The server will very very happily run the upgrade for you, and you will have achieved a bond of sorts with that server. Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaKnowWhen Posted December 22, 2016 #54 Share Posted December 22, 2016 We booked with the alcohol package included. What is the cost to upgrade to premium? Is it still $11.80 pp a day? Laura Yes, $10 upgrade plus $1.80 automatic gratuity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseheads4ever Posted December 22, 2016 #55 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Crap beers and spirits in classic? Crown Royal, Seagrams 7, Canadian Club, and Absolute Vodka are higher end for me. Just my opinion. Im sure there are alot higher end boozes but Ive always been satisfied with Classic my wife upgrades to Premium and loves the Martinis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted December 23, 2016 #56 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Crap beers and spirits in classic? Crown Royal, Seagrams 7, Canadian Club, and Absolute Vodka are higher end for me... Agree. We also are satisfied with the selections offered with the Classic Drink Package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare whitshel Posted December 23, 2016 Author #57 Share Posted December 23, 2016 I'm not an alcohol snob, I just wanna make sure I can get a Gin n Tonic, Bloody Mary, Jack or rum n coke, Long Island Ice tea, and maybe try a few new drinks that I normally wouldn't try. I really don't care what brand of alcohol they're made of but they need to fit in the classic package. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaKnowWhen Posted December 23, 2016 #58 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Crap beers and spirits in classic? Crown Royal, Seagrams 7, Canadian Club, and Absolute Vodka are higher end for me. Just my opinion. Im sure there are alot higher end boozes but Ive always been satisfied with Classic my wife upgrades to Premium and loves the Martinis. Sorry, my comment was too broad, a clear over generalization. Beer, like coffee, seems to be a matter of getting used to a particular style of beer. Some like Bud Light, (and Starbucks coffee) that is what they drink, and that is what they are happy with. I don't like Bud Light, never have. When I look at the Classic offerings I see 4 beers, all of that ilk. The higher-end craft beer selection is not all that wonderful, but definitely worth an extra $11.80 per day. As far as spirits, my drink of choice is tequila. As I recall, Classic includes Jose Cuervo which, in my opinion, is the Bud Light or Corona of the tequila world. I do enjoy the occasional Bloody Maria on sea days, and better quality better tasting tequila makes a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquanaut1 Posted December 24, 2016 #59 Share Posted December 24, 2016 We were classic in August , never got harassed to upgrade once , the wines were actually fine , not huge beer drinkers and the standard gins and vodkas were also absolutely fine Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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