Moerin78 Posted August 2, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 2, 2017 We are sailing next week on the NA and have the Explore 4 drink package, my question is how do you know if what you are ordering in under the $9.00 limit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllewis48 Posted August 2, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 2, 2017 We are sailing next week on the NA and have the Explore 4 drink package, my question is how do you know if what you are ordering in under the $9.00 limit? There is bar menus at every bar but "most" drinks are under $9 unless you get into top shelf liquors! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted August 2, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I'm not saying that you owe me a drink. I'm not saying that it's the least you could do. After all, you'll have to live with yourself. (Apologies for the formatting. This is the best I can do on the boards.) Beverage - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Mineral Water 1.5L - $3.95 - Yes - Yes Mineral Water 0.5L - $1.95 - Yes - Yes San Pelligrino 1.0L - $4.50 - Yes - Yes Perrier 750ml - $3.25 - Yes - Yes Juices - All - $2.75 - Yes - Yes Soda - All - $2.25 - Yes - Yes Red Bull - $4.50 - Yes - Yes Red Bull Sugar Free - $4.50 - Yes - Yes WINE - HAL Price - HAL SBP # - HAL EBP # House Sparkling - $6.50 - 1 - 1 Prosecco - $6.75 - 1 - 1 Other Sparkling - $9.50 - 0 - 1 Champagne - $12.50 - 0 - 1 Pinot Grigio - $6.50-$11.00 - 1 - 2 Chablis - $13.50 - 0 - 1 Chardonnay - $6.50-$9.75 - 2 - 4 Riesling - $7.25-8.50 - 2 - 2 Moscato - $8.50 - 1 - 1 Sauv Blanc - $8.50-$9.75 - 1 - 2 Barbera - $9.75 - 0 - 1 Claret - $13.50 - 0 - 1 Malbec - $8.50 - 1 - 1 Merlot - $6.50-$12.25 - 1 - 2 Cabernet Sauv - $6.50-$9.75 - 3 - 5 Shiraz/Syrah - $7.25-$14.75 - 2 - 3 Pinot Noir - $9.75 - 0 - 2 Zinfandel - $6.50 - 1 - 1 White Zin - $6.50 - 1 - 1 Dessert Wine - $7.95 - 1 - 1 Number Wines Available - - 19 - 34 BEER 12 oz - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Amstel Light - $5.95 - Yes - Yes Beck's - $5.95 - Yes - Yes Blue Moon - $5.95 - Yes - Yes Corona - $5.95 - Yes - Yes Guinness Stout - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Heineken - $5.95 - Yes - Yes Molson - $5.95 - Yes - Yes Sam Adams Boston Lager - $5.95 - Yes - Yes Stella Artois - $5.95 - Yes - Yes BEER 16 oz - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Boddington's - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Bud - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Bud Light - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Bud Light Lime - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Coors Light - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Grolsch - $7.25 - Yes - Yes Michelob Ultra - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Miller Genuine Draft - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Miller Lite - $6.25 - Yes - Yes CIDER'S/OTHER - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Crispin Cider - $5.75 - Yes - Yes NA Beer - $4.25 - Yes - Yes Rekordling Pear - $6.50 - Yes - Yes Rekordling Strawberry/Lime - $6.50 - Yes - Yes Smirnoff Ice - $5.25 - Yes - Yes Strongbow Cider - $5.75 - Yes - Yes VODKA - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Absolut - $7.25 - Yes - Yes Absolut Citron - $7.25 - Yes - Yes Absolut Mandarin - $7.25 - Yes - Yes Absolut Vanilla - $7.25 - Yes - Yes Belvedere - $9.95 - Excluded - Yes Chopin - $9.95 - Excluded - Yes Finlandia - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Grey Goose - $7.95 - Yes - Yes Grey Goose Citron - $7.95 - Yes - Yes Grey Goose 'Orange - $7.95 - Yes - Yes Grey Goose La Poire - $7.95 - Yes - Yes Ketel One - $7.50 - Yes - Yes New Amsterdam - $6.95 - Yes - Yes Skyy - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Skyy Pineapple - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Smirnoff - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Stolichnaya - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Tito's - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Vox - $6.95 - Yes - Yes RUM - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Appleton - $7.25 - Yes - Yes Bacardi - $7.00 - Yes - Yes Bacardi 8 - $7.00 - Yes - Yes Bacardi Gold - $7.00 - Yes - Yes Bacardi Limon - $7.00 - Yes - Yes Bacardi Oakheart - $7.00 - Yes - Yes Bacardi Razz - $7.00 - Yes - Yes Brugal - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Captain Morgan - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Cruzan - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Gosling's Black Seal - $7.25 - Yes - Yes Malibu - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Myer's Dark - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Pyrat XO - $6.75 - Yes - Yes BOURBON - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Buffalo Trace - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Jack Daniels - $7.50 - Yes - Yes Jack Daniels Honey - $7.50 - Yes - Yes Jim Beam - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Jim Beam Red Stag - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Knob Creek - $7.95 - Yes - Yes Maker's Mark - $7.95 - Yes - Yes Tatoosh - $7.95 - Yes - Yes Wild Turkey 101 - $6.75 - Yes - Yes RYE/IRISH WHISKY - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Canadian Club - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Crown Royal - $7.00 - Yes - Yes Jameson Irish - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Seagram's 7 Crown - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Seagram's VO - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Tatoosh Rye - $7.95 - Yes - Yes SCOTCH - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Aberfeldy - $7.75 - Yes - Yes Ballentine's - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Chivas Regal - $7.25 - Yes - Yes Cutty Sark - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Dalmore - $10.25 - Excluded - Yes Dewar's 12 Year Old - $7.25 - Yes - Yes Dewar's White - $7.00 - Yes - Yes Glen Deveron - $8.50 - Yes - Yes Glenfiddich - $10.25 - Excluded - Yes Glenlivet - $8.95 - Yes - Yes Glenmorangie - $9.95 - Excluded - Yes Highland Park - $11.95 - Excluded - Yes J&B - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Johnnie Walker - Black - $7.75 - Yes - Yes Johnnie Walker - Red - $7.00 - Yes - Yes Laphroaig - $8.95 - Yes - Yes Macallan Select Oak - $11.95 - Excluded - Yes GIN - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Bols Dutch Jenever - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Bombay - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Bombay Sapphire - $7.50 - Yes - Yes Hendricks - $8.00 - Yes - Yes Tanqueray - $7.50 - Yes - Yes Tanqueray 10 - $7.50 - Yes - Yes TEQUILA - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Cabo Wabo Blanco - $9.95 - Excluded - Yes Cazadores Anejo - $9.95 - Excluded - Yes El Jimador Silver - $7.75 - Yes - Yes Herradura Reposado - $9.95 - Excluded - Yes Herradura Silver - $9.75 - Excluded - Yes Jose Cuervo 1800 - $7.75 - Yes - Yes Jose Cuervo Gold - $6.95 - Yes - Yes Patron Anejo - $13.95 - Excluded - Yes Patron Reposado - $11.95 - Excluded - Yes Patron Silver - $9.95 - Excluded - Yes APERITIF - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Aperol - $6.50 - Yes - Yes Campari - $6.50 - Yes - Yes Dubonnet - $6.00 - Yes - Yes Pernod - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Vermouth - $6.00 - Yes - Yes COGNAC/ARMAGNAC - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Armagnac - $8.95 - Yes - Yes Courvoisier Napoleon - $10.95 - Excluded - Yes Courvoisier VS - $7.50 - Yes - Yes Courvoisier VSOP - $8.50 - Yes - Yes Hennessey VS - $7.95 - Yes - Yes Hennessey VSOP - $9.95 - Excluded - Yes Hennessey XO - $19.95 - Excluded - Excluded Remy Martin VSOP - $10.95 - Excluded - Yes Remy Martin XO - $18.95 - Excluded - Excluded DIGESTIF - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Aquavit - $5.95 - Yes - Yes Grappa di Alexander - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Grappa di Cabernet - $6.50 - Yes - Yes Grappa di Prosecco - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Limoncello - $6.50 - Yes - Yes Villa Massa Limoncello PGI - $7.00 - Yes - Yes LIQUEUR - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Amaretto Disaronno - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Baileys Irish Cream - $6.95 - Yes - Yes Chambord - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Cointreau - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Crème de Menthe - $6.25 - Yes - Yes D.O.M. Benedictine - $6.50 - Yes - Yes Drambuie - $6.95 - Yes - Yes Frangelico - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Galliano - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Grand Marnier - $6.95 - Yes - Yes Jagermeister - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Kahlua - $6.75 - Yes - Yes Patron Cafe XO - $11.95 - Excluded - Yes Patron Citronage - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Sambuca - $6.95 - Yes - Yes Southern Comfort - $6.95 - Yes - Yes Tia Maria - $6.75 - Yes - Yes PORT/SHERRY - HAL Price - HAL SBP - HAL EBP Dow's LBV - $7.95 - Yes - Yes f-larvey Bristol Cream Sherry - $6.00 - Yes - Yes Graham's Six Grapes - $9.95 - Excluded - Yes Sandeman - $6.50 - Yes - Yes Smith Woodhouse Reserve LBV - $6.50 - Yes - Yes Tio Pepe Sherry - $6.25 - Yes - Yes Warre's Otima - $6.50 - Yes - Yes Warre's Warrior Tawny - $9.95 - Excluded - Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onedaysevening Posted August 3, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 3, 2017 I have a question, if the liquor is under $9, and you get it mixed with say, coke or seltzer, does that count as being under $9 or is there an upcharge for what it is mixed with, or does this cost include basic mixing options? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllewis48 Posted August 3, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 3, 2017 I have a question, if the liquor is under $9, and you get it mixed with say, coke or seltzer, does that count as being under $9 or is there an upcharge for what it is mixed with, or does this cost include basic mixing options?Thanks! In a word, yes! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted August 3, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 3, 2017 I have a question, if the liquor is under $9, and you get it mixed with say, coke or seltzer, does that count as being under $9 or is there an upcharge for what it is mixed with, or does this cost include basic mixing options?Thanks! Yes. Something like Bacardi and Coke is priced at the price of the rum alone. There are some cases where you are mixing two liquors, like a black Russian (Vodka + Kahlua) where you may run into an issue. But for standard drinks which are alcohol plus mixer, like gin and tonic, you won't have any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moerin78 Posted August 3, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted August 3, 2017 POA I hope you were able to cut and paste that! :D Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare boards Posted August 3, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Yes you can and I did. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted August 3, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 3, 2017 POA I hope you were able to cut and paste that! :D Thanks! Yes, I did. It's part of a comparison I did in preparation for our upcoming trip on NCL's Escape in October. I just filtered out the non-HAL stuff. The question gets asked often enough that I keep the information handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onedaysevening Posted August 3, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appalachian Mountain Mama Posted August 3, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 3, 2017 POA, thanks for that list. Must admit I was a bit surprised that on cruises to Alaska they don't offer Alaskan Amber and Hopothermia. [emoji22] Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted August 3, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 3, 2017 POA, thanks for that list. Must admit I was a bit surprised that on cruises to Alaska they don't offer Alaskan Amber and Hopothermia. [emoji22] Sent from my iPad using Forums Here is the bar menu from Alaska, June 2017, that does indeed include Alaska Amber on Page two: http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/here/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Alaska-Bar-Menu.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted August 3, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 3, 2017 POA, thanks for that list. Must admit I was a bit surprised that on cruises to Alaska they don't offer Alaskan Amber and Hopothermia. [emoji22] Sent from my iPad using Forums I compiled the list for a comparison I'm making between HAL's beverage package and NCL's for an upcoming cruise in the Caribbean in the Fall. I left off the Alaskan beers because they wouldn't apply in my situation. There are probably other local beers that are available on other itineraries that aren't on the list either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAD2005 Posted August 3, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 3, 2017 We have had the SBP many times, last time in December, and we have ordered Black Russians, White Russians, Wang-Wang's, Long Island Ice Teas, all of which have up to 5 different types of alcohol, and all of them were included under the regular SBP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted August 3, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 3, 2017 We have had the SBP many times, last time in December, and we have ordered Black Russians, White Russians, Wang-Wang's, Long Island Ice Teas, all of which have up to 5 different types of alcohol, and all of them were included under the regular SBP. Good to know. I wasn't sure. My drink is Maker's Mark on the rocks. The only way it would be simpler was if I left out the ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appalachian Mountain Mama Posted August 4, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Crew News and POA1, thanks for that info! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilli Posted August 4, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 4, 2017 :confused: If we order a drink over the $9 limit, will they charge for the overage (plus tip) or the entire drink (plus tip)? 🍷🍸 Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted August 4, 2017 #18 Share Posted August 4, 2017 :confused: If we order a drink over the $9 limit, will they charge for the overage (plus tip) or the entire drink (plus tip)? 🍷🍸Cheers! Entire drink. Most drinks will be under the limit, so it's not much of an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riandei Posted August 4, 2017 #19 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Could someone post a link to the bev packages ??? thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAD2005 Posted August 4, 2017 #20 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Could someone post a link to the bev packages ??? thank you Check the HAL website. But the quick answer is: Signature Beverage Package (SBP) $44.95 per day + 15% service charge = $51.70 per cruise day, everyone in the cabin over legal age must purchase the same package, unless you produce a doc's note saying you are allergic to alcohol. Also, that price is based on you buying the SBP online, at least 4 days ahead of your cruise. If you buy it onboard, then, it's $49.95 per day + 15% service charge = $57.44 per day. That package gets you just about any liquid you can swallow that is under $9, and you can do that 15 times per day, and the reset time is midnight. If you're in the B.B. King bar and you have blitzed out on 15 drinks, wait until after midnight, and you are good to go again. Ask for some help getting back to your cabin !! The Elite Beverage Package (EBP) is generally $10 more per day (plus 15% service charge), and there is no penalty for buying it onboard like the SBP. That package will get you any liquid refreshment priced at $15 per drink, and don't consider the service charge. It'a all prepaid, just look at the menu prices. Same 15 drink per day limit. If you are a beer person or cocktails, then you would be hard pressed to find a cocktail that is not included in the regular SBP. But if you tilt towards wine, then you may consider the EBP due to the higher per-drink limit of $15. Either way, enjoy, and at the end of your cruise, there's no sticker-shock when you get the final bill and it "Holy S**t, did I drink all that" !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted August 4, 2017 #21 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Could someone post a link to the bev packages ??? thank you Here is the brochure we had on the Noordam, June 2017: http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/here/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Beverage-Package.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noels100 Posted August 5, 2017 #22 Share Posted August 5, 2017 I haven't seen a listing for hot chocolate on any of the drinks menus. Do they have it on the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted August 5, 2017 #23 Share Posted August 5, 2017 I haven't seen a listing for hot chocolate on any of the drinks menus. Do they have it on the ship? Yes. The drinks list that we've been posting is the alcoholic beverages for the most part, but I think Roger's scan has some of the virgin drinks. There's hot chocolate mix in the Lido (free) and a better version at the Explorations Cafe (paid.) I'm pretty sure it's on the room service breakfast menu too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted August 5, 2017 #24 Share Posted August 5, 2017 There's hot chocolate mix in the Lido (free) and a better version at the Explorations Cafe (paid.) I'm pretty sure it's on the room service breakfast menu too. If you want it, and can't find it on the room service breakfast hang tag, just add it in. They can fix the pot of hot water anyway, so it's just a matter of throwing a packet on the tray. No big deal for the people putting up the order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandjo Posted August 5, 2017 #25 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Slightly off topic but still drink related - during 2 for 1 + $2 times do you have to order 2 of the same drinks or can you have different? Like 1 for me and a different 1 for my wife. Other than wine we do not drink the same liquors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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