mikeb384 Posted October 20, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 20, 2017 We're booked in an Oceania suite on the Riviera in December, and this suite includes six complimentary bottles of liquor. Neither my wife nor myself drink liquor and wonder if our butler might exchange those bottles for a few bottles of wine? We would like to have one bottle each of chardonnay and merlot available in the dining rooms, plus a couple in the suite. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted October 20, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 20, 2017 There's wine on the list, just select 6 bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ronrick1943 Posted October 20, 2017 #3 Share Posted October 20, 2017 We exchanged wine for Gin once, so I would say yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelcat2 Posted October 21, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Yes - you definitely can change liquor for wine - no problem whatsoever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 21, 2017 #5 Share Posted October 21, 2017 There was a list of the choices that pax in suites could choose posted here someplace Maybe a search would would find it or you could ask your TA if they had a copy to show you I have not booked a suite but my understanding is you can choose any 6 bottles on the list .....wine/spirits/champagne someone will correct me if I am wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare What A Market Posted October 21, 2017 #6 Share Posted October 21, 2017 ORV and Lyn are correct. No need to worry about swapping. Your TA can get you list prior to cruise for pre-ordering. Better yet, wait until you board. The most up to date list of wines and liquors will be in your suite. Place order directly with your butler. Order any combination of wine and liquor that you want. If you’re “thirsty” when you board, ask butler to expedite your first choice for immediate consumption. :evilsmile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambagahle Posted October 21, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 21, 2017 JimandStan posted this a while back - I doubt wines etc have changed a lot since ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torquer Posted October 21, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 21, 2017 We don't like wine and don't drink much liquor. However, we do like beer. Is it possible to exchange a bottle of liquor for a few bottles of beer? Has anyone done this? What is "exchange rate"; how many bottles of beer per bottle of liquor...just comparing prices I would expect at least 10 bottles of beer per one bottle of liquor, but I have no idea if they do it like that or this is even possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 21, 2017 #9 Share Posted October 21, 2017 We don't like wine and don't drink much liquor. However, we do like beer. Is it possible to exchange a bottle of liquor for a few bottles of beer? Has anyone done this? What is "exchange rate"; how many bottles of beer per bottle of liquor...just comparing prices I would expect at least 10 bottles of beer per one bottle of liquor, but I have no idea if they do it like that or this is even possible? You could probably ask your Butler & they can find out for you if it is feasible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Paul Girl Posted October 21, 2017 #10 Share Posted October 21, 2017 We don't like wine and don't drink much liquor. However, we do like beer. Is it possible to exchange a bottle of liquor for a few bottles of beer? Has anyone done this? What is "exchange rate"; how many bottles of beer per bottle of liquor...just comparing prices I would expect at least 10 bottles of beer per one bottle of liquor, but I have no idea if they do it like that or this is even possible? Send an email to specialservices or call your TA and find out if that can be done. I would think it should be NO Problem. Not sure about the "exchange" rate!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted October 21, 2017 #11 Share Posted October 21, 2017 We don't like wine and don't drink much liquor. However, we do like beer. Is it possible to exchange a bottle of liquor for a few bottles of beer? Has anyone done this? What is "exchange rate"; how many bottles of beer per bottle of liquor...just comparing prices I would expect at least 10 bottles of beer per one bottle of liquor, but I have no idea if they do it like that or this is even possible? They usually stock beer in your frig in a upper suite. Any that I drank would be replaced. I don't know if you can get large amounts of them stocked though. As far as substitutions, my butler was pretty rigid on that. I wanted to trade something for a bottle of single malt, even a bottom of the line one like Glenfiddich or Glenlevit. It was a definite no, without checking. This is a major flaw in their offerings in the in suite set up. At least IMO. There are all types of high end vodka, but no single malt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docmark Posted October 21, 2017 #12 Share Posted October 21, 2017 They usually stock beer in your frig in a upper suite. Any that I drank would be replaced. I don't know if you can get large amounts of them stocked though. As far as substitutions, my butler was pretty rigid on that. I wanted to trade something for a bottle of single malt, even a bottom of the line one like Glenfiddich or Glenlevit. It was a definite no, without checking. This is a major flaw in their offerings in the in suite set up. At least IMO. There are all types of high end vodka, but no single malt. AGREE +++ with single Malt !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janecambridge Posted October 22, 2017 #13 Share Posted October 22, 2017 We're booked in an Oceania suite on the Riviera in December, and this suite includes six complimentary bottles of liquor. Neither my wife nor myself drink liquor and wonder if our butler might exchange those bottles for a few bottles of wine? We would like to have one bottle each of chardonnay and merlot available in the dining rooms, plus a couple in the suite. Mike I am not sure that you can take cabin liqueur/wine from suite set up to dining room.We have our first suite booked next year and will be requesting Pisco,hopefully with all the ingredients for Pisco sour.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambagahle Posted October 22, 2017 #14 Share Posted October 22, 2017 You can ask your butler to take a bottle of wine from your Suite bar set up to any restaurant you want to drink during a meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanandJim Posted October 22, 2017 #15 Share Posted October 22, 2017 I am not sure that you can take cabin liqueur/wine from suite set up to dining room.We have our first suite booked next year and will be requesting Pisco,hopefully with all the ingredients for Pisco sour.! Cabin Liquor which has been supplied by Oceania is a different kettle of fish than self imported bottles. The former may certainly be carried into the dining room, although IMHO calling for a second round from the cabin would be pushing the envelope. To be sure that Pisco is available outside of your Suite, I'd suggest asking for it through special services (a separate request from your in Suite bar order) but I'm almost certain that you'll have to make do with Sour mix, as the lime juice/egg white combination is foreign to their mixology sensibilities, and in any case it is cumbersome to keep on hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeb384 Posted October 23, 2017 Author #16 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Thanks to all for your posts. I have talked with Oceania and the rep said to just talk with our butler. HHe would arrange the swap for us, etc. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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