ricklepickle Posted May 13, 2018 #1 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Originally, we booked our Equinox cruise without the beverage package, but through a combination of price decreases and promotions, have all four perks Celebrity offers. Including the Premium beverage package. I was originally excited to try the martini flight one night (and share it with my boyfriend, since it is more alcohol than we would usually drink, even at half!). But I was wondering, is the flight included in the package, or do I “make my own” by ordering the martinis one at a time. Which seems silly, since I will waste most of the larger drink. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njcanuck Posted May 13, 2018 #2 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Last trip I had the premium package and tried to order the martini flight, and was told that I would have to pay, but I could order a full size martini of each type one at a time for free. I told the bartender that made no sense, but was told that was the rules. Originally, we booked our Equinox cruise without the beverage package, but through a combination of price decreases and promotions, have all four perks Celebrity offers. Including the Premium beverage package. I was originally excited to try the martini flight one night (and share it with my boyfriend, since it is more alcohol than we would usually drink, even at half!). But I was wondering, is the flight included in the package, or do I “make my own” by ordering the martinis one at a time. Which seems silly, since I will waste most of the larger drink. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo1953 Posted May 13, 2018 #3 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Originally, we booked our Equinox cruise without the beverage package, but through a combination of price decreases and promotions, have all four perks Celebrity offers. Including the Premium beverage package. I was originally excited to try the martini flight one night (and share it with my boyfriend, since it is more alcohol than we would usually drink, even at half!). But I was wondering, is the flight included in the package, or do I “make my own” by ordering the martinis one at a time. Which seems silly, since I will waste most of the larger drink. Sent from my iPhone using Forums One can always order a martini in a smaller glass... or ... 1/2 of the large glass, that way none or less of it would be wasted. bon voyage bon voyage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricklepickle Posted May 13, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Last trip I had the premium package and tried to order the martini flight, and was told that I would have to pay, but I could order a full size martini of each type one at a time for free. I told the bartender that made no sense, but was told that was the rules. That’s what I figured...but yes, silly. Can I order a regular one in a smaller glass? Has anyone done that? Because, seriously, even six three ounce martinis split between two of us is a lot... Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkgourmet Posted May 13, 2018 #5 Share Posted May 13, 2018 One can always order a martini in a smaller glass... or ... 1/2 of the large glass, that way none or less of it would be wasted. bon voyage bon voyage If you have the classic package, how is the half martini handled? Is it fully paid for by the package? And how pissy are the bartenders going to be if we order a half glass of a martini? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeaneee Posted May 13, 2018 #6 Share Posted May 13, 2018 The Martinis aren't covered in the classic package..... only the premium! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen haywood Posted May 13, 2018 #7 Share Posted May 13, 2018 The specialty martinis on the Martini Bar menu aren’t covered by the Classic Package. You will, however, just pay the difference there. If you order a martini at another bar it will be covered by the Classic Package. The flight at the Martini Bar is not covered even under the Premium Package. You are right that it seems wasteful that they would prefer you to order more alcohol...but that’s the way it is. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted May 13, 2018 #8 Share Posted May 13, 2018 The Martini flights & 35th Anniversary Martini aren’t covered in any package. Normally we’ll just watch the martini flight when someone gets them (it’s a good show). DH loves the anniversary martini & pays about $2 for it Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 81Zoomie Posted May 13, 2018 #9 Share Posted May 13, 2018 The Martini flights & 35th Anniversary Martini aren’t covered in any package. Normally we’ll just watch the martini flight when someone gets them (it’s a good show). DH loves the anniversary martini & pays about $2 for it Sent from my iPhone using Forums What is the anniversary martini? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo1953 Posted May 13, 2018 #10 Share Posted May 13, 2018 If you have the classic package, how is the half martini handled? Is it fully paid for by the package? And how pissy are the bartenders going to be if we order a half glass of a martini? One can get a martini in a smaller glass without a problem. Let the bartender know your package and the liquor will be commensurate with that as well. I Am sure they get that often there. So no problem at all. Bon voyage Sent from my P00I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted May 14, 2018 #11 Share Posted May 14, 2018 What is the anniversary martini? https://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=2864 Top of the menu pictured. It’s 25th not 35th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted May 14, 2018 #12 Share Posted May 14, 2018 One can get a martini in a smaller glass without a problem. Let the bartender know your package and the liquor will be commensurate with that as well. I Am sure they get that often there. So no problem at all. Bon voyage Sent from my P00I using Tapatalk You can get standard size martinis at the other bars but on our last few cruises they were not offering them at the Martini Bar. You could only get the larger Martini Bar size. The Martini flight has never been covered by the beverage package. About 4 years ago we were on a TA and late in the cruise we teamed up with 3 other couples and purchased a 24 Martini pour. Obviously more than the 8 of us would drink but it was fun and we passed the “extra” martinis to others who had been regulars at the bar throughout the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrek Posted May 14, 2018 #13 Share Posted May 14, 2018 I am not sure I read the menu correctly but it says the individual martinis are $15. I thought they were $13. What martinis are included in the premium package? Andrea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo1953 Posted May 14, 2018 #14 Share Posted May 14, 2018 You can get standard size martinis at the other bars but on our last few cruises they were not offering them at the Martini Bar. You could only get the larger Martini Bar size. The Martini flight has never been covered by the beverage package. About 4 years ago we were on a TA and late in the cruise we teamed up with 3 other couples and purchased a 24 Martini pour. Obviously more than the 8 of us would drink but it was fun and we passed the “extra” martinis to others who had been regulars at the bar throughout the cruise. Okay j - that is a change from our previous sailings where some in our group only had Classic and were able order non-Premium martinis there... Thanks for the heads up. bon voyage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted May 14, 2018 #15 Share Posted May 14, 2018 I am not sure I read the menu correctly but it says the individual martinis are $15. I thought they were $13. What martinis are included in the premium package?Andrea That may have been a UK or AU menu where the tips are included. All except the 25th anniversary are included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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