skiladyldp Posted October 26, 2018 #1 Share Posted October 26, 2018 On the new website format, I can't find how much the beverage package is or how to order it online. Do you have to call to order this? I want to get it ahead of the cruise because our port is Barcelona and I will have to pay 20% vat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 26, 2018 #2 Share Posted October 26, 2018 your TA can book it for you or you can call O do not think online booking is available ...yet https://www.oceaniacruises.com/value/beverage-wine-packages/ if you are taking the beverage package as part of the O life perk then I believe you have to wait till onboard to upgrade it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiladyldp Posted October 26, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted October 26, 2018 LHT28, thank you so much for the link. I could not find it and I believe you are right I have to have my TA order it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DOJO466 Posted October 26, 2018 #4 Share Posted October 26, 2018 There is no VAT charge on the beverage package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 26, 2018 #5 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Is your cruise after May 19/19? if so maybe you can book it online Look under the options tab under Manage this booking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeniEncinitas Posted October 26, 2018 #6 Share Posted October 26, 2018 48 minutes ago, LHT28 said: your TA can book it for you or you can call O do not think online booking is available ...yet https://www.oceaniacruises.com/value/beverage-wine-packages/ if you are taking the beverage package as part of the O life perk then I believe you have to wait till onboard to upgrade it Good morning LHT28 We have the beverage package on the Riviera. First timer here with O. Question when we board where do I go to upgrade my package. thanks for any info! Would like to take care of it prior going to stateroom first. Denise😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 26, 2018 #7 Share Posted October 26, 2018 47 minutes ago, DeeniEncinitas said: Good morning LHT28 We have the beverage package on the Riviera. First timer here with O. Question when we board where do I go to upgrade my package. thanks for any info! Would like to take care of it prior going to stateroom first. Denise😊 You can go to reception they will issue new cards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeniEncinitas Posted October 26, 2018 #8 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Thank you! Denise😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiritoftravel Posted March 30, 2019 #9 Share Posted March 30, 2019 If you have the O life 'free' beverage package do you still pay the 18% gratuity and I believe an extra 25% in Brazil! Also can we upgrade from this to the premium package onboard and how much is this thanks going on Marina next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob the Cruiser Posted March 30, 2019 #10 Share Posted March 30, 2019 @spiritoftravel We didn't have to pay the additional tax on the OLife drink package with premium upgrade while in Brazil. The reason given was that we bought the drink package when we were in Miami, so the transaction was already completed. The situation may be different if the cruise originates in Brazil. Yes. You can upgrade to the premium package onboard. The price is $20 per day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 30, 2019 #11 Share Posted March 30, 2019 28 minutes ago, spiritoftravel said: If you have the O life 'free' beverage package do you still pay the 18% gratuity and I believe an extra 25% in Brazil! Also can we upgrade from this to the premium package onboard and how much is this thanks going on Marina next year. The O life package you do not pay the 18% extra it is included to upgrade just go to reception or they may have a table set up for those that want to upgrade to the Prestige package for $20 PP PD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanandJim Posted March 30, 2019 #12 Share Posted March 30, 2019 5 minutes ago, LHT28 said: The O life package you do not pay the 18% extra it is included to upgrade just go to reception or they may have a table set up for those that want to upgrade to the Prestige package for $20 PP PD True, but if the cruise originates in Brazil, I personally would not wait until I was onboard to upgrade, as the cost would probably be subject to the VAT at that point. 😱 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 30, 2019 #13 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Just now, StanandJim said: True, but if the cruise originates in Brazil, I personally would not wait until I was onboard to upgrade, as the cost would probably be subject to the VAT at that point. 😱 maybe they can upgrade prior then I did not think that was possible before boarding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pinotlover Posted March 30, 2019 #14 Share Posted March 30, 2019 I believe cruisers wait until they are out of that country’ waters to upgrade or pay the VAT. Same as with Spain and cruises originating in Barcelona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckcarole Posted March 30, 2019 #15 Share Posted March 30, 2019 We board in June, in London and I want to get the beverage pkg. does anyone know if I'll pay a VAT in addition to the regular 59.95 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanandJim Posted March 30, 2019 #16 Share Posted March 30, 2019 13 minutes ago, pinotlover said: I believe cruisers wait until they are out of that country’ waters to upgrade or pay the VAT. Same as with Spain and cruises originating in Barcelona. Have to be careful with that, as our last cruise from Barcelona (last June) carried the Vat until we landed at a non-EU port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanandJim Posted March 30, 2019 #17 Share Posted March 30, 2019 7 minutes ago, chuckcarole said: We board in June, in London and I want to get the beverage pkg. does anyone know if I'll pay a VAT in addition to the regular 59.95 ? You pay the Vat on the $59.95, not on the individual cocktails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 30, 2019 #18 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Just now, chuckcarole said: We board in June, in London and I want to get the beverage pkg. does anyone know if I'll pay a VAT in addition to the regular 59.95 ? I think you you want to buy a beverage package ahead of time then you do not pay the VAT If you wait until boarding day... maybe ..depending on the port I would buy it before you board the ship JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiritoftravel Posted March 30, 2019 #19 Share Posted March 30, 2019 2 hours ago, spiritoftravel said: If you have the O life 'free' beverage package do you still pay the 18% gratuity and I believe an extra 25% in Brazil! Also can we upgrade from this to the premium package onboard and how much is this thanks going on Marina next year. Hi thanks so much, I am not a big drinker but do like a glass of bubbly with a meal!! My husband and other family travelling do like a drink, so a drinks package sounds like the right thing, cruise starts in Miami thanks again, xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiritoftravel Posted March 30, 2019 #20 Share Posted March 30, 2019 2 hours ago, StanandJim said: True, but if the cruise originates in Brazil, I personally would not wait until I was onboard to upgrade, as the cost would probably be subject to the VAT at that point. 😱 Thanks for that everyone, xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiritoftravel Posted March 30, 2019 #21 Share Posted March 30, 2019 2 hours ago, LHT28 said: The O life package you do not pay the 18% extra it is included to upgrade just go to reception or they may have a table set up for those that want to upgrade to the Prestige package for $20 PP PD Thanks very much for info, appreciate your time and comments. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckcarole Posted March 30, 2019 #22 Share Posted March 30, 2019 1 hour ago, StanandJim said: You pay the Vat on the $59.95, not on the individual cocktails. I don't have any bev. pkg. as of right now, if I have O add it before boarding in June is it cheaper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanandJim Posted March 30, 2019 #23 Share Posted March 30, 2019 23 minutes ago, chuckcarole said: I don't have any bev. pkg. as of right now, if I have O add it before boarding in June is it cheaper? What Oceania charges does not change, however, if you buy the Package on the ship, the taxes of the city where the ship is berthed are supposed to apply. If your concern is to avoid the Vat, I'd but the Package early. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 30, 2019 #24 Share Posted March 30, 2019 1 hour ago, chuckcarole said: I don't have any bev. pkg. as of right now, if I have O add it before boarding in June is it cheaper? NO But if you have OBC you can use it now to purchase the package prior to the sailing date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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