Open Bar for most ships?

[candipinki]

It looks like most ships (not Pride of America) now have open bar instead of the drink package. Does this mean all the ships are like the Sky with an open bar? 

 

I also noticed at least the 3rd person gets the open bar where with the beverage package, they weren't included.

[AK Dreaming]

We had booked for April (canceled) but they did change the drink package to include everyone adult in the cabin on that cruise on the Breakaway.

[esm54687]

59 minutes ago, candipinki said:

It looks like most ships (not Pride of America) now have open bar instead of the drink package. Does this mean all the ships are like the Sky with an open bar? 

 

I also noticed at least the 3rd person gets the open bar where with the beverage package, they weren't included.

There are technically 2 drink packages available on the other ships: Premium Beverage Package and Premium Plus Beverage Package (an upgrade) ..... you will want to read each to fully understand them. 

Edited May 19, 2020 by esm54687

[candipinki]

Well I found this:

Premium Beverage Package (Open Bar)
Premium Beverage Package is applicable to all qualified sailings excluding Pride of America.
Applicable to guests 1-8 on the reservation. If 3-8 guest is under 21 years of age, Premium Beverage package does not apply and soda package will not be given as a substitution.
Guest 1-2 must be at least 21 years of age at time of sailing to qualify for the Premium Beverage Package. Guests under 21 will receive the soda package.
Eligible guests are entitled to two beverages per person per transaction.
Includes a variety of spirits and cocktails, wines by the glass and bottled or draft beer up to $15 USD retail price. Includes fountain soda, juice, and non-alcoholic beer.
A 20% discount will be given on bottles of wine (champagne and sparkling included), Wine and Spirit Experiences, tastings or Flights purchased on board.
Offer is not applicable at Harvest Caye bars, restaurants, or venues.
Does not include: Wine and Spirit Experiences, tastings or Flights, Starbucks, Ice Bars, room service, package sales, bottled water, ship specific promotions or beer buckets, designated super premium brands (subject to change), bottled wine, mini bar purchases, fresh squeezed juices, Lavazza coffee beverages, wine dispenser, energy drinks or vending machines.
Guest who receive the Soda Package may obtain fountain soda at any bar, lounge or restaurant throughout the duration of the cruise, excluding Harvest Caye bars, restaurants, or venues.
Guest's check may reflect applicable VAT and/or taxes for certain ports or itineraries.
Guest is responsible for 20% gratuities on the retail value of the Premium Beverage Package ($19.80 USD per person per day) and/or Soda Package ($1.59 USD per person per day) prior to cruise.
Retail value of Premium Beverage Package is $99.00 USD per person per day. Package price is subject to change.
Retail value of the Adult Soda Package is $7.95 USD per person per day. Package price is subject to change.
20% gratuities on the retail value of the Premium Beverage Package and/or Soda Package are included when booking through the Australia office.
When booking through the Australia office, gratuities related to beverage and soda packages are included.

 

I found it here: https://www.ncl.com/termsandconditions/promotions  and I bolded what may be the difference.

[esm54687]

13 minutes ago, candipinki said:

Well I found this:

Premium Beverage Package (Open Bar)
Premium Beverage Package is applicable to all qualified sailings excluding Pride of America.
Applicable to guests 1-8 on the reservation. If 3-8 guest is under 21 years of age, Premium Beverage package does not apply and soda package will not be given as a substitution.
Guest 1-2 must be at least 21 years of age at time of sailing to qualify for the Premium Beverage Package. Guests under 21 will receive the soda package.
Eligible guests are entitled to two beverages per person per transaction.
Includes a variety of spirits and cocktails, wines by the glass and bottled or draft beer up to $15 USD retail price. Includes fountain soda, juice, and non-alcoholic beer.
A 20% discount will be given on bottles of wine (champagne and sparkling included), Wine and Spirit Experiences, tastings or Flights purchased on board.
Offer is not applicable at Harvest Caye bars, restaurants, or venues.
Does not include: Wine and Spirit Experiences, tastings or Flights, Starbucks, Ice Bars, room service, package sales, bottled water, ship specific promotions or beer buckets, designated super premium brands (subject to change), bottled wine, mini bar purchases, fresh squeezed juices, Lavazza coffee beverages, wine dispenser, energy drinks or vending machines.
Guest who receive the Soda Package may obtain fountain soda at any bar, lounge or restaurant throughout the duration of the cruise, excluding Harvest Caye bars, restaurants, or venues.
Guest's check may reflect applicable VAT and/or taxes for certain ports or itineraries.
Guest is responsible for 20% gratuities on the retail value of the Premium Beverage Package ($19.80 USD per person per day) and/or Soda Package ($1.59 USD per person per day) prior to cruise.
Retail value of Premium Beverage Package is $99.00 USD per person per day. Package price is subject to change.
Retail value of the Adult Soda Package is $7.95 USD per person per day. Package price is subject to change.
20% gratuities on the retail value of the Premium Beverage Package and/or Soda Package are included when booking through the Australia office.
When booking through the Australia office, gratuities related to beverage and soda packages are included.

 

I found it here: https://www.ncl.com/termsandconditions/promotions  and I bolded what may be the difference.

It's not "open bar" but a "package" you either purchase or have it as a promo..... 

 

I'm not sure what your question is if you found the T&Cs and have "bolded" the differences. 

[adam_s_allen]

I don’t believe the sky has free drinks for everyone anymore unless you select it as a perk. The open bar as they call it on their website now is basically just the premium beverage package (formerly called Ultimate Beverage Package).

[candipinki]

1 hour ago, esm54687 said:

It's not "open bar" but a "package" you either purchase or have it as a promo..... 

 

I'm not sure what your question is if you found the T&Cs and have "bolded" the differences. 

Yeah, that's what I'm guessing.  It's just a new name for almost the same thing.

 

I asked the question because this is the place with the best informed cruisers.  I found the terms and conditions after I posted the question.  I bolded what I think is different but am wondering if anything else is different.

 

Has anyone heard or seen anything else on this change?

[bones774]

so is there a cost associated? if so, per drink or "package"?

[tallnthensome]

This is just the same old crap with new verbiage...... 

[candipinki]

20 minutes ago, bones774 said:

so is there a cost associated? if so, per drink or "package"?

I'm guessing the only cost is the gratuities:

 

"Guest is responsible for 20% gratuities on the retail value of the Premium Beverage Package ($19.80 USD per person per day) ..."

 

which is the same as the old beverage package. 

 

[BirdTravels]

4 hours ago, candipinki said:

Yeah, that's what I'm guessing.  It's just a new name for almost the same thing.

 

I asked the question because this is the place with the best informed cruisers.  I found the terms and conditions after I posted the question.  I bolded what I think is different but am wondering if anything else is different.

 

Has anyone heard or seen anything else on this change?

The name is not new. Been around for a while. It is the same beverage package. It is the same marketing lingo.
 

If you want it, you pay the $20/day gratuities per person in the cabin.