Rare hmorrow Posted January 10, 2021 #1 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Hi All, Does the drink package ever go on sale? And- can you purchase it at any point in the cruise? Helaine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted January 10, 2021 #2 Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 hour ago, hmorrow said: Hi All, Does the drink package ever go on sale? And- can you purchase it at any point in the cruise? Helaine Never seen it go on sale onboard Yes you can purchase it later in the cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hmorrow Posted January 11, 2021 Author #3 Share Posted January 11, 2021 21 hours ago, LHT28 said: Never seen it go on sale onboard Yes you can purchase it later in the cruise 21 hours ago, LHT28 said: Never seen it go on sale onboard Yes you can purchase it later in the cruise Have you ever seen it on sale, online, ahead of time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunlover12 Posted January 11, 2021 #4 Share Posted January 11, 2021 10 minutes ago, hmorrow said: Have you ever seen it on sale, online, ahead of time? I haven't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted January 11, 2021 #5 Share Posted January 11, 2021 14 minutes ago, hmorrow said: Have you ever seen it on sale, online, ahead of time? no I haven't I think there is some deal in the Blue book maybe someone will remember what it was It might be if you prebook you get a discount for La Reserve (O class ships only) that I am thinking of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hmorrow Posted January 11, 2021 Author #6 Share Posted January 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, LHT28 said: no I haven't I think there is some deal in the Blue book maybe someone will remember what it was It might be if you prebook you get a discount for La Reserve (O class ships only) that I am thinking of what's the blue book?....We're new to Oceania Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pinotlover Posted January 11, 2021 #7 Share Posted January 11, 2021 1 hour ago, hmorrow said: what's the blue book?....We're new to Oceania Oceania sends out a brochure about 60 or so days prior to sailing with all the cruise information. It comes in a blue binder, therefore “ the blue book”. I have never seen a sale on any beverage package. If one has a beverage package they do get a discount on LaReserve dinners. The discount is applied as a credit on your final bill and not given up front when booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted January 11, 2021 #8 Share Posted January 11, 2021 At $60 PP pd (tax/gratuity included) it seems like a good deal if you drink more than 4-5 drinks a day There is no cap on the price of the drink allowed like some other lines Have a look at the bar menus from the past then decide if a package would work for you https://www.thepreismans.com/marina19_menus.htm#Bar Most drinks are included with the exception of some top cognacs & top scotch brands Any wine by the glass is included If you buy single drink not in the package there is an 18% gratuity added Do the math & see what works best for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted January 11, 2021 #9 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Not that this would matter to someone new to Oceania, nor is it a sale, but those that are Silver or higher get a 10% discount on drink packages. I think there are some restrictions, like maybe having to be paid in advance. I've never done that as I always take a bottle or two and wait till well into the cruise to take out the package. With the repeaters parties, Captain's night and a dinner invite or two, as well as going to the 2-1 Happy Hour, (the early one, we're in bed by the later one) we generally get enough to drink. Having said all that I do really enjoy when we have the Prestige Package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted January 11, 2021 #10 Share Posted January 11, 2021 14 minutes ago, ORV said: Not that this would matter to someone new to Oceania, nor is it a sale, but those that are Silver or higher get a 10% discount on drink packages. I think there are some restrictions, like maybe having to be paid in advance. Thanks ORV I think that was the discount I was thinking of We do not drink much so we never take the packages DH has a small bottle of cognac in the cabin for a night cap on some cruises 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagoffee Posted January 11, 2021 #11 Share Posted January 11, 2021 2 hours ago, LHT28 said: At $60 PP pd (tax/gratuity included) it seems like a good deal if you drink more than 4-5 drinks a day There is no cap on the price of the drink allowed like some other lines Have a look at the bar menus from the past then decide if a package would work for you https://www.thepreismans.com/marina19_menus.htm#Bar Most drinks are included with the exception of some top cognacs & top scotch brands Any wine by the glass is included If you buy single drink not in the package there is an 18% gratuity added Do the math & see what works best for you The list in this link has a Champagne that is $16.5 a glass. It is included with the package? And there are not any more expensive wines by the glass that are not included? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted January 11, 2021 #12 Share Posted January 11, 2021 31 minutes ago, jagoffee said: The list in this link has a Champagne that is $16.5 a glass. It is included with the package? And there are not any more expensive wines by the glass that are not included? Yes, if it's on the regular bar menu then it's included. Same with the Macallan or the Patron that is $16.50. The crazy thing is that there might be items that are not on the bar menu, that are cheaper, that are not included. There used to be a Champagne or Sparkling wine on the list that was better than that, but I don't remember the name. Keep in mind that the list can, and will, more than likely change once they start cruising again. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagoffee Posted January 12, 2021 #13 Share Posted January 12, 2021 (edited) ORV, thank you for the information. Edited January 12, 2021 by jagoffee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hmorrow Posted January 14, 2021 Author #14 Share Posted January 14, 2021 On 1/11/2021 at 10:49 AM, pinotlover said: Oceania sends out a brochure about 60 or so days prior to sailing with all the cruise information. It comes in a blue binder, therefore “ the blue book”. I have never seen a sale on any beverage package. If one has a beverage package they do get a discount on LaReserve dinners. The discount is applied as a credit on your final bill and not given up front when booking. thanks for the explanation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hmorrow Posted January 14, 2021 Author #15 Share Posted January 14, 2021 On 1/11/2021 at 11:30 AM, LHT28 said: At $60 PP pd (tax/gratuity included) it seems like a good deal if you drink more than 4-5 drinks a day There is no cap on the price of the drink allowed like some other lines Have a look at the bar menus from the past then decide if a package would work for you https://www.thepreismans.com/marina19_menus.htm#Bar Most drinks are included with the exception of some top cognacs & top scotch brands Any wine by the glass is included If you buy single drink not in the package there is an 18% gratuity added Do the math & see what works best for you thanks for the menu, with the bar prices. I'm sure we will get the package, but was just curious if they ever put it on sale, like some other lines. But, I guess not..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hmorrow Posted January 14, 2021 Author #16 Share Posted January 14, 2021 On 1/11/2021 at 9:13 AM, sunlover12 said: I haven't. thanks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtgumby Posted January 25, 2021 #17 Share Posted January 25, 2021 On 1/11/2021 at 11:30 AM, LHT28 said: At $60 PP pd (tax/gratuity included) it seems like a good deal if you drink more than 4-5 drinks a day There is no cap on the price of the drink allowed like some other lines Have a look at the bar menus from the past then decide if a package would work for you https://www.thepreismans.com/marina19_menus.htm#Bar Most drinks are included with the exception of some top cognacs & top scotch brands Any wine by the glass is included Thanks for posting, we’re new to Oceania and the various menus were invaluable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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