Beverage package question

[nancyjane55]

We have the signature beverage package and would like to know if we want a more expensive glass of wine do we just pay the difference or do we have to pay the full amount?

TIA

[Alberta Quilter]

You will pay the full amount.  You could try to upgrade to the Elite Beverage Package, once onboard, which would include more expensive wines and alcohol.  I believe the limit is $15.

[AFNavigator]

1 hour ago, Alberta Quilter said:

You will pay the full amount.  You could try to upgrade to the Elite Beverage Package, once onboard, which would include more expensive wines and alcohol.  I believe the limit is $15.

Yes, you have to pay the full drink price--plus mandatory 18% tip--for any drink exceeding the package limit.  Drinks falling within the $11 Signature/$15 Elite package price limit do not get charged the 18% tip.

[BEAV]

11 hours ago, Alberta Quilter said:

 You could TRY to upgrade to the Elite Beverage Package, once onboard, which would include more expensive wines and alcohol. 

 

Try? Is it a gamble? 

[DaveOKC]

43 minutes ago, BEAV said:

 

Try? Is it a gamble? 

Reports on this board have been mixed as to whether or not you can do it.  Seems to vary by ship and even which person you ask onboard.  Typical HAL - inconsistant policies.

Edited June 2, 2022 by DaveOKC

[nancyjane55]

Thanks for the replies! I think we’ll stick with the signature bev pkg and maybe splurge on a nice glass of wine once or twice.

[BEAV]

11 minutes ago, DaveOKC said:

Reports on this board have been mixed as to whether or not you can do it.  Seems to vary by ship and even which person you ask onboard.  Typical HAL - inconsistant policies.

Thanks. 
 

I don’t have “Have it All” so I’m glad I bought the Elite package straight away. The guy likes his wines! 🍷

[DaveOKC]

28 minutes ago, nancyjane55 said:

Thanks for the replies! I think we’ll stick with the signature bev pkg and maybe splurge on a nice glass of wine once or twice.

I found a number of nice wines included in the basic package ($11 or less), but then again I am fairly easily satisfied.

 

[silversneakers]

1 hour ago, BEAV said:

 

Try? Is it a gamble? 

Once onboard, I believe you can upgrade as long as you haven't used your signature package.  

[puppycanducruise]

51 minutes ago, DaveOKC said:

I found a number of nice wines included in the basic package ($11 or less), but then again I am fairly easily satisfied.

 

Me too.🙂  There are some whites (pinot grigio and sauvignon blanc) and a merlot that I enjoyed.

[rochelle_s]

I upgraded my package once I boarded the Eurodam in November. I did not think there was enough wine options to make this worthwhile to do again in the future. 

 

I must say though if you are a whiskey /liquor drinker I think this would be a great option.

 

Rochelle

[debdiva]

If you can't find a wine under the $11 mark that appeals to your tastes that day, prosecco is always an option 🥂

[Brewgirl1]

I bought a drink card incase we wanted something over $11, never used it. We ended up just using it for a bottle of wine last night of our cruise.