Newfun4me Posted July 26, 2022 #1 Share Posted July 26, 2022 We are on the Encore to Alaska on October 9. I have upgraded to the Premium Plus Beverage package because I have a lot of FCC that will expire at the end of this year and I can't take another cruise after Alaska. I love nice champagne and I'm looking forward to those options. But, the other thing I'd like to do is take advantage of stuff I wouldn't normally drink. I want to try new things that I might not otherwise order when I'm out and about (or mixing something at home). For those of you that get the Premium Plus package, what do you order? What's a must-not-miss for you? And for those that don't get that package, is there something you think is worth the extra payment? I'm planning to make a list and get my money's worth. Thanks everyone!!! Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillygwm Posted July 26, 2022 #2 Share Posted July 26, 2022 I got Premium Plus for the first time on my most recent cruise. I'll always get it going forward (not solely for the alcohol!) In addition to the Champagne, I liked to upgrade my Margaritas (Cointreau instead of triple sec, nicer tequila...I think I used Patron Reposado but I might be mistaken.) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtMo Posted July 26, 2022 #3 Share Posted July 26, 2022 For red wine, get the Silverado Cabernet if they have it. Tom Collins with Hendricks or The Botanist gin. Bartender told me this one - get a foo-foo blended drink like Pina Colada but made with Zacapa 23 rum - game changer! And my wife became addicted to drinking Aqua Panna water with her meals! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted July 26, 2022 #4 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Whistle Pig… 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefmaia Posted July 26, 2022 #5 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Veuve Cliquot with Chambord. yum 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb and Jack Posted July 26, 2022 #6 Share Posted July 26, 2022 The sparkling water and Starbucks multiple times per day. Regular container of water when getting off at ports 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorchinsky Posted July 26, 2022 #7 Share Posted July 26, 2022 I have it for our upcoming September Getaway cruise. I drink wine so it will be nice to have more choices when it comes to having glasses and also being able to get bottles at dinner and of course the Veuve. I’m sure I will also use the high end for mix drinks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacemanSpiff Posted July 26, 2022 #8 Share Posted July 26, 2022 My wife will likely use it for her Starbucks, which she drinks lo ts of and better grades of wine. Me, I might try one of everything, especially in rums. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbrown84 Posted July 26, 2022 #9 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Macallan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted July 27, 2022 #10 Share Posted July 27, 2022 We love wine so for lunch and dinner we ordered bottles of Veuve, Silverado Cab or La Crema Chard. With mixed drinks we ordered top shelf brands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxette Posted July 27, 2022 #11 Share Posted July 27, 2022 I have hade the premium plus on my last five cruises. The bottles of Champagne and Chateauneuf du pape is almost worth it alone. San Pellegrino is, my opinion, the best sparkling water, and Acqua Panna is the only Still water that tastes still water. More often than not the premium wine selection is very poor in most of the bars. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedarklord Posted July 27, 2022 #12 Share Posted July 27, 2022 12 hours ago, HBCcruiser said: We love wine so for lunch and dinner we ordered bottles of Veuve, Silverado Cab or La Crema Chard. With mixed drinks we ordered top shelf brands. I thought Veuve was only available by the glass, that it was only Moet that was available by the bottle - has that changed? (Not that there's anything stopping you ordering a bottle's worth of glasses though of course!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weltek Posted July 27, 2022 #13 Share Posted July 27, 2022 (edited) Agree with the premium margarita suggestion (I am not a tequila fan, but when made with premium spirits, a good margarita is sometimes just what I want). Aviation and Tom Collins with Hendrick's gin French gimlet with St. Germain with Hendricks and St. Germain French 75 with Hendrick's and a premium champagne Vodka 7s, Vodka Sodas and Vodka Cranberry with Ciroc vodka Reverse Manhattan (switches ratio of Rye to Vermouth) with Whistle Pig Rye Bourbon Sour with Woodford Reserve or Booker's Let's not talk about the amount of Veuve Clicquot I'd probably have. I'd be happy to try all the wines!Alas, it's not worth it to me, so you'll have to drink these all on my behalf. 🙂 Edited July 27, 2022 by weltek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trivimp Posted July 27, 2022 #14 Share Posted July 27, 2022 VEUVE ALL DAY 🥂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted July 27, 2022 #15 Share Posted July 27, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, thedarklord said: I thought Veuve was only available by the glass, that it was only Moet that was available by the bottle - has that changed? (Not that there's anything stopping you ordering a bottle's worth of glasses though of course!) We just got off the Breakaway last week and the Sky the week prior. At lunch and dinner we were able to order bottles of Veuve. I think it may change based on availability, but on these cruises we were able to get it. I think what our waiters did was consider the bottle as 4 glasses. We tipped very well. 😉 I did ask our Haven bartenders about the bottle vs glass situation. They told us that they prefer to sell the bottle vs just the glass because if other pax do not drink the same type of wine by the glass the bottle goes bad. (Waste) Edited July 27, 2022 by HBCcruiser 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfun4me Posted July 28, 2022 Author #16 Share Posted July 28, 2022 On 7/26/2022 at 3:13 PM, phillygwm said: I got Premium Plus for the first time on my most recent cruise. I'll always get it going forward (not solely for the alcohol!) In addition to the Champagne, I liked to upgrade my Margaritas (Cointreau instead of triple sec, nicer tequila...I think I used Patron Reposado but I might be mistaken.) Thanks! Great idea. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfun4me Posted July 28, 2022 Author #17 Share Posted July 28, 2022 On 7/27/2022 at 9:17 AM, trivimp said: VEUVE ALL DAY 🥂 Definitely my plan!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfun4me Posted July 28, 2022 Author #18 Share Posted July 28, 2022 On 7/27/2022 at 9:13 AM, weltek said: Agree with the premium margarita suggestion (I am not a tequila fan, but when made with premium spirits, a good margarita is sometimes just what I want). Aviation and Tom Collins with Hendrick's gin French gimlet with St. Germain with Hendricks and St. Germain French 75 with Hendrick's and a premium champagne Vodka 7s, Vodka Sodas and Vodka Cranberry with Ciroc vodka Reverse Manhattan (switches ratio of Rye to Vermouth) with Whistle Pig Rye Bourbon Sour with Woodford Reserve or Booker's Let's not talk about the amount of Veuve Clicquot I'd probably have. I'd be happy to try all the wines!Alas, it's not worth it to me, so you'll have to drink these all on my behalf. 🙂 These are great!! Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfun4me Posted July 28, 2022 Author #19 Share Posted July 28, 2022 On 7/26/2022 at 5:10 PM, PTC DAWG said: Whistle Pig… This is one of the things I was trying to remember. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfun4me Posted July 28, 2022 Author #20 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Thanks, everyone!!! Super helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike A Posted July 28, 2022 #21 Share Posted July 28, 2022 On 7/27/2022 at 9:07 AM, thedarklord said: I thought Veuve was only available by the glass, that it was only Moet that was available by the bottle - has that changed? (Not that there's anything stopping you ordering a bottle's worth of glasses though of course!) Thats exactly what I did on the Joy in May 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted July 28, 2022 #22 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Ok y'all...I'm going to show my naivety for a moment - I'm not a wine drinker. Why is Veuve so popular amongst NCL'ers? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted July 28, 2022 #23 Share Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, cruiseny4life said: Ok y'all...I'm going to show my naivety for a moment - I'm not a wine drinker. Why is Veuve so popular amongst NCL'ers? it's more of a status thing than anything else, it sounds better than just saying champagne Edited July 28, 2022 by LGW59 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted July 28, 2022 #24 Share Posted July 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, LGW59 said: it's more of a status thing than anything else, it sounds better than just saying champagne Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh it's champagne! That makes a bit more sense. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbrown84 Posted July 28, 2022 #25 Share Posted July 28, 2022 3 hours ago, cruiseny4life said: Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh it's champagne! That makes a bit more sense. LOL. I thought it was just me. I had never heard of it too until reading cruisecritic. so I googled it yesterday to see that it was champagne. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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