Free at sea beverage package?

[Crusin Karen]

I'm a CCL cruiser thinking of booking Gem for February.  Free at sea beverage tips are about $240.  What exactly does the package include and NOT include?  TIA

 

[ColeThornton]

Read the Terms and Conditions of the various packages on the NCL site located here...

 

https://www.ncl.com/onboard-packages/beverage-packages

[mjkacmom]

Beverages up to $15, no specialty coffees, fresh squeezed juices, or bottled water, no canned soda.

[ggTexasGal]

6 minutes ago, Crusin Karen said:

I'm a CCL cruiser thinking of booking Gem for February.  Free at sea beverage tips are about $240.  What exactly does the package include and NOT include?  TIA

Unlimited Open Bar Pack
age (Open Bar)Unlimited Open Bar 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, Unlimited Open Bar 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 Unlimited Open Bar 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, 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.

For sailings prior to January 1, 2023:
o Guests are responsible for 20% gratuities on the retail value of the Unlimited Open Bar Package ($19.80 USD per person per day) and/or Soda Package ($1.59 USD per person per day) prior to cruise
o Retail value of Unlimited Open Bar Package is $99.00 USD per person per day. Package price is subject to change
For sailings on or after to January 1, 2023:
o Guests are responsible for 20% gratuities on the retail value of the Unlimited Open Bar Package ($21.80 USD per person per day) and/or Soda Package ($1.59 USD per person per day) prior to cruise
o Retail value of Unlimited Open Bar Package is $109.00 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 Unlimited Open Bar 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.