ReeseyB Posted October 24, 2022 #1 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Hi we are considering our first cruise for our 40th wedding anniversary but we’re a little confused. We want to book the Spice tour on Celebrity Millennium out of Singapore in November 2023 and we want to book the Retreat in a Sky Suite. We have read the following and are now confused. We will have access to Luminae but apparently it doesn’t include drinks, any drinks will have to be purchased despite having the premium drinks package and Luminae being exclusive to Retreat guests. Is this correct? In the speciality restaurants can we use the drinks package or will we have to purchase drinks? Can the drinks package be used in all of the other bars around the ship? We understood that all gratuities were included as part of the “Always included”, however on the Celebrity website in the FAQ’s it says there is a 20% gratuity charge on the premium drinks package. Will we have to pay 20% for every drink we have? Apologies if these same questions have been asked before. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachosdelux Posted October 24, 2022 #2 Share Posted October 24, 2022 (edited) Drinks (up to the premium limit of approx $15) are included everywhere on the ship - bars/restaurants/specialty restaurants/Luminae. If you order a drink over $15, you pay the difference, plus a 20% gratuity on the difference. So if you buy a $16 drink, you will pay $1.20 If you buy a $20 drink, you pay $6. Retreat Lounge and Luminae are exclusive to those staying in suites. (generally) Enjoy. Edited October 24, 2022 by Nachosdelux 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeseyB Posted October 24, 2022 Author #3 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Hi Nachosdelux, thank you for clearing up the confusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted October 24, 2022 #4 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Unlike other venues, there is no $15 limit on drinks in the Retreat Lounge. The staff will pour whatever you want in whatever quantity you would like--often more than you asked for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted October 24, 2022 #5 Share Posted October 24, 2022 6 minutes ago, RichYak said: Unlike other venues, there is no $15 limit on drinks in the Retreat Lounge. The staff will pour whatever you want in whatever quantity you would like--often more than you asked for. within reason. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted October 24, 2022 #6 Share Posted October 24, 2022 6 minutes ago, jelayne said: within reason. Fair point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted October 24, 2022 #7 Share Posted October 24, 2022 In Luminae this is also true, again, within reason. We regularly get wines with dinner that are over that price point, but not sky's the limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo1953 Posted October 25, 2022 #8 Share Posted October 25, 2022 1 hour ago, jelayne said: within reason. Sometimes a few of us forget what reason really means!!! LOL Cheers and bon voyage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeseyB Posted October 25, 2022 Author #9 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Hi Nachosdelux, thank you for clearing up the confusion Thank you all for your assistance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terrydtx Posted October 25, 2022 #10 Share Posted October 25, 2022 The 20% gratuity is included in the premium drinks package and you will not be charged any additional gratuity for any drinks under $15. Keeping that in mind I do tip the bartender in the Retreat Lounge extra at the end of the cruise for the great job they do for suites guests. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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