ratflinger Posted August 15, 2023 #1 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Is there a list anywhere of what drinks are not part of the Premium Drinks Package. Sure, no one would expect Louis XIII, etc to be included, specifics would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 15, 2023 #2 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Just a guess but I do not think this drinks menu is included in the package https://www.oceaniacruises.com/sites/default/files/2023-01/Oceania-Premier-Spirits-Menu.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pinotlover Posted August 15, 2023 #3 Share Posted August 15, 2023 (edited) The best solution, probably the only solution, is to just ask your waiter or bartender when ordering. Sometimes a specific cocktail will be on the 2fer list , and package list, in Martinis, but not in Horizons. In the Terrace, O will often run special beers or wines of the day. Warning, they are often not on the different drinks package. Always ask first! Your Cognac example is a good one. Remy Martin XO might be in the package, but a similar priced Cognac may not be. Ask first! I was on a cruise in Oct and the Remy XO was on the package. In March, on a different cruise it wasn’t. My reward for assuming, and not asking first, was a bill far stiffer than the drink! Ask your waiter or bartender before ordering. Don’t depend upon some list someone pulls out from months or years ago. Edited August 15, 2023 by pinotlover 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted August 15, 2023 #4 Share Posted August 15, 2023 2 hours ago, pinotlover said: The best solution, probably the only solution, is to just ask your waiter or bartender when ordering. Sometimes a specific cocktail will be on the 2fer list , and package list, in Martinis, but not in Horizons. In the Terrace, O will often run special beers or wines of the day. Warning, they are often not on the different drinks package. Always ask first! Your Cognac example is a good one. Remy Martin XO might be in the package, but a similar priced Cognac may not be. Ask first! I was on a cruise in Oct and the Remy XO was on the package. In March, on a different cruise it wasn’t. My reward for assuming, and not asking first, was a bill far stiffer than the drink! Ask your waiter or bartender before ordering. Don’t depend upon some list someone pulls out from months or years ago. That is really interesting to me. What would that be is my question? Why make it complicated. Yes, it’s not big deal to ask, but why not be consistent. And if the bartender knows you have the upgraded package, wouldn’t that person mention that it’s not on the list before pouring? Not a huge deal in the scheme of things, but keeping it simple should be easy to do imo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pinotlover Posted August 15, 2023 #5 Share Posted August 15, 2023 13 minutes ago, Vineyard View said: That is really interesting to me. What would that be is my question? Why make it complicated. Yes, it’s not big deal to ask, but why not be consistent. And if the bartender knows you have the upgraded package, wouldn’t that person mention that it’s not on the list before pouring? Not a huge deal in the scheme of things, but keeping it simple should be easy to do imo. They claim “best cuisine at sea” not best corporate communications! 😂 Not an O strong suit. I believe the complexities are there and it’s just difficult to maintain any one size fits all strategy. You just have to ask. On this topic, I would like to give a huge heads up to all for a wonderful new venue on Vista. That is Founders Bar adjacent to the Casino. The bartender is a great Mixologist offering a wide selection of new cocktails for your delight. Most of those cocktails are not included in the Premium Package. Ask first, but be sure to drop by, get out of the rut, enjoy something new! 🥃🥂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 15, 2023 #6 Share Posted August 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Vineyard View said: That is really interesting to me. What would that be is my question? Why make it complicated. Yes, it’s not big deal to ask, but why not be consistent. And if the bartender knows you have the upgraded package, wouldn’t that person mention that it’s not on the list before pouring? Not a huge deal in the scheme of things, but keeping it simple should be easy to do imo. Maybe they could put a * with a notation at the bottom of the menu that those drinks are not included in the beverage packages Like in the cruises If they are trying to make it easier then that may work🤔 The menu I posted above is the NEW Premium spirits menu & is NOT in the beverage package along with some drinks in the Specialties See post #64 in this thread https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2904150-riviera-new-bar-drinks-menus-and-prices/page/3/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMHuntFerry Posted August 15, 2023 #7 Share Posted August 15, 2023 2 hours ago, LHT28 said: Maybe they could put a * with a notation at the bottom of the menu that those drinks are not included in the beverage packages Like in the cruises If they are trying to make it easier then that may work🤔 The menu I posted above is the NEW Premium spirits menu & is NOT in the beverage package along with some drinks in the Specialties See post #64 in this thread https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2904150-riviera-new-bar-drinks-menus-and-prices/page/3/ I like the star idea...how about little wine and beer icons for the House package 🍷🍺 and drink icons for the Prestige (did I get the right "P" word?) 🍸🍹 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 15, 2023 #8 Share Posted August 15, 2023 11 minutes ago, AMHuntFerry said: I like the star idea...how about little wine and beer icons for the House package 🍷🍺 and drink icons for the Prestige (did I get the right "P" word?) 🍸🍹 I think the asterisk may work but you never know 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratflinger Posted August 15, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Well, an asterisk would be discreet and helpful. Maybe someone from Oceania will read this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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