Wine package

[watsonbeau]

Not doing drinks package as doubt we’d drink enough to break even.  However looking at maybe the 6 or 12 bottle wine package.

 

Do you book this onboard or before departure? Also do they charge per bottle with some discount then taken off or is it a set price for the package chosen ?  Sorry can’t find anything on Cunard website so hope someone can advise please. Thank you 

[TheOldBear]

41 minutes ago, watsonbeau said:

Not doing drinks package as doubt we’d drink enough to break even.  However looking at maybe the 6 or 12 bottle wine package.

 

Do you book this onboard or before departure? Also do they charge per bottle with some discount then taken off or is it a set price for the package chosen ?  Sorry can’t find anything on Cunard website so hope someone can advise please. Thank you 

 

The wine collections brochure link is https://www.cunard.com/content/dam/cunard/marketing-assets/pdf/life-on-board/drinks-packages/wine-collections-brochure.pdf

 

The 'wine collections' page does not seem to be in the USA site - and the UK version does not have prices, instead referring you to the personalizer [and likely a phone call to order]

[watsonbeau]

Thank you - will study and see ! 

[LargeNegroni]

9 hours ago, watsonbeau said:

Not doing drinks package as doubt we’d drink enough to break even.  However looking at maybe the 6 or 12 bottle wine package.

 

Do you book this onboard or before departure? Also do they charge per bottle with some discount then taken off or is it a set price for the package chosen ?  Sorry can’t find anything on Cunard website so hope someone can advise please. Thank you 

Hi we purchased the wine package on board, we spoke to the sommelier who provided us with a list of the wines currently available. The list below is the one we had in June 2023.  Each evening he deducted a little paper voucher from the booklet he provided when we had selected that evenings choice. 

Edited September 27, 2023 by LargeNegroni

[rakkor]

That brochure is from 2020, when we booked the package for our upcoming Greek Islands cruise, I asked for an updated version and that's the version that I was sent. So, be aware it's only an indication of the quality of the wine included and not the actual wines themselves. Last September's wine package on QE differed considerably from those shown.

[terry&mike]

Onboard QM2 now, we purchased the Captain’s Collection package of 6 bottles for $310. I will post the lists below, but the photos are not great. 
We loved the Berton Vineyards Cab Sav Reserve, and also The Footbolt red was very good. Last night we had a Sancerre rose’ wine, which was enjoyable. 

[Bell Boy]

I aways go for a 'Wine Package'. Great for the restaurant, none of this hassle trying to flag a Sommelier down each time you want a 'Glass of Wine as in the Drinks packages'.

You can pre arrange for a bottle from the wine collection to be delivered to any Alternative dining venue , you can even have a bottle (or take it away) delivered to your stateroom for drinks on the balcony/room service etc.  You can also enjoy wine from the collection in any Bar Venue ( Commodore Bar for example) the Bar staff will take care of it for your next return 

 

And finally if you don't manage to consume all the bottles , any unopened can be taken home with you .  

[terry&mike]

I will mention that we had the Aruma Malbec one night, and although it was good, we would not consider it great or memorable. 

[sfred]

These are the Captains and Commodores wine lists from QE for August/September 2023.  Apologies for the markings and creases - the list got a lot of use on our recent voyage.  We purchased the 12 bottle Commodore package prior to departing from Australia, by phoning the Sydney contact centre and buying the package in A$.  On our embarkation day, the sommelier supplied us with the coupon book.  We could use the 12 coupons on any combination of wines in the collection that we wanted.

 

[Mr Luxury]

1 hour ago, sfred said:

These are the Captains and Commodores wine lists from QE for August/September 2023.  Apologies for the markings and creases - the list got a lot of use on our recent voyage.  We purchased the 12 bottle Commodore package prior to departing from Australia, by phoning the Sydney contact centre and buying the package in A$.  On our embarkation day, the sommelier supplied us with the coupon book.  We could use the 12 coupons on any combination of wines in the collection that we wanted.

 

You could iron them 😀

[exlondoner]

3 minutes ago, Mr Luxury said:

You could iron them 😀

What is this strange concept iron? Ah yes, I remember, I stopped doing in the early 1990s - clothes, that is, not paper.

Edited September 27, 2023 by exlondoner

[Mr Luxury]

Just now, exlondoner said:

What is this strange concept iron? Any yes, I remember, I stopped doing in the early 1990s - clothes, that is, not paper.

You must be what we call "Shabby Chic" 😀

[exlondoner]

1 minute ago, Mr Luxury said:

You must be what we call "Shabby Chic" 😀

I have no idea, but doubt very much I’m any sort of chic. 🙂 Mind you I’m always dressed in accordance with the dress code.

[Mr Luxury]

1 minute ago, exlondoner said:

I have no idea, but doubt very much I’m any sort of chic. 🙂 Mind you I’m always dressed in accordance with the dress code.

That's the main thing.

[D&N]

Easy/non iron cotton shirts look fine if dried on hangers. Most other things don't need ironed if smoothed out while damp.

[exlondoner]

3 minutes ago, D&N said:

Easy/non iron cotton shirts look fine if dried on hangers. Most other things don't need ironed if smoothed out while damp.

That has been my experience.

[Victoria2]

24 minutes ago, D&N said:

Easy/non iron cotton shirts look fine if dried on hangers. Most other things don't need ironed if smoothed out while damp.

Easier still, send them to the laundry! 🙂

[D&N]

7 minutes ago, Victoria2 said:

Easier still, send them to the laundry! 🙂

On board of course.

 

Here it's easier to move them from machine to balcony and for most of year everything is dry in a couple of hours.

[NE John]

I’m the “ironer” of the family, even in the laundromats of Cunard. The irons are actually pretty good and well maintained. 

[carlmm]

This is the current selection on the Queen Victoria. Picture taken today.

Edited September 27, 2023 by carlmm

[NE John]

Is there a service charge imposed on top of the posted prices? 

[techteach]

@NE John I’m going to be in trouble for doing this but…here’s a book for you….

[NE John]

1 hour ago, techteach said:

@NE John I’m going to be in trouble for doing this but…here’s a book for you….

Love it!! Right up my alley. Thank you. 
I’ll check it out after finishing the book about Lusitania. 

[terry&mike]

12 hours ago, NE John said:

Is there a service charge imposed on top of the posted prices? 

No. The $310 charge for the 6 bottle Captain’s package came on our account as $310 flat rate. 

[NE John]

The wine tasting we did was $110 each, inclusive of service charge. We added an extra gratuity.
The Planeta Chardannay from Sicily on the above list is well worth checking out. Unlike any other Chard I’ve tasted, in a good way.