Beverage package upgrade

[sunchaser49]

Has anyone ever upgraded a signature beverage package to elite, using on board credit? Can it be done before boarding? 

[crystalspin]

34 minutes ago, sunchaser49 said:

Has anyone ever upgraded a signature beverage package to elite, using on board credit? Can it be done before boarding? 

It is said to be possible -- on board before anyone in the cabin has used the SBP. All adults in cabin must upgrade at a cost of $11.80pppd. Don't see why OBC couldn't be used.

 

As far as second question, no in two parts. It is not possible to EITHER use OBC before sailing, OR upgrade beverage package (even with credit card money).

[CruiserBruce]

You can upgrade once you board, but before you use the SBP. The cost is charged to your cabin. OBC would thus be applied. 

[Sun Queen II]

I’ve been searching for info on this for a while and there seems to be conflicting answers to my question. If you have the Have It All package and you do upgrade from the Signature Drink Package to the Elite Drink Package, does that mean all non-alcoholic drinks (waters, coffee, juices, soft drinks) are not counted towards your daily 15 drink limit per day?  Some say that’s the case, others say it doesn’t matter if it’s water or alcohol, it counts towards your 15 daily limit. 

[oakridger]

2 minutes ago, Sun Queen II said:

I’ve been searching for info on this for a while and there seems to be conflicting answers to my question. If you have the Have It All package and you do upgrade from the Signature Drink Package to the Elite Drink Package, does that mean all non-alcoholic drinks (waters, coffee, juices, soft drinks) are not counted towards your daily 15 drink limit per day?  Some say that’s the case, others say it doesn’t matter if it’s water or alcohol, it counts towards your 15 daily limit. 

 

Elite Beverage Package has unlimited non alcoholic and 15 alcoholic drinks per day per the HAL website right now!

 

Cruise Drink & Beverage Packages (hollandamerica.com)

 

[Sun Queen II]

2 hours ago, oakridger said:

 

Elite Beverage Package has unlimited non alcoholic and 15 alcoholic drinks per day per the HAL website right now!

 

Cruise Drink & Beverage Packages (hollandamerica.com)

 

Thanks. That’s what I saw as well. But reading various posts from this fellow cruisers seems to indicate that some ships/passengers are getting different answers once onboard. Just wondering if anyone has any recent experience with upgrading drink packages and whether non-alcoholic drinks count towards the 15 drink limit per day. 

[oakridger]

1 minute ago, Sun Queen II said:

Thanks. That’s what I saw as well. But reading various posts from this fellow cruisers seems to indicate that some ships/passengers are getting different answers once onboard. Just wondering if anyone has any recent experience with upgrading drink packages and whether non-alcoholic drinks count towards the 15 drink limit per day. 

 

The Elite Package included unlimited non alcoholic drinks on my last cruise on Rotterdam and they had better be included on my next cruise in May! 😉 The screenshot I just posted is on the website right now, today!!  If the bartender doesn't count your drinks correctly, then just produce the website screenshot to get it corrected.  I know, it shouldn't need to be done, but........

 

You should be fine!

 

~Nancy

[Sun Queen II]

10 hours ago, oakridger said:

 

The Elite Package included unlimited non alcoholic drinks on my last cruise on Rotterdam and they had better be included on my next cruise in May! 😉 The screenshot I just posted is on the website right now, today!!  If the bartender doesn't count your drinks correctly, then just produce the website screenshot to get it corrected.  I know, it shouldn't need to be done, but........

 

You should be fine!

 

~Nancy

Thanks Nancy. We’re on NS on Feb 25 so I will keep you updated on what happens!