Golfgrl1911 Posted August 15, 2004 #1 Share Posted August 15, 2004 I have 2 quickie questions. I have read that categories SS and S have binoculars provided in their rooms on the Zuiderdam.....Are we able to ask for the use of them in our BA cabin? If possible, I would rather not schlep mine around through airports and cruise ports....but if I must I will. Secondly..does anyone know what type of champagne is provided if I choose to pre-buy a bottle for the sail-away celebration in our room? Is it dry, spumante, brut, etc.? And what size bottle is it for the $14.00 price? Is it a split or full bottle? Guess I had more than 2 questions!! Thanks, Chef Nancy:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadwork Posted August 15, 2004 #2 Share Posted August 15, 2004 The $14.00 bottle is a split. We have had full bottles but the brand used does change periodically. Sorry, but I cannot remember the brand name on the bottle the last time we ordered one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted August 15, 2004 #3 Share Posted August 15, 2004 You could ask about the binoculars by calling Ship's Services but I seriously doubt they would be provided for that category cabin. I have only heard of them being in "PS" and "S"....but, if, as you say, they are in "SS", I accept that may be so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfgrl1911 Posted August 15, 2004 Author #4 Share Posted August 15, 2004 Thanks for the replies! Well I guess I'm bringing the binoculars!! As to the champagne......I think that's a little steep for a split....You get only 2 glasses out of one!! I didn't really care about the brand...I was merely wondering about the type......I happen to love extra dry champagne and am not a real fan of asti spumante........Thanks again !! Nan:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted August 15, 2004 #5 Share Posted August 15, 2004 Ship services is 1-800-541-1576. They can provide you with the different types of champagne and the prices. That way you can pre-order a bottle for sail-away in your cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nautical Wheeler Posted August 17, 2004 #6 Share Posted August 17, 2004 Spoke to Julie at HAL today to confirm size of champagne. She assured me the $14 champagne was a full bottle. In fact she stated "we don't sell splits". We shall see. If a split is delivered I will certainly protest. For that price I don't expect Dom Perignon but a nice bottle of Korbel in the local supermarket is $10 to $13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzsea Posted August 17, 2004 #7 Share Posted August 17, 2004 You might want to bring your own champagne. The $14.00 bottle will not be Korbel...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfgrl1911 Posted August 17, 2004 Author #8 Share Posted August 17, 2004 Whew!!! Thanks for the update!! I don't care if they give me J.Roget champagne...I just thought that $14.00 for a split was rediculous!! As long as it's a full size bottle!! I was just a bit reticent about bringing a bottle on with me as you never know when one is going to a little jostled and EXPLODE!! This is a long awaited cruise and I am going to make money no object as far as the $14.00 price goes (as long as it's not a split)!! At that rate I'd use my shipboard credit in no time!! So.....the next question, again....is it Asti Spumante or Extra Dry? Thanks again, Chef Nancy:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmo Posted August 17, 2004 #9 Share Posted August 17, 2004 Spoke to Julie at HAL today to confirm size of champagne. She assured me the $14 champagne was a full bottle. In fact she stated "we don't sell splits". We shall see. If a split is delivered I will certainly protest. For that price I don't expect Dom Perignon but a nice bottle of Korbel in the local supermarket is $10 to $13. "We don't sell splits" is wrong, unless this has been discontinued. Splits are available and you even find them in the mini friges in the cabin. We had a split in our frige this past April. We have ordered champange many times. The ship used to carry Korbel and it ran around 22.00 a couple of years ago. I have no idea what the 14.00 bottle is but I doubt it will be Korbel or anything similiar. Good luck with your bubbley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted August 17, 2004 #10 Share Posted August 17, 2004 Agree HAL does sell a lot of splits. We cruised with some friends a couple of years ago and she always insisted on buying splits of champagne at dinner. And the refrigeratures hold only splits of champagne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmo Posted August 18, 2004 #11 Share Posted August 18, 2004 After looking at a wine list, I think the 14.00 bottle is a split. What I was looking at was outdated but add a couple of bucks to compensate for todays prices. The most inexpense bottle of champagne was 20.00. Korbel was 23.00. Remember these prices are outdated by a couple of years. Hal now lists California champagne at 29.00 on their site. The 14.00 Bon Voyage champagne was 12.00. If I had to bet, I would bet it is a split. It would be a shame to start off your cruise being disappointed with a split when you thought it was a full bottle. If you really want a full bottle, get the wine list and choose one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfgrl1911 Posted August 19, 2004 Author #12 Share Posted August 19, 2004 Well I've read that you may carry on bottles of wine. I would imagine that would include champagne as well (after all champagne is just sparkling wine). So I may just bring my bottle in my knapsack with me and not risk packing it. That way I will know exactly what I am getting.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmo Posted August 19, 2004 #13 Share Posted August 19, 2004 Yes, you can bring your own. There will be ice in your cabin so you can get it chilled. Have a great cruise. Enjoy the bubbley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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