Getting booze on board
Jan 9, 2006 | 8:40 pm
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Originally Posted by kreeft
As for wine, I wish I'd had a chance to pick some up for the cruise beforehand. We bought the gold wine package and got 5 bottles for the cruise for a little more than $100. Not a great deal, but not bad either. 1 for each night at dinner and 1 more that we ended up bringing home.
We always get the 5 or 6 bottle wine package at dinner as the bottle is always waiting when we arrive at dinner and not a huge rip-off. $20 or so per bottle for a decent wine works for us and that way the waiter/wine steward gets some action and everything is above board.
You might be able to sneak a cheap bottle of wine to your table and consume it but it's not worth saving a few bucks.
Jan 9, 2006 | 9:26 pm
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On our last cruise, while eating in the specialty (=extra fee) restaurant, we spotted the party of 6 at the table next to us bringing in their own wine.
It was BOX wine!
Personally, we got the mid-range wine package. Two advantages were that 1) if we didn't finish a bottle, they would label it and have it for us the following night, and 2) another couple at our table had also gotten a wine package so it was nice for us to share 2 bottles of champagne between the 4 of us on our last night of the cruise.
It was BOX wine!
Personally, we got the mid-range wine package. Two advantages were that 1) if we didn't finish a bottle, they would label it and have it for us the following night, and 2) another couple at our table had also gotten a wine package so it was nice for us to share 2 bottles of champagne between the 4 of us on our last night of the cruise.
Jan 9, 2006 | 9:50 pm
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Originally Posted by Linda VH
We were advised to wait until the first port because they don't check when you get back on board unless it is blatant. That said, I never opened the dang bottle!!! Always went to one of the bars even though we had this nice balcony lol!!! Linda
A tip, try to get into the Concierge club. The free liquor is a major +! On the Radience Class ships (Jewel and Brilliance for sure) the bars directly across from the disco turns into one at night!
Jan 10, 2006 | 7:00 pm
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Originally Posted by kamishakish
What is a Concierge club?
Im assuming this is what the poster meant by his reference to the Club on the Royal Caribbean line.
Jan 10, 2006 | 7:32 pm
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Originally Posted by Cholula
On the Holland America line they have a Concierge Lounge for the exclusive use of those booking certain classes of suites.
Im assuming this is what the poster meant by his reference to the Club on the Royal Caribbean line.
Im assuming this is what the poster meant by his reference to the Club on the Royal Caribbean line.
The lounge (and Concierge who works there) is the reason we're at Diamond Plus 2 (30+) on RCL.
Jan 11, 2006 | 7:21 am
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Originally Posted by WBurcham
Depends on the port. In Nassau, Grand Cayman, Cozumel and St. Thomas they are militant about their checks but Aruba, Puerto Limon and Sint Maarten they barely checked us!
A tip, try to get into the Concierge club. The free liquor is a major +! On the Radience Class ships (Jewel and Brilliance for sure) the bars directly across from the disco turns into one at night!
A tip, try to get into the Concierge club. The free liquor is a major +! On the Radience Class ships (Jewel and Brilliance for sure) the bars directly across from the disco turns into one at night!
Free Liquor for a certain time period or throughout the cruise?
So is it worth booking a Suite to get invited to the Concierge club?
I am new so forgive my ignorance.
Jan 11, 2006 | 8:26 am
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Originally Posted by sylvia hennesy
I read that one of the best-selling wines in France comes in a box. Why not?
Originally Posted by kamishakish
Free Liquor for a certain time period or throughout the cruise?
So is it worth booking a Suite to get invited to the Concierge club?
So is it worth booking a Suite to get invited to the Concierge club?
You probably need to decide on the suite for the other amenities as well. Such as extra room, personal butler service, complimentary drycleaning, etc., etc.
I doubt any of us could decide to spend the extra $$$s on the free booze factor alone.
Jan 11, 2006 | 5:39 pm
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Originally Posted by kamishakish
I agree. I looked up the prices for the Freedom of the Seas. I am better bringing my own liquor and gettting a very small inside room.
Enjoy the cruise!
Jan 24, 2006 | 4:05 pm
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People taking Chateau Carton on cruises now, eh? 
I also like buying onboard, and allowing them to stash the bottle between dinners or whatever. Once, a half-consumed bottle was misplaced, and we were comp'ed a new bottle of "upgraded" wine - classy!
As to Windstar Cruises, they are now inspecting hand baggage brought on board at all ports, and are storing Duty Free purchases until you disembark. OTOH, nobody checks when divers return on board...
I also like buying onboard, and allowing them to stash the bottle between dinners or whatever. Once, a half-consumed bottle was misplaced, and we were comp'ed a new bottle of "upgraded" wine - classy!
As to Windstar Cruises, they are now inspecting hand baggage brought on board at all ports, and are storing Duty Free purchases until you disembark. OTOH, nobody checks when divers return on board...
Feb 20, 2006 | 6:32 am
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Strongly suggest checking the boards for the cruiseline YOU are going to sail on. The rules and enforcement appear to vary widely among the various cruiselines. check over at cruisecritic.com for lots of good info.
