I have just asked on live chat and was told categorically that Starbucks isn't included in any package. in dining rooms that is not Starbucks coffee. for cruisers who want to save money or are worried about an unexpectedly large bill at the end of their cruise. Additionally, it includes select bottles of wine and champagne, Starbucks coffee and specialty drinks, bottled water, energy drinks, BioSteel sports drink selections, freshly squeezed juices, and wine dispensers. Happy cruising! Essentially, the question should be whether you will consume enough to make the purchase worth it. are you 100% correct as just been told by NCL today that starbucks is not included in ANY drinks package 1. I am curious if you have an answer to this question. I was on the Breakaway 18 Aug with the Premium Plus. For those guests who reach Ruby and above (35,000 points) tier, they will receive complimentary drinks while playing. if you get a shot of bailey's in your coffee at a regular bar, that's included in the regular drinks package as a standardalcoholic drink. This is the most all-inclusive option of the Norwegian drink packages. Well the term 'speciality coffee' could refer to Lavazza coffee which, as I mentioned, we had on Jade a couple of weeks ago and weren't charged for. I have a question is there anywhere on the ship However, we do like having one for the added convenience. You can use these packages almost everywhere on the ship. If there was a third adult, you would have to get them the Ultimate Beverage Package too. Please report back to us let us know either way. Keep in mind that while you may not drink enough to cover the costs of buying a drink package, opting for a certain cabin selection when booking your cruise might qualify you for the Free at Sea promotion. A 20% discount will be applied to all bottles of wine purchased on board. I was wondering with the Unlimited Beverage Package if all alcoholic drinks under $15 are included. Yes, the drink package works while at sea and also while the ship is docked. But nobody can answer this question definitively. A drink package is a popular add-on for cruisers who want to save money or are worried about an unexpectedly large bill at the end of their cruise. Started August 27, 2021, By All Rights Reserved. If you go to NCL website and read terms and conditions it doesnt cover Specialty coffees other than at restaurants. We sail on the Getaway in a week! Learn more in our Cookie Policy. EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS: Get Deals on NCL Cruises Now! : not at sea)? Heres what you get: All top-shelfcocktails & spirits (such as Patron Aejo, Macallan Quest and more) (not applicable, if the Beverage Package has been selected as part of the Free at Sea upgrade). Thats why we love working at Target. This equates to $831.60 per person for a 7-day cruise (including 20% service charge). Hi Josh, Glad you found the write-up useful. Dont you want us want to come back? Ok So I am traveling on NCL Sky which states that is is Open Bar I am hearing this doesnt include Super Premium liquors and is different from other ships- Anyone been on the Sky recently that can help ?? Seems rather penny pinching of them to exclude them for what they charge. "The Premium Beverage Package does not include room service, package sales, ship specific promotions or beer buckets, designated Super Premium brands (subject to change), bottled wine, mini bar purchases, bottled water, fresh squeezed juices, speciality coffee beverages, speciality Starbucks locations, Coco's, energy drinks, vending machines . Members receive 1 point for each night they sail, two for suite class, and an additional point when booking a Latitudes Reward Inside Offer. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Those are considered Specialty Coffees, I believe a cappuccino was $3.95 on our Encore cruise earlier this month. Glad you found our post useful. Plus, they make your cruise vacation feel more inclusive! If you will be spending most of your day ashore exploring, you may find it difficult to take full advantage of your drink package. I have seen side by side comparisons on what is covered, and it is rather limited for those who prefer upgraded brands and nicer wines. When compared to competitor brands, Norwegian drink packages, if paid outright, are not the best value. Copyright Cruise Blog Media LLC 2023. Unlike other cruise lines, like. Other considerations include the length of the cruise and how many ports of call are on the itinerary. We also never had any lines either. Thanks. PDF copies of Freestyle Daily from our 7 night Caribbean cruise onboard Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Prima. Unlimited soft drinks and juices Restrictions apply. Individuals under 21 must purchase the Soda Package. Other cruise lines include specialty coffees and bottled water in their drink packages. For some, its easy to consume that many drinks in a day on a cruise. //