Great video breakdown! When we booked for Nov , we did the “all included” which is the basic drink package and the basic Wi-Fi for $190 for three nights, $63/ day. I don’t think that’s bad considering I only normally drink 1-3 drinks a day and this will include my milkshakes and bottled water, etc., and my own Wi-Fi instead of sharing with my friend. I honestly was going to do the non-alcoholic drink package and forget the Wi-Fi. When I was booking it, I called Celebrity to ask them if the tips were included with the drinks in the all included and we just had to pay gratuities separate for the room steward and dining staff and she said yes and then told me that the drink package is, available to use at Perfect Day so then that sold me since that’s the only place it’s going so that means that we have it the entire three days and like you said the last day. Before we leave maybe we could grab something unopened sometime before and take it off the ship with us to have at the airport
That’s such a good deal! You’ll definitely make use out of it when you’re just getting water bottles and other fun drinks that aren’t alcoholic. Thanks for watching Jojo!
Mentioned in this video is the very important fact that these drink packages do go on sale, with biggest discounts found around the holidays (think Thanksgiving and Black Friday). I spoke with Celebrity yesterday and, given that the cruise I just booked isn't until May 2025 (with final payment in February), they advised me to watch for these sales and said they are happy to rebook the drinks package at the sales price so long as it was before my final payment date. Only downside is it means having to call them as this apparently cannot be done online. So watch for sales!
We just got off the Equinox, and had upgraded to the Premium package during a Black Friday sale. I think the upgrade was $6.99 per person per day, which was worth it since my wife drinking sparkling water and nice to have some decent wines at supper. Frankly, the choices for wine in Classic was not very good. One problem we had to warn others is with the Smoothies at the Spa Cafe. They use small glasses, and would only fill it half full. Then when we went back to get another or try a different one, they said we had to wait an hour to get another, even with Premium. Absolutely ridiculous that you cannot get a smoothie but you can get smashed with liquor one after another. Really petty and disappointing.
Thanks for posting this! My wife and I NEVER get the drinks package, but we saw a good premium sale 10 days before our cruise. The price is $62.99 a day. We will be on the Reflection stopping at Coco Cay and may not get off at Bimini, since we were just there with Virgin 7 days ago. We did the math and looked at the classic package. We feel for another $40 each total for 4 days, it's worth the upgrade.
My husband doesn’t drink at all! So I can’t have a package! I take two bottles of wine and get my glasses from the Stewart, then if I want something special we just order. You bring your travel mug fill with coffee and water bottle is filled from the stations, which is juice, ice tea pretty simple! Too bad for them!
Given you have already paid the gratuity on the $10, double charging it on the whole amount is a total scam when you get drinks over that $10 price. We got the classic included on our upcoming 12 night cruise, I cannot begin to drink 12 nights running, and only have a couple a night. I like whiskey but hey, Monkey Shoulder is very good it will do me fine and the beers are fine. Maybe I would upgrade if on a short cruise.
I agree we did it for a 7 day cruise and by day 5-6 we basically just did not drink enough to make it worth it. If you do like whiskey depending what ship you’re on the world class bar has really good old fashion’s and Manhattan’s.
Big idea if you book your cruise aways out, keep an eye on the holiday sales. I got my premium drink package for 50% off as well as my premium WiFi package as well. Act fast because magically the drink 50% off starting point went up 1/2 way through the holiday weekend.
I’m going on cruise in May 2025. I have the classic drink package, but can I get mixed spirit drinks like a tequila and soda with the classic or will I need the premium package and will I only have to pay the difference between the two packages to upgrade? So like $250-$300 USD to upgrade or the full $848 USD for premium?
You can get mixed drinks like tequila soda on the classic but it will be inexpensive brands of tequila if you’re fine with that. If you upgrade you only pay the difference!
So if they offer black friday sales do they do this for a cruise you already booked, or do you have to book the cruise and the package at the same time?
When do the Black Friday sales start? Not UNTIL thanksgiving or Black Friday? Or earlier in November??? I’m going on a thanksgiving cruise and hoping to snag a drink package on sale!!
Very informative video, thanks for making this! Question: can you use your "classic" or "premium" drink package at specialty dining restaurants (e.g., Murano or Tuscan Grille)?
I had premium and was getting grey goose but I actually prefer the Smirnoff so moved onto that half way through the cruise! So didn’t actually need the premium. 😅 I got my moneys worth anyway! 😂
@@paulporteous4190 You’re the first person that I’ve ever heard say Smirnoff over Grey Goose, but everyone has different taste! Glad you still were able to get your money’s worth 🥂💵
On a cruise coming up, we purchased the premium drink package. Each time we get a drink, is there a 20% gratuity added, or is that included in the package? I think I read the premium limit on a cruise to Australia is $20 - is that correct? Are drinks on that cruise more expensive than others?
There is not a gratuity added to each additional drink you paid for it when you purchased the package. I am unsure about Australia because we have never cruises there, it should be listed on Celebrity’s website!
Hi! I just buy a classic drink package in the edge. Can you tell me if this is a good choice? Its possible drink good coktails and wines? Caipirinha? Mojito? Thank so much!
Yes you can, you just won’t get the best liquors but they can make you well cocktails I know tons of people who had classic and drank mojitos all throughout the day!
@@BoatBreakersNJ I apreciate very much your comment! I am glad for it. Can you tell me something about the wines? If de classic drink package has good wines? Thank you and my best whiches for good travels!
I got the premium package when it was 45% off. I used it because it covers more of the cost. When I added up what my wife and I drank and how much on our last cruise, it was a wise investment. This included bottled water, premium coffee, specialty tea, Coke Zero and alcohol drinks. It came to 22 drinks a day including my wife.
Lots of misinformation in this video. 1- Celebrity does not include the classic drink package in the cruise fare, where did he get this info?? 2- The 20% gratuity is on the difference of the drinks cost and the drink package allowance. (in the example the 20% is on the $5 difference, not the total $15 drink cost). 3- Soda, energy drinks, and premium bottled water is not included in the Classic drink package, he states "everything non-alcoholic is included in the classic drink package", that is simply not true. He states he uses the premium package, and it shows he misinforms us about the classic drink package.
They literally run promos where you get the classic package included in your fare… I got the info from my personal experience also this is a quick google to see that’s true? Also the classic package literally includes soda, it does not include premium non alcoholic drinks like energy drinks and higher end waters like aqua panna.
@@BoatBreakersNJ But you didn’t “literally” say they run limited time promos that may include a drink package, you said Celebrity has inclusive style cruises that includes the classic drink package, which is not true.
The classic drinks package was included in our fare. Plus going by Celebrity website gratuities are not now included in the drinks package therefore gratuities are now paid on the full amount. However this also depends what country you bought the cruise in as some countries stipulate that the full cost of the cruise must be shown and that this includes gratuities.
Thanks for the information, just to confirm if you purchase the drink package are you able to pick which days you want to purchase or is this for the beginning to the end of your cruise? Hope this makes sense?😅😅
Thank you for the advice. Question: with the premium drink package, do you need to specify with each drink order that you wish for premium liquor in your cocktail? I plan on trying lots of new drinks and have little experience with bars. For example, I’d like to order a buttery nipple shot right when I walk aboard and I’m hoping that wouldn’t be so strange a request that I’d need to guide the bartender through with the help of google. Talk about the blind leading the blind.
Yes you definitely should specify, the bartenders are used to well cocktails because majority of cruisers don’t have the premium package so definitely say what you want like a margarita with Patron etc. I’m sure they get tons of weird requests so they would probably know what’s in a mixed shot.
Hi Boat Breakers, cute name . . thanks for breakdown. I have cruise few different ships but not Celebrity . . . . my question is I'm working with two different agents. One is Vacations to go. As seniors we don't do alcohol, but enjoy soda drinks, juice and coffee's. I was Quoted a price for beverage Service charge, couldn't find it on any website on celebrity. It this available??? do you know . .????thanks Jollean
Hi Jollean, do you know if it is the non alcoholic beverage package? If so that would include fountain and canned sodas, smoothies, juices, water and mockatils!
Some of the more expensive cocktails have multiple liquors and expensive ingredients so not really. They do have a lot of drinks that do fall into the classic package. But if you go to bars like the world class bar or Eden they definitely won’t be able to accommodate that request.
Gratituty should be added to just the price difference on the premium drink. Gratitutity was added to the standard drink package already. We're just talking two dollars, no big deal.
@@BoatBreakersNJ as in, if you are the only drinker in your family/party - book the room with the under-21 person, then swip swap rooms once on board (or juggle room keys)
Great video breakdown! When we booked for Nov , we did the “all included” which is the basic drink package and the basic Wi-Fi for $190 for three nights, $63/ day. I don’t think that’s bad considering I only normally drink 1-3 drinks a day and this will include my milkshakes and bottled water, etc., and my own Wi-Fi instead of sharing with my friend. I honestly was going to do the non-alcoholic drink package and forget the Wi-Fi. When I was booking it, I called Celebrity to ask them if the tips were included with the drinks in the all included and we just had to pay gratuities separate for the room steward and dining staff and she said yes and then told me that the drink package is, available to use at Perfect Day so then that sold me since that’s the only place it’s going so that means that we have it the entire three days and like you said the last day. Before we leave maybe we could grab something unopened sometime before and take it off the ship with us to have at the airport
That’s such a good deal! You’ll definitely make use out of it when you’re just getting water bottles and other fun drinks that aren’t alcoholic. Thanks for watching Jojo!
We were on a Celebrity cruise around Japan. We were offered a upgrade for $8 a day on the day we boarded. It ended up being well worth it.
For only $8 that is a steal!
What if you are elite and the 5-7 pm drinks special can i get 2 sodas at a time?
Unfortunately I’m not elite so I am unsure. 🙁
Mentioned in this video is the very important fact that these drink packages do go on sale, with biggest discounts found around the holidays (think Thanksgiving and Black Friday). I spoke with Celebrity yesterday and, given that the cruise I just booked isn't until May 2025 (with final payment in February), they advised me to watch for these sales and said they are happy to rebook the drinks package at the sales price so long as it was before my final payment date. Only downside is it means having to call them as this apparently cannot be done online. So watch for sales!
Yes, thanks for mentioning that you do have to call them!
My husband is in recovery. I called and his drink package was changed to soft drinks.
That’s great to know, thanks for sharing !
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I have the classic drink package as all included in my booking. However one of my family members in the room is under 21 so how will that work?
They will get the non alcohol package, so they’ll have access to sodas, waters, coffees, etc.
@@BoatBreakersNJ That is what I would expect, thank you for confirming!
We just got off the Equinox, and had upgraded to the Premium package during a Black Friday sale. I think the upgrade was $6.99 per person per day, which was worth it since my wife drinking sparkling water and nice to have some decent wines at supper. Frankly, the choices for wine in Classic was not very good. One problem we had to warn others is with the Smoothies at the Spa Cafe. They use small glasses, and would only fill it half full. Then when we went back to get another or try a different one, they said we had to wait an hour to get another, even with Premium. Absolutely ridiculous that you cannot get a smoothie but you can get smashed with liquor one after another. Really petty and disappointing.
Oh wow, we didn’t have that experience at the smoothie bar on the Ascent. We had our glasses filled to the brim, that’s super disappointing.
Thanks for posting this! My wife and I NEVER get the drinks package, but we saw a good premium sale 10 days before our cruise. The price is $62.99 a day.
We will be on the Reflection stopping at Coco Cay and may not get off at Bimini, since we were just there with Virgin 7 days ago. We did the math and looked at the classic package. We feel for another $40 each total for 4 days, it's worth the upgrade.
Yeah that price is totally worth an upgrade, you get so much more!
Just to follow up, I can gladly say our drink package was well worth it! I kept a record of almost everything we drank and we saved about $300
It’s always nice to not have to worry about the bill at the end, thanks for following up!
My husband doesn’t drink at all! So I can’t have a package! I take two bottles of wine and get my glasses from the Stewart, then if I want something special we just order. You bring your travel mug fill with coffee and water bottle is filled from the stations, which is juice, ice tea pretty simple! Too bad for them!
Thanks for sharing Elaine, that’s a good tip to bring bottles of wine on board!
Given you have already paid the gratuity on the $10, double charging it on the whole amount is a total scam when you get drinks over that $10 price. We got the classic included on our upcoming 12 night cruise, I cannot begin to drink 12 nights running, and only have a couple a night. I like whiskey but hey, Monkey Shoulder is very good it will do me fine and the beers are fine. Maybe I would upgrade if on a short cruise.
I agree we did it for a 7 day cruise and by day 5-6 we basically just did not drink enough to make it worth it. If you do like whiskey depending what ship you’re on the world class bar has really good old fashion’s and Manhattan’s.
Big idea if you book your cruise aways out, keep an eye on the holiday sales. I got my premium drink package for 50% off as well as my premium WiFi package as well. Act fast because magically the drink 50% off starting point went up 1/2 way through the holiday weekend.
Yup always keep the eyes peeled for the holiday sales!
Premium package also gets the spa cafe specialty smoothies.
I’m going on cruise in May 2025. I have the classic drink package, but can I get mixed spirit drinks like a tequila and soda with the classic or will I need the premium package and will I only have to pay the difference between the two packages to upgrade? So like $250-$300 USD to upgrade or the full $848 USD for premium?
You can get mixed drinks like tequila soda on the classic but it will be inexpensive brands of tequila if you’re fine with that. If you upgrade you only pay the difference!
So if they offer black friday sales do they do this for a cruise you already booked, or do you have to book the cruise and the package at the same time?
You can call and get a price adjustment, that’s actually what happened after I booked it I got a price adjustment on Black Friday weekend.
Was that 22 drinks for each of you per day?
We just booked our cruise for May but are waiting till Black Friday for drink packages
It’s unlimited drinks per day.
Thank you - I meant how many you and your wife were drinking each day. We are trying to decide which plan to purchase.
Oh man, we probably had about 20ish between the both of us.
When do the Black Friday sales start? Not UNTIL thanksgiving or Black Friday? Or earlier in November??? I’m going on a thanksgiving cruise and hoping to snag a drink package on sale!!
The Black Friday sales start Black Friday and go through cyber Monday usually. You might get lucky for Labor Day before your cruise though!
Can you re-price if you find a sale after purchase?
Yes, that happened to me! They will price adjust.
You have to cancel and repurchase it
They also have a Zero drink package
They do! This is just for the alcoholic tiers.
Just wondering if they have hard seltzers like truly, white claw ect.
Not that many tbh! Topo Chico seltzer and Ketel One
What if you drink a lot of water. If I bring like a hydro flask is there anywhere to fill up water? Can you drink the water in the cabin sinks?
I did drink water out of the sink, it didn’t make me sick or anything like that. They also have water stations in the buffet.
Very informative video, thanks for making this! Question: can you use your "classic" or "premium" drink package at specialty dining restaurants (e.g., Murano or Tuscan Grille)?
No problem thanks for watching! You can definitely use your package in all main dining venues!
I had premium and was getting grey goose but I actually prefer the Smirnoff so moved onto that half way through the cruise! So didn’t actually need the premium. 😅 I got my moneys worth anyway! 😂
@@paulporteous4190 You’re the first person that I’ve ever heard say Smirnoff over Grey Goose, but everyone has different taste! Glad you still were able to get your money’s worth 🥂💵
On a cruise coming up, we purchased the premium drink package. Each time we get a drink, is there a 20% gratuity added, or is that included in the package? I think I read the premium limit on a cruise to Australia is $20 - is that correct? Are drinks on that cruise more expensive than others?
There is not a gratuity added to each additional drink you paid for it when you purchased the package. I am unsure about Australia because we have never cruises there, it should be listed on Celebrity’s website!
Hi! I just buy a classic drink package in the edge. Can you tell me if this is a good choice? Its possible drink good coktails and wines? Caipirinha? Mojito? Thank so much!
Yes you can, you just won’t get the best liquors but they can make you well cocktails I know tons of people who had classic and drank mojitos all throughout the day!
@@BoatBreakersNJ I apreciate very much your comment! I am glad for it. Can you tell me something about the wines? If de classic drink package has good wines? Thank you and my best whiches for good travels!
I got the premium package when it was 45% off. I used it because it covers more of the cost. When I added up what my wife and I drank and how much on our last cruise, it was a wise investment. This included bottled water, premium coffee, specialty tea, Coke Zero and alcohol drinks. It came to 22 drinks a day including my wife.
Totally worth it in my opinion!
When does it get to %45 off?
Black Friday
When is Black Friday? November?
The day after thanksgiving in November
What type of gin and vodka is included in the classic drink package?
Gin: Beefeater’s and Gordon’s, Vodka: Smirnoff, New Amsterdam, Absolut, Wheatly.
If we don't buy any drink package then what do we drink?
They have juice, water and coffee for free.
@ thanks!
Lots of misinformation in this video. 1- Celebrity does not include the classic drink package in the cruise fare, where did he get this info?? 2- The 20% gratuity is on the difference of the drinks cost and the drink package allowance. (in the example the 20% is on the $5 difference, not the total $15 drink cost). 3- Soda, energy drinks, and premium bottled water is not included in the Classic drink package, he states "everything non-alcoholic is included in the classic drink package", that is simply not true. He states he uses the premium package, and it shows he misinforms us about the classic drink package.
They literally run promos where you get the classic package included in your fare… I got the info from my personal experience also this is a quick google to see that’s true? Also the classic package literally includes soda, it does not include premium non alcoholic drinks like energy drinks and higher end waters like aqua panna.
Classic drink and gratuities included on our upcoming cruise. We upgraded to premium
@@BoatBreakersNJ But you didn’t “literally” say they run limited time promos that may include a drink package, you said Celebrity has inclusive style cruises that includes the classic drink package, which is not true.
@@soccersean2010 if you go to book at anytime, you can opt for an all inclusive package on Celebrity.
The classic drinks package was included in our fare. Plus going by Celebrity website gratuities are not now included in the drinks package therefore gratuities are now paid on the full amount. However this also depends what country you bought the cruise in as some countries stipulate that the full cost of the cruise must be shown and that this includes gratuities.
Thanks for the information, just to confirm if you purchase the drink package are you able to pick which days you want to purchase or is this for the beginning to the end of your cruise? Hope this makes sense?😅😅
You have to book the drink package for the entirety of your cruise unfortunately.
@@BoatBreakersNJ Thank you for responding to both questions 🙏🏿🙏🏿
@belizeanempress71 of course!
Thank you for the advice. Question: with the premium drink package, do you need to specify with each drink order that you wish for premium liquor in your cocktail? I plan on trying lots of new drinks and have little experience with bars. For example, I’d like to order a buttery nipple shot right when I walk aboard and I’m hoping that wouldn’t be so strange a request that I’d need to guide the bartender through with the help of google. Talk about the blind leading the blind.
Yes you definitely should specify, the bartenders are used to well cocktails because majority of cruisers don’t have the premium package so definitely say what you want like a margarita with Patron etc. I’m sure they get tons of weird requests so they would probably know what’s in a mixed shot.
Where do you watch for sales
I’ll check the website on holidays, you can get emails from celebrity if you sign up for their notices.
Thank you
You mentioned taking unopened alcohol off the ship. That’s actually allowed?
No one said anything to us, tons of other people did it.
Tito’s has won multiple awards. It IS good vodka, not some cheap call brand
All personal preferences!
I keep hearing that classic is included in the total price. Im not seeing that how can i tell?
It should be on your email confirmation, if anything you can call them and check.
Hi Boat Breakers, cute name . . thanks for breakdown. I have cruise few different ships but not Celebrity . . . . my question is I'm working with two different agents. One is Vacations to go.
As seniors we don't do alcohol, but enjoy soda drinks, juice and coffee's. I was Quoted a price for beverage Service charge, couldn't find it on any website on celebrity.
It this available??? do you know . .????thanks Jollean
Hi Jollean, do you know if it is the non alcoholic beverage package? If so that would include fountain and canned sodas, smoothies, juices, water and mockatils!
I m actually scared to be on the ship with people who occasionally have 7-9 drinks daily.
@@lucyohio3005 it’s a vacation lighten up
R the bars open 24/7?
Nope the last bars usually close at 1 or 2am and open around 8-9am
Can you not order a $15 drink but tell the bartender to use classic package liquor?
Some of the more expensive cocktails have multiple liquors and expensive ingredients so not really. They do have a lot of drinks that do fall into the classic package. But if you go to bars like the world class bar or Eden they definitely won’t be able to accommodate that request.
Gratituty should be added to just the price difference on the premium drink. Gratitutity was added to the standard drink package already.
We're just talking two dollars, no big deal.
Yeah I mean it’s just marketing at that point just say $130 a day for everything instead of $109 plus gratuity.
thank you info very helpful thanks
Of course, thank you for watching!
good information. I just can't see drinking that many every day for a week to get my money's worth, that is just not good for you.
@@billyrayband everyone vacations differently, it certainly isn’t for everyone and you have to consume a decent amount to be worth it.
Hey many of us do not drink but would like to see a cannabis cruise line!
Seconded.
Now that would be something, head on a cruise to Jamaica same thing !
Margaritaville definitely had that going on, though I wouldn't recommend it.
Exorbitant priced drink package is of no interest whatsoever to a non-drinker, many of whom are in the cruise.
I think you’d be surprised by how many people purchase it. Many people on a sea day tend to have a cocktail in hand when on the top decks.
If it's automatically added do not call it a gratuity for God's sake
Pretty murky. Maybe he did this while field testing the drink package.
Seems pretty straight forward to me.
or room with someone under the age of 21...
Big brain move!
@@BoatBreakersNJ as in, if you are the only drinker in your family/party - book the room with the under-21 person, then swip swap rooms once on board (or juggle room keys)
Should have mentioned that!