Guests are automatically enrolled in the program after their first cruise. On other websites it says the package does not include super and ultra premium brands. Hi Melissa, glad you found the information useful. The PPBP does indeed include Starbucks.. you're reading the Sky / Sun T&Cs where it is restricted to restaurants:https://www.ncl.com/terms/premium-plus-beverage-package. By The Premium drink package does not include room service, ship specific promotions or beer buckets, bottled wine or liquor, mini bar purchases, fresh squeezed juices, bottled water, wine dispensers, energy drinks, or vending machines. 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. The most basic of the NCL drink packages is the Unlimited Soda Package. Premium Plus Beverage Package Flyer LOGIN TO ORDER Hawaii Beverage Package (all ages) - Pride of America only $109.00 USDper person per day ITEM #: HBP Enjoy a wide selection of beverages up to $15 USD during your entire cruise. Guests must be at least 21 years of age at time of sailing to qualify for the Unlimited Open Bar. Thats why we love working at Target. Yes, with the Ultimate Beverage Package you can get virgin cocktails and mocktails. Your job seeking activity is only visible to you. Those drinks will make hee happy. Others have reported that when getting bottles of wine at dinner, they were able to share it with table mates. Plenty of other cruisers would love to know the answer too. We appreciate the compliments. Sailing in Jan on Getaway, and this is our first NCL cruise. The package you receive will be the Premium Beverage Package, and you will have the option to upgrade to the Premium Plus Beverage Package. Members receive 1 point for each night they sail, two for suite class, and an additional point when booking a Latitudes Reward Inside Offer. For those guests who reach Ruby and above (35,000 points) tier, they will receive complimentary drinks while playing. Sign in to save Food & Beverage, Starbucks, Food Service (T0192) at Target. Last name. I do wish that NCL had chosen an acronym that wasnt so close to the other bev pkg (PPB vs PBP). A relatively newer NCL drink package is the Premium Plus beverage package. Currently on the Bliss. The Premium Plus beverage package is currently priced at $138 per person, per day. I have just asked on live chat and was told categorically that Starbucks isn't included in any package. I don't want to pay to upgrade if it doesn't include the specialty teas at Starbucks. Edit: Ah, I don't think I read it properly and can see that the Plus exclusions do mention mini bar purchases so I think you're most probably correct. You could always get some of the juices at the buffet and keep them in your room to make your own mocktails later in the day. Started August 27, 2021, By On other websites it says the package does not include super and ultra premium brands. Hi Rose, thanks for reading. All of the same rules apply and drinks are covered. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By BOOK NOW: Exclusive Rates on Norwegian Cruises! We would only be responsible for a tip to the server. I think the way forward is to wait until we're onboard then ask at the actual Starbucks and take it from there. BTW, Great website and information. We have heard recently, that the prices have increased, so some drinks now costs more than $15. For instance, will you be able to sustain the same drinking pattern over the course of a 10-day or 14-day cruise? You are not alone, as it is a question we get quite often from fellow cruisers. Two (2) beverages per person per transaction.". 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, specialty coffee beverages, specialty Starbucks locations, Cocos, energy drinks, vending machines, wine stations or spirits, cocktails, draft or bottled beer and glasses of wine over $15 USD. If the drink is under $15, and not in a souvenir glass or part of special promotion, it should be included. Individuals under 21 must purchase the Soda Package. Whether you need to kick-start your morning or youre looking for a post-dinner nightcap, youve got the perfect brew. It probably wont be covered in the soda package, but should be available as a mixer or to purchase outright. Like what type of Gin is served? The Premium drink package is currently priced at $109 per person, per day. This package was previously called the Ultimate Beverage Package and is also sometimes referred to as the Unlimited Open Bar Package. While looking at the pictures you posted of the bar menus, I see that most of the super premium drinks cost $10.95. I was on the Breakaway 18 Aug with the Premium Plus. We were just about to book a decent priced cruise then I saw they also charge about $500 to bring a baby on the 8 day cruise, then on top of that the free drinks package we thought was free also has a gratuity charge for the baby! Those are considered Specialty Coffees, I believe a cappuccino was $3.95 on our Encore cruise earlier this month. Not available for sailings of 2 days or less. Thanks for reading and hope you have a great cruise on Breakaway. Can you clarify what you mean by having to pay the service charge on your free drinks. Thanks. You are able to order cappuccino, etc. PDF copies of Freestyle Daily from our 7 Bermuda cruise onboard Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Joy. Cruisers should consider how much they will consume in a typical day, taking into account how many days they will be in port. Hi Josh, A relatively newer NCL drink package is the Premium Plus beverage package. Your email address will not be published. Sailing on the breakaway soon. Great to hear. The T&Cs say not to be shared or transferred however the sharing of bottles at dinner do not seem to be enforced. Have a great cruise. So, given that it does not include many non-alcoholic items, the Premium beverage package is priced well above its competitors. CC Help Jenn The Unlimited Starbucks package includes . Powered by Invision Community. Further, this package includes unlimited fountain soda and juices at all bars, lounges, restaurants, and the private island of Great Stirrup Cay. Unfortunately, guests are not allowed to bring liquor, beer, water pop or juice, but Norwegian does allow 750 ml of wine or 1500ml magnum of champagne (no boxes of wine though). Regular coffee is free and included with your cruiseno drink package of any type is necessary. Here's the link to the non Sky / Star T&Cs: https://www.ncl.com/terms/premium-plus-beverage-package-full. We drink a lot of coffee so it would go a long way towards justifying the upgrade were it included. Do you think the Norwegian Drink Package is a good value? Some guests like the peace of mind of purchasing a drink package ahead of time, as no one wants a huge bill at the end of this cruise. Are they only available at particular bars (if so which)? I am curious if Starbucks is included in the upgraded pkg (don't recall the official name) and if you can use Starbucks points in the onboard Starbucks. "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 . Eligible guests are entitled to two beverages per person per transaction. If a drink is over $15 and is listed in a souvenir cup with an asterisk saying no cup for the beverage package, Can you buy the drink in a regular glass for less than $15 or do they charge you the full price anyway? Thanks LisaN for the comment. We also never had any lines either. Hope everyone has the cruise of their dreams! This brings us back to the original question, are NCL drink packages a good value? If it is less than $15, and does not have espresso, we think it would be included. By Plus, they make your cruise vacation feel more inclusive! If your cruise is port intensive, will you be on the ship enough to make good use of your NCL drink package? Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) offers its customers several options based on their preferences and habits. My wife loves coffee and likes Starbucks. The Bailey's in coffee you mention is a speciality coffee as we all recognise, like Irish coffee or Calypso coffee, and could be what they are referring to. I am so confused, and there seems to be no concrete answer to this question. This package is applicable to guests 1 and 2 on the reservation for Hawaii sailings only. But, at least you can save money on the kids soda packages. I saw some menus on a different site, but I am concerned that it was considerably outdated as the prices were pretty low. My last sailing I couldnt drink soda anymore so it wasnt worth it. I have gotten a shot of Kahlua or Amaretto to put in my coffee, and that was covered, but we never tried to get one of these coffee mixed drinks. If you want to get a drink package on a Norwegian cruise, this is the smartest way to go about it! Good grief. Here is the PBPP flyer that lists the bottles: https://www.ncl.com/sites/default/files/premium-plus-beverage-package.pdf. If you will be visiting a lot of or not could help you decide whether you would get the full value from a drink package. This will give you an idea of how much your favorite drinks cost, so you can decide if an NCL drink package is worth it for you. On the menus posted here, we never had a drink that was not included. You would want to verify onboard, but as the soda package is described on NCLs website, it only includes soda, no juices or additional non-alcoholic beverages. This does not apply to room service, mini bar or vending machine purchases. Curious to know if I add a 3 person free to my Balcony stateroom on the Breakaway Cruise I am booking for Feb 2017 as part of the promotion going on free ultimate Drink Package does the 3rd person get the free drink package as well or is that extra ? [CDATA[ Though, it does come at a higher price point. FYI to all others: No more beer buckets at least on Escape (I assume all Norwegian ships.) CC Help Jenn You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By On average, a drink package is only worth it if you drink more than 10 alcoholic drinks each day. It sounds like you get all 6 deals for booking a balcony room . The lattes and cappuccinos are not covered in the Ultimate Beverage package. 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 know they have soy and coconut milk, I am pretty sure they have all the Starbucks options. Thanks Jean for the comment. You're not on the Sun or Sky so don't read those T&Cs pretty straight forward. You are very welcome. If they do, then you pay the difference. HI leaving on a breakaway this weekend. so what else could "specialty coffee" possiblyrefer to? Either way, the third person would have to pay the $79 a day, plus 18% gratuity for the Ultimate Beverage Package. This package differs from most other cruise lines in that it does not include any premium non-alcoholic drinks like bottled water, fresh squeezed juices, or specialty coffee. Soon-to-be cruisers should consider the cost of the package versus buying drinks a la carte, along with some pro tips to help stretch those vacation dollars as far as possible. Granted, I do appreciate how thoughtful they are about trying to ensure that people know when they are going to purchase something that isn't included in the basic beverage package. wondering if anyone knows if NCL carries diet tonic water. For those who want a broader selection, drinks can be purchased individually, or guests can buy drink packages to avoid a large bill at the end of their vacation. By continuing to browse the site you agree to our use of cookies. This is the most all-inclusive option of the Norwegian drink packages. Last week on the Epic, Starbucks was included with the Premium Plus package. I am curious if you have an answer to this question. Glad you found our post useful. Thanks a lot! This is what I see on the website. Eligible guests are entitled to two beverages per person per transaction. The ultimate drink pkg. Stars cannot be earned on purchases of alcohol, Starbucks Cards or Starbucks Card reloads.