shorebird618 Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 I purchased the deluxe package, but then read the fine print at the bottom about the maximum of $12 per drink. I then looked for examples of drinks menus for Symphony on line and it seems that most of the fun mixed drinks are $13 and up . If I want to order one of these would I have to pay out of pocket for them, or does someone with the deluxe package get a $12 credit for each drink and have to pay the difference? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 It has been my experience that the DBP covers 99% of the drinks that I want. The exceptions seem to be pricey wines and some of the top shelf liquors. When I say "top shelf", I mean WAAAY up top. The package includes most of the top shelf brands...it's only the really, really expensive stuff that they don't include. We ordered a couple of glasses of a Caymus wine once and that was extra...a LOT extra ! In fact, that time with the Caymus is the one and only time I have ever been charged extra for any drink I've ordered...but that's not really saying much. We aren't big drinkers anyway and my tastes are fairly pedestrian so I don't push the envelope much. Krakken lava flow is about as exotic as I am likely to get. I do love a good amaretto pina colada though....yumm Ogilthorpe, PPPJJ-GCVAB and cruisellama 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisellama Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 38 minutes ago, shorebird618 said: I purchased the deluxe package, but then read the fine print at the bottom about the maximum of $12 per drink. I then looked for examples of drinks menus for Symphony on line and it seems that most of the fun mixed drinks are $13 and up . If I want to order one of these would I have to pay out of pocket for them, or does someone with the deluxe package get a $12 credit for each drink and have to pay the difference? Thanks! I've seen both those results on different ships same line at the martini bar. Had a deluxe package, ordered an out of bounds drink and charged the difference (seemed fair). Different cruise (same line) was charged for the full amount (I knew because I had to sign, which normally on Celeb, you don't have to sign on the premium package). As it turns out, the drink wasn't palatable and I told the bar tender that I didn't like it. Then cancelled the charge and gave me another drink (I selected one that was in the the limitation). Celeb now offers a deluxe + plan as a number of their specialty drinks exceed the premium level. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pima1988 Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 I have to agree with @WAAAYTOOO I have never had to pay an additional fee on any cruise for any drink, be it specialty with a "call name" or getting a specialty coffee, such as an ice coffee with a double shot of espresso. My husband and I drink either Bulleit Bourbon or Gentlemen Jack and never paid an additional cost. My BIL drinks Patron, I believe he did pay a $3 buck more charge, but it wasn't because it was Patron, he called the higher level Patron. I don't drink Patron, but I am sure those that do know there are different levels, just like you can request Johnnie Walker, and I bet Red, and Black (or maybe it is gold, don't drink it), but if you order Blue than you are going to pay the difference from the 13 marker. Lastly, if you order their specialty drink in their specialty souvenir cup (typically at the pool) you will pay the difference. 1 hour ago, cruisellama said: (I knew because I had to sign, which normally on Celeb, you don't have to sign on the premium package) On every one of my RCL cruises you have to sign the bill at the bars even with the DBP, that includes at Coco Cay or Labadee. The only time I cannot recall signing for a drink was in the dining room. In the dining rooms we just gave them our sea pass card and they delivered it to us. Caveat, in the specialty restaurants we were required to sign at the end of the meal. Hubby always takes care of this, but I seem to think that the sign off was more about giving a tip for the server than our drink orders, but again I won't swear on that. I am just saying he always turns to me and says...I am going to tip them X amount, I never look at the paper receipt. The receipt might just be our drink bill. We tip in cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 On Oasis class ships the UDP covers drinks up to $13. We never had to pay extra for anything we ordered on Symphony. USFFrank and shorebird618 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wethen Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 The included wine list on symphony looks very limited and not very good compared to celebrity. Is it my imagination or are the wines included VERY limited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 5 minutes ago, Wethen said: The included wine list on symphony looks very limited and not very good compared to celebrity. Is it my imagination or are the wines included VERY limited. Depends on your taste. Decent Sauvignon Blanc wines are covered, not so many Cabs or Pinots. When I'm eating a specialty steak I'll generally pay the $3 or $4 uplift to a decent Cab. Crazycruiser50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pima1988 Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 6 minutes ago, twangster said: not so many Cabs or Pinots Same is true for Malbecs. My husband drinks Malbec and he usually has to pay the same amount for a good one. I hate red wine, so for me I have no problem getting a good Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio with no upcharge. WAAAYTOOO and twangster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorebird618 Posted August 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 3 hours ago, SpeedNoodles said: On Oasis class ships the UDP covers drinks up to $13. We never had to pay extra for anything we ordered on Symphony. Well- that solves my problem! Thanks everyone!! cruisellama, WAAAYTOOO and SpeedNoodles 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wethen Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 Thanks I usually go for the Decoy or Conundrum on Celebrity both of which are included for Reds they have a nice Malbec too........ or the Mer Soeil or Seeker is I am going white all are included. So looks like up charge it is ............:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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