Patta_Conna Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 I have recently found out (maybe i'm tooo slow) that there are vending machine-like dispensers for wine in Vintages! Simply tap or swipe your SeaPass card on the dispensers and they will dispense the wine accordingly and in various volume like 2 oz or 5 oz. 2 oz is usually for wine tasting and 5 oz is usually for a full glass. The prices are usually like $6.00 for 2oz and $13.00 for 5oz, something like that. As we know Deluxe Beverage Package (DBP) covers drinks up to $12.00, are we allowed to utilize our package and dispense the same wine twice ($6.00 x 2) to get somewhat a full glass of wine instead of choosing the 5oz option and pay for that extra $1.00? Or they will not even allow you dispense the 2oz option and force you to get the 5oz option since you have the DBP and they know it is a way for you to get around and avoid paying the extra $1.00 for the $13.00 wine. I've seen 5oz wine selling for $15.00 to $20++ but the 2oz options are usually still within the $12.00 limit. Anyone has experience on this? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABFrenchie Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 On the Harmony in November, we were told we could not use the deluxe drink package benefit at all on the wine dispensers. I love the wine dispenser idea but the selection on the Harmony was skewed to higher end wines that will set you back more than $12 a glass! If I recall correctly, they even had a wine that was $100 for 1oz (Gaja I believe it was called). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 2 hours ago, ABFrenchie said: we were told we could not use the deluxe drink package benefit at all on the wine dispensers. That is my understanding as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 I have heard both stories. I have heard the package does NOT work at Vintages vending taps and I have heard that it does. I think it really depends on the ship. I know that you CAN get wine from the vending taps if you are Star Class but I don't know if there is a special rule in place for SC or if it is just ship-specific. All of my SC cruises have been on Harmony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patta_Conna Posted March 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 @ABFrenchie @Matt @WAAAYTOOO That's sad to hear that they do not allow drinks package to work on wine dispenser. The drinks package should work for any drinks (under $12.00 of course) in all their proprietary bars and restaurants..... Even if it is the wine dispenser.... Or else it is not truly a "unlimited" drinks package.... I mean, it works for Bionic Bar too..... I was still thinking if i should take up the wine tasting class onboard... But i guess with my drink package, i could research and teach myself more about wines with all the "materials" i need and do not need to go for the actual class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS8VN Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 Quote Or else it is not truly a "unlimited" drinks package.... Ah, but see, they don't claim it is truly an unlimited package. Quote OUR DELUXE BEVERAGE PACKAGES Toast to virtually unlimited options with cocktails, beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, premium coffee, tea, and bottled water* – plus a 40% discount on bottles of wine under $100 and 20% off bottles above $100. They are very careful not to suggest it includes everything or is completely unlimited. JLMoran 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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