Norwegian Cruise Line to Roll Out New Beverage Package, Modify Existing Package February 22, 2019(7:23 p.m. EST) -- Beginning in March 2019, cruisers booked on any Norwegian Cruise Line ship will be able to purchase a new beverage package catering to those who prefer top-shelf liquor and a wider selection of wine, beer, cocktails and soft drinks.
The Premium Plus Beverage Package -- now available on select ships as part of a pilot program -- will cover all drinks by the glass, with no price cap; still and sparkling bottled water; energy drinks and specialty coffee; select wines by the bottle when dining; and 40 percent off all other bottles of wine, flights, tastings and other experiences, all for the price of $128 per person, per day (plus a 20 percent gratuity).
Norwegian will roll out the new package fleetwide on March 9. Also on this date, the line's Ultimate Beverage Package will be renamed the Premium Beverage Package.
While the Ultimate Beverage Package price will stay at $99 per person, per day (plus a 20 percent gratuity), some drink inclusions have been revoked. (Cruise Critic members on the Norwegian forums also report select drink prices have been raised.) A spokesperson for Norwegian told Cruise Critic it recently reversed a decision to exclude Grey Goose and Grand Marnier from the Ultimate Beverage Package.
"As recent changes to our beverage program caused some disappointment, we have made adjustments which we hope demonstrate our deep commitment to guest satisfaction" the spokesperson said. "Customer favorites including Grey Goose and Grand Marnier have been reintroduced into the Ultimate Beverage Package, which provides guests with unlimited beverages up to $15 per glass during the entirety of their cruise."
Norwegian's other beverage packages will remain the same. Beverage packages must be purchased by all passengers not only staying in the same cabin, but also on the same reservation.
Cruisers have been expressing their disappointment on the forums, in response to the new beverage package test on select ships.
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