So a $19 dollar glass of wine is $19 this isnt super obvious in the marketing for the packages. Enjoyed reading your comments. Great article thank you. One negative aspect of the free drinks pacgages is that the waiting time has increased at the bars This is inevitable due to the popularity of these pacgages. Neither are bottles of liquor or wine purchased onboard. The Celebrity Cruises Drink Package gets you the best value on your favorite drinks. If your husbands drink consumption is not that great, than a package is probably not right for him. On the ships Infinity, Millennium, Reflection, Silhouette, and Summit, this club provides 60 beer craft options. Thank You !! Of course, you can always tip more or leave something for your favorite bartender, but that is purely discretionary. I love fresh orange juice and lattes, and Im not a wine snob, but I like good wine. Hi Hally, Thanks for the question. I have brewed beer off and on for over 30 years and know a fresh beer from one that has been compromised. Our deal with our TA includes the Classic Drinks package {alcoholic). Another tip In El Baccio you can order a special coffeee and a side drink of say Amerrato or Sambucca and this covered by the premium package. Vitamin water is a great addition to the drink plan, they didnt have anything like that on Royal Caribbean (unless it was available in the Freestyle machinesI was so addicted to my peach Dasini and grape Fanta Zero that I didnt try much else. Guests may do so via the online Cruise Planner once their booking is within final payment up to two days before sailing departure. In our experience, none of the drinks at the Molecular bar can be made in smaller versions and only those are covered on the Premium package. Unfortunately, the brands change quite frequently on the ships, and sometimes they vary during an actually sailing. So far, we love Blu and travel in Aquaclass which always has the package included. Beer, wine by the glass, soft drinks, premium teas, and a variety of spirits are included. I want to know these things before I perhaps pull my deposit out or go for another cruise line that is more forthcoming with their imposed costs. Also there is some weird rules (or use to be) about certain alcoholic drinks in the coffee shop being covered under the premium but not being covered under the classic as they are considered specialty coffee drinks or something. When it comes to beer prices, there are numerous options. No matter what package you choose, you are only allowed to get one drink at a time, whether it is alcoholic or non-alcoholic. We were at the pool. The first sip brings with it a mild sweetness, balanced with delicate spices and a smooth, rounded finish. At checkout, a service charge of 18% isadded to Water, Soda, Wine, Classic and Premium Package prices. We love specialty coffees, martinis and Pellegrino water. Do keep in mind that the cruise line does have a daily service charge, of around $14 or so, which is for waitstaff and room attendants. She is always looking for the latest and greatest adventures onboard and ashore, enjoys researching top things to do in ports of call, and loves dressing up for formal nights. I dont know Bottle sizes. One of my favorite things was to have the premium tea at breakfast and in the afternoon in the Cafe. Aside from libations throughout the day, and there are manywe loved lounging at the Cafe having lattes etc., or even some of their wonderful booze infused items. Beverage packages are available on most 2+ day sailings except for 2- or 3-day sailings from Southampton, England. We normally cruise RCCL but going on this cruise for mom and dads 50th anniversary. Thanks Gail for reading. NOTE: Any package must be pre-booked at least four days before the sail date. For most ports of call, you are probably there about 8-10 hours, arriving around 8am or 9am and due back on the ship around 4pm or 5pm. Have a great time on Solstice, she is a beautiful ship! Thanks Ken for reaching out. Every Celebrity cruise vessel (except mv Xpedition) has the"Michael's Bar" where you may sip premiumscotch or cognac and listen to grand piano music.