Norwegian Cruise Line Adding New Premium Plus Beverage Package

Norwegian Cruise Line will launch a new beverage package in March that will feature top-shelf liquor and a more extensive selection of beer, cocktails, soft drinks and wine.

According to CruiseCritic.com, Norwegian revealed the Premium Plus Beverage Package as part of a pilot program on select ships, but the new package will be featured on every ship in the cruise line’s fleet by March 9.

For $128 per person, per day (plus a 20 percent gratuity), the Premium Plus Beverage Package 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.”

Norwegian will also rename the Ultimate Beverage Package the Premium Beverage Package on March 9, but the price will remain $99 per person, per day (plus a 20 percent gratuity). The Premium Beverage Package will exclude some of the high-end liquors featured in the Premium Plus 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,” a Norwegian spokesperson told CruiseCritic.com. “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.”

The other beverage packages offered by the cruise line will remain the same.