In what appears very much like a move to meet the competition from all-inclusive cruise lines such as Crystal, Silversea, Seabourn (and others) at least half way, Oceania Cruises is adding two new beverage packages on its ships beginning in 2012.
The line already doles out free bottled water, soft drinks and specialty coffees, but starting next year, it will offer glasses of house wine and beer for $29.95 per passenger a day.
A second option, Open Bar, will cost $49.95 per guest, per day, and includes beer and premium house wine by the glass and most beverages on the bar menu. Guests can also order spirits and beer through room service. Premium house wine options are from an exclusive selection of featured red and white wines that change daily.
“Our new beverage packages offer guests a convenient and affordable way to further enjoy the finest cuisine at sea,” said Kunal S. Kamlani, the line’s president. “By paying one set price, guests can enjoy a wide variety of wine, beer, spirits or even a nightcap at a terrific value.”
The new beverage package prices include gratuities and can be pre-booked online or through a reservations representative. They can also be purchased onboard at any time during the cruise, with prices prorated for the days remaining. Guests can upgrade packages during the sailing.
Having recently sailed on a 16-day voyage aboard Oceania’s Marina with a bar tab to prove it , I must say the deal’s a good one, which I’m sure most passengers will welcome with open arms.
For more information, visit www.OceaniaCruises.com, contact a professional travel agent or call toll-free 800-531-5658.
About Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises® offers unrivaled cuisine (I’ll vouch for that, folks it’s some of the best afloat), attractive staterooms, top service and a a truly extraordinary value.
Its ships visit more than 330 ports in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Americas aboard the 684-guest Regatta, Insignia and Nautica. The line’s 1,250-guest Marina debuted in January 2011 and will be followed by Riviera – a sister ship – in April 2012.
Prestige Cruise Holdings
Prestige Cruise Holdings (PCH) is the parent company of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Formed in 2007 to manage select assets in Apollo Management's cruise investment portfolio, PCH is led by Chairman & CEO Frank J. Del Rio and President & COO Kunal S. Kamlani. PCH is the market leader in the upper-premium and luxury segments of the cruise industry with nearly 5,200 berths between the Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, a number the company expects will grow to approximately 6,400 berths by 2012.
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