Celebrity Cruises Captain’s Club Elite Cocktail Menu
One of the more valuable benefits of reaching Elite status with Celebrity Cruises Captain’s Club is the daily Elite Cocktail Hour. Rather than purchasing individual drinks during this period, eligible members can choose from a dedicated complimentary beverage menu featuring spirits, beer, wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks.
Celebrity’s current Captain’s Club benefits list the Elite Cocktail Hour from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM daily for Elite and Elite Plus members. Celebrity’s published benefits materials also extend the benefit to Zenith members.
The Celebrity Cruises Elite Cocktail Menu shown here provides a useful look at the drinks included during the event. The photographed menu features familiar brands such as Johnnie Walker, Beefeater, Bacardi, Jim Beam and Heineken, along with several wines and classic cocktails.
What Is the Celebrity Cruises Elite Cocktail Hour?
The Elite Cocktail Hour is a Captain’s Club loyalty benefit that provides eligible members with complimentary drinks from a designated menu during a two-hour period in the evening.
Celebrity currently lists the Elite Cocktail Hour as running from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM daily. Its more detailed Captain’s Club materials specify that the event is excluded on embarkation day.
This is particularly useful for passengers who do not have a beverage package. Instead of paying for drinks individually during the cocktail period, eligible Captain’s Club members can select beverages covered by the Elite Cocktail Hour benefit.
Who Gets the Celebrity Elite Cocktail Hour?
The benefit begins at the Elite level of Celebrity’s Captain’s Club loyalty program.
Celebrity currently defines its Captain’s Club levels as Preview, Classic, Select, Elite, Elite Plus and Zenith. Elite begins at 300 Club Points, while Elite Plus begins at 750 Club Points and Zenith at 3,000 Club Points.
Celebrity’s current benefits page explicitly lists the 5:00–7:00 PM Elite Cocktail Hour for Elite and Elite Plus members, while its detailed Captain’s Club benefits documentation includes the benefit for Zenith members as well.
Celebrity Cruises Elite Cocktail Menu
The photographed Captain’s Club menu separates the complimentary beverages into five categories:
- Spirits
- Beers
- Non-Alcoholic
- Wines
- Cocktails
The menu specifically states that only beverages appearing on the Elite Cocktail Menu are complimentary. Other requested beverages are charged to the passenger’s onboard account.
Spirits
The photographed Elite Cocktail Menu includes:
- Wheatley Vodka
- Johnnie Walker Red Label
- Beefeater Gin
- Bacardi Rum
- Jim Beam
- Dewar’s White Label
- Cognac
Celebrity’s published Captain’s Club documentation shows essentially the same spirit selection, although beverage brands and availability can change.
Beer
Three beer choices appear on the menu:
- Heineken
- Bud Light
- Heineken 0.0
The inclusion of Heineken 0.0 gives passengers a non-alcoholic beer option in addition to the sodas, juices and water listed elsewhere on the menu.
Celebrity Elite Cocktail Hour Wines
The wine selection is broader than the beer selection and includes several common wine styles rather than identifying a producer for most of them.
The photographed menu lists:
- Sparkling Wine
- Beringer White Zinfandel
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Pinot Grigio
- Moscato
- Riesling
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Pinot Noir
- Merlot
The menu includes an important note that wines may vary according to destination. Celebrity’s published Captain’s Club materials contain the same qualification, so passengers should not assume a particular wine will be available on every cruise.
Celebrity Elite Cocktail Menu Cocktails
Passengers who prefer mixed drinks have eight cocktails shown on this menu:
- Kir Royale
- Mimosa
- Vodka or Gin Martini
- Apple Martini
- Cosmopolitan
- Manhattan
- Screwdriver
- Sidecar
These are mostly familiar classic cocktails rather than the more elaborate specialty drinks found on some of Celebrity’s regular bar menus.
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
The menu also provides several options for passengers who do not want alcohol:
- Sodas
- Juices
- Bottled Water
The menu specifies that the complimentary water and soft drinks are non-premium selections.
Are Elite Cocktail Hour Drinks Really Complimentary?
Yes, for eligible Captain’s Club members and for drinks covered by the benefit.
The photographed menu explicitly states:
“Only beverages on this menu are complimentary.”
It also warns that other requested beverages will be charged to the guest’s account and asks members to display their SeaPass card to their server.
Celebrity’s Captain’s Club documentation likewise describes the Elite Cocktail Hour as a loyalty benefit.
That distinction matters. Elite status does not make every drink at every bar complimentary throughout the evening. The benefit applies according to the Elite Cocktail Hour rules and included beverage selection.
Where Can You Get Elite Cocktail Hour Drinks?
Celebrity has used a broader bar-and-lounge format for the Elite Cocktail Hour rather than limiting the benefit to one dedicated gathering space.
Celebrity’s published Captain’s Club documentation states that the drinks are available from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at most bars and lounges, while identifying certain venues as exclusions. Because participating venues and onboard operations can change, passengers should check the current Captain’s Club information provided for their sailing.
This approach can make the benefit more flexible because eligible passengers do not necessarily have to gather in a single lounge to use it.
Is the Elite Cocktail Hour Available on Celebrity Beyond?
Yes. The original photographed menu was identified as an Elite Cocktail Menu aboard Celebrity Beyond, and Celebrity’s Captain’s Club program applies the Elite Cocktail Hour as a loyalty benefit rather than presenting it as a Celebrity Beyond-specific dining or bar feature.
Celebrity’s current benefits continue to list the Elite Cocktail Hour for qualifying Captain’s Club members.
For travelers researching a different Celebrity ship, however, the safest approach is to check the Captain’s Club benefits and onboard information for that particular sailing rather than assuming every operational detail will be identical.
Do You Need a Celebrity Drink Package?
A beverage package is not required to use the Elite Cocktail Hour benefit if you qualify through Captain’s Club status.
That can make Elite status particularly useful for passengers who decide not to purchase a drink package. The cocktail-hour menu provides a selection of complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during the designated period.
Passengers who want beverages outside the included menu or outside the applicable benefit period would need to rely on their beverage package, another applicable benefit, or charge drinks to their onboard account.
Does the Celebrity Elite Cocktail Menu Change?
It can.
The photographed menu should be treated as a snapshot of the Elite Cocktail Menu rather than a guarantee that every brand will remain unchanged indefinitely.
Celebrity’s own documentation specifically warns that wines may vary according to destination. Its Captain’s Club benefits and onboard offerings can also be updated over time.
For that reason, the actual menu available onboard should always take precedence over an older menu found online.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is the Celebrity Elite Cocktail Hour?
Celebrity currently lists the Elite Cocktail Hour from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM daily. Detailed Captain’s Club materials specify that it is excluded on embarkation day.
Who qualifies for the Elite Cocktail Hour?
The benefit is available beginning at Celebrity Captain’s Club Elite status. Celebrity’s published benefits also include the cocktail-hour benefit for Elite Plus and Zenith members.
Are the drinks unlimited?
Celebrity’s published Captain’s Club menu describes the eligible drinks as unlimited from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM under the Elite Cocktail Hour benefit.
What cocktails are on the Celebrity Elite menu?
The photographed menu lists Kir Royale, Mimosa, Vodka or Gin Martini, Apple Martini, Cosmopolitan, Manhattan, Screwdriver and Sidecar.
Does the menu include wine?
Yes. The photographed menu includes sparkling wine, White Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Moscato, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Merlot. Wines may vary according to destination.
Is beer included?
Yes. The photographed menu lists Heineken, Bud Light and Heineken 0.0.
Are non-alcoholic drinks included?
Yes. Sodas, juices and bottled water are listed, with the menu specifying non-premium water and soft drinks.
Can I order something that is not on the Elite menu?
You can request other beverages, but the photographed menu states that beverages outside the menu will be charged to the guest’s account.
Do I need to show my SeaPass card?
The photographed menu specifically instructs guests to display their SeaPass card to their server.
Conclusion
The Celebrity Cruises Captain’s Club Elite Cocktail Hour is a substantial loyalty benefit for passengers who reach Elite status and above, particularly for travelers who cruise without purchasing a beverage package.
The menu shown here covers considerably more than cocktails. Members can choose among several spirits, beers, wines, classic cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages, with recognizable options including Johnnie Walker Red Label, Beefeater Gin, Bacardi Rum, Jim Beam, Heineken, martinis, Cosmopolitans and sparkling wine.
Celebrity currently continues to list the Elite Cocktail Hour from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM as a Captain’s Club benefit.
As with any cruise line beverage program, the exact selection and operating details can change. The photographed Celebrity Elite Cocktail Menu is therefore best used as a guide to what passengers may encounter, while the current onboard menu and Captain’s Club information should be used for a specific sailing.
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