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also i will note this, If the individual is acting wild or too intoxicated, they CAN cut you off before the 15 limit.

kind of a long shot here but maybe i will get lucky. Any chance you or husband are bourbon drinkers? I know all of carnival fleet will carry makers and woodford but the past couple cruises all had Bookers at the Alchemy bar. I know the Elation doesn't have the Alchemy bar but i was wondering if you guys happen to be whisky drinkers and notice the selection. Thanks

Both of the last comments are mostly true. Example, I'm drinking a beer and three new friends walk up. They will allow you to "purchase" three drinks for those individuals. None of which will count towards your 15. On the other hand, If myself and three friends walk up to the bar, I order a drink for all 4 of us, one drink would then count towards the daily limit. My experience on the CHEERS package has been mostly positive, with the occasional hiccup.

One example of something that has happened to me. Myself and a few friends are on a bachelor party so drinks are flowing and we are nearing our limit. I just try to purchase friends drinks without getting myself one and have been refused service because the bartender knew that everyone in my group had the CHEERS package and were getting close to our 15th drink. The staff pays pretty close attention. Our plans to go above and beyond 15 that night were quickly slowed(not that we needed any more) haha I've purchased the cheers on the past 5-7 cruises i'd say and my upcoming rip in February i will purchase again.

I believe it is 18% that is added within the CHEERS package. I find it that when you leave a extra dollar or two bartenders remember you throughout your vacation and the pours and service go from good to great. I've had cheers a few times now and thats always been the case.

stinks i booked about a month ago for a cruise in a couple weeks. I used this offer last time, doubt ill be able to this time.

amoody914, We have a group that will be on the Nov 3rd cruise as well. I have seen a bunch of people posting about the nov6th sailing but not many for ours. i started a roll call with minimal replies. i see Freeport will be closed but our itinerary only takes us to Nassau. 20 days!

Driving me crazy that i don't know this. I do know there was a bartender at the lobby bar named Simon, and her husband worked at the Alchemy Bar so we would always go see him. Great drinks but i can't remember his name. Elvis worked the red frog pub bar often and we frequented him also.

So many different answers here. I know for a fact 100% positive that if you go to the craps table and throw your sign and sail card down and say you want lets say $200 to play, that there is a charge applied. Not sure what the fee % is whether is 3% like stated above or more or less, I always bring cash. I believe this is true with all table games. Slots may be different as i never lose my money there! ;)

i will completely agree with KCPumpkin, from my experience with any group larger than 6-8 we always had to go to a pretty early dinner to avoid a pretty significant wait(hour or more) some of the guest didn't mind as we just waited at a close bar and had a few drinks waiting to be seated. For non drinkers, i would 100% recommend eating before 6 to help with the wait. Hope this helps

ill agree with carcarmat, last i was on the Magic all sports events were played in both casino and the Red Frog, with the Red Frog being probably my favorite hang out spot on the boat

Just returned from the magic sailing and can confirm that both the steakhouse bar and alchemy bar had Bookers as well as the normal bourbon selections. Didn't venture into scotch this time .

I've always gone to the steakhouse bar for a drink before dinner in the MDR. They always had a great selection of Scotch. Some 18 year old single malts. Except for the last time, 2 years ago on the Dream. They just had what every other bar had. I hope they have brought the higher end stuff back. I always just told the hostess that I just wanted to get a drink at the bar. Never a problem.

This is exactly what i'm trying to do. I've heard of the steakhouse bar having a bourbon or scotch that others may not

good and bad to hear at the same time! haha i was hoping i could wander in there for a drink or two a night. Maybe ill have to try to make reservations one night. Hard to beat a great steak

Question for anyone who frequents the Steakhouse. I have read on this forum that during dinner guests have ordered more premium drinks with their cheers package in the steakhouse then what are offered in all other areas onboard. Do the steakhouses usually have a bar to go grab a drink(without sitting for dinner) or is this for dinner guests only? thanks in advance

I would love to know what single Malt Scotch they have at the steakhouse. If you go there please let me know. Thanks

As of right now I don't believe our group has plans to go to the steakhouse. But maybe I'll swing by there to see if they have a separate beverage list

that library list is pretty much what i was looking for. Thanks I agree in thinking that Woodford is pretty good. Makers is always tasty just was looking to see what else they offered. Don't recall seeing Bookers on the ship but thats a cool addition . Have a bottle of that sitting right in front of me right now. I sail again in a couple weeks so if i have any new findings ill be sure to post them. Thanks for all the other replies

Thanks for the reply. I can remember those being offered also. I see they have beer lists and wine lists but I wonder if they don't offer a printed list due to the items changing. Makers is my go to bourbon but woodford is great also. I'll enjoy myself either way

Been on several cruises and know for the most part what they offer. But would anyone happen to have a list or menu of the whisky that carnival offers? This will be the first time I'm using the "enhanced" cheers package with the raised limit. Just wondering what some of the more premium choices they had. Thanks in advance

Bruce and keith, thanks for your help! I'll make another post in that section asking the same question!

I've been on a few carnival cruises, but this will be my first time using the "enhanced" cheers package. Up to $50 value on a drink? Anyone know of or know where to find a whisky list available on a carnival cruise. Carnival magic if it matters by boat

This may be an option for you also if your trying to get the most alcohol value from your cheers package. May will be my 4th time using the cheers package,1st under the new "enhanced CHEERS" but if you look at the drink menus some of the specialty drinks of the day or specialty drinks for specific bars are double shot drinks, and since they are listed that way that double drink would still only count as one of your 15 per day drinks. For example last year on the Sunshine in the sports bar they had a drink that was just a jack and coke, but it was a double shot of jack(it had a sports theme name but i can't remember it). Only counted as one of our drinks. We then just asked bartenders at the different bars and some of them had a drink like this and some didn't.

I wish there was a way to see the upcoming comedy lineup for future cruises. we rarely miss a comedy show onboard

The foil is taken off the bottles to see if they have been re-corked. It's a common way to sneak on alcohol. Uncork your wine. Drink it or pour it out, fill with liquor of choice. Re-cork.

I'm using the American Express "everyday" I think it's called. Clear card. It's shown up on mine twice in the past 6 months and have taken advantage both times. Guess I'm getting lucky

I'm not sure if it's on a certain time scale but I used it for the cruise I have booked in May, and I also used it for a cruise I just went on in January. So at least twice in the past 4 months