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HAL removed the option of the HMC beverage package for our upcoming cruise that leaves November 5.

What is the beer bucket special?

Awesome! Thank you so much! That is a wonderful philosophy to have!! Happy hour all the time 😊 Looking forward to getting away ❤️

If I take advantage of one of the upgrade offers will I lose my onboard credit?

Is there regular cellphone connectivity on half moon cay?

Mary, do you know if you can split a pre-purchase between two credit cards? thank you!!

Thank you both!

If I have a HAL Amex gift card and want to use it onboard, should I converted to onboard credit before I leave or just take the gift card with me? Thank you!!

Do you happen to know - if one purchases a bottle of wine from gifts/indulgences, is there an 18% gratuity attached? Not that I mind gratuity....just crunching numbers for my accountant lol i guess that is another advantage of bringing two bottle on board for your cabin - you don't have to pay extra gratuity on them...again, I like to tip and tip extra for good service and I also like to save (and spend) money ☺️

I noticed a mention of Carnival Bermuda under one article. Not sure if it means anything..."As part of the deal, the company and subsidiaries will contribute 12 unencumbered vessels to Carnival Bermuda which will continue to be operated under of the company's Carnival plc's or another unit's brands"

Thank you everyone and cheers! 🍷

Yes, going to have to play with some choices...that is a good option. I think this change is new but not sure. Kinda bummed about it. I've been conditioned to love saving money as an accountant's wife haha

I'm following along the most recent venture on the NS and boarding in a couple of weeks. I noticed on the daily that was posted that it said happy hour second drinks are 25% off instead of 50% off. Is this a new change or am I missing something (as usual)? We do not have all included and my husband (an accountant) liked to attend happy hour, order a bucket of beers and get the second 50% off (or whatever it used to be)....then we would enjoy a few and bring the rest to our cabin to enjoy on the veranda. We aren't huge drinkers, but this was an economical way to partake while cruising and something we liked about HAL.

I'm on NS in a couple of weeks. For happy hour, I noticed on the daily under drinks it has changed from 50% off the second drink to 25% off...is that correct? We did not get the drink package so I'm wondering if this is a new change...thank you!! Thank you for posting about your experiences - I am enjoying following along!

Hmmm maybe I will try my luck! Thank you!!

No Oosterdam in Europe?

I see several complimentary spa clinics listed for my upcoming cruise. I understand these are to sell services, but was wondering if there are any benefits to attending from anyone who has participated? Thank you so much!