Sebastianald

I apologize if this sparked some attacks and defends. Confirmed yes it was a flat $2/drink from multiple bartenders. He checked the pos system when we were in between Miami and Florida keys and it still states $2 no matter soda or alcohol. I asked mgt to leave copy of policy or send me a copy where this is detailed. Nothing came. Going to call when back on shore. I don't care a few dollars I just don't like not being informed or lied to or not told as do dozens of other couples whom we've encountered. Prior poster is likely correct they justify with a handling or processing fee of $2 which includes any Florida tax. I'll confirm and post if I can but thank all other posters for this topic.

Thank you caribsun. Technically you prepay for a daily rate but to charge per unit sounds quite unlikely mathematically to justify a tax on a set amount. To charge a per unit rate with not knowing if you purchase 1 or 20 Doesn't tax you on an actual daily unit cost. Also $2 per drink tax equates at 7% to them estimating each drink at $29.00. I asked management for where it detailed this and all they pointed to was a print "applicable taxes and gratuities apply". I wanted the legal or justification on where it applies if they still charge in international waters but not a single manager on board could define the rules

On a recent Norwegian cruise. We were informed we are charged $2 per any drink already paid for in our all inclusive cruise drink package when near US ports specifically Miami and key West. We were never informed of this and many passengers are irritated. Can anyone explain if Florida or Norwegian is making this tax up? Especially since casino and duty free were open but they still charged the $2 fee meaning we were outside US waters without informing guests. Staff was inconsistent in explaining distance from ports nor could say when or where this tax was lifted except when in Bahamas. Thank you