Soda card

[LizardBeth]

We're cruising in 2 weeks, Woohoo!!! Can some one please tell me how much the soda card for a 7-day cruise will cost? If it makes a diffence we will be on the Legend. Also, I have ready previously, they serve the soda in relatively small glasses or will they give you cans? Any info would be appreciated. We're trying to figure out if we should bring our own soda on board for the "soda drinkers" and "drink mixes" then replenish our supply in the various ports, or if the soda card will be beneficial. Thanks for any input! -Lizard

[Normal 1]

Cost is $6.00/day or $4.50/day (kids 17 & under) PLUS 15% gratuity and if purchased before sailing, sales tax. Some suggest bringing a large thermal mug.

 

Enjoy your cruise.

[Carolin]

Normally they will not hand you cans but if you talk real nice to one of the bartenders on the Lido deck near the main pool. they might give you a can out of the fridge there. Normally cans sit out and are not kept cool.

 

Also, if you get a soda from an inside bar (like by the casino), pops are served in the larger pint glasses that they use to serve beers in. :D

[OhioJeff]

http://www.carnival.com/cms/faqs/default.aspx?icid=CC_Footer_88#q-229

 

What is the Unlimited Soda Program?

 

Unlimited Soda Program

We offer all guests the option to take advantage of the Unlimited Soda Program which provides the guest unlimited soft drinks and juices for the duration of the cruise at a one time purchase price (including 15% service charge). A sticker, to be attached to the guest’s Sail & Sign card can be purchased at the casino bar, lobby bar or pool bar on board the ship.

In all locations where bar beverage service is offered, guests will be served a glass of the soft drink or juice of their choice - one 16 ounce glass will be served at a time and only to the guest whose name appears on the Sail & Sign card. The program cannot be used through room service. Note: The Unlimited Soda Program can be used during the port stop in Half Moon Cay.

Note: The following beverages are available in the Lido Deck Restaurant, 24/7 and are complimentary: Coffee; Hot Tea; Hot Chocolate; Lemonade; Sweet Ice Tea.

Cruise Duration 17 Years Old and Younger 18 Years Old and Older

2-day $10.35 $13.80

3-day $15.53 $20.70

4-day $20.70 $27.60

5-day $25.88 $34.50

6-day $31.05 $41.40

7-day $36.23 $48.30

8-day $41.40 $55.20

9-day $46.58 $62.10

10-day N/A N/A

11-day N/A N/A

12-day $62.10 $82.80

13-day N/A N/A

14-day $72.45 $96.60

15-day $77.63 $103.50

16-day $82.80 $110.40

[LizardBeth]

Normal- Thanks for the info! Much appreciated.

 

Can anyone confirm the insulated mug suggestion? Will the bartenders fill these for you if you have a soda card? Thanks!

 

Carolin- Thanks for the tips!

[Soonerbaby]

This might help.

 

https://www.bookccl.com/irman/bookccl/sections/shipboard/DiningOnboard_master.html

[Cruisin'Allie]

When we sailed on the Triumph, we got a mug with the card that they would fill but if you didn't have the mug with you, they would only put the soda in a small plastic cup... the three sips and it's gone kind. (No one that we encountered (bartenders, beverage servers in DR) liked the fact that we had the card and we got second class service because of it.) Hoping that attitude is different on our Valor cruise this Nov.

[LizardBeth]

Can any recent cruisers who purchased soda cards comment on mugs given out with the purchase of the soda card? Any info would be helpful. Thanks!

 

BTW: Thanks OhioJeff and Soonerbaby for the info that you provided!

[daqchic1]

Just got back Sat, purchased card. I dont think it was any more than 50 dollars (7 day cruise). I didnt get any attitude from anyone about having the card. In the dining room, every meal our drinks were on the table after the first day. They even brought the whole cans to us. We didnt get any mug with our card so not sure what that is about. I did see people with mugs getting filled. it was so easy having the card and not worry about how much you spending on soda. One person can make a soda run as long as he has everyones card to show.

[pokergirl34]

Can any recent cruisers who purchased soda cards comment on mugs given out with the purchase of the soda card? Any info would be helpful. Thanks!

 

BTW: Thanks OhioJeff and Soonerbaby for the info that you provided!

 

The mugs are extra. They are red insulated cups with a lid. Do not put them in the dishwasher ;). I think the were $6 or $7.

[ava_girl_123]

The mugs are extra. They are red insulated cups with a lid. Do not put them in the dishwasher ;). I think the were $6 or $7.

 

 

So if you buy the mug you can have the mug refilled with the soda card?

[tada]

If you buy the mug, it will be refilled with the soda card. But you must clean it yourself. We have collected too many mugs now. We just go with the glasses they serve.