How much is the soda card when purchased on board?

[Gingee]

How much is the soda card when purchased on board the Century (or other Celebrity ships) for seven nights?

[rhuntington3]

How much is the soda card when purchased on board the Century (or other Celebrity ships) for seven nights?

 

I gather that its the same prices that is listed on Celebrity's web site, $5 per night per person. So 7 nights would cost you $35 per person.

[Gingee]

The ones listed for seven nights on the gift section of Celebrity said $40 for seven nights but I was wondering if it is cheaper to buy once you are on the ship.

[AUNTDEBBA]

There is no discount if you wait

[cruisestitch]

i think that the discrepancy is that the tip is not quoted in the $5 per night price, where it is included in the $40 for 7 night price that you see under Celebrity Gifts. 5x7 = 35 15% of 35 is $5.25 35 + 5.25 = 40.25 and they are giving it to you for $40 under Celebrity Gifts. It would be $40.25 on board. I think.

[Gingee]

I didn't know there was a tip included. How do you find that out?

[cruisestitch]

It's been discussed on this board. Do a search here on Cruise Critic of "beverage package tips" and you'll see quite a bit about it. They do add a tip to the price of each beverage package, which is why they have the language "prices start at $5 a day" on the Celebrity website where they discuss the beverage packages (not under Celebrity gifts).

[ghstudio]

I think they may charge you sales taxes if you purchase it before the cruise....check before you buy. Onboard, there is no tax.

[Gingee]

No I don't think there was any sales tax.

[Gingee]

So tip is included? Don't need to tip then in shows and such?

[cruisestitch]

When you buy a package, the tip for the server is included in the price, as I understand it. When you buy a drink off-package, there will be a tip included automatically on the receipt you sign. You can also tip above that amount if you wish by writing in an extra amount on the receipt, or giving cash.

[hancock]

If you buy it on board, wait until you are in international waters. Otherwise, there is local sales tax.

[Gingee]

Okay thanks. I did buy it ahead of time.