Soda cards-how do they charge

[Nana257]

When you buy a soda card, I understand that it is better to wait until we are at sea before buying because of taxes. Do they charge per day? For instance, we are going on a 7 day cruise but if we wait and buy the card on the 2nd or 3rd day at sea, will the card be cheaper?

[happy cruzin]

Yes - to both.

If you wait until after sail away - you will not have to pay the taxes. But - for us in the big picture - not worth waiting. Especially if you would want a soda or two during that first day. You'll pay more for the soda than the taxes on the card.

It is "by the day" - but I think they stop selling the card the second day on a a 7 day sailing.

[RobertL88]

The Bottomless Bubbles program can be bought on embarkation day and day 1 (on the first day after embarkation the card will be a bit cheaper), but after that, it can't be bought anymore. You pay the price for the card at once.

[Nana257]

Thank you for your help. Leaving in 2 days and just wanted to clear that up.

[happy cruzin]

Thank you for your help. Leaving in 2 days and just wanted to clear that up.

Bon Voyage!!! ;) :D

[Luv2CruiseCCL]

My husband and I always carry a 12 pack of soda each on the ship. I don't know how much soda you are looking to drink but 24 is enough to last us :)

[simplelife]

Yes - to both.

 

If you wait until after sail away - you will not have to pay the taxes. But - for us in the big picture - not worth waiting. Especially if you would want a soda or two during that first day. You'll pay more for the soda than the taxes on the card.

 

Good point. I love my DC and I plan to buy the card as soon as I'm aboard. If I have soda I will buy fewer alcoholic drinks - not only will I save money, but I really need to limit my alcohol intake for health reasons.