am588 Posted September 2, 2012 #1 Share Posted September 2, 2012 On splendor now signing up, 15 alcohol drink limit a day and unlimited soda. Gratuity is paid on the 42.95 price not per drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am588 Posted September 2, 2012 Author #2 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Also can sign up on embarkation day or 2nd day that's all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VickiD59 Posted September 2, 2012 #3 Share Posted September 2, 2012 FIFTEEN drinks a DAY?? That's more than I've drank on TWO 8-night cruises totaled :eek: I'm guessing 42.95 is per day/per person, which of course seems totally worth it even if you normally only purchased 5 drinks per day. I just couldn't imagine drinking all that, but... to each their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfromCT Posted September 2, 2012 #4 Share Posted September 2, 2012 That is AWESOME!!!!! We will totally take advantage of that package if they roll it out fleetwide!!!! :). Enjoy your cruise!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am588 Posted September 2, 2012 Author #5 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Yup pp/pd. 2 of us signed up and total $691 including gratuity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaCruiser20 Posted September 2, 2012 #6 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Thanks for the update! Please let us know after the cruise how the service was with the package. I am very interested in this, but not if I have to wait forever for a drink or if I have to go to the bar and get it myself. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaCruiser20 Posted September 2, 2012 #7 Share Posted September 2, 2012 OH....another question. If you wait and purchase the 2nd day of the cruise, do they subtract the $42.95 for the first day or is it a set price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am588 Posted September 2, 2012 Author #8 Share Posted September 2, 2012 OH....another question. If you wait and purchase the 2nd day of the cruise, do they subtract the $42.95 for the first day or is it a set price? Yup! You only pay for remaining days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am588 Posted September 2, 2012 Author #9 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Thanks for the update! Please let us know after the cruise how the service was with the package. I am very interested in this, but not if I have to wait forever for a drink or if I have to go to the bar and get it myself. Thanks!! So far so good, well see how the week goes ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaCruiser20 Posted September 2, 2012 #10 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Thanks!! Enjoy your cruise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted September 2, 2012 #11 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Don't climb any railing after your 10th drink!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyG Posted September 2, 2012 #12 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Thanks for the information. So no sales tax? How many drinks have you had so far LOL. Hope you have a fun and relaxing cruise. We are going to try this on the Splendor in November! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sternfanla Posted September 2, 2012 #13 Share Posted September 2, 2012 am558 Did they charge you tax on top of the 691.00 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie48 Posted September 2, 2012 #14 Share Posted September 2, 2012 am558 Did they charge you tax on top of the 691.00 ? If you buy it while in port you will pay California sales tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am588 Posted September 2, 2012 Author #15 Share Posted September 2, 2012 If you buy it while in port you will pay California sales tax. Yes, today we will be paying CA sales tax on our alcohol purchases. Only for each drink we've been ordering its charged (about .55 a beer) once we get in international waters it won't be, and it wasn't charged on the package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXAZJEWL Posted September 2, 2012 #16 Share Posted September 2, 2012 I can't imagine 15 drinks in one day! But, it is a good deal for some. For me, even if I stretch them out between mimosas/bloody mary's in the morning, a few drinks at the pool, and even at 3-4 during the evening... that's still below 10! But, I guess if you bought 10 drinks out right, it would be alot more than the all-inclusive, so it is a good deal. Just gotta make sure you drink enough to make it worth it. I probably wouldn't, but I can see where it would be worth it to some, even if you don't drink the 15 max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am588 Posted September 2, 2012 Author #17 Share Posted September 2, 2012 am558 Did they charge you tax on top of the 691.00 ? No, 691.50 was total for package (601.30 plus 90.20 in gratuities). In CA port, we pay the CA tax per drink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaCruiser20 Posted September 2, 2012 #18 Share Posted September 2, 2012 That comes out to $49.39 per day per person times 7 days. So, on a 7 day cruise we are still paying $50 for that 7th day which is disembarkation and we're off the ship by 9am. Basically, it's $57.58 per day for the 6 days we can actually use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deborahjo Posted September 2, 2012 #19 Share Posted September 2, 2012 On a 7 day cruise the debarkation day is actually day 8. You are only paying for 7 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccruisequeen Posted September 2, 2012 #20 Share Posted September 2, 2012 I can see the ship from here. If I see someone fall overboard on the way out I'll assume you've had your 15th drink:eek: I still think its too much per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferfoodle Posted September 2, 2012 #21 Share Posted September 2, 2012 off the wall question: what becomes of your free drink coupon left in your cabin for the VIFP program when one purchases the drink package? Can you get 16 drinks that day or does it just go to waste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnTTT Posted September 2, 2012 #22 Share Posted September 2, 2012 I figured if we had two drinks in the afternoon, a glass of wine before dinner and then one with dinner and then a drink during the show, it might almost work out. Then my husband pointed out that most days you're in port and that means you need to drink up from 5 till bed to get your monies worth. I really don;t want to be near people that drink 10-15 drinks a day. Sorry to be judgemental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sightseer22 Posted September 2, 2012 #23 Share Posted September 2, 2012 6.5 drinks a day minimum to make it worth it. And so many people say they couldn't drink enough to make it worth it but if you drink: (1) mimosa at breakfast (1) drink at lunch (2) drinks while laying out reading on deck (1) glass of wine with dinner And (2) drinks after dinner in the bar, casino, comedy club, or my personal favorite- the piano bar There's your 7 (6.5) drinks {based on tropical/ froo froo drinks at about $7.50} As long as service is timely and the drinks still taste the same, this sounds like a great deal to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaCruiser20 Posted September 2, 2012 #24 Share Posted September 2, 2012 On a 7 day cruise the debarkation day is actually day 8. You are only paying for 7 days. You are correct! I should have counted on my fingers when I was doing all that math! LOL My mistake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deborahjo Posted September 2, 2012 #25 Share Posted September 2, 2012 6.5 drinks a day minimum to make it worth it. And so many people say they couldn't drink enough to make it worth it but if you drink:(1) mimosa at breakfast (1) drink at lunch (2) drinks while laying out reading on deck (1) glass of wine with dinner And (2) drinks after dinner in the bar, casino, comedy club, or my personal favorite- the piano bar There's your 7 (6.5) drinks {based on tropical/ froo froo drinks at about $7.50} As long as service is timely and the drinks still taste the same, this sounds like a great deal to me! Sounds doable......but not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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