The definitive Cheers program Thread

[Synthetic]

Are you allowed to get to the maximum of 15 on that last day before you get off the ship?

 

Well - I have received 2 Baileys for my coffee... I am unsure how they would respond if you were stupid enough to cram 15 drinks into 3 or 4 hours...

[plynn]

How much does the cheers program cost per day?

 

 

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[singbluesilver1]

Think it's 57 but that includes gratuities

 

 

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[CajunLady47]

NOTE RULE IN RED BELOW: Beverages promoted and sold in souvenir glasses ARE NOT covered in the Cheers program!!:eek:

 

What is the "Cheers Beverage Program"?

CHEERS! Beverage Program

CHEERS! is now offered on ALL ships with the exception of the Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Imagination, Carnival Inspiration, Carnival Sensation and Carnival Spirit.

 

Under the CHEERS! Beverage Program, guests can enjoy a wide variety of wine, beer and spirits, along with sodas and non-alcoholic frozen cocktails throughout the voyage at one convenient, flat rate. The cost for this program is $49.95 per person, per day ($42.95 on cruises in Europe), plus a 15% gratuity added on at the time of purchase of the program.

 

Note: This program is not offered on 2-day cruises, charter cruises and at Half Moon Cay and Little Stirrup Cay.

 

Guests can sign up for CHEERS! at the Atrium Bar, Casino Bar or the bar at the main pool area. Here are the program details about our awesome new beverage program- CHEERS!

 

With the new purchase of this program, you will enjoy the ease and convenience of paying one flat price for your spirited beverages (yep, that’s with alcohol) all cruise long! At only $49.95 per person, per day ($42.95 on cruises in Europe), plus a 15% gratuity, this program is an amazing value! Simply use your newly-stickered Sail & Sign Card and you’re ready to enjoy!

 

Beverages included in the program are:

 

· All spirits (including cocktails), as well as beer and wine by the glass with a $10.00 or lower menu price

 

· Sodas and non-alcoholic frozen cocktails

 

In addition, guests who purchase CHEERS! are entitled to:

 

· 25% discount off the menu price for bottled water

 

· 25% discount off the menu price for any spirits or wine above $10.00 per drink

 

· 25% discount off the menu price for wine and champagne by the bottle

 

 

 

Beverages excluded from the program are:· Non-alcoholic beverages other than soda and non-alcoholic frozen cocktails

 

· Beverages promoted and sold in souvenir glasses

 

· Bottles of liquor

 

· Bottled water (offered at a 25% discount)

 

· Wine and champagne by the bottle (offered at a 25% discount)

 

· All spirits or wine above $10.00 per drink (offered at a 25% discount – drinks count toward the 15 drink total per 24 hour period)

 

· Beverages offered at gangway while debarking

 

· Beverages offered through room service as well as mini bars and/or other in-stateroom beverage programs

 

· Sharing cocktails, floaters, pitchers, tubes and buckets

 

· Beverages offered through Enomatic wine machines

 

· Coffee beverages and food items

 

· All other beverage-related programs including cookbooks and bar books, beverage seminars and classes, as well as cigars

 

 

 

The following restrictions apply:

 

· Must be 21 years or older to purchase and agree not to give to minors

 

· Each adult assigned to the same stateroom must purchase the program

 

· Only one drink at a time may be ordered. No sharing is permitted

 

· Applicable state and local taxes will be charged to the guest folio when this program is used within US waters

 

· For ships sailing from Texas, due to state laws, CHEERS! cannot be purchased on embarkation day but will be available for purchase on the 2nd day of the cruise

 

· Program allows for up to 15 alcoholic drinks per 24 hour period (6:00am-6:00am); once the limit is reached, the guest will not be served any additional alcoholic drinks

 

· Program allows for unlimited soda and non-alcoholic frozen cocktails

 

· Carnival reserves the right to refuse service for any reason

 

· Program is non-refundable

 

· Guests must purchase the program for the entire cruise - this program is not offered on a per day basis

 

· The program cannot be used at Half Moon Cay or Little Stirrup Cay

· The program is not available for purchase on Charter cruises

 

· The program is not available for purchase on 2-day cruises

 

the DRINK OF THE DAY in souvenir glasses is NOT included in the Cheers program Almost missed this rule! Just ask for it in a regular glass.

Carla

[singbluesilver1]

I always keep my eyes open for discarded dod special cups that people leave laying around

 

 

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[It's a Ship!!!]

I have a question and I'm not sure if it has been answered here. I've read a lot, but not the whole thing. Can you buy the "Cruise Cash Bar" and then apply that to Cheers? If so, then I can just pay some or all of the cost of Cheers in advance through the Cruise Cash and not have to worry about it on board. Has anyone done this before?

[Laurie S.]

No, the Cruise Cash Bar can't be used for Cheers, but Cruise Cash can.

[singbluesilver1]

I bought 600 in cruise cash last week for our cruise next weekend, it can go towards the cheers

 

 

 

 

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[LindseyButlerWilson]

DH and I did the Cheers Program on our honeymoon and I was disappointed in the service we received most of the time at the bars. Several bartenders made faces when they noticed the sticker on our cards and several times they made our drinks so strong they weren't drinkable. We think they might have been trying to get us drunk faster so we didn't order all 15 allotted drinks. Either way, we realized we couldn't make the program work for us. We just couldn't get enough drinks in each day. I'm glad we tried it, but we won't do it again. If Carnival ever goes to the Royal Caribbean model of the drink card, we might try again. It seems more workable and since it works for coffee specialty drinks too, I know we'd get our $$$ worth. :rolleyes:

[nitro2448]

DH and I did the Cheers Program on our honeymoon and I was disappointed in the service we received most of the time at the bars. Several bartenders made faces when they noticed the sticker on our cards and several times they made our drinks so strong they weren't drinkable. We think they might have been trying to get us drunk faster so we didn't order all 15 allotted drinks. Either way, we realized we couldn't make the program work for us. We just couldn't get enough drinks in each day. I'm glad we tried it, but we won't do it again. If Carnival ever goes to the Royal Caribbean model of the drink card, we might try again. It seems more workable and since it works for coffee specialty drinks too, I know we'd get our $$$ worth. :rolleyes:

 

 

It's a shame you felt that way about the service, I have purchased cheers a few times, last week being the latest, and never had that issue. If you decide to buy it again just take that sticker off, or don't give them the card till after you get your drink.

[cch123]

A serious challenge for beer drinkers would be to drink 15 Foster's which are 25 ounces each. That is the same as 31 twelve ounce beers :D with a fraction more!

 

This is the deal for beer drinkers. Foster's also has a higher alcohol content. Of course you will be feeling it the next day.

[H20 Lover]

Great thread, I too started at the end of it, to get the most up to date. We just booked Inspiration (out of LA). Do they have this program on the 4 dayer? We've never done the Cheers program, but this sounds like my dh & I's thing. Does Carnival still sell Foster's, that's my dh's favorite beer and was so bummed when Princess stopped selling it.

[Scotch Mist]

Unfortunately the Cheers package is on 5 days+ sailings. And they still sell Fosters.

 

Freedom b2b Sept 2014

Splendor Jan 2014

Breeze Sept 2013

Imagination Sept 2013

Triumph Sept 2008

Pride Sept 2007

Miracle Sept 2006

[jlindemer]

Unfortunately the Cheers package is on 5 days+ sailings. And they still sell Fosters.

 

Freedom b2b Sept 2014

Splendor Jan 2014

Breeze Sept 2013

Imagination Sept 2013

Triumph Sept 2008

Pride Sept 2007

Miracle Sept 2006

 

 

Not true! I am on my phone and I don't know how to link a site. However, google cheers and Cruisin and it should have a link to the details of the Cheers package.

 

It is available on 4 day cruises. I have purchased it.

 

 

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[jlindemer]

 

Screen shot of the ships that offer it. The Inspiration is not one. However, the Victory and the Paradise offer 4 day cruises with the cheers package.

 

 

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[H20 Lover]

On Carnival's site it says $69 bucks for 3 dayers, $49+ for 4 dayers on up. I was just curious if it was available on our particular cruise, anyone that knew for sure. I'm pretty certain it is, because it wasn't listed in the exclusions but thought I'd ask my CC peeps.

[H20 Lover]

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Screen shot of the ships that offer it. The Inspiration is not one. However, the Victory and the Paradise offer 4 day cruises with the cheers package.

 

 

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Oh dang, it's too small on my screen. But you said it doesn't say Inspiration. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[H20 Lover]

http://www.***********/info/carnival-cruise-lines/cheers-beverage-program.php

[LilMsTexas]

How does gratuity work on this? $49.95 plus 15% gratuity on what? 15% of $49.95 x number of days purchased?

 

I'm asking because I don't know how the wait staff will get tipped unless I give them a tip each time as I usually do. What is this "gratuity" based on and who does it go to? I neither want to stiff the wait staff nor do I want to be out extra money. That's the whole point of buying the CHEERS program is to potentially save some money. Seasoned CHEERS veterans can you help me out on this please?

 

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[figdu]

Looks like they added the 3 day ships:

 

What is the "Cheers Beverage Program"?

CHEERS! Beverage Program

Under the CHEERS! Beverage Program, guests can enjoy a wide variety of wine, beer and spirits (including cocktails and frozen drinks), along with sodas and non-alcoholic frozen cocktails throughout the voyage at one convenient, flat rate. On 4-day and longer cruises, the cost for this program is $49.95 per person, per day, plus a 15% gratuity added on at the time of purchase of the program; on 3-day cruises, the cost for this program is $69.95 per person, per day, plus a 15% gratuity added.

This program can only be purchased on board; it is not available for purchase online or via telephone order. Guests can sign up for CHEERS! at the Atrium Bar, Casino Bar or the bar at the main pool area.

Here are the program details about our beverage program- CHEERS!

With the purchase of this program, you will enjoy the ease and convenience of paying one flat price for your spirited beverages (yep, that’s with alcohol) all cruise long! At only $49.95 per person ($69.95 on 3 days cruises), per day, plus a 15% gratuity, this program is an amazing value! Simply use your newly-stickered Sail & Sign Card and you’re ready to enjoy!

[sag1804]

I called before I saw this and it is true. Don't know how good it will be for the ecstasy on a 3 nighter when we are at Nassau all day but I feel it's worth it for the Friday and Sunday sea day.

 

 

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[molly5673]

Ok so I only drink frozen margaritas, is it worth it?

 

 

There's been a lot of cheers threads, I've even made one, I figured if we could get all the FAQ in one place, we could help keep questions from being answered all day every day over and over. I've pulled these questions from existing threads from users, including myself. Answers confirmed by Carnival before posting (as of 2/18/2012). If I missed anything, please PM me, or ask, and I have no problem calling carnival to find out their answer and adding it to the list.

 

 

 

FAQ:

 

 

 

QUESTION: How much will I pay for Cheers?

 

A: You will pay $49.40USD For EVERY person in your cabin who is over 21 years old, EACH night you are on a cruise.

 

This means even if your cabin mate doesn't drink, you will still pay for them to be on the cheers program. Keep in mind that you do NOT pay for Disembarkment day, and you can sign up on the second day on board, paying for only that day through the last day, but you will be charged for each drink you order before you signed up separately.

 

 

 

EXAMPLE #1: You and your wife are cruising on the Freedom, on a 6 night cruise, and sign up for Cheers on the first day. You will pay $592.80 for the program. ($494 if you sign up on the second day)

 

EXAMPLE #2: You sail with your 19 year old daughter on a 6 night cruise, and sign up you pay $296.40. ($247.00 if you sign up on the second day)

 

 

 

QUESTION: Do I get charged for DisEmbarkment day/ Embarkment day?

 

A: You will NOT be charged for Disembarkement day. You will be charged for Embarkment day if you purchase the program on embarkment day.

 

 

 

QUESTION: Can I get this on Every Cruise?

 

A: NO Currently the program is available on the following ships only:

 

Carnival Breeze

 

Carnival Conquest

 

Carnival Dream

 

Carnival Freedom

 

Carnival Glory

 

Carnival Legend

 

Carnival Liberty

 

Carnival Magic

 

Carnival Miracle

 

Carnival Pride

 

Carnival Splendor

 

Carnival Valor

 

Carnival Victory

 

(last list update 12/31/2012)

 

 

 

QUESTION 3: My Wife is Pregnant, will Carnival make an exception since she can't drink?

 

A: NO. Carnival will make no exceptions for any reason, including medical, EVERYONE in the cabin over 21 will be charged for the program.

 

 

 

QUESTION: Is it worth it?

 

A: (thanks to Vinman13) Depends on how much you drink.

 

If you are a straight domestic beer drinker ($5.75/drink plus gratuity) it will take almost 8 beers (in a day) to break even. Then you will basically get beers 9 through 15 in a day free. Saving you up to $49.79/day.

 

If you are a Grey Goose Martini drinker ($9.95/drink plus gratuity) it will take less than 5 (in a day) to break even. Then you will get martinis 6 through 15 in a day free. Saving you up to $122.24/day.

 

 

 

QUESTION: Is it truly unlimited drinks?

 

A: NO, you are limited to 15 drinks per 24 hour period. The 24 hour period is 6am to 6am the next morning, so your 15 drinks don't restart at midnight, but at 6am the next morning. IN ADDITION, Carnival has stated that the staff has been trained to cut you off if you get too drunk, and they will. You are also limited to 1 drink every 5 minutes.

 

 

 

QUESTION: I'm a Bears fan and can put away a case of beer on a Sunday, Can I still get more drinks after 15?

 

A: YES, but you will have to pay for them, as long as you are not too drunk, As a Bears fan, you should be fine up to 30 or so beers a day.

 

 

 

QUESTION: Can I drink anything I want?

 

A: NO, Beverages Included In The Program:

 

All spirits (including cocktails), as well as beer and wine by the glass with a $10.00 or lower menu price.

 

Sodas and non-alcoholic frozen cocktails.

 

25% discount off the menu price for bottled water

 

25% discount off the menu price for spirits or wine above $10.00 per drink.

 

25% discount off the menu price wine and champagne by the bottle.

 

 

 

Beverages Excluded From The Program:

 

Non-alcoholic beverages other than soda and non-alcoholic frozen cocktails.

 

Beverages promoted and sold in souvenir glasses.

 

Bottles of liquor.

 

Bottled water (offered at a 25% discount).

 

Beverages offered at gangway while debarking.

 

Beverages offered through room service as well as mini bars and/or other in-stateroom beverage programs.

 

The sharing of cocktails and floaters.

 

Buckets of beer, pitchers of beer, and beer tubes.

 

Wine and champagne by the bottle (offered at a 25% discount).

 

All spirits or wine above $10.00 per drink (offered at a 25% discount).

 

Beverages offered through enomatic wine machines.

 

Coffee beverages and food items.

 

All other beverage-related programs including cookbooks and bar books, beverage seminars and classes, as well as cigars.

 

 

 

QUESTION: Can I order a bucket of beer and have it count as 4 drinks?

 

A: NO, one drink at a time with at least 5 minutes between drinks. However as many have stated, you can ask for unopened drinks, and save them up yourself.

 

 

 

QUESTION: Is soda Included?

 

A: YES. "bottomless Bubbles" is included in the program, which gives you unlimited soda (6.00 Per Person/ Per Day Value). Other non-alcoholic drinks also do not count towards your limit.

 

 

 

QUESTION: Do soda's count towards the 15 drinks?

 

A: NO, Sodas are truly unlimited and do not count towards your 15 drink minimum.

 

 

 

QUESTION: Can I get drinks for me and my cabin mate from the bar at the same time?

 

A: NO, Everyone must get their own drink so they can tell if one person is too drunk, and needs to be cut off. (carnival's answer)

 

 

 

QUESTION: Can I get specialty coffee, or redbull/monster/bawls/other energy drink, with this program?

 

A: NO, the program does not include those beverages. It also does not include bottled water(25% discount applies to bottled water not in the mini-bar), mini-bar, or room service drinks.

 

 

 

QUESTION: Does cheers work on Half Moon Cay?

 

A: Yes, cheers applies while you are on Half Moon Cay, but no other port.

 

 

 

QUESTION: Are tips and Taxes included

 

A: TIPs are included. TAXES while in US waters (IE embarkement day, key west stops, etc) Will be added onto your S&S Account. The package itself is NOT taxed, you will only pay tax on individual drinks in US waters regardless of when you buy the program.

 

 

 

 

 

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[LilMsTexas]

How is Gratuity calculated when there is no way of knowing ahead of time how much, or of what, I will actually drink? Do they calculate gratuity based on an expected number of drinks at an average cost? Every post and reposted policy from the Web site says a 15% gratuity is added at the time of purchase. But WHAT is used to calculate gratuity and how is that distributed to the staff actually waiting on us? I hope I'm not the only person who doesn't understand this, but I also hope someone else does! :cool:

 

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[figdu]

Gratuity is charged at 15% for the total amount spent on cheers regardless of the number of drinks you have. That money goes into the tip pool for the Bartenders and Waiters that serve drinks just like the 15% autotip on drinks purchased individually.

[ladybugcruiser]

Gratuity is based off the price per day. 49.95 x15%. That is all. Don't know how it's distributed. You still get 0.00 receipts to which you may add additional tip if you desire. So you also get a break on tips if you drink past the break even point.