needabreakcanada Posted January 23, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Trying to figure out which way is cheaper to do. On BV 4 160z beer are $25. Same Beer at bar is $5.95 each plus 15% gratuity? = $6.84 But when trying to figure out alcohol pricing I am not so sure on outcome: BV spiced rum $85 mixed drinks say $8.95 How many shots in carnivals mixed drinks? BV bottle 1 liter how many shots? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANCING GRANDMOMMY Posted January 23, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 23, 2014 You also pay tax on BV and on drinks purchased in port on embarkation day. You will get 16 2oz shots in a liter bottle. Also note that when you purchase beverages from BV you are required to sign an agreement that these beverage are for IN room consumption and not to be taken to other areas of the ship ( Which is the craziest policy of Carnival I know) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needabreakcanada Posted January 23, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted January 23, 2014 :D I get the picture now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Geegitz Posted January 23, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 23, 2014 We mix drinks in the room and take them out all the time. No big deal. You save money on the liquor but not the beer because if you buy a bucket onboard you get a $2 discount. Also no tax at sea. BV charges sales tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pops72106 Posted January 24, 2014 #5 Share Posted January 24, 2014 A shot is 1.5 oz so u will get 21 shots from a bottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahsmomi Posted January 24, 2014 #6 Share Posted January 24, 2014 When you order your BV it will ask you when you want it delivered. You can ask for it to be delivered after the ship leaves port so that you don't pay tax. There are 40 ounces in a bottle of liquor. I ordered a bottle of CC to be delivered in my room because I like Canadian whiskey. In a bar here in Canada if you order a rye and coke you typically get one shot or 1 oz in a highball glass. I think the cost for the bottle was 75 bucks from BV and in the liquor store here the same bottle is about 40 bucks. It was worth it for me to have this bottle waiting for me in my room when I arrived! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what to go here and there Posted January 24, 2014 #7 Share Posted January 24, 2014 hi there they are 40 ounce bottles, for us it is worth while to pre order bottles for our room (and yes for when we are on Lido :D ) hubby drinks black russians and not tiny ones, so ordering from the bar is a $16 drink (double) 10 drinks we have the bottles paid for and he has another 10 or more drinks in the bottles left. The hard part for us is.. vodka and kalhua = black russians - so that requires two bottles .. there is a 2 bottle limit for each room.. so whatever i drink has to be order through room service or use someone elses room allowance if someone is travelling with us and not using thiers.. We always pre order liquor and as early as possible one less expense... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitro2448 Posted January 24, 2014 #8 Share Posted January 24, 2014 You also pay tax on BV and on drinks purchased in port on embarkation day. You will get 16 2oz shots in a liter bottle. Also note that when you purchase beverages from BV you are required to sign an agreement that these beverage are for IN room consumption and not to be taken to other areas of the ship ( Which is the craziest policy of Carnival I know) Not sure where you got that from but I have never signed any agreement like that. The only thing they ask is you don't carry the bottle around with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dd2355 Posted January 24, 2014 #9 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) There are 40 ounces in a bottle of liquor. In Georgia and on past cruises, the 1 Liter bottles hold just under 33oz. You mention Canada so perhaps you're referring to Imperial ounces? I think the cost for the bottle was 75 bucks from BV and in the liquor store here the same bottle is about 40 bucks. It was worth it for me to have this bottle waiting for me in my room when I arrived! Cost per bottle varies, but $75 is right for some choices. Still plenty of profit for CCL; 1L Seagrams 7 is $15 locally and $70 through BV. Malibu 1L is $15 here vs. $75 via BV. Jack Daniels black 1L is $28 in-store and $75 through BV. It was much more of a deal before the Bon Voyage price hikes in the past year. Still, it's worthwhile provided you're happy to drink mostly the same thing (i.e. Jack & coke or 7 & Seven) and happy to use a large insulated mug so you're not running back to the room all the time. Plus no worries about smuggling and getting caught. Edited January 24, 2014 by dd2355 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coops Posted January 24, 2014 #10 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Not sure where you got that from but I have never signed any agreement like that. The only thing they ask is you don't carry the bottle around with you. Its true, I just purchased from BV department and before you could buy had to check box saying for in room only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickrate Posted January 24, 2014 #11 Share Posted January 24, 2014 No one has ever checked what is in my tervis tumbler and I take drinks to Lido every day. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuddrules Posted January 24, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Not sure where you got that from but I have never signed any agreement like that. The only thing they ask is you don't carry the bottle around with you. I never remember this from before but for my NYE cruise, there it was, I had to agree to consume my BV purchase in my room. :rolleyes: Um, sure, I'll agree.;) But like a knucklehead, I end up buying drinks out and about and bring a partial BV bottle home. That high priced bottle sure looks good in my liquor cabinet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hihosilvers Posted January 24, 2014 #13 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I thought the 1L bottles are actually 1.14L - which is equal to 38oz = 16 2oz shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hihosilvers Posted January 24, 2014 #14 Share Posted January 24, 2014 When you order your BV it will ask you when you want it delivered. You can ask for it to be delivered after the ship leaves port so that you don't pay tax. That's an awesome tip right there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitro2448 Posted January 24, 2014 #15 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I never remember this from before but for my NYE cruise, there it was, I had to agree to consume my BV purchase in my room. :rolleyes: Um, sure, I'll agree.;) But like a knucklehead, I end up buying drinks out and about and bring a partial BV bottle home. That high priced bottle sure looks good in my liquor cabinet. I haven't ordered BV in awhile so maybe they changed the rules or it's just certain ships. I'm sure nobody follows that policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob&Bonnie Posted January 24, 2014 #16 Share Posted January 24, 2014 If you order on line, you have to check the box. The don't ask if you call in the order though. One thing we learned: If you are a soda drinker, you can order a 6 pack of soda for $5 if what you buy has the mixer option. DH got his Makers Mark, which he would NEVER mix with coke, but got the 6 pack of soda they offered as a mixer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forwardcabin Posted January 24, 2014 #17 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Either way, they get your money. It's a fun ship--just go have fun and quit agonizing about the money. You know you have it and are going to spend it. Here's hoping you have a great cruise. Bon Voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n6uqqq Posted January 25, 2014 #18 Share Posted January 25, 2014 A one liter bottle is 33.8 US ounces and will yield 22 and one half 1.5 ounce shots, which is what a shot is at just about every bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andoria Posted January 25, 2014 #19 Share Posted January 25, 2014 hi there they are 40 ounce bottles, for us it is worth while to pre order bottles for our room (and yes for when we are on Lido :D ) hubby drinks black russians and not tiny ones, so ordering from the bar is a $16 drink (double) 10 drinks we have the bottles paid for and he has another 10 or more drinks in the bottles left. The hard part for us is.. vodka and kalhua = black russians - so that requires two bottles .. there is a 2 bottle limit for each room.. so whatever i drink has to be order through room service or use someone elses room allowance if someone is travelling with us and not using thiers.. We always pre order liquor and as early as possible one less expense... Ah my drink of choice too. My dad got me hooked on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearwatergirl Posted January 25, 2014 #20 Share Posted January 25, 2014 We mix drinks in the room and take them out all the time. No big deal.You save money on the liquor but not the beer because if you buy a bucket onboard you get a $2 discount. Also no tax at sea. BV charges sales tax. I just purchased a bottle from BV prior to sailing. I was not charged tax based on my confirmation and charge to credit card. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavarreCruiser Posted January 25, 2014 #21 Share Posted January 25, 2014 You also pay tax on BV and on drinks purchased in port on embarkation day. You will get 16 2oz shots in a liter bottle. Also note that when you purchase beverages from BV you are required to sign an agreement that these beverage are for IN room consumption and not to be taken to other areas of the ship ( Which is the craziest policy of Carnival I know) We always buy BV, and have never been required to sign anything. And how would anyone know what's in your glass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Geegitz Posted January 25, 2014 #22 Share Posted January 25, 2014 When you order your BV it will ask you when you want it delivered. You can ask for it to be delivered after the ship leaves port so that you don't pay tax. There are 40 ounces in a bottle of liquor. I ordered a bottle of CC to be delivered in my room because I like Canadian whiskey. In a bar here in Canada if you order a rye and coke you typically get one shot or 1 oz in a highball glass. I think the cost for the bottle was 75 bucks from BV and in the liquor store here the same bottle is about 40 bucks. It was worth it for me to have this bottle waiting for me in my room when I arrived! You don't pay tax but they add on tip. Which is more. Sent from my HTC One mini using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msolberg Posted January 25, 2014 #23 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Just called in an order a few days ago for a bottle of captain and also the beer and cooler special along with ordering additional beer and cooler specials to be delivered to four other cabins. No tax on any of it and also was not told it had to be consumed in room. She said they would be there upon boarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needabreakcanada Posted January 25, 2014 Author #24 Share Posted January 25, 2014 for the update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin Karen Posted January 25, 2014 #25 Share Posted January 25, 2014 How far into the cruise can you order from BV? Can you still order a bottle thru room service? Let's say on day 3 I want to purchase a bottle. Is that doable? TIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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