jagoffee Posted May 5, 2014 #251 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Taxed in Port Everglades now until in International waters. I assume the same is true for Miami. Never happened to me or perhaps I just did not notice. When did they start applying the tax? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gailjen Posted May 5, 2014 #252 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Going in a 12 day Med on Regal, Is Princess like Carnival they give you until the end of the second day to purchase drink & soda packages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraP Posted May 5, 2014 #253 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Although this may be true in some ports, it certainly is not true in most ports that are in cities that have a sales tax. For instance Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Or I do not understand what you mean. Which ports did you buy a drink while in port that was taxed? I have never been taxed. We have been taxed in LA, Fort Lauderdale, and Hawaii multiple times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandiGreg Posted May 5, 2014 #254 Share Posted May 5, 2014 (edited) You will see sales tax on drinks on your itemized folio. I believe we saw it when docked in California ports. Only about 8%, but still it is there. Since shops are closed in port, I don't know if it applies to other ship purchases while in port. Edited May 5, 2014 by BrandiGreg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted May 6, 2014 #255 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Never happened to me or perhaps I just did not notice. When did they start applying the tax?Thanks. I think about a year ago, but someone else may have a more accurate answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogof1 Posted May 6, 2014 #256 Share Posted May 6, 2014 It all depends where you are cruising. We did the med 3 years ago and I can't be certain but think it was one of the Spanish ports the waiter told us to buy our wine for our next evening meal as if we waited we would be too near the Spanish Coast. And a tax would be added. He also bought us the following night menu so we could choose accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hisdawn Posted May 6, 2014 #257 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Does the package include drinks on Princess Cays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickEk Posted May 6, 2014 #258 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Does the package include drinks on Princess Cays? Yes, it does... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeygal54 Posted May 6, 2014 #259 Share Posted May 6, 2014 If you are still in Tx ports/waters you pay sales tax on the drink. Some other craziness they started first of this year. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted May 7, 2014 #260 Share Posted May 7, 2014 If you buy the package while still in TX state waters do you pay tax on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marieze Posted May 7, 2014 #261 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Getting a little confused after reading several threads on the beverage package....I'm assuming any package is not required, but optional. I only want a coffee card, period! My 17 year old son doesn't drink soda or any other drink for that matter other than water which can be tap. Please tell me these are optional :-) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notentirelynormal Posted May 7, 2014 #262 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Getting a little confused after reading several threads on the beverage package....I'm assuming any package is not required, but optional. I only want a coffee card, period! My 17 year old son doesn't drink soda or any other drink for that matter other than water which can be tap. Please tell me these are optional :-)Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk All beverage package are optional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandiGreg Posted May 7, 2014 #263 Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) Getting a little confused after reading several threads on the beverage package....I'm assuming any package is not required, but optional. I only want a coffee card, period! My 17 year old son doesn't drink soda or any other drink for that matter other than water which can be tap. Please tell me these are optional :-) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk And, by the way, the tap water on Princess is as pure or purer than any bottled water you can buy. (per studies I have read). Tastes good too! We drink a lot of ice water in the dining room! Edited May 7, 2014 by BrandiGreg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCFC Posted May 7, 2014 #264 Share Posted May 7, 2014 All beverage package are optional. Its included on the Crown Princess sailing from Southampton next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notentirelynormal Posted May 7, 2014 #265 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Its included on the Crown Princess sailing from Southampton next year. Well, if it's included you don't have to "buy" it which is what the PP was asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmoger Posted May 7, 2014 #266 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Its included on the Crown Princess sailing from Southampton next year. I believe it's included as a promotion for these sailings. It's not fleet wide. I have read posts on Cruise Critic saying that although the drink package is being offered as a promotion on these sailings, the cabin pricing seems to be higher thus offsetting the benefit somewhat. However, I have no first hand knowledge of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCFC Posted May 7, 2014 #267 Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) Well, if it's included you don't have to "buy" it which is what the PP was asking. I'm assuming any package is not required, but optional If its included in the price its not optional :rolleyes: Edited May 7, 2014 by CCFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirleys daughter Posted May 7, 2014 #268 Share Posted May 7, 2014 If you've ever read thru threads on the internet there is always someone who will post *%@# just because (s)he's a jerk. Thanks for taking the time. Ten days until my cruise and that's good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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