Cheers Drink Pass...yay or nay???

[Missdelatejera]

Wondering if it's worth it??? Also what are the going rates for alcoholic beverages on the cruise?

 

 

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[hftmrock]

typically drinks are between $5 - $10 per drink. Its only worth it if you drink more that the per cost per day. that usually 6 - 8 drinks per day to break even.

 

without knowing how much you drink and what you drink , no one can tell you if its worth it.

[Missdelatejera]

Well I'm a lightweight for starters and love frozen mixed drinks. Such a typical girl lol.

 

 

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[mighty13]

I purchased it on my first cruise and made a point to book my next cruise on a ship that offers it. Being from Louisiana I am used to starting at 7am and not quitting until 2 the next morning, so for me it was well worth it. One other benefit is you are able to get as many sodas as you want so if you drink 4-5 frozen drinks(they run about 8-10 bucks) and then move on to sodas to give your system a little change of pace then it may be worth it.

[Missdelatejera]

Yeah I was thinking the same thing. I'm on vacation and will want to start early!! However I doubt I'll have solely alcoholic drinks the entire day. I figured it'd be perfect for the "days at sea".

 

 

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[mighty13]

Yeah I was thinking the same thing. I'm on vacation and will want to start early!! However I doubt I'll have solely alcoholic drinks the entire day. I figured it'd be perfect for the "days at sea".

 

 

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How I justified it was, if I get a drink with lunch, 2 for dinner, 2 during shows I am at least breaking even so everything is lagniappe. I don't ever remember going overboard, literally and figuratively, because I spaced the drinks evenly.

 

But, as everyone else will tell you, you are the only one that knows yourself so if you see it as a deal then go for it.

 

What ship are you sailing on?

[pbsteve]

Cheers actually cost more than the drinks would have for me, but I paid it knowing that my cruise will now be all inclusive, plus I had enough OBC to cover most of it anyway, so it was very little out of pocket.

[winddawn]

Cheers actually cost more than the drinks would have for me, but I paid it knowing that my cruise will now be all inclusive, plus I had enough OBC to cover most of it anyway, so it was very little out of pocket.

I agree with Steve. Having Cheers takes the hassle factor out of the cruise. You can enjoy your tasty beverages without worrying about your Sail & Sign balance. :-) Cheers is about more than just counting pennies and drinks.

[Missdelatejera]

Okay I think I'm sold then!! Definitely don't want to be keeping track of how much I'm spending!! I'll be on Carnival Fascination :)

 

 

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[Laurie S.]

It's worth it, and you don't have to drink 15 drinks to make it pay off. I like to taste different drinks and if I don't like them, I give them back and get something else 5 minutes later. It's very easy to get to the breakeven point.

[Missdelatejera]

Sounds great, thank you Laurie!!!

 

 

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[mgriffus]

Well I'm a lightweight for starters and love frozen mixed drinks. Such a typical girl lol.

 

 

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Frozen drinks ( Pina Colda, Daiquiris) were $7.50 each, so you will need to drink at least 7 per day to break even.

 

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!

 

 

 

Beverages included in the program are:

 

• All spirits, including cocktails and frozen drinks, 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

[mighty13]

Frozen drinks ( Pina Colda, Daiquiris) were $7.50 each, so you will need to drink at least 7 per day to break even.

 

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!

 

 

 

Beverages included in the program are:

 

• All spirits, including cocktails and frozen drinks, 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

 

 

Here is an actual menu showing you the drink prices.....frozen drinks range from 7.25-8.75 and martinis can set you back $9+......hopefully this helps in your decision.

carnival_barmenu_indoor.pdf

[kona_wahine]

Keep in mind port days. I'm one that wouldn't buy for two reasons. If I drank that much I'd be sick/tired the whole time, and the calories would kill me.

[Shipbound]

Since I'm not a big drinker the cheers program would not be worth it too me besides if I drank 15 drinks a day for seven days it would kill me. On my last cruise this kid did drink 15 drinks a day and had to buy some more of course he was 6' 3 and weighted 220lbs. I'm 5'6 and weigh 140 lbs.

 

Gary

[cruising_diva]

What kills is that everyone in the cabin over 21 has to purchase if one person does. For my husband and myself, on a 7 day cruise, that would be over $800! That's a RIDICULOUS amount of money to spend on booze, IMO. I just don't see how it can save ANYONE any money.

[OCruisers]

Do any of the rest of you find that 5 minute rule annoying?

LuLu

[dbrucern]

We brought it on our May cruise out of PR really not worth the $800 we had paid. It was very convenient and never had to look for a waiter but probably would not do it again.

[ItsAllAboutTheSass]

What kills is that everyone in the cabin over 21 has to purchase if one person does. For my husband and myself, on a 7 day cruise, that would be over $800! That's a RIDICULOUS amount of money to spend on booze, IMO. I just don't see how it can save ANYONE any money.

 

Well, let's see....I drink Jack and Ginger Ale. $6.25/per. 8/day puts me over the break even point. Not difficult to do. Keep in mind, this is over the course of a day, not sitting at a bar for an hour and slamming them back. Just because it wouldn't work for you, doesn't mean it doesn't save others money.

[kona_wahine]

I think that's the whole point. If you have two people who can drink 7 or 8 drinks a day then yes. For us, DH would be yes and I would be no. So that means no cheers.

[sgttami]

Did Cheers On Splendor 8 day....460.00

 

If I didn't, my bar bill would have been over $800.00

 

Coor's Light 16 oz, vodka/cranberry, bloody mary, glasses of wine, martini's...

 

Mixed up throughout the cruise. Only hit the 15 limit once. One day I only had six!!

 

Definitely worth it until the day when I don't drink alcohol anymore!!!

 

Seven beers and your'e pretty much even!

[stargate fan]

Wondering if it's worth it??? Also what are the going rates for alcoholic beverages on the cruise?

 

 

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Remember that everyone over 21 booked in the same cabin MUST purchase Cheers.

 

Take into consideration how many sea days and port days you have. Will you get your money's worth on port days?

 

Have a great cruise.

[FireEater]

I will REPEAT what was stated above TWICE. ALL staying in the cabin OVER 21 ARE OBLIGATED to purchase it if one does.....No waivers that I know of....

 

Just a heads up....

[momof3cruisers]

It's worth it, and you don't have to drink 15 drinks to make it pay off. I like to taste different drinks and if I don't like them, I give them back and get something else 5 minutes later. It's very easy to get to the breakeven point.

 

That is my primary motivation. I don't know how many of the drinks will taste so I want to try new things without feeling like I am then stuck with something I don't like.

Edited June 29, 2014 by momof3cruisers

[jlindemer]

The non-alcoholic frozen drinks don't count towards the 15 do they?

 

I have been on a ship with the program and without. The last cruise was on the one without. I had the money to pay for the drinks, but since I had to pay individually I always had to ask, is it really worth $10? I didn't enjoy the cruise very much because I was constantly wondering what else I could spend that money on. I could do the same when I am using the Cheers Program, but it just seems to make the cruise more laid back. I know what to budget, and I know that I will not have to worry while I am ordering a drink.

 

I get tired of people worrying about who drinks 15 a day. Like someone else pointed out, it it the break even point you need to worry about. Some may try to hit that number every day, and honestly, so what if you do! I know I will not get sick off of 15. It is in a 24 hour period of time. I will have a mimosa with breakfast, misc. drinks during the day (while playing cards, etc), martini (chocolate!) at dinner, and some drinks in the comedy club. I also enjoy having the soda included. I hope that the smoothies are included and not counted towards the 15 as well. That would be wonderful!