Cruisin 4 Ever Posted August 7, 2014 #151 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Sorry if this question has been asked I didn't read the whole thread. Is there a difference about if you buy it while the ship is still in port? ie tax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bases5 Posted August 7, 2014 #152 Share Posted August 7, 2014 No. Just on the drinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmaj4700 Posted August 7, 2014 #153 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I just called Carnival, they have to worst customer service. I asked for the price for a 6 day cruise, they can only give a range of $180 to $300. Not sure what the mystery would be, so I'm sticking with the bottles I ordered through Bon Voyage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lele100 Posted August 7, 2014 #154 Share Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) No, you can't. Unless they changed it recently I used Bar Cash twice, Once in June last year and then again in January this year. Do you know for sure that now you can't? Edited August 7, 2014 by lele100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie S. Posted August 7, 2014 #155 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Unless they changed it recently I used Bar Cash twice, Once in June last year and then again in January this year. Do you know for sure that now you can't? You may have been lucky. The rules of the Cheers program state that Bar Cash can't be used to purchase the program, but Cruise Cash can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Related Posted August 7, 2014 #156 Share Posted August 7, 2014 You may have been lucky. The rules of the Cheers program state that Bar Cash can't be used to purchase the program, but Cruise Cash can. Via a quick google search and speaking to a Bon Voyage Rep. You can use Cruise Bar Cash for the purchase of Cheers. Carnival themselves said you could in one of the searches that popped up via the question being asked of Carnival Cruise Lines on a Social Site. Which was answered back in January. So, pretty sure there's no luck involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGP1111 Posted August 7, 2014 #157 Share Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) Via a quick google search and speaking to a Bon Voyage Rep. You can use Cruise Bar Cash for the purchase of Cheers. Carnival themselves said you could in one of the searches that popped up via the question being asked of Carnival Cruise Lines on a Social Site. Which was answered back in January. So, pretty sure there's no luck involved. I've also previously seen what Laurie S did (mentioned earlier) that said NO to the Cruise Bar Cash being used. I thought that was a bit odd, since it definitely seems like a bar purchase . . . but it did say No. Never tried, so I don't know any of the exceptions. EDIT: Just researched and see that the CCL site clearly says this can be used for the onboard purchase of CHEERS! I'm glad it's that way. . Edited August 7, 2014 by DGP1111 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtonda Posted August 7, 2014 #158 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Thanks for the info, j&t, I was specifically wondering if we had to purchase it on the first day. For the first time every, we won't be able to get to the ship right when boarding starts, so it's kind of a bummer. Oh well, I still think we might do it for our upcoming 3-night trip to Ensenada. It will save us some $$ too. I won't bring the two bottles of wine we carry on board, so that saves $20 in corkage. I'll skip the winery tour that we were going to do in Ensenada, as we have already done it once before. Since they raised the pirce for that excursion, it's going to save $100 for the two of us. Hubby always orders a bottle of sparkling water each night at dinner, so we'll save 25% on that. I can retire the rum runners, and not worry about being called to the naughty room, that calls for a drink right there! Even at the highest daily rate, I don't think it's going to be hard to justify the cost: 1-2 mimosa's in the morning, a couple of 'boat drinks' by the pool, a pre-dinner cocktail at the bar, a couple of glasses of wine with dinner, maybe a spiked coffee for dessert, and a couple of drinks during the show or at the casino. The rest of the time will be spent in the gym working off all the extra calories! You can get a corkscrew from your steward and open your bottles yourself. And even bring them to dinner with you, saving the cork fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lele100 Posted August 7, 2014 #159 Share Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) You may have been lucky. The rules of the Cheers program state that Bar Cash can't be used to purchase the program, but Cruise Cash can. I knew I wasn't lucky. I am never lucky LOL Here it is straight from Carnival's FAQ page, just type Cruise Cash Bar in the Search field in the FAQ section, then look for this question "Can I use my Cruise Cash Bar credit on Bottomless Bubbles, wine packages or the CHEERS program?" http://www.carnival.com/core/faq.aspx?icid=CC_Footer_88#q-1357036 Edited August 7, 2014 by lele100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie S. Posted August 7, 2014 #160 Share Posted August 7, 2014 That's a change in policy, which is good. On my February cruise, Bar Cash could not used for Cheers. It never made sense to not be able to use it in that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvit! Posted August 7, 2014 #161 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Inability to purchase drink packages in Tx waters is not due to tax or blue law reasons. Tx has outlawed certain types of drink sales that lead to over consumption: 2 for one happy hours, all you can drink for one price etc. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Comission, which has police powers, is responsible for enforcement. A waitress can be arrested for serving a regular-sized pitcher of beer to a solo drinker! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramaqueenjan Posted August 7, 2014 #162 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Per A response from John Heald "no changes to the program itself only prices " cruising out of tx you will pay the 37.50x 6 days . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof3cruisers Posted August 7, 2014 #163 Share Posted August 7, 2014 What is Cruise Cash Bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbarney69 Posted August 7, 2014 #164 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Great news saves our four over £200 on our Sept cruise. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaraBerk Posted August 7, 2014 #165 Share Posted August 7, 2014 What is Cruise Cash Bar? Cruise Cash Bar provides an immediate credit to a guest's Sail & Sign account which can be applied toward any bar purchases. This credit is good for any bar charge made to their account including alcoholic drinks, juice, soda, water, and coffee shop charges. Cruise Cash Bar is valid for a single voyage and cannot be transferred to future bookings. Cruise Cash Bar is non-refundable and any unused credits will be forfeited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyjoe101 Posted August 7, 2014 #166 Share Posted August 7, 2014 If my girl and I by the package are the 15 drink split between us or do we both have 15.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwlr1985 Posted August 7, 2014 #167 Share Posted August 7, 2014 NYJOE101 - Because you are in the same room, you will EACH need to buy an package and you will EACH have 15 drinks. You cannot buy one to share - if one adult in the room gets one, you both must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCbmwmom Posted August 7, 2014 #168 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I plan on trying the Cheers program next week. Pretty excited about it. And bonus, since we have 2 cabins, I'm the only adult booked in my cabin. DH has no interest in this, so this is working out well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Mist Posted August 7, 2014 #169 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I think this could be a "win win" for everyone! Reading on here, lots more cruisers are now going to purchase the Cheers package and less are planning on smuggling! Hopefully it proves to be a good money maker and Carnival looks into offering a selection of drink packages. We're now able to afford to get the Cheers package on both of our b2b's because of the decrease in price. I would however like to see a "per cabin" package (say 20 drinks) as I think that would suit our needs better! Freedom b2b Sept 2014 Splendor Jan 2014 Breeze Sept 2013 Imagination Sept 2013 Triumph Sept 2008 Pride Sept 2007 Miracle Sept 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blarko Posted August 7, 2014 #170 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Can you use the Cheers package at the Alchemy bar? Does anyone know what the prices are at the Alchemy bar (are they over the $10 limit)? Sent from my KFTHWI using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnaNimitee Posted August 7, 2014 #171 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Can you use the Cheers package at the Alchemy bar? Does anyone know what the prices are at the Alchemy bar (are they over the $10 limit)? Looks like $8.95 for each thing on the menu! http://www.carnival.com/onboard/bars-lounges/~/media/CCLUS/Images/pdf/Alchemymenupdf.ashx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enester Posted August 7, 2014 #172 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Cruise Cash Bar provides an immediate credit to a guest's Sail & Sign account which can be applied toward any bar purchases. This credit is good for any bar charge made to their account including alcoholic drinks, juice, soda, water, and coffee shop charges. Cruise Cash Bar is valid for a single voyage and cannot be transferred to future bookings. Cruise Cash Bar is non-refundable and any unused credits will be forfeited. What an awful program... you lock up your money for no other reason than you don't think you can save for it... only to gamble that for some reason you can't use it - and Carnival pockets the money. For all the great things about Carnival, this is their most cynical approach to their customers. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnaNimitee Posted August 7, 2014 #173 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Looks like you can even upgrade to premium for a buck and still stay just under the $10 limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdawg86 Posted August 7, 2014 #174 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I wish they would drop the prices of the Bottles available for pre-order!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdGuyMG Posted August 7, 2014 #175 Share Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) What an awful program... you lock up your money for no other reason than you don't think you can save for it... only to gamble that for some reason you can't use it - and Carnival pockets the money. For all the great things about Carnival, this is their most cynical approach to their customers. :( I think you are the one being cynical. The Cruise Cash Bar is considered a Bon Voyage gift item that you wouldn't buy for yourself, but for someone else you may know that is sailing. It's like a gift certificate to a store. Say a couple of close friends or business associates or a honeymoon or anniversary couple you knew were going away and you weren't going with them. You would order the Cruise Cash Bar for say $25 to be a nice surprise in their cabin with a note attached to the envelope saying something like "Have a great time. First round of drinks are on us!!! Love John and Jane". If you are going on a cruise yourself, there are better ways of handling your own onboard bar expenses. Edited August 7, 2014 by AdGuyMG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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