n6uqqq Posted August 12, 2014 #26 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Thanks for the info Jamman54 and remember your son is with you in spirit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted August 12, 2014 #27 Share Posted August 12, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the info Jamman54 and remember your son is with you in spirit! Thank you for your kind words. There is no doubt in our minds that he is with us, as he has given us a few "signs" that he is here, which I'll share when I do my reviews. :) BTW, hitting the break even point with cheers each day is soooooooooooo much easier now! They are just about begging you to buy it!!! :D Edited August 12, 2014 by Jamman54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyvansmith Posted August 12, 2014 #28 Share Posted August 12, 2014 No problem. I was just checking my emails anyway. I just confirmed with my favorite bartenders at the Versailles aft pool bar, that according to them, nothing has changed except the price. You can still purchase Cheers on the 2nd day. No tax is charged except for the local taxes charged while the ship is still at the embarkation port, and is only charged on the drinks you order while still in that port. For me, while still at Port Canaveral, it was 30 cents a drink. Hope this helps. Heading to the Blackjack tournament now. BTW, we will be in Grand Turk with you on Friday. I always strive to get cabanas 9 or 10 at Margaritaville. Stop by and say hello. Are they still doing the match play on Classic Cocktails? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted August 12, 2014 #29 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Are they still doing the match play on Classic Cocktails? Oh Yea!! Taking advantage of that too!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyvansmith Posted August 12, 2014 #30 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Oh Yea!! Taking advantage of that too!!! :) Glad to hear this some people on CC are saying Carnival done away with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted August 12, 2014 #31 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Glad to hear this some people on CC are saying Carnival done away with it. Not true on this Liberty cruise, and on my cruise last week on the Fascination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted August 12, 2014 #32 Share Posted August 12, 2014 (edited) Glad to hear this some people on CC are saying Carnival done away with it. Some ships aren't giving receipts for drinks. Ran into this on the Conquest. Had to specifically ask for it. (I pay as I go.) Edited August 12, 2014 by SadieN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted August 12, 2014 #33 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Some ships aren't giving receipts for drinks. Ran into this on the Conquest. Had to specifically ask for it.(I pay as I go.) Very true. No receipts unless you ask, but most bartenders are good about giving you the reciepts when you order a classic without asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumbleklutz Posted August 12, 2014 #34 Share Posted August 12, 2014 no that is not correct The $300 = is for 8 days It's $37.50 per day X 7 = $262.50 plus 15% grat. It'a $301. pp for 7 days. This is the same information I received from my PVP. I used the Cheers program last year on the Paradise; even at the old higher pricing we ended up saving money. At that time the "break even point" was roughly 6 drinks per day. I intend use the Cheers program on the Valor in September. Even though the itinerary is port intensive, with the new pricing the "break even point" is only 4-5 drinks per day. No tax on the program except on the drinks you get while in a U.S. port. I know that on the Paradise they were selling the Cheers program on the second day, but with the new pricing changes they may or may not still be allowing that. (I signed up first thing when we boarded, since it was one less thing to think about; and got my vacation underway. :D ) When you consider that the Cheers program also includes soda it won't be hard to break even or come out ahead. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grotm Posted August 12, 2014 #35 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I just called Carnival to ask about the Cheers program new pricing, and leaving Texas and purchasing on the second day. The gentleman did not even know how I came up with the 37.50 price per day pp. :confused: He said he had no way of being able to tell me whether or not I would be charged for the whole 7 days or only 6 days. Very frustrating!!!! I was told the only thing I could do was wait until we got on the ship to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tncap Posted August 12, 2014 #36 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Sad to say but the Carnival 800 number is the last place I would call to get the most up-to-date info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bases5 Posted August 17, 2014 Author #37 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Thanks for the conformation I was wondering how the service is with the Cheers program. Do the waiters tend to avoid you after they find out you have it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted August 17, 2014 #38 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Thanks for the conformation I was wondering how the service is with the Cheers program. Do the waiters tend to avoid you after they find out you have it? Not at all. While we have not done it yet (we are doing it in December on our next cruise) we have had people in our group do it and they got the same attention as the rest of the group. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseHealing Posted August 17, 2014 #39 Share Posted August 17, 2014 So for a 7 day is it $300pp per day plus 15%grat? That's $345pp or $690 for a couple. If so I still can't justify the cost. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I agree and so does my liver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
med9114u Posted August 17, 2014 #40 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Can someone on a cruise, or just back from a cruise verify that it is still 15 drinks per day....I know that is what it still says on the website, but a friend just got back off the Liberty and he said it was only 10 drinks per day with the new pricing plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rok233 Posted August 17, 2014 #41 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Can someone on a cruise, or just back from a cruise verify that it is still 15 drinks per day....I know that is what it still says on the website, but a friend just got back off the Liberty and he said it was only 10 drinks per day with the new pricing plan. If they changed it to 10 drinks per day I won't be purchasing it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookbug53 Posted August 17, 2014 #42 Share Posted August 17, 2014 If they changed it to 10 drinks per day I won't be purchasing it! Does not change the break even point of 4-5 mixed drinks a day on a 7 day. 10 a day is plenty for most folks. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Mist Posted August 17, 2014 #43 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Can someone on a cruise, or just back from a cruise verify that it is still 15 drinks per day....I know that is what it still says on the website, but a friend just got back off the Liberty and he said it was only 10 drinks per day with the new pricing plan. I think changing the amount of drinks per day might be a deal breaker for a lot of people! I hope they haven't as I like the option of knowing that I have 15 drinks per day (even though I don't use all 15). It's nice to know that if I dislike a drink or 3 it's not going to have a huge impact on my drink tally for the day! 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...
missy428 Posted August 20, 2014 #44 Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) I'm back!!!! Having cheers definitely made me drink more I was charged tax only on the drinks I got in NY port I had to pay for my drinks and then buy cheers after 7 and the drinks I brought were comped It's still 15 drinks a day Edited August 20, 2014 by missy428 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momonthego17 Posted August 20, 2014 #45 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I'm back!!!! Having cheers definitely made me drink more I was charged tax only on the drinks I got in NY port I had to pay for my drinks and then buy cheers after 7 and the drinks I brought were comped It's still 15 drinks a day What was the per day/per person charge? Thx! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirp Posted August 20, 2014 #46 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Thanks for the update. We are sailing today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicia_d84 Posted August 20, 2014 #47 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Thanks for the update. We are sailing today. Have a great trip and please report back with the CHEERS update, regarding the new verbiage on the website :) Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missy428 Posted August 20, 2014 #48 Share Posted August 20, 2014 What was the per day/per person charge? Thx! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app 37.5 PP/PD + 15% = $345. I was gone 8 days and was the only adult in my stateroom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona_wahine Posted August 20, 2014 #49 Share Posted August 20, 2014 JH wrote on his facebook page this morning in response to a question about the new verbiage: yes indeed, there will be a simplified confirmation posted by me later today which should help you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyvansmith Posted August 20, 2014 #50 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Just went to Carnival.com FAQ and typed in Cheers and the Aug. 8 pricing is showing now. Does not say anything about SEASONAL now. Using the CHEERS! beverage package, 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 plus tax and a 15% gratuity added at the time of purchase of the package. 3 day $55 per person/per day 4 day $45 per person/per day 5 and 6 day $42.50 per person/per day 7 days and longer $37.50 per person/per day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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