Finally?? They got the Cheers Program situated

[jks336]

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 the package is purchased.

 

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

 

Prices are subject to change and price adjustments (up or down) implemented on the day of sailing will replace any previously advertised price.

 

now this is the main part of the FAQ page from the UPDATED (again) on the cheers program. :D

[MasterMason]

So now it's tax & gratuities? Hmmm...

[MrsMick1]

Does it still require all adults in the cabin to purchase?

[PresDuLac]

Does it still require all adults in the cabin to purchase?

 

The rules remain the same per carnival.com just a minute or so ago.

 

You can read about the program in its entirety here:

CHEERS! Beverage Package

[jpstuhr]

Awesome! I leave Sunday for a 7 day! $262 plus! Works for me!

[tracyvansmith]

So now it's tax & gratuities? Hmmm...

 

Does it still require all adults in the cabin to purchase?

 

The following restrictions apply:

• Package must be purchased for the entire duration of the voyage – it is not sold on a per day basis

• CHEERS! is only sold to guests 21 years of age and older and agree not to give to minors

• Each adult assigned to the same stateroom must purchase the package

• Only one drink at a time may be ordered using CHEERS! - sharing is not permitted

• Guests may purchase a round of drinks for themselves and friends. One drink will count towards the CHEERS! package and the remaining drinks will be charged to the guest’s Sail and Sign account

• Package allows for up to 15 alcoholic drinks per 24 hour period (6:00am-6:00am); once the limit is reached, the guest will not be served any additional alcoholic drinks

• Package allows for unlimited soda and non-alcoholic frozen cocktail

• Carnival reserves the right to refuse service for any reason

• Applicable state and local taxes will be charged to the guest folio when this package is used within US waters. The tax is based on the particular state’s tax structure and the cost of the individual drink purchased (not the daily package rate). For example: if the drink price is $5 and the tax is 10%, the guest’s Sail & Sign card will be charged $0.50 for tax. This applies to all US ports (embarkation home ports and ports-of-call)

• Due to Texas State laws, CHEERS! will not be offered until the second day of the cruise for voyages departing from our Texas home ports. In this case, please know the daily rate will be based on the full cruise duration price but only charged from day 2 forward. Guests may purchase drinks in the usual manner.

• Package not available for purchase on cruises sailing from Australia

• Package is non-refundable

[tracyvansmith]

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 the package is purchased.

 

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

 

Prices are subject to change and price adjustments (up or down) implemented on the day of sailing will replace any previously advertised price.

 

now this is the main part of the FAQ page from the UPDATED (again) on the cheers program. :D

 

This is the same as the SEASNAL wording same bull just worded different. You still will not know for sure how much it will cost you until you get on board.

[ryanpatricksmom]

Honestly, I'm not sure if it ever really mattered if they announce the fact that the price could change or not. I would imagine that so long as you are quoted a price before you actually make the purchase, that's all that matters.

 

I think the fact that they don't allow the purchase prior to sailing has always suggested that they want the ability to adjust the price; I don't think that being out there with it, and offering up that they will adjust seasonally is very smart.

 

Truth is, we never know until we board what the cost of a drink will be. Could be that you purchase the Cheers package and find out that a lot of drinks are now $10.25 It's a leap of faith, I suppose.

 

I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt and try it in October. I'll watch over the next few months and see how many times they vary from the published price prior to my cruise in March and make my decision for that cruse with the benefit of time.

 

As I mentioned before, a smart business plan would be to allow cruisers to buy at a fixed rate ahead of time, and only adjust the price based on the sailing for those who have not prepaid. Unfortunately, I don't run the world, so don't hold your breath for that one.

[momof3cruisers]

This is the same as the SEASNAL wording same bull just worded different. You still will not know for sure how much it will cost you until you get on board.

 

Exactly! May change on the day of boarding. I'm about to become a loyal Royal. At least theirs you can pay ahead AND it includes water AND both adults don't have to purchase. Blah.

[cruizinisthebest]

This is the same as the SEASNAL wording same bull just worded different. You still will not know for sure how much it will cost you until you get on board.

 

Exactly.

[Hey Tina]

So on a five night out of TX am I paying for 4 days? Day 2 through the last full day, or am I paying for disembarkation day also?

[marimojo]

On Royal you can start drinking immediately in Texas. You do not have to wait until Day 2. In May we got on the Navigator, went to the pool bar to meet friends and have a drink, before we sailed, and it was covered in our drink package.

 

I don't understand the Texas rule - you have to wait for Day 2 to use the package but you are charged for the amount of days sailed -do you think they charge you for Day 1 even though you cannot use it? Our next cruise is just a 4 day cruise. So, we pay $45 a day for 3 days - or 4 days?

 

We really liked the drink package on Royal and I wanted to do it again on our next cruise.

[MasterMason]

They can do the same thing with published cruise rates. I think it's all but settled now. As it's been said before, Carnival can raise individual drink rates at any time. This goes for ALL cruise lines. I don't think that these rates will fluctuate like everyone is fearing. I'll know soon enough, but it's the last thing I'm worried about, because even a cruise without liquor is better than a week at home with some.

[Lovefuninthesun]

On Royal you can start drinking immediately in Texas. You do not have to wait until Day 2. In May we got on the Navigator, went to the pool bar to meet friends and have a drink, before we sailed, and it was covered in our drink package.

 

I don't understand the Texas rule - you have to wait for Day 2 to use the package but you are charged for the amount of days sailed -do you think they charge you for Day 1 even though you cannot use it? Our next cruise is just a 4 day cruise. So, we pay $45 a day for 3 days - or 4 days?

 

We really liked the drink package on Royal and I wanted to do it again on our next cruise.

 

THi shas been confirmed time and time again -- if you buy on Day 2, you only pay for the days you actually have the program -- in your case 3 days.

[GoofyDog]

So, I'm going to print this out... wish it was dated. There is NOTHING under the exclusions anymore about the Half Moon Cay port. That being said then you can use the Cheers! program for drinks when on the island?

 

I definitely want to get confirmation for this!

 

What is the "Cheers Beverage Program"?

CHEERS! Beverage Package

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 the package is purchased.

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

Prices are subject to change and price adjustments (up or down) implemented on the day of sailing will replace any previously advertised price.

This program can only be purchased on board; it is not available for purchase online or via telephone order. Guests can sign up for CHEERS! at the Atrium Bar, Casino Bar or the bar at the main pool area.

With the purchase of this package, you will enjoy the ease and convenience of paying one flat price for your spirited beverages (yep, that’s with alcohol) all cruise long - this package is an amazing value! Simply use your newly-stickered Sail & Sign Card and you’re ready to enjoy!

Beverages included in the package 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 package are:

• Non-alcoholic beverages other than soda and non-alcoholic frozen cocktails

• Beverages promoted and sold in souvenir glasses

• Bottles of liquor

• Beverage purchases made on Half Moon Cay or Little Stirrup Cay in The Bahamas

• 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 packages

• Sharing cocktails, floaters, pitchers, tubes and buckets

• Beverages offered through Enomatic wine machines

• Coffee beverages and food items

• All other beverage-related packages including cookbooks and bar books, beverage seminars and classes, as well as cigars

The following restrictions apply:

• Package must be purchased for the entire duration of the voyage – it is not sold on a per day basis

• CHEERS! is only sold to guests 21 years of age and older and agree not to give to minors

• Each adult assigned to the same stateroom must purchase the package

• Only one drink at a time may be ordered using CHEERS! - sharing is not permitted

• Guests may purchase a round of drinks for themselves and friends. One drink will count towards the CHEERS! package and the remaining drinks will be charged to the guest’s Sail and Sign account

• Package allows for up to 15 alcoholic drinks per 24 hour period (6:00am-6:00am); once the limit is reached, the guest will not be served any additional alcoholic drinks

• Package allows for unlimited soda and non-alcoholic frozen cocktail

• Carnival reserves the right to refuse service for any reason

• Applicable state and local taxes will be charged to the guest folio when this package is used within US waters. The tax is based on the particular state’s tax structure and the cost of the individual drink purchased (not the daily package rate). For example: if the drink price is $5 and the tax is 10%, the guest’s Sail & Sign card will be charged $0.50 for tax. This applies to all US ports (embarkation home ports and ports-of-call)

• Due to Texas State laws, CHEERS! will not be offered until the second day of the cruise for voyages departing from our Texas home ports. In this case, please know the daily rate will be based on the full cruise duration price but only charged from day 2 forward. Guests may purchase drinks in the usual manner.

• Package not available for purchase on cruises sailing from Australia

• Package is non-refundable

[jaxcruiser66]

So... when my ship pulls in Puerto Rico (for one day) I will be "taxed" on the drinks I consume while in that port... because we are in US waters?

[aprylstar]

not to burst your bubble, but half moon cay is listed under the "excluded" portion of what you copy & pasted. It would be nice though! When I was on Royal this past April I was able to use my drink package on their private island....

 

So, I'm going to print this out... wish it was dated. There is NOTHING under the exclusions anymore about the Half Moon Cay port. That being said then you can use the Cheers! program for drinks when on the island?

 

I definitely want to get confirmation for this!

 

What is the "Cheers Beverage Program"?

CHEERS! Beverage Package

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 the package is purchased.

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

Prices are subject to change and price adjustments (up or down) implemented on the day of sailing will replace any previously advertised price.

This program can only be purchased on board; it is not available for purchase online or via telephone order. Guests can sign up for CHEERS! at the Atrium Bar, Casino Bar or the bar at the main pool area.

With the purchase of this package, you will enjoy the ease and convenience of paying one flat price for your spirited beverages (yep, that’s with alcohol) all cruise long - this package is an amazing value! Simply use your newly-stickered Sail & Sign Card and you’re ready to enjoy!

Beverages included in the package 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 package are:

• Non-alcoholic beverages other than soda and non-alcoholic frozen cocktails

• Beverages promoted and sold in souvenir glasses

• Bottles of liquor

• Beverage purchases made on Half Moon Cay or Little Stirrup Cay in The Bahamas

• 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 packages

• Sharing cocktails, floaters, pitchers, tubes and buckets

• Beverages offered through Enomatic wine machines

• Coffee beverages and food items

• All other beverage-related packages including cookbooks and bar books, beverage seminars and classes, as well as cigars

The following restrictions apply:

• Package must be purchased for the entire duration of the voyage – it is not sold on a per day basis

• CHEERS! is only sold to guests 21 years of age and older and agree not to give to minors

• Each adult assigned to the same stateroom must purchase the package

• Only one drink at a time may be ordered using CHEERS! - sharing is not permitted

• Guests may purchase a round of drinks for themselves and friends. One drink will count towards the CHEERS! package and the remaining drinks will be charged to the guest’s Sail and Sign account

• Package allows for up to 15 alcoholic drinks per 24 hour period (6:00am-6:00am); once the limit is reached, the guest will not be served any additional alcoholic drinks

• Package allows for unlimited soda and non-alcoholic frozen cocktail

• Carnival reserves the right to refuse service for any reason

• Applicable state and local taxes will be charged to the guest folio when this package is used within US waters. The tax is based on the particular state’s tax structure and the cost of the individual drink purchased (not the daily package rate). For example: if the drink price is $5 and the tax is 10%, the guest’s Sail & Sign card will be charged $0.50 for tax. This applies to all US ports (embarkation home ports and ports-of-call)

• Due to Texas State laws, CHEERS! will not be offered until the second day of the cruise for voyages departing from our Texas home ports. In this case, please know the daily rate will be based on the full cruise duration price but only charged from day 2 forward. Guests may purchase drinks in the usual manner.

• Package not available for purchase on cruises sailing from Australia

• Package is non-refundable

[gadan1]

 

I don't understand the Texas rule - you have to wait for Day 2 to use the package but you are charged for the amount of days sailed -do you think they charge you for Day 1 even though you cannot use it? Our next cruise is just a 4 day cruise. So, we pay $45 a day for 3 days - or 4 days?

 

My reading of the rule is that you are charged the daily rate based on the length of the cruise, but only for the days you have the program. So on a 7 day cruise, you pay for 6 days at $37.50 (the 7 day rate) not the higher 6 day rate.

[Lovefuninthesun]

GoofyDog:

 

It says plain as day:

"Beverages excluded from the package are....

Beverage purchases made on Half Moon Cay or Little Stirrup Cay in The Bahamas"

 

No -- it cannot be used on HMC. :o

[GoofyDog]

Thank you all. I went through that 3 times and missed it every time.

 

Guess I don't understand it. It's their island and all the drinks you purchase go on your S&S card... why can't Cheers be used? That's a bit of BS in my opinion.

[aprylstar]

I hear ya!!! I still love Carnival & am booked to sail the Dream in Feb, but I did love the drink packages on Royal. They had a beer & wine package that was cheaper than the other packages & all their packages include bottled water. That being said, if the pricing on this new package sticks, 37.50 is a great deal for a 7 day. It does stink though that it can't be used on HMC & LSC...

 

Thank you all. I went through that 3 times and missed it every time.

 

Guess I don't understand it. It's their island and all the drinks you purchase go on your S&S card... why can't Cheers be used? That's a bit of BS in my opinion.

[figdu]

not to burst your bubble, but half moon cay is listed under the "excluded" portion of what you copy & pasted. It would be nice though! When I was on Royal this past April I was able to use my drink package on their private island....

 

Looks like is now available on two day cruises as they forgot that line.

[katiel53]

Looks like is now available on two day cruises as they forgot that line.

 

 

I still don't think it's good for a 2 day cruise as the prices start with a 3 day price. At least that's how I read it.

[figdu]

I still don't think it's good for a 2 day cruise as the prices start with a 3 day price. At least that's how I read it.

 

You are probably right but it is no longer in the exclusion list.

[hlb76]

I've never used this or really looked into it much, honestly.

 

So now each drink is taxed (pop and booze) not the package as a whole?

Is juice still included?

 

We are debating trying in Oct but not 100%. I will get my use out of it the hubby not so much.