NOLAbebe Posted March 10, 2015 #1 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Does anyone happen to know if Amaretto or vanilla/cake vodka is sold onboard, and how much they cost? We are trying to decide whether to order ahead of time through Bon Voyage, or wait until we board. When you purchase onboard, are you even allowed to bring it to your room and consume it or is it kept until the cruise ends? Thank you!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiCruiseDreamer Posted March 10, 2015 #2 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Any liquor purchased while on board is kept until the night before debarkation. If you want to drink it while on board you have to purchase prior to boarding from the Bon Voyage department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOLAbebe Posted March 10, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Well, that answers THAT! Thank you!!! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted March 10, 2015 #4 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Thought a bottle could be ordered thru room service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkcor Posted March 10, 2015 #5 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Any liquor purchased while on board is kept until the night before debarkation. If you want to drink it while on board you have to purchase prior to boarding from the Bon Voyage department. that's not true. Thought a bottle could be ordered thru room service? it can be, at the same prices as through bon voyage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapcruiser Posted March 10, 2015 #6 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Is it the same price for Bon voyage and room service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manmachine Posted March 10, 2015 #7 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Room service adds gratuity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiCruiseDreamer Posted March 10, 2015 #8 Share Posted March 10, 2015 My apologies, I had forgotten about room service. I was thinking of the gift shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jst Posted March 10, 2015 #9 Share Posted March 10, 2015 You can purchase thru room service for the same price as Bon Voyage plus a tip (if you wish) to the person that delivers it, there is no gratuity added. We just did this on our last trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindsorFred Posted March 10, 2015 #10 Share Posted March 10, 2015 that's not true. it can be, at the same prices as through bon voyage. Actually Bon Voyage get's taxed. If you wait till you're at sea and call room service there is no tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkcor Posted March 10, 2015 #11 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Is it the same price for Bon voyage and room service? yes. minus tax, as noted in subsequent posts. Room service adds gratuity no they don't but you should tip for room service delivery just like it is customary to tip for your breakfast or sandwich delivery You can purchase thru room service for the same price as Bon Voyage plus a tip (if you wish) to the person that delivers it, there is no gratuity added. We just did this on our last trip. yes, that has been my experience and what i read here as well. Actually Bon Voyage get's taxed. If you wait till you're at sea and call room service there is no tax. you're correct, though i've heard this is somewhat variable based on the ship / port, etc. for the most part though, one should expect that the same tax rates that apply to drinks while in port would be applied to the purchase. so for the most part, you save whatever those taxes would be by ordering onboard - but it seems ymmv on this one. --- regardless, to clarify, the actual 'base cost' of the liquor is the same as bon voyage, with caveats as noted above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOLAbebe Posted March 14, 2015 Author #12 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Sorry, y'all- to clarify... I now understand alcohol may be purchased through room service and consumed during the cruise in the room. Thank you! One remaining question: I didn't see vanilla/cake/whipped cream flavored vodka in the online shop. We're trying to figure out if we can make our favorite drink in the room. Are the room service alcohol selections exactly the same as what is available online pre-cruise? I wasn't sure if the variety was different once you were onboard. I seem to remember seeing things in the shop that weren't on the online store, but that was a year ago and my memory is foggy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shilee11 Posted January 12, 2016 #13 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Does anyone know how much $ the taxes would be on a 80$ bottle of rum if ordered through bon voyage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigreid07 Posted January 12, 2016 #14 Share Posted January 12, 2016 (edited) Does anyone know how much $ the taxes would be on a 80$ bottle of rum if ordered through bon voyage? I would assume that will be dependent upon which port you are in, since Sales Tax rates differ in different States (and cities). Edited January 12, 2016 by bigreid07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglinc@msn.com Posted January 12, 2016 #15 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Thought a bottle could be ordered thru room service? Yes, you can also order from room service, it's the same price as Bon Voyage but you need to tip the person that brings it. It's ALL pretty expensive. I just ordered a bottle of Jack Daniels from Bon Voyage, it was $85 for a small bottle (fifth) Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrate13 Posted January 12, 2016 #16 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Doug, Just an FYI, the JD from Bon Voyage is a liter not a fifth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shilee11 Posted January 12, 2016 #17 Share Posted January 12, 2016 We are leaving from Miami, anyone know how much extra $ an 80$ bottle of rum will cost? Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesh Posted January 12, 2016 #18 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Sorry, y'all- to clarify... I now understand alcohol may be purchased through room service and consumed during the cruise in the room. Thank you! One remaining question: I didn't see vanilla/cake/whipped cream flavored vodka in the online shop. We're trying to figure out if we can make our favorite drink in the room. Are the room service alcohol selections exactly the same as what is available online pre-cruise? I wasn't sure if the variety was different once you were onboard. I seem to remember seeing things in the shop that weren't on the online store, but that was a year ago and my memory is foggy! If it's not listed on the Bon Voyage menu on the website, then I would assume it's not available to purchase. However, it's possible that some of the bars on-board may have it. So you wouldn't be able to have a bottle of it in your room, but you may be able to order the drink itself from the bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwbgirlie Posted January 12, 2016 #19 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Absolute Vanilla Vodka is in The Fun Shops online for $85. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe13 Posted January 12, 2016 #20 Share Posted January 12, 2016 We are leaving from Miami, anyone know how much extra $ an 80$ bottle of rum will cost? Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app I ordered one bottle of Malibu rum through Bon Voyage department for a Miami departure. Rum was $80 and taxed at an additional $5.60. Total $85.60. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fam2cruise Posted January 12, 2016 #21 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Has anyone ordered a bottle of wine or champagne from room service once on board the Triumph or other ship from Galveston? Were you able to get it the first day? I know if you order from Bon Voyage ahead of time they won't deliver it until the next day (at least that's my understanding when you sail from Texas). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shilee11 Posted January 13, 2016 #22 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I ordered one bottle of Malibu rum through Bon Voyage department for a Miami departure. Rum was $80 and taxed at an additional $5.60. Total $85.60. Thank you!! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livin4Real Posted January 13, 2016 #23 Share Posted January 13, 2016 *cough* shampbooze *cough* :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesh Posted January 13, 2016 #24 Share Posted January 13, 2016 *cough* shampbooze *cough* :) You beat me to it [emoji1] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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