LSUcajunmom Posted March 17, 2015 #1 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I only want the exact dollar amount that my dh & I will pay for Cheers program on a 5 day cruise out of Galveston from someone who has recently been on the Triumph. No guesses or estimations, please. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfshair Posted March 17, 2015 #2 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I only want the exact dollar amount that my dh & I will pay for Cheers program on a 5 day cruise out of Galveston from someone who has recently been on the Triumph. No guesses or estimations, please. Thanks in advance! I'd recommend you call Carnival for the exact figure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpagejr Posted March 17, 2015 #3 Share Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) $49.99 + 15% gratuity or $57.50/day (pp) and both must purchase it Edited March 17, 2015 by lcpagejr ommission Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUcajunmom Posted March 17, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted March 17, 2015 And correct me if I am wrong, since leaving out of Texas we can't purchase it til day 2 & will only pay for 4 days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAnative1 Posted March 17, 2015 #5 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I'd recommend you call Carnival for the exact figure... :D I'm a red cruiser, so I know what I am talking about here (haha). I agree with Wolfshair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckersMidwest Posted March 18, 2015 #6 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Correct. We were not allowed to buy it on day one on the magic out of Galveston. We bought it on day 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmptrwiz Posted March 18, 2015 #7 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I only want the exact dollar amount that my dh & I will pay for Cheers program on a 5 day cruise out of Galveston from someone who has recently been on the Triumph. No guesses or estimations, please. Thanks in advance! My guess is $200 per person plus 15% gratuity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMARacing Posted March 18, 2015 #8 Share Posted March 18, 2015 $459.54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browntm Posted March 18, 2015 #9 Share Posted March 18, 2015 And correct me if I am wrong, since leaving out of Texas we can't purchase it til day 2 & will only pay for 4 days? I believe you should be able to buy on day 1 of a 5 day cruise as long as embarkation day is not a Sunday. I think that is the only reason the 7 day cruises have to wait until day 2 due to Texas liquor laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmptrwiz Posted March 18, 2015 #10 Share Posted March 18, 2015 $459.54 That's pretty exact! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUcajunmom Posted March 19, 2015 Author #11 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Okay, so I got my dates/cruises mixed up. I'm going out of Galveston w my 12 yr old so won't need the Cheers program for that one. I will be going out of NO w dh for a 5 day. So how much for that one. I still think we would do better to buy it on the 2nd day regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristi Williamson Posted March 19, 2015 #12 Share Posted March 19, 2015 (edited) $459.54 Holy crap! Is it possible for two people to drink enough to make that worth it in four days!!!! :eek::eek::confused::eek::o Sincerely, A dedicated rum runner user who goes through one 32oz runner of coconut rum and 2 bottles of wine with some left over on a 7 dayer, with the occasional purchase of a Kiss on the Lips and few Coronas here and there and a total price of maybe 75 bucks for all of it. Edited March 19, 2015 by Kristi Williamson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpagejr Posted March 19, 2015 #13 Share Posted March 19, 2015 same $57,50 pp per day or $287.50 pp for 5 day cruise.... Take note: When cruising out of FL on embarkation day they still charge tax on beverages until you reach Int"l waters (12 miles out). I assume they do the same for cruises out of NOLA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUcajunmom Posted March 19, 2015 Author #14 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Dh ran up an $800 booze bill on our last cruise together on a 5 day cruise. I may have accumulated $100 of that bill. I'm thinking the Cheers package is definitely worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngAndBoys Posted March 19, 2015 #15 Share Posted March 19, 2015 (edited) I believe you should be able to buy on day 1 of a 5 day cruise as long as embarkation day is not a Sunday. I think that is the only reason the 7 day cruises have to wait until day 2 due to Texas liquor laws. No, it's not a Sunday thing, it has something to do with unlimited alcohol not allowed to be sold here...or something like that. At any rate, it is second day on all cruises out of Texas, regardless of embarkation day. Edited March 19, 2015 by AngAndBoys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2sml Posted March 22, 2015 #16 Share Posted March 22, 2015 No, it's not a Sunday thing, it has something to do with unlimited alcohol not allowed to be sold here...or something like that. At any rate, it is second day on all cruises out of Texas, regardless of embarkation day. It has more to do with Texas Liquor laws that require alcohol being sold on board has to be bought in Texas and the bottles must have a TABC tax sticker. Texas is big on getting their share of liquor taxes and the TABC is very strict on the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenMF Posted March 22, 2015 #17 Share Posted March 22, 2015 It has more to do with Texas Liquor laws that require alcohol being sold on board has to be bought in Texas and the bottles must have a TABC tax sticker. Texas is big on getting their share of liquor taxes and the TABC is very strict on the issue. So according to this, every bottle of liquor on a cruise ship leaving Texas has to have that sticker. That wouldn't affect why the Cheers package can't be bought until day 2 - ANY drink sold on day 1 would have to be from a bottle with the tax sticker. I highly doubt they switch bottles for one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpagejr Posted March 22, 2015 #18 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I read its a very reduced selection on cruise day...Basically just well drinks and 5 or 6 brands of beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2sml Posted March 23, 2015 #19 Share Posted March 23, 2015 So according to this, every bottle of liquor on a cruise ship leaving Texas has to have that sticker. That wouldn't affect why the Cheers package can't be bought until day 2 - ANY drink sold on day 1 would have to be from a bottle with the tax sticker. I highly doubt they switch bottles for one day! Having been a bartender for a few years and dealing with TABC, I'm pretty sure Carnival does switch the bottles. Not every bottle on the ship has to have the stickers, just the ones being used while in Texas. You can get drinks made with the inexpensive well liquors (rum and coke) but if you were to ask for say a Bacardi and coke, you would probably be told they can't sell that until they get into international waters. That way they only have to have some liquors with TABC stickers. Beer and wine don't require TABC stickers. This is from Carnival's website Please Note: Alabama and Texas Liquor Laws restrict us from delivering select alcohol products at Embarkation. The items will be delivered the following day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUcajunmom Posted March 25, 2015 Author #20 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I know when I have cruised out of Texas the first time, I have had to wait for my specialty drink "until later." My friend who lived in Texas explained about the law and taxes. Texas is proud of their no state income taxes for their residents, but they tax the heck out of other things to cover it. Alcohol is one of those things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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