sunniebuny Posted February 26, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 26, 2016 We have an upcoming cruise out of Galveston and we know you can't purchase the Cheers package until the second day. We are planning on purchasing ahead of time on line. Since we can't use the package for alcohol on the first day, can we use it for soda and everything else it includes as soon as we board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted February 26, 2016 #2 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I would ask this on the cruise line board. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 26, 2016 #3 Share Posted February 26, 2016 We have an upcoming cruise out of Galveston and we know you can't purchase the Cheers package until the second day. We are planning on purchasing ahead of time on line. Since we can't use the package for alcohol on the first day, can we use it for soda and everything else it includes as soon as we board? I would ask this on the Carnival forum: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=215 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted February 26, 2016 #4 Share Posted February 26, 2016 The short answer is no. Texas laws prohibit the sale of alcohol while in Texas waters, Carnival therefore sells a 5 or 6 day package for a 7 day cruise. If you purchase the package before the cruise they do offer a $6.00 pp pd discount over the internet. Carnival still requires all in the cabin over 21 to purchase the package. It would not be cost effective to pay for the package and only use it for soda or water the first day..happy cruising Purchasing Carnival Cheers on departures from Texas If you're booked on a 7-day Carnival cruise leaving from port in Texas (Galveston of Houston), when can you buy the Cheers package and how many days they charge you for? The Texas regulations for selling alcohol are different than those in other states. They forbid cruise lines to sell alcohol while the vessels are in Texas waters. Carnival ships usually return to Texas ports at ~8 am on day 7. Does Carnival charge you for that day too? On Carnival cruises leaving out of Texas, you have to buy the Cheers drink package on the first day at sea. Count the number of cruise ship nights and subtract 1 night. For a regular 7-night itinerary, you will pay for 6 "cheers days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Tillie Posted February 26, 2016 #5 Share Posted February 26, 2016 The short answer is no. Texas laws prohibit the sale of alcohol while in Texas waters, Carnival therefore sells a 5 or 6 day package for a 7 day cruise. If you purchase the package before the cruise they do offer a $6.00 pp pd discount over the internet. Carnival still requires all in the cabin over 21 to purchase the package. It would not be cost effective to pay for the package and only use it for soda or water the first day..happy cruising Purchasing Carnival Cheers on departures from Texas If you're booked on a 7-day Carnival cruise leaving from port in Texas (Galveston of Houston), when can you buy the Cheers package and how many days they charge you for? The Texas regulations for selling alcohol are different than those in other states. They forbid cruise lines to sell alcohol while the vessels are in Texas waters. Carnival ships usually return to Texas ports at ~8 am on day 7. Does Carnival charge you for that day too? On Carnival cruises leaving out of Texas, you have to buy the Cheers drink package on the first day at sea. Count the number of cruise ship nights and subtract 1 night. For a regular 7-night itinerary, you will pay for 6 "cheers days They CAN sell alcohol in Texas waters but just from bottles that have had the Texas tax paid on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 26, 2016 #6 Share Posted February 26, 2016 They CAN sell alcohol in Texas waters but just from bottles that have had the Texas tax paid on them. Royal does this with their drink packages at Galveston. They have a limited supply of Texas stamped alcohol they use until they are out of Taxas waters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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