Rocky123 Posted March 7, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I'm planning to buy the CHEERS program for my son who is 25 years old on a 7 day cruise. Myself and DH do not drink. Did anyone ever not get charged for all 3 in the same room with the CHEERS PROGRAM? I read years ago that a doctors note would help but read this won't apply now. Any ideas or did anything work for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrygirlcruiser1234 Posted March 7, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 7, 2016 From what I understand, they do not accept Drs notes anymore. The only way around it is to book him in his own cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnival_Brides Posted March 7, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Carnival's corporate line is that everyone over the age of 21 in a cabin has to purchase the package. They rarely, if ever, make exceptions for pregnancy or medical reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springs741 Posted March 7, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I know some have had successes with various excuses but I think that is a thing of the past. People say they get a doctors note, but really? How many people don't follow doctors recommendations? Working in the medical field for 25 + years I have seen trach patients smoking, diabetics drinking and let's not even start with pregnant women doing things that are not recommended . Hence that reason that is no longer a valid exemption. If you are all three are booked in the same stateroom and two don't drink then there is no price savings to purchase cheers for everyone . It would actually cost more as the break even point is around 7 drinks. And you can't have a "doctors" note not to drink and then purchase a drink. Just budget for sons drinking and have a wonderful cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizzoufinal4 Posted March 7, 2016 #5 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Here's an idea... have your 25 year old son grow up and buy his own drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creeblee Posted March 7, 2016 #6 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Here's an idea... have your 25 year old son grow up and buy his own drinks. Seriously? Mind your own business. That has nothing to do with the OP's question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplelife Posted March 7, 2016 #7 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Here's an idea... have your 25 year old son grow up and buy his own drinks. What is wrong with buying a gift for your child? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shallow1 Posted March 7, 2016 #8 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Here's an idea... have your 25 year old son grow up and buy his own drinks. So rude!!! Sounds like it would be cheaper to just pay as you go???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinisthebest Posted March 7, 2016 #9 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Here's an idea... have your 25 year old son grow up and buy his own drinks. Just a stupid, useless, ignorant statement. Since when do you outgrow getting a gift? Here's an idea....why don't you grow up and stop being rude? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserNC Posted March 7, 2016 #10 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Here's an idea... have your 25 year old son grow up and buy his own drinks. When did buying a gift for your child become a bad thing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dna1990 Posted March 7, 2016 #11 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Sounds like he is already getting a cruise gift. Why not continue the splurge and tack on tasty beverages. What is wrong with gifts? Please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmukid87 Posted March 7, 2016 #12 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I'm planning to buy the CHEERS program for my son who is 25 years old on a 7 day cruise.Myself and DH do not drink. Did anyone ever not get charged for all 3 in the same room with the CHEERS PROGRAM? I read years ago that a doctors note would help but read this won't apply now. Any ideas or did anything work for you! Everyone will get charged. Here's an idea though...you can get him Cruise Cash/Bar Cruise Cash and that can be used for his drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitamin_Sea Posted March 7, 2016 #13 Share Posted March 7, 2016 (edited) I'm planning to buy the CHEERS program for my son who is 25 years old on a 7 day cruise.Myself and DH do not drink. Did anyone ever not get charged for all 3 in the same room with the CHEERS PROGRAM? I read years ago that a doctors note would help but read this won't apply now. Any ideas or did anything work for you! My suggestion...If you paid for his cruise - that's enough. at 25yo- he buys his own drinks. Welcome to the adult world. Edited March 7, 2016 by Vitamin_Sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbird75 Posted March 7, 2016 #14 Share Posted March 7, 2016 From what I understand, they do not accept Drs notes anymore. The only way around it is to book him in his own cabin. Don't think there are any loopholes, no matter what. But...depending on the cruise, it might be cheaper to get him his own room and pay for him only. If it's not cheaper, it might be the same and would give y'all 2 showers instead of 1 for the 3 of you. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserNC Posted March 7, 2016 #15 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Sounds like he is already getting a cruise gift. Why not continue the splurge and tack on tasty beverages. What is wrong with gifts? Please. Isn't it possible the the son paid for the cruise and the parents are giving him a gift. So many possibilities without making assumptions. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinisthebest Posted March 7, 2016 #16 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Isn't it possible the the son paid for the cruise and the parents are giving him a gift. So many possibilities without making assumptions. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Or being nasty and judgmental. Gee Whiz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hribal Posted March 7, 2016 #17 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Why are people so rude? Must be jealous. If you all three are in the same room and one person is going to drink, you have buy the package for everyone in the room who is over 21. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stleda124 Posted March 7, 2016 #18 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Sounds like he is already getting a cruise gift. Why not continue the splurge and tack on tasty beverages. What is wrong with gifts? Please. Maybe he is paying is way on the cruise. I am paying my way for my upcoming cruise and my drink package but my parents paid for my excursions for my birthday and I'm 26. Insert your foot in your mouth. If the rolls were reversed and he was paying for his parents everyone would say "Awww that's so nice. Wow you are a great son." They are being nice parents. Let them live and ask a simple question... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loxley Posted March 7, 2016 #19 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I often buy things for my kids because I make a lot more money than they do. They all live active productive lives on their own and take care of their own bills, but they have house notes, car payments, cable bills, etc that I do not have. So they do not have the luxury of a whole lot of extra cash. In the end, it will be theirs anyway, why not enjoy getting to see them use it. I would not buy cheers for any of them as i am called the alcohol ****, but I really don't think any of them would be interested. Just to be clear, they are adults and if they want cheers they are free to buy it. Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E&B Posted March 7, 2016 #20 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Who says the parents paid for the son's cruise? It could be the son treated the parents and this is their way to pay a little back. The fact is we don't know the details and many of you are being presumptuous and rude. Not to mention failing to answer the question the OP actually asked. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StolidCruiser Posted March 7, 2016 #21 Share Posted March 7, 2016 19 replies and only 3 on-topic answers. That has to be a record for a CHEERS-related question. In summary, all guests over 21 in a cabin must purchase CHEERS. Doctors notes, pregnancy, recovering alcoholics, allergies, etc will unlikely be accepted as reasons for exception to a very clear (and purposeful) rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky123 Posted March 10, 2016 Author #22 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Thanks for all the solid replies!!!!!!!!!!!! Rocky..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdiver Posted March 10, 2016 #23 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Maybe the best option is just to give him onboard credit equal to what you would have spent on buying him Cheers. That way, he could use it on anything on the ship. I know my DH & I together don't have a bar bill high enough to warrant buying Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okgirl Posted March 10, 2016 #24 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Maybe the best option is just to give him onboard credit equal to what you would have spent on buying him Cheers. That way, he could use it on anything on the ship. I know my DH & I together don't have a bar bill high enough to warrant buying Cheers. I think this is an excellent idea. However, with the expanded Cheers program that includes soda's, coffee's, virgin drinks and more you might want to look into what the new program covers and see if it could work for the whole family. But I think the OBC on his folio is a great gift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacsmom Posted March 10, 2016 #25 Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) Here's an idea... have your 25 year old son grow up and buy his own drinks. Wow, judge much. I have bought drink packages for my children when they sail with me, I have also had them buy a package for me. Since when is a nice gesture not being grown up. Sometimes people do nice things for other family members, it is a shame you have not experienced it. To the OP, I agree with some of the other posters, It may be more financially beneficial to give him the OBC and do a pay as you go plan. Edited March 10, 2016 by dacsmom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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