smurf1635 Posted March 30, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 30, 2016 We love to cruise and we also love to not go broke doing it. With that said, we make plans to get the best bang for our buck. We've done day passes at resorts and currently have one booked in Nassua for our cruise in April. After doing some basic math, I'm wondering why, why, why? I know we booked it as a "party" day, because alcohol is inculded. So we are going to spend $80 per person, for 5 hours of "fun", plus the cost of transportation to and from the resort. That works out to $16 per hour, or almost 1/3 of what it would cost us for the cheers program. Why do we think this is a bargain? For $2.08 an hour, we can have 6 full days of fun, at our leisure, just by purchasing the cheers program. The new cheers program is looking better and better all the time, especially after you throw in a couple of coffees a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadaman111 Posted March 30, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 30, 2016 You make sense to me. I am finding excursion costs to be so high, especially if you go to a AI. May as well stay on the ship and enjoy your cheers package... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBeBop Posted March 30, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 30, 2016 You're paying $2.08 per hour for a 24 hour day. However, approximately 6-8 hours are wasted. You'll have to sleep sometime. Assuming you'll sleep 7 hours a night (which I think is very low for vacation), you'd be paying $2.93 per hour. Still a bargain, but not quite as large. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted March 30, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 30, 2016 See your point but you can reduce costs by a bunch by doing the A1 on your own. All the cruiseline does is provide transportation but often wants you to come back way earlier than necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurf1635 Posted March 30, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted March 30, 2016 See your point but you can reduce costs by a bunch by doing the A1 on your own. All the cruiseline does is provide transportation but often wants you to come back way earlier than necessary. $80 per person plus transportation, is doing an AI on our own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indychristine Posted March 30, 2016 #6 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I want to purchase the Cheers package now that I've read this. But my husband doesn't drink nor does he drink much coffee. If I could buy just for me it would be done! Oh well! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richstowe Posted March 30, 2016 #7 Share Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) We love to cruise and we also love to not go broke doing it. With that said, we make plans to get the best bang for our buck. We've done day passes at resorts and currently have one booked in Nassua for our cruise in April. After doing some basic math, I'm wondering why, why, why? I know we booked it as a "party" day, because alcohol is inculded. So we are going to spend $80 per person, for 5 hours of "fun", plus the cost of transportation to and from the resort. That works out to $16 per hour, or almost 1/3 of what it would cost us for the cheers program. Why do we think this is a bargain? For $2.08 an hour, we can have 6 full days of fun, at our leisure, just by purchasing the cheers program. The new cheers program is looking better and better all the time, especially after you throw in a couple of coffees a day. You are valuing the AI strictly on its alcohol value ? You don't say this explicitly but you are comparing it directly to Carnivals drink package . Therefore why not just buy a cheap bottle of no-name island Rum and drink it on the pier . No cost for transportation. I bet you can get a bottle for 4 bunks so only 50 cents an hour . Bargain! (If you must have a mixer that may increase the cost. Sorry). :p I know your post is mostly humorous but many think this way . Edited March 30, 2016 by richstowe A ha - Had to Google common core . Get it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondietink Posted March 30, 2016 #8 Share Posted March 30, 2016 We never go to an AI resort when on a cruise. Why when we can have all the food we want on the ship? Also, most places have a public beach near the ship somewhere and we love buying from the locals. Nothing better than 2 for $5 margaritas in Progreso on the beach, or going down to Jack's Shack in Grand Turk. We don't get the cheers program, but it still makes no sense to go for an AI resort when you have most everything provided on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted March 30, 2016 #9 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Do the math when another line offers a free drink package. The cabin itself on the other line may be a little more, but Cheers adds significantly to the cost of a Carnival cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisinCrow Posted March 30, 2016 #10 Share Posted March 30, 2016 There are other reasons than just drinking to get a day pass. We like them to see something different, to check out hotels for future travel, to get away from the crowds on the ship, to enjoy the beach, to use the water sports, etc. If you don't think it's worth it, don't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted March 30, 2016 #11 Share Posted March 30, 2016 $80 per person plus transportation, is doing an AI on our own. The A1's we have gone to have been in Cozumel and cost $ 50-55 plus transportation. We cant drink enough to make it worthwhile at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherCraig Posted March 30, 2016 #12 Share Posted March 30, 2016 The A1's we have gone to have been in Cozumel and cost $ 50-55 plus transportation. We cant drink enough to make it worthwhile at that price. My wife doesn't drink but I drink enough for us both. One time walking through the port area to get back on the ship, I was told I was carrying flowers and handing a flower out to everyone I passed. At least I made people smile.... and I don't remember any of it. In all seriousness though, in Coz, you pay for the nice beach and facilities along with the good food and drinks. Anything north of $60 there is too much to me. In Cayman, we go to Seven Mile and do our own thing. I never understood why anyone would want to do an AI there ($90+ pp). Doesn't add up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Saint Joe Posted March 30, 2016 #13 Share Posted March 30, 2016 If the port was St. Thomas, San Juan, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, etc., I'd say go & enjoy that AI beach day. Having just been to Nassau in November, I'd be staying on the ship enjoying the less crowded pool, available lounge chairs, and CHEERS! package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerReuv Posted March 30, 2016 #14 Share Posted March 30, 2016 There are other reasons than just drinking to get a day pass. We like them to see something different, to check out hotels for future travel, to get away from the crowds on the ship, to enjoy the beach, to use the water sports, etc. If you don't think it's worth it, don't do it. The problem with this comment is that by going to an AI during a cruise, in all likelihood you will encounter more of the ships passengers at the AI than if you stayed on the ship. Most ships are like ghost towns on port days. Seems that staying on board would keep you away from the crowds. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 30, 2016 #15 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Interesting point. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisinCrow Posted March 30, 2016 #16 Share Posted March 30, 2016 The problem with this comment is that by going to an AI during a cruise, in all likelihood you will encounter more of the ships passengers at the AI than if you stayed on the ship. Most ships are like ghost towns on port days. Seems that staying on board would keep you away from the crowds. :D Might be true in some ports but the OP is talking about Nassau. In Nassau, many people stay on the ship. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseonthebrain Posted March 30, 2016 #17 Share Posted March 30, 2016 There are other reasons than just drinking to get a day pass. We like them to see something different, to check out hotels for future travel, to get away from the crowds on the ship, to enjoy the beach, to use the water sports, etc. If you don't think it's worth it, don't do it. Agreed- we look forward to the beautiful beaches and facilities more than we do to yet more food and booze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StolidCruiser Posted March 30, 2016 #18 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Guess how much one can save and how much better one can be at math if one didn't benchmark their value on maximum alcohol consumption? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted March 30, 2016 #19 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Guess how much one can save and how much better one can be at math if one didn't benchmark their value on maximum alcohol consumption? As a stockholder this is a good thing for me. Also like that people want free booze at the casino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidawg79 Posted March 30, 2016 #20 Share Posted March 30, 2016 The A1's we have gone to have been in Cozumel and cost $ 50-55 plus transportation. We cant drink enough to make it worthwhile at that price. I'd have that covered before noon ....😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigB0882 Posted March 30, 2016 #21 Share Posted March 30, 2016 But the all inclusive is just one day whereas Cheers is being purchased for the entire cruise. If you aren't big drinkers why would you buy something for a week that you won't use? If you drink occasionally then 1 day of drinking at an all-inclusive is a lot better of a deal and you get out of it just what you need. And remember, you can't break down Cheers by the hour since you aren't drinking 24 hours a day and on top of that Cheers is limited to 15 drinks a day so AT BEST you can find out what it costs 15 hours a day and only 1 drink an hour, at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Sails Posted March 30, 2016 #22 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I want to purchase the Cheers package now that I've read this. But my husband doesn't drink nor does he drink much coffee. If I could buy just for me it would be done! Oh well! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk What?! Carnival still makes all adults in a room purchase the drinks package? Are they the only cruiseline to still do this? Maybe you should shop around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruisinCrow Posted March 30, 2016 #23 Share Posted March 30, 2016 What?! Carnival still makes all adults in a room purchase the drinks package? Are they the only cruiseline to still do this? Maybe you should shop around. I know, isn't that stupid? That's why we never buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richstowe Posted March 30, 2016 #24 Share Posted March 30, 2016 What?! Carnival still makes all adults in a room purchase the drinks package? Are they the only cruiseline to still do this? Maybe you should shop around. I know, isn't that stupid? That's why we never buy it.I really like the Carnival product . Unfortunately the problem with Carnival (and for Carnival) is their clientele .There are enough people who would see it as buy one get one free opportunity ,especially with the recent changes . Remember this is the cruise line that had to institute the no plastic bottle rule because of smuggling . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted March 31, 2016 #25 Share Posted March 31, 2016 We love to cruise and we also love to not go broke doing it. With that said, we make plans to get the best bang for our buck. We've done day passes at resorts and currently have one booked in Nassua for our cruise in April. After doing some basic math, I'm wondering why, why, why? I know we booked it as a "party" day, because alcohol is inculded. So we are going to spend $80 per person, for 5 hours of "fun", plus the cost of transportation to and from the resort. That works out to $16 per hour, or almost 1/3 of what it would cost us for the cheers program. Why do we think this is a bargain? For $2.08 an hour, we can have 6 full days of fun, at our leisure, just by purchasing the cheers program. The new cheers program is looking better and better all the time, especially after you throw in a couple of coffees a day. but will you remember the cruise.......;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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