esm54687 Posted November 25, 2016 #1 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Hi, I tried searching but there are a gazillion posts with the term "tax" "ports" "alcohol"..... so I was hoping someone could point me to a site or thread that has a complete list of US Ports that charge sales tax on drinks.... I've tried many different searches for this using Google but came up empty. Happy Thanksgiving! TIA sent using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Six Posted November 25, 2016 #2 Share Posted November 25, 2016 (edited) Not sure about a real list, but definitely NYC, Texas, Alabama, and Florida. While in port that is. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk Edited November 25, 2016 by OohLookShinyThings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamloops50 Posted November 25, 2016 #3 Share Posted November 25, 2016 (edited) Not sure about a real list, but definitely NYC, Texas, Alabama, and Florida. While in port that is. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk Add California , Washington and Alaska. basically any tax that has added taxes on purchases is on the list. Edited November 25, 2016 by Kamloops50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dctravel Posted November 25, 2016 #4 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Add Louisiana too. Plus from New Orleans you pay tax on your way down the Mississippi. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esm54687 Posted November 25, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted November 25, 2016 (edited) That's semi true Kamloops because Maine has a sales tax on food but the tax for alcohol is buried in the actual price and not itemized...... so how would that work? I appreciate the replies!! So far: Alabama Alaska California Florida Loisianna New York Texas Washington sent using Forums mobile app Edited November 25, 2016 by esm54687 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted November 25, 2016 #6 Share Posted November 25, 2016 In Texas, there was a certain perimeter where the ship has sailed before they can serve liquor without tax. On last night before disembarkation on Texas port. all bars refrained from serving liquor starting at 7pm unless the passenger is willing to be charged with liquor tax. Sent from my SGH-M919 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esm54687 Posted November 25, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted November 25, 2016 This is great info we are collecting. It's only a small amount per drink but it's helpful to know. States that charge alcohol sales tax while in port: Alabama Alaska California Florida Louisiana New York Texas* Washington *within state territorial waters sent using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hladygirl Posted November 25, 2016 #8 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Add Boston. Last month was the first time we got charged the tax. We have cruised out of Boston 6 other times in the past with no tax charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser Who Knows Nothing Posted November 25, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 25, 2016 In Texas, there was a certain perimeter where the ship has sailed before they can serve liquor without tax. On last night before disembarkation on Texas port. all bars refrained from serving liquor starting at 7pm unless the passenger is willing to be charged with liquor tax. Sent from my SGH-M919 using Forums mobile app They don't serve you a drink unless you agree to pay the tax? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleteace Posted November 25, 2016 #10 Share Posted November 25, 2016 They don't serve you a drink unless you agree to pay the tax? Sent from my iPhone using Forums I was in Miami and rushed onboard to get a drink (I had the UBP) and was keen to try one! They got the drink but I had to sign for it, I wasn't really sure about the UBP at the time so I just signed it. They mentioned afterwards that there was a couple of dollars sales tax. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hsyoon Posted November 25, 2016 #11 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Any clue if taxes are charged while in port for Norwegian Sky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esm54687 Posted November 25, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted November 25, 2016 (edited) Any clue if taxes are charged while in port for Norwegian Sky? Taxes are not based on ship but based on port they are in...... this is not a NCL (cruise line) charge but a city/county/state tax. sent using Forums mobile app Edited November 25, 2016 by esm54687 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted November 25, 2016 #13 Share Posted November 25, 2016 They don't serve you a drink unless you agree to pay the tax? Sent from my iPhone using Forums They hand you a bill. Sign the bill to get your drink. There is no "agreeing". You are making a purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeyetlse Posted November 25, 2016 #14 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Taxes are not based on ship but based on port they are in...... this is not a NCL (cruise line) charge but a city/county/state tax.Actually the Sky is different, because the open bar offer is included in the price of the cruise, for everyone. When you get a drink that is covered by this offer, they don't swipe your card, so they can't collect taxes. (I haven't been on the Sky so please correct if I'm wrong.) If you order a drink that is not included, then you have to pay for it and I guess you will pay Florida or Bahamas tax (if the ship is in Floridian or Bahamian territorial waters). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esm54687 Posted November 25, 2016 Author #15 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Actually the Sky is different, because the open bar offer is included in the price of the cruise, for everyone. When you get a drink that is covered by this offer, they don't swipe your card, so they can't collect taxes. (I haven't been on the Sky so please correct if I'm wrong.) If you order a drink that is not included, then you have to pay for it and I guess you will pay Florida or Bahamas tax (if the ship is in Floridian or Bahamian territorial waters). did not know about the Sky open bar thing... thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdGuyMG Posted November 25, 2016 #16 Share Posted November 25, 2016 I was in Miami and rushed onboard to get a drink (I had the UBP) and was keen to try one! They got the drink but I had to sign for it, I wasn't really sure about the UBP at the time so I just signed it. They mentioned afterwards that there was a couple of dollars sales tax. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Florida Sales Tax is 6% so the drink(s) you ordered had to have totaled $34. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshagan Posted November 25, 2016 #17 Share Posted November 25, 2016 In Texas, there was a certain perimeter where the ship has sailed before they can serve liquor without tax. On last night before disembarkation on Texas port. all bars refrained from serving liquor starting at 7pm unless the passenger is willing to be charged with liquor tax. Doesn't Texas also limit the brands that can be served? I seem to remember that happening to a few posters here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogie23 Posted November 25, 2016 #18 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Doesn't Texas also limit the brands that can be served? I seem to remember that happening to a few posters here. Yes, when cruising from Houston there was a limited number of brands available until you got to international waters. They also sealed in room mini fridge until you are in international waters. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alliezona09 Posted November 25, 2016 #19 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Was on the Jewel Oct 30, did NOT pay any sales tax while in port in San Pedro California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser Who Knows Nothing Posted November 25, 2016 #20 Share Posted November 25, 2016 They hand you a bill. Sign the bill to get your drink. There is no "agreeing". You are making a purchase. I know this. I was questioning the one I quoted. They said you have to agree to it. I've never sailed from Texas and was asking if it's SOP there. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pspercy Posted November 25, 2016 #21 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Doesn't Texas also limit the brands that can be served? I seem to remember that happening to a few posters here. While in Texas waters sales are limited to alcohol that was purchased in Texas. They also started applying state duty on imported alcohol to cruisers, rates are low but beware if you like miniatures :eek: http://www.tabc.state.tx.us/poe/tax_rates.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pspercy Posted November 25, 2016 #22 Share Posted November 25, 2016 I know this. I was questioning the one I quoted. They said you have to agree to it. I've never sailed from Texas and was asking if it's SOP there. Sent from my iPhone using Forums No, it isn't:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghabbe Posted November 25, 2016 #23 Share Posted November 25, 2016 One of the ports that we are stopping at is KeyWest Florida and was wondering if the 6% sales tax is applicable there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser Who Knows Nothing Posted November 25, 2016 #24 Share Posted November 25, 2016 O One of the ports that we are stopping at is KeyWest Florida and was wondering if the 6% sales tax is applicable there? Yes. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NayRN Posted November 26, 2016 #25 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Actually the Sky is different, because the open bar offer is included in the price of the cruise, for everyone. When you get a drink that is covered by this offer, they don't swipe your card, so they can't collect taxes. (I haven't been on the Sky so please correct if I'm wrong.) If you order a drink that is not included, then you have to pay for it and I guess you will pay Florida or Bahamas tax (if the ship is in Floridian or Bahamian territorial waters). I was on the Sky in August. Short answer - unless you order something that isn't included, you will not be charged the sales tax. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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