joltfreek Posted February 15, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I know there has been a lot of is it worth it, and will I break even. I'm taking the family on our 1st cruise on the Carnval Ecstasy on April 29th! Any way, we did get the cheers package, and after reading people talking about top shelf drinks, I would like to find out what are some of the most expensive Drinks you have gotten on a Carnval ship that's in the 50$ range and is free with cheers! My thought drink two of them a day and bam payed off double! Lol. So what's the most expensive cheers drink you have bought, or can buy (well get for free with cheers) Thanks for your input in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKozaki Posted February 15, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I'm very interested in this too! Signed up for it and I'm going top shelf all the way. Lol! Make a cocktail with some Grey Goose VX! But I'm a whiskey guy so I'm looking forward to trying different brands. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcarney Posted February 15, 2017 #3 Share Posted February 15, 2017 My BF and I had cheers for our NYE cruise ... He asked several bartenders what was the most expensive drink ... It was some sort of martini at $18 ... He said it was awful .. He didn't even finish it ... And he loves his drinks ... He typically drinks woodford whisky and when the ship ran out (we laugh that he drank it all), he moves to dukes ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jppmp Posted February 15, 2017 #4 Share Posted February 15, 2017 The above poster is correct, the Grey Goose VX martini is the most expensive drink you can get on Ecstasy. I believe it was around 18 bucks. I would disagree with the the poster who didn't like it, my son and I thought they were outta sight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splintz Posted February 15, 2017 #5 Share Posted February 15, 2017 The above poster is correct, the Grey Goose VX martini is the most expensive drink you can get on Ecstasy. I believe it was around 18 bucks. I would disagree with the the poster who didn't like it, my son and I thought they were outta sight! i also had the grey goose VX martini(dirty) at the alchemy bar as the most expensive drink i have had. i didn't like it because i don't like cognac. i went back to the regular grey goose dirty martini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted February 15, 2017 #6 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I'm sure you could get some top shelf Scotch (Blue label) which would be pricey. But really? I'm going to drink some stuff I don't normally drink and probably won't like, just to stick it to the man? OP is probably a great person and I'd enjoy having a drink with them. But, first impression,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrqoisWtrs Posted February 15, 2017 #7 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I read someone had gotten a $20 glass of champagne in the steakhouse. And yes, someone else had a top shelf scotch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKozaki Posted February 15, 2017 #8 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Also read that about the Steakhouse. They have some real interesting brandy and cognac if you are into that. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joltfreek Posted February 16, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Sorry was not trying to sound like I want to stick it to the man, just in would never normally buy a 50$ drink or a shot from the top shelf. So I would definitely love to be able to try some new things and see what I have been missing, or not missing, lol. If your on my 1st cruise it would definitely enjoy to sit down and have a drink with you! Or anyone! It's all about trying new things, meeting new people and making great memories! Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKozaki Posted February 16, 2017 #10 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Sorry was not trying to sound like I want to stick it to the man, just in would never normally buy a 50$ drink or a shot from the top shelf. So I would definitely love to be able to try some new things and see what I have been missing, or not missing, lol. If your on my 1st cruise it would definitely enjoy to sit down and have a drink with you! Or anyone! It's all about trying new things, meeting new people and making great memories! Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app I wouldn't call it sticking it to them as they would not put out something like this if they thought they would lose money. I'm totally down with trying stuff I probably wouldn't order normally. For example...I'm a Bourbon guy. But would like to try a higher end Scotch. Last time I had Scotch I was turned off. Maybe it was a bad Scotch? I'll find out in April!!! And will definitely peruse the drink menu at the Steakhouse! I was happy to know that Cheers is good there! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefrisco Posted February 16, 2017 #11 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Any clue on the most expensive drink in the casino? We get DOU cards in there so I've never really paid much attention other than the fact that they don't have Hpnotiq. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted February 16, 2017 #12 Share Posted February 16, 2017 I wouldn't call it sticking it to them as they would not put out something like this if they thought they would lose money. I'm totally down with trying stuff I probably wouldn't order normally. For example...I'm a Bourbon guy. But would like to try a higher end Scotch. Last time I had Scotch I was turned off. Maybe it was a bad Scotch? I'll find out in April!!! And will definitely peruse the drink menu at the Steakhouse! Try Glenlivet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKozaki Posted February 16, 2017 #13 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Try Glenlivet. I think I may have tried that in the past. But will try it again! The last one I had was Highland Park and it was way too peaty for me as I remember it. This was over 10 years ago. But I am definitely game for the good stuff. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudos2Fly Posted February 16, 2017 #14 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Can't say we have spent that much on "one" drink. Just back from a cruise the most we spent was $10.95. We did get a bottle of win for the dining room and that was $45. Although the most expensive bottle of wine we got was on Holland America for $75. :o :rolleyes: Found out the same wine in Publix is $21. LOL Have fun on your cruise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterMason Posted February 16, 2017 #15 Share Posted February 16, 2017 From my 9/16/16 post: On my last cruise, I'd get the Long Island Iced Tea's and up the spirits: Grey Goose VX - $15.00 Patron Reposado - $10.95 Appleton Estates VX - $5.75 So that one was a minimum of $30. I only asked 1 bartender to make it this way, and I tipped him $2-3 each time. YMMV. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louanne93 Posted February 16, 2017 #16 Share Posted February 16, 2017 You don't sound like you want to "Stick" it to the man. And if you did, so what. Carnival didn't create the cheers program to "Be a nice guy" and help you out! They are making a profit. Sent from my LG-H810 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GROUCHPUSS Posted February 16, 2017 #17 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Hennessy paradis cognac $60.00 in steakhouse Vista. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar1068 Posted February 16, 2017 #18 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Hennessy paradis cognac $60.00 in steakhouse Vista. With CHEERS, don't you only get a 25% discount on that $60 cognac? You'd still end up paying like $45 for it the way the program "rules" read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywalkr2 Posted February 16, 2017 #19 Share Posted February 16, 2017 I am so on the fence. My upcoming trip in August I will be the only adult in my cabin... so I can finally consider this again. However I am not man enough for these strong drinks! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKozaki Posted February 16, 2017 #20 Share Posted February 16, 2017 I am so on the fence. My upcoming trip in August I will be the only adult in my cabin... so I can finally consider this again. However I am not man enough for these strong drinks! ;) Yeah, we went back and forth on this. The more you read on CC the more you realize it's all about you. So many numbers being thrown around. On our 7 day we figured you are really only drinking for 6 days. And that is if you are leaving from a port that allows this...i.e. Texas and NY don't let you use this while in port. We are leaving from Miami so we figured 6-7 drinks a piece a day to break even not counting any specialty coffees, bottled water, etc.. All in all the numbers were close enough to just say do it and we can relax not worrying about our bill at the end of the cruise and it's paid for in advance. What ever you chose, have fun!!! That's our plan! We don't get to do this often!!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted February 17, 2017 #21 Share Posted February 17, 2017 With CHEERS, don't you only get a 25% discount on that $60 cognac? You'd still end up paying like $45 for it the way the program "rules" read. You are correct. Unlike other lines which charge you the price difference plus gratuity, Carnival has a hard 50.00 limit. Sent from my XT1254 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted February 17, 2017 #22 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I am so on the fence. My upcoming trip in August I will be the only adult in my cabin... so I can finally consider this again. However I am not man enough for these strong drinks! ;) If your ship has an Alchemy Bar, it's a no brainer. Remember you also get bottled water, espresso based coffee drinks, energy drinks and milkshakes included with Cheers. Sent from my XT1254 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briitini Posted February 17, 2017 #23 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Another vote for drinks made with Grey Goose VX. I found that out last year in the Sensation. I hated grey goose (I'm a titos girl) and had the VX for the first time and it's SO smooth. Best ever! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krehberg Posted February 17, 2017 #24 Share Posted February 17, 2017 You are correct. Unlike other lines which charge you the price difference plus gratuity, Carnival has a hard 50.00 limit. Sent from my XT1254 using Forums mobile app True...but Carnival has very few options that exceed the $50. As a wine drinker, when I was on RCI, I was paying the differential on almost every drink...though they do have a much nicer selection, but every single glass of champagne exceeded the $12 limit..and most of the wines did too...so the drinking package on RCI was more of a down payment :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffyn Posted February 25, 2017 #25 Share Posted February 25, 2017 If your ship has an Alchemy Bar, it's a no brainer. Remember you also get bottled water, espresso based coffee drinks, energy drinks and milkshakes included with Cheers. Sent from my XT1254 using Forums mobile app curious, where do you get milkshakes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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