Maplemoose Posted February 28, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I have read many times that while the Breakway is in NY, one must pay local taxes on all drinks, even if free. However, nobody has mentioned how much this would set you back. Are we talking 50 cents here or $5 a drink. I won't be waiting till we sail away but just curious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfette Posted February 28, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 28, 2017 What ever ny tax is. Let's say 7%. A $10.00 drink for example tax would be .70 cents. Miami is the same. It's not much on you bill. Just tax. If you had 3 drinks 2.10. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger001 Posted March 1, 2017 #3 Share Posted March 1, 2017 That's at most US ports. Depending on ports, it usually runs from 5% to maybe 10%. That's the only time I've had to sign a slip for the drinks. After leaving port, and no tax, no signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denatravels Posted March 1, 2017 #4 Share Posted March 1, 2017 It's between 0.75 and 1.00 for each drink. On the current BA runs to Bahamas, it is in NYC and Florida. I spent about $8 between the two days. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwilk1129 Posted March 1, 2017 #5 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Do the taxes stop as soon as you leave port or when you reach international waters? From Tampa it takes over 2 hrs to get past the bridge and into international waters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidybabe Posted March 1, 2017 #6 Share Posted March 1, 2017 International waters. It's just a minimal addition. About 90 cents per $10 drink. Safe sailing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imnance Posted March 1, 2017 #7 Share Posted March 1, 2017 The combined tax rate for Manhattan is 8.875%. That =state, county and city sales tax. New York state sales tax is currently 4%. So, if they charge the combined sales tax, 90 cents per 10.00 drink. If only the state sales tax, 40 cents per 10.00 drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted March 1, 2017 #8 Share Posted March 1, 2017 International waters. It's just a minimal addition. About 90 cents per $10 drink.Safe sailing You also pay tax on drinks in international waters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esm54687 Posted March 1, 2017 #9 Share Posted March 1, 2017 However, nobody has mentioned how much this would set you back While many people have provided the answer in this thread..... a simple search would've provided the same information as a gazillion people have mentioned exactly how much the tax is. Not being critical to the OP but just educating about the search feature because they mentioned no one had mentioned the rate before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeyetlse Posted March 1, 2017 #10 Share Posted March 1, 2017 You also pay tax on drinks in international waters?No, spidybabe was responding to rwilk1129's question "Do the taxes stop as soon as you leave port or when you reach international waters?" The taxes stop when you reach international waters. This isn't true for some European itineraries, where VAT is collected on all purchases during the entire cruise, even when the ship is in international waters. In the past, NCL has charged VAT on UBP orders, but they now seem to be saying that that was a mistake and it should not happen on European cruises. In fact the last response I received from them about this said that they should not have collected tax on UBP orders in Florida, either, so I am still not sure what their story is (and what the actual legal rules are)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cage keeper Posted March 2, 2017 #11 Share Posted March 2, 2017 While many people have provided the answer in this thread..... a simple search would've provided the same information as a gazillion people have mentioned exactly how much the tax is. Not being critical to the OP but just educating about the search feature because they mentioned no one had mentioned the rate before. Sometimes the search is difficult. We don't mind answering the OP's question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esm54687 Posted March 2, 2017 #12 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Sometimes the search is difficult. We don't mind answering the OP's question. I agree that people come to get answers and we don't mind answering the questions....... educating people about the search function will enable them to get much more info in the future....... With all due respect ...... the search feature is not difficult at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted March 2, 2017 #13 Share Posted March 2, 2017 No, spidybabe was responding to rwilk1129's question "Do the taxes stop as soon as you leave port or when you reach international waters?" The taxes stop when you reach international waters. This isn't true for some European itineraries, where VAT is collected on all purchases during the entire cruise, even when the ship is in international waters. In the past, NCL has charged VAT on UBP orders, but they now seem to be saying that that was a mistake and it should not happen on European cruises. In fact the last response I received from them about this said that they should not have collected tax on UBP orders in Florida, either, so I am still not sure what their story is (and what the actual legal rules are)? Thank you for the clarification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmess Posted March 2, 2017 #14 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I just returned from a cruise on the Epic. One of our stops was the Private Island. Well, they are charging tax on drinks you purchase on the Island. But be careful. I was traveling with a friend who does not drink alcohol. Well went to the beach bar. Got a Virgin Daquri, 2 sodas and a regular Pina Colada. That was it. Had all of our cards showing Beverage package (which virgin drink is covered on) and soda package. Well, customer service desk produced a receipt on my card for our drinks on the Island. It showed the "taxes" for 8 coronas, 4 miami vice, 2 mojitos and 4 sodas. So basically everyone around me that ordered drinks at that beach bar had all their drinks on my single card. I wasn't charged for the drinks, but I had a charge for around $14. Now if it had been what we ordered only, I would not have complained. But I was not paying the taxes for every drink ordered in the same few minutes we ordered ours. So, just beware and look and questions your bill. Check it periodically through out the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezo Posted March 6, 2017 #15 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Taxes stop when the casino opens. So either stay sober for a bit or spend a few bucks to get loaded before your are out to sea. Either way, you can afford it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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