uCruiser Posted August 1, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 1, 2018 I just read the review here https://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=623744 and that person says the following: REMEMBER when you board in Florida you will be charged a very hefty tax on any drink you buy while in port. Nearly double the cost of a drink. It’s a Florida law and they collect a lot of revenue. Drink after you pull anchor is my advice.Is that correct? If yes, what is the charge and will it affect you when you are on the Drinks on Us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbabyfish Posted August 1, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Yes it's correct, plan on another 8-10% sales tax on top of your 15% gratuity Sent from my SM-S320VL using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruiseKween Posted August 1, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Yes it's correct, plan on another 8-10% sales tax on top of your 15% gratuity Sent from my SM-S320VL using Forums mobile app What if you upgraded to the deluxe drink package where the gratuities are included? Do we have to pay the difference above the 15%? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted August 2, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 2, 2018 They also charge a extra tax if you are in PR. That is on any line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joken35 Posted August 2, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 2, 2018 The tax is applied on all drink packages while In port.Can add up if you board early and drink often . Ship doesn't leave until 7pm.. BUt hey, your on vacation. enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streblo Posted August 2, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 2, 2018 The tax is applied on all drink packages while In port.Can add up if you board early and drink often . Ship doesn't leave until 7pm.. BUt hey, your on vacation. enjoy So, if I'm on the all inclusive package and have a few cocktails and beers before sailaway, will it be detailed on my onboard billing at the end of the cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KlausM999 Posted August 2, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 2, 2018 We had Aurea classic drink package and no extra tax on our bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted August 2, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Pre Bought drink packages do not incur any sales tax as an extra on your bill, any individual drinks bought by customers who do not have a package incur the sales tax and the 15%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streblo Posted August 2, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Pre Bought drink packages do not incur any sales tax as an extra on your bill, any individual drinks bought by customers who do not have a package incur the sales tax and the 15%. THANK GOODNESS! :tropical-drink::wine-glass::cocktail::beer-mug::beer-toast: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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