melsmom303 Posted July 5, 2019 #1 Share Posted July 5, 2019 i was wondering from anyone who has had a cas comped cruise before if they can answer me a question if i book today say and i book my free offer of say specialty dining and free wi fi and then later decide on the drink package can i switch my offer if pay the18 percent gratuity or am i automatically stuck with what i choose ty from anybody who knows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcakes122 Posted July 5, 2019 #2 Share Posted July 5, 2019 You can switch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero777 Posted July 5, 2019 #3 Share Posted July 5, 2019 Gratuity is 20 percent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbrown84 Posted July 5, 2019 #4 Share Posted July 5, 2019 You can switch up to 48 hours before cruise starts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melsmom303 Posted July 5, 2019 Author #5 Share Posted July 5, 2019 Ok ty so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imacruiser99 Posted July 5, 2019 #6 Share Posted July 5, 2019 I concur. I recently switched to the beverage package on a land based casino offer booked thru CAS. If you are within final payment, you will probably need to pay the gratuities at the time you make the phone call to CAS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand and Seas Posted July 5, 2019 #7 Share Posted July 5, 2019 We have cruised many times on CAS offers. It's easy to switch your promos up to a couple of days before you cruise. We used to get the beverage package but now that the convenience fee is so high we have changed to other promos. We are happy enough with the free drinks in the casino. Money saved by not paying that convenience fee will buy us a couple of drinks outside of the casino😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCal Posted July 6, 2019 #8 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Def switch and get the drink package 😜🍹🍹. Best bang for your money 💰💰🍹 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shidah Posted July 6, 2019 #9 Share Posted July 6, 2019 I concur, the drink package really is the best deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcakes122 Posted July 6, 2019 #10 Share Posted July 6, 2019 11 minutes ago, LaCal said: Def switch and get the drink package 😜🍹🍹. Best bang for your money 💰💰🍹 Really depends on how much you drink - it's definitely NOT the best bang for me! I mostly only drink while in the casino (where I get free drinks), but I use ALOT of internet. The internet perk is worth $125 towards unlimited internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCal Posted July 6, 2019 #11 Share Posted July 6, 2019 9 minutes ago, pcakes122 said: Really depends on how much you drink - it's definitely NOT the best bang for me! I mostly only drink while in the casino (where I get free drinks), but I use ALOT of internet. The internet perk is worth $125 towards unlimited internet. True but because they are asking about the drink package I’d guess that would save them the most I also start out w the CAS drink card but also have the full 5 perks on my next 3 cruises Free Balcony from CAS w free unlimited drinks, Free specialty dining, Free WiFi, $50 OBC per excursion and Free friends and family 😜💰🍹 Using the Cruise next vouchers all 3 cruises came out up only $750 each total for 3 of us 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand and Seas Posted July 6, 2019 #12 Share Posted July 6, 2019 21 minutes ago, pcakes122 said: Really depends on how much you drink - it's definitely NOT the best bang for me! I mostly only drink while in the casino (where I get free drinks), but I use ALOT of internet. The internet perk is worth $125 towards unlimited internet. Yep, this is what we do! Great bartenders in the casino and they take good care of us. For us, the Dining credits and Wifi are the best deal (with the free drinks/bottled water in the casino.) For others that can enjoy that all day drinking, the beverage package is the way to go. Been there and done that for us😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcakes122 Posted July 6, 2019 #13 Share Posted July 6, 2019 I'm cheap and won't pay the 20% on a package I won't use. 5 of 6 of my future CAS cruises are Haven comps and I STILL declined the drink package on every one. So yes, I'm cheap. 😂 I just have no use for it. I have the Ultra CAS drink card and the casino is really the only time I have alcohol, so the beverage package just has no value to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcakes122 Posted July 6, 2019 #14 Share Posted July 6, 2019 4 minutes ago, Sand and Seas said: For others that can enjoy that all day drinking, the beverage package is the way to go. Been there and done that for us😉 I probably should stop drinking in the casino, too 😂 (A few alcohol-infused bad decisions have led to those Haven comps 😂😲🤣) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelinteach Posted July 6, 2019 #15 Share Posted July 6, 2019 I received a CAS offer in the mail but never responded (forgot about it) Do you ever get another chance or did I blow my chance for a free cruise?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand and Seas Posted July 6, 2019 #16 Share Posted July 6, 2019 1 hour ago, pcakes122 said: I probably should stop drinking in the casino, too 😂 (A few alcohol-infused bad decisions have led to those Haven comps 😂😲🤣) Most of the $$ we used to play in Vegas are just going directly on the cruise now. Comps from CAS are more fun than comps from Vegas......and I enjoy those Ultra drinks in the casino too😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand and Seas Posted July 6, 2019 #17 Share Posted July 6, 2019 8 minutes ago, travelinteach said: I received a CAS offer in the mail but never responded (forgot about it) Do you ever get another chance or did I blow my chance for a free cruise?? It never hurts to call and ask what they can do for you. If they have mailed you one of those postcard offers in the past it's quite possible they will have an offer for you again. The CAS agents are usually very nice about answering questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcakes122 Posted July 6, 2019 #18 Share Posted July 6, 2019 13 minutes ago, Sand and Seas said: Most of the $$ we used to play in Vegas are just going directly on the cruise now. Comps from CAS are more fun than comps from Vegas......and I enjoy those Ultra drinks in the casino too😊 We're on the same page - I don't play at all on land anymore! My "play" money budget is all on cruise casinos now 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted July 6, 2019 #19 Share Posted July 6, 2019 4 hours ago, LaCal said: Def switch and get the drink package 😜🍹🍹. Best bang for your money 💰💰🍹 The OP is a casino guest and gets free drinks from the casino. So, it is a matter of how much would they drink outside of casino hours to determine if it worth the $$$$. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melsmom303 Posted July 11, 2019 Author #20 Share Posted July 11, 2019 wow ty all for this boatload of info lol , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chars Posted July 11, 2019 #21 Share Posted July 11, 2019 I think it also depends on what level drink card you qualify for and what types of drinks you like. I am at the very low level so basically unable to get most of the drinks I want with the free drink card. I do use it for bottles of water, which is very beneficial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted July 11, 2019 #22 Share Posted July 11, 2019 1 hour ago, chars said: I think it also depends on what level drink card you qualify for and what types of drinks you like. I am at the very low level so basically unable to get most of the drinks I want with the free drink card. I do use it for bottles of water, which is very beneficial. Need to gamble more and get to a higher tier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_e_short Posted July 12, 2019 #23 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Sorry to jumpin but how do you know what level of drink card you get? I have a CAS cruise coming up in a few weeks. Is it based on your room category (i was offered an IA for free). thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcakes122 Posted July 13, 2019 #24 Share Posted July 13, 2019 18 minutes ago, K_e_short said: Sorry to jumpin but how do you know what level of drink card you get? I have a CAS cruise coming up in a few weeks. Is it based on your room category (i was offered an IA for free). thanks It is based on you tier level with Casinos at Sea (Jade, Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby or Elite.) I am not sure about the other levels, but I know Ruby and Elite get the Ultimate beverage card. (Can drink any liquor on the ship - no price limit 😁👍) There are a couple of drink levels below Ultimate (Premium & House?) but I'm not sure which go to what level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melsmom303 Posted July 13, 2019 Author #25 Share Posted July 13, 2019 my cruise comped by a land casino so not sure what level i am 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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