Can't believe I'm asking a CHEERS question

[reeinaz]

2 hours ago, CajunOyster said:

$18.00

 

Plus gratuities and possibly sales tax. Sounds like one expensive drink. But it doesn’t look like any drinks that I’d be interested in are over $20 anyway. But this definitely makes me more conscious of being aware of the differences between cruise lines. 

[UPNYGuy]

On 12/23/2022 at 8:26 AM, reeinaz said:

I don't like scotch. But someone told me there are unpeated scotches that I might like. Do you know if Carnival carries any unpeated ones or would they be over $20 ones anyway?

 

if you don't like a peated scotch, try Glenlivet Founders Reserve or Aberfeldy 12. Carnival should have both of these, and they are included with cheers. The Aberfeldy 12 is a go-to low cost bottle for me at home. I quite like it. 

[CajunOyster]

8 hours ago, reeinaz said:

Plus gratuities and possibly sales tax. Sounds like one expensive drink. But it doesn’t look like any drinks that I’d be interested in are over $20 anyway. But this definitely makes me more conscious of being aware of the differences between cruise lines. 

 

The question wasn't about whether it was worth it or not.  It was simply how much a $24 drink would cost under Cheers.

[CruizinSusan70]

52 minutes ago, CajunOyster said:

 

The question wasn't about whether it was worth it or not.  It was simply how much a $24 drink would cost under Cheers.

And at $21.24 after tip, no matter how good that 24.00 drink is, I'd pass and enjoy a cheaper substitute (or 2 or 3) that's included with Cheers.

Since I don't drink champagne or scotch or will drink cheaper rum or tequila, I'll never have this dilemma.

[reeinaz]

16 hours ago, CajunOyster said:

 

The question wasn't about whether it was worth it or not.  It was simply how much a $24 drink would cost under Cheers.

Thanks. It was my question so I am quite aware of what was asked. 

[UPNYGuy]

On 12/24/2022 at 10:13 PM, CruizinSusan70 said:

And at $21.24 after tip, no matter how good that 24.00 drink is, I'd pass and enjoy a cheaper substitute (or 2 or 3) that's included with Cheers.

Since I don't drink champagne or scotch or will drink cheaper rum or tequila, I'll never have this dilemma.

 

Also, sometimes the 'extra fee' items are a good way to try an item you have been curious about, but don't want to blow $100 and up on a bottle in case you don't like it. So the 25% off does make sense. 

[allinwonderland]

But the verdict seems to be - even though you have to pay basically full price (only 25% off), it does count against your included 15 (because everyone is only allowed 15 drinks no matter how they pay for it, yeah yeah...)

 

I like nice champagne so might be tempted by that $22 glass, but not if it's going to count against my 15 AND I have to pay basically full price! Might as well just splurge on a whole bottle at that point. 🍾

[UPNYGuy]

1 hour ago, allinwonderland said:

(allowed 15 drinks no matter how they pay for it)

 

I would be all for cruise lines instituting a hard limit of how much people can drink, and this coming from someone that always gets Cheers. I have never maxed it out. 

Edited January 4, 2023 by UPNYGuy

[allinwonderland]

44 minutes ago, UPNYGuy said:

 

I would be all for cruise lines instituting a hard limit of how much people can drink, and this coming from someone that always gets Cheers. I have never maxed it out. 

See, I understand from a revenue perspective why they'd want to cap the number for those on the drink package (even if only a small percentage of people would ever go above 15, as it's a decently high number as to suffice for most hard drinkers), even if just so their financial projections are cleaner. But even then there are tons of ways around it to drink even more on any given day - bottles to the room, buy bottles of wine, drink in port...

 

Any place that serves alcohol has the right to say "sorry I won't serve you anymore" if they think you're over-served, I don't see why a cruise ship is any different.

[UPNYGuy]

On 1/4/2023 at 7:30 PM, allinwonderland said:

Any place that serves alcohol has the right to say "sorry I won't serve you anymore" if they think you're over-served, I don't see why a cruise ship is any different.

 

I would be fine with them giving a hard limit and permitting NO alcohol in the room (incluring carry-on) unless purchased from them by the glass or through cheers for this exact reason . 

[EngineCo52]

you will be charged at the discounted rate and it will not count against your 15 in the cheers package 

[reeinaz]

14 hours ago, EngineCo52 said:

you will be charged at the discounted rate and it will not count against your 15 in the cheers package 

I believe everyone is subject to the 15 drink limit, even those that do not have the CHEERS package. The enforcement of that rule is inconsistent though, as are most things Carnival.

[UPNYGuy]

7 hours ago, reeinaz said:

I believe everyone is subject to the 15 drink limit, even those that do not have the CHEERS package. The enforcement of that rule is inconsistent though, as are most things Carnival.

 

oh OK didn't know that. Thought you could have 15 included in Cheers and pay for more. 

[EngineCo52]

On 1/8/2023 at 12:20 PM, reeinaz said:

I believe everyone is subject to the 15 drink limit, even those that do not have the CHEERS package. The enforcement of that rule is inconsistent though, as are most things Carnival.

 

Probably depends on the person if they're acting stupid or hammered they will cut you off early. but we have definitely gone over our 15 limit since we bought things that were over the $20 price tag or buckets of beers. but we all were respectful or didnt act like a drunkard lol

[ibarrio]

Blanton's for $15 (Steakhouse) is more than reasonable. Cheaper than any bar or lounge in the Phoenix area. 

[justafem]

Buy fishbowls!  They count as a single drink.

 

I bought one on my first cruise and bring it every time to have it refilled as needed.  My booze bill is low. 

[reeinaz]

On 12/24/2022 at 2:03 PM, UPNYGuy said:

 

if you don't like a peated scotch, try Glenlivet Founders Reserve or Aberfeldy 12. Carnival should have both of these, and they are included with cheers. The Aberfeldy 12 is a go-to low cost bottle for me at home. I quite like it. 

Thanks for this. I tried the Aberfeldy 12. It was a little harsh for me but I am not a quitter! I figured I just needed to get used to it. After about the 3rd day of getting a glass to sip before bed, the bartender pulled out a bottle of Aberfeldy 16! Oh it was like liquid heaven (and included in Cheers). I spent the next few hours at the atrium bar sipping on that. I even bought a bottle when I got home. This was on the Sunrise. I never got around to trying the Glenlivet. They said the casino bar probably had it but I wasn't interested enough to make a trek there.

[ProgRockCruiser]

On 2/14/2023 at 11:41 AM, reeinaz said:

I never got around to trying the Glenlivet.

Glenmorangies are quite nice too - the more years the smoother, as you'd expect.  I think I have seen them on board, but can't be sure. 

 

ooh, I vaguely recall The Macallan should be on board (not sure which, offhand) - that's a somewhat overpriced non-peated Speyside in your liquor store (I'd buy a Bunnahabhain instead), but by the "glass" should be easily within the Cheers $20 limit.