What would you do?

[aborgman]

40 minutes ago, teknoge3k said:

Not only is it unsweetened, but it's naaaaaasty. 

 

Yeah... the coffee is surprisingly good, but the iced tea is definitely some weird made from a mix that contains no actual tea concoction.

[seamomster]

Since no one else mentioned it, my son loved being able to use his own card, especially at that age.  Don't be surprised if DS is on a first name bases with most bar tenders by the end of the trip. 

 

It really helps teach children how to interact with service staff and gives the confidence to handle things on their own.  I suggest you keep it.

[Drazil65]

Mix half lemonade with half ice tea and it kind of balances out the drink and tastes much better than each one alone!  Half the sugar too!

 

 

 

Edited August 14 by Drazil65

[Itchy&Scratchy]

On 7/31/2024 at 4:55 PM, cruisemiluv28 said:

Maybe 3-4 per day. At home he has 1 every week. On vacations I let him live.

same here, so I bought DS a soda package but none for us. I'll carry on some diet Coke for myself, since Carnival serves Pepsi products.

[Sgwscruiser]

On 7/31/2024 at 4:49 PM, Itried4498 said:

As if drinking that sugar water is more healthy than soda.

Poster never said it was about sugar intake 

[dbrucern]

On 7/31/2024 at 3:56 PM, cruisemiluv28 said:

So I'm sailing with DH and DS 7 years old. I got the drink package for DH and myself and got the soda package for DS for 7 nights.  I'm second guessing myself if I should cancel DS soda considering he'll be with us pretty much the whole time. Would I be able to order for him and myself at the same time?  What would you do?

Yes you just have to have his S&S card along with yours, we do this all the time

[DeniseTr]

Another alternative is those drink drops. Less bulky. 

Question, how many drinks per day (soda) to make up for the cost of package, keeping in mind that you have to pay for package for every day, even if you don't use it.

 

 

Edited August 18 by DeniseTr

[dlphn501]

On 8/1/2024 at 10:39 AM, kctwinmommy said:

He can also order different juices with it. When our son was younger, he wasn't much of a soda drinker, but he would get some. He would also get pineapple juice that he loved, which wasn't available for free.

The soda package is only soda.  No juice.

[kctwinmommy]

27 minutes ago, dlphn501 said:

The soda package is only soda.  No juice.

Well then that's a change. My son got glasses on pineapple juice all the time!

[kctwinmommy]

29 minutes ago, dlphn501 said:

The soda package is only soda.  No juice.

And you are incorrect. As I suspected, it hasn't changed. From their website...

 

https://www.carnival.com/drink-packages/bottomless-bubbles-package/bottomless-bubbles-BB_1

 

Enjoy ice-cold refreshments during meals, during shows, during, well... anytime you want with Bottomless Bubbles. This unlimited soda program lets you indulge in all-you-can-drink Pepsi sodas and juice for the full length of your cruise. Sweet! Bottomless Bubbles is available for purchase at the Lobby, Casino and Pool Bars. Restrictions apply.

[dlphn501]

14 minutes ago, kctwinmommy said:

And you are incorrect. As I suspected, it hasn't changed. From their website...

 

https://www.carnival.com/drink-packages/bottomless-bubbles-package/bottomless-bubbles-BB_1

 

Enjoy ice-cold refreshments during meals, during shows, during, well... anytime you want with Bottomless Bubbles. This unlimited soda program lets you indulge in all-you-can-drink Pepsi sodas and juice for the full length of your cruise. Sweet! Bottomless Bubbles is available for purchase at the Lobby, Casino and Pool Bars. Restrictions apply.

 

I know I saw a list recently of the available options for the bubbles package, and it only listed carbonated beverages (Pepsi soda products and Bubly), but I can't find it now.  It may list juice there because juice is free at breakfast in the MDR (including pineapple) and in the fountains on lido.

[kctwinmommy]

44 minutes ago, dlphn501 said:

 

I know I saw a list recently of the available options for the bubbles package, and it only listed carbonated beverages (Pepsi soda products and Bubly), but I can't find it now.  It may list juice there because juice is free at breakfast in the MDR (including pineapple) and in the fountains on lido.

Nope, it included juices beyond that. Again, my son, just a few years ago, was able to get pineapple juice with it. I know the free juice on the deck, but there are other juices available.

 

https://www.cruisecritic.com/articles/carnival-bottomless-bubbles-package

[dlphn501]

1 hour ago, dlphn501 said:

 

I know I saw a list recently of the available options for the bubbles package, and it only listed carbonated beverages (Pepsi soda products and Bubly), but I can't find it now.  It may list juice there because juice is free at breakfast in the MDR (including pineapple) and in the fountains on lido.

 

1 hour ago, kctwinmommy said:

And you are incorrect. As I suspected, it hasn't changed. From their website...

 

https://www.carnival.com/drink-packages/bottomless-bubbles-package/bottomless-bubbles-BB_1

 

Enjoy ice-cold refreshments during meals, during shows, during, well... anytime you want with Bottomless Bubbles. This unlimited soda program lets you indulge in all-you-can-drink Pepsi sodas and juice for the full length of your cruise. Sweet! Bottomless Bubbles is available for purchase at the Lobby, Casino and Pool Bars. Restrictions apply.

 

I found it:

 

Beverages Included in Bottomless Bubbles Package

• Pepsi
• Diet Pepsi
• Pepsi Zero Sugar
• Caffeine Free Pepsi
• Diet Pepsi Caffeine Free
• Starry
• Starry Zero Sugar
• Mug Root Beer
• Mountain Dew
• Diet Mountain Dew
• Bubly Lime Sparkling Water
• Bubly Blackberry Sparkling Water

 

https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/6519/~/beverages

 

Again, I didn't say only the free juices on lido. Did you son get pineapple juice from a bar?  If so, I think Carnival needs to update their information because people are always coming at people on these boards telling them to look at the website ...............

Personally I always get Cheers and carry-on drinks for the kids because why pay for something you can bring.  Just reiterating the website.

[Itchy&Scratchy]

On 8/18/2024 at 6:17 PM, dlphn501 said:

I know I saw a list recently of the available options for the bubbles package, and it only listed carbonated beverages (Pepsi soda products and Bubly), but I can't find it now. 

I am with you. I got this package for my kid for our upcoming cruise, and at the time it listed soda only.

[angelsfort]

On 7/31/2024 at 3:56 PM, cruisemiluv28 said:

So I'm sailing with DH and DS 7 years old. I got the drink package for DH and myself and got the soda package for DS for 7 nights.  I'm second guessing myself if I should cancel DS soda considering he'll be with us pretty much the whole time. Would I be able to order for him and myself at the same time?  What would you do?

 

The only benefit I would think for your DS to have the soda package is if he'd thoroughly enjoy the experience of going to the bars and ordering his own drinks.  Or if it would be good for him to stretch his wings and become more independent. 

otherwise, I'd just bring on a couple of twelve packs of soda (and maybe get him a custom tumbler made especially for the cruise)

my BF and I both got the soda package on our last cruise and at the end decided that it wasn't worth it, we hadn't drunk enough soda to cover the cost of it.  It would have been better if we had just carried on our own soda's for the duration.  (plus sometimes the wait at the bars to be able to actually GET your soda was sometimes an issue)

[cruisemiluv28]

Just returned from an amazing week on the Mardi Gras. DS did enjoy using his card to make his soda purchases. Was it worth it? Money wise? No. But it was priceless seeing him more independent .

[Sagittarius traveler]

On 7/31/2024 at 4:09 PM, cyntil8ing said:

We have had Cheers for the adults and no package for our kids. We were charged for their sodas. We had a few instances in the dining room when we were not charged, but it was not the expectation. We expected to pay for them separately.  We did not buy the soda package because they usually only had one per day, either at dinner or in the theater while watching a show.

 

With you commenting that I’m planning on bringing the soda so whenever my daughter wants it can go in the room and get it, which she probably won’t even drink it because she don’t want to go to the room 😂🤣

[cyntil8ing]

On 7/31/2024 at 4:09 PM, cyntil8ing said:

We have had Cheers for the adults and no package for our kids. We were charged for their sodas. We had a few instances in the dining room when we were not charged, but it was not the expectation. We expected to pay for them separately.  We did not buy the soda package because they usually only had one per day, either at dinner or in the theater while watching a show.

Follow up to this as we just came off Pride today. There were no longer any freebies in the dining room, unlike in 2022. Every drink my son ordered was charged. Between sodas, milkshakes, virgin strawberry daiquiris, and shirts from the gift shop, he spent nearly all of our shareholder, promotional, and early saver OBC! 

[Sagittarius traveler]

On 8/18/2024 at 5:23 PM, dlphn501 said:

The soda package is only soda.  No juice.

Can you get the milkshakes? Or coffee and tea ?

[Itchy&Scratchy]

5 hours ago, Sagittarius traveler said:

Can you get the milkshakes? Or coffee and tea ?

regular coffee and tea should be free onboard. The basic soda package does not include milkshakes, fancy coffee or tea. Did you think Carnival would include them in $8 pppd price?

Edited September 2 by Itchy&Scratchy

[Sagittarius traveler]

20 minutes ago, Itchy&Scratchy said:

regular coffee and tea should be free onboard. The basic soda package does not include milkshakes, fancy coffee or tea. Did you think Carnival would include them in $8 pppd price?

yeah I wouldn’t think it would be on cheers as teens like coffee and frappes the snarky comment not needed that’s why people don’t really go on this site the snarkiness 

Edited September 2 by Sagittarius traveler

[Itchy&Scratchy]

6 minutes ago, Sagittarius traveler said:

that’s why people don’t really go on this site

imho, people do go on this site. But you could have checked the Carnival website instead.

[Bevv]

Bottomless Bubbles | Drink Packages | Carnival Cruise Line

Details

 

Enjoy ice-cold refreshments during meals, during shows, during, well... anytime you want with Bottomless Bubbles. This unlimited soda program lets you indulge in all-you-can-drink Pepsi sodas and juice for the full length of your cruise. Sweet! Bottomless Bubbles is available for purchase at the Lobby, Casino and Pool Bars. Restrictions apply.

Restrictions:

• Non-transferable and may not be shared. Guests or family members who would like to enjoy soft drinks through this program must purchase their own sticker.
• One beverage serving, per sticker, will be served at a time.
• Soft drink is served by the glass (16 ounces); juice is served by the glass (10 ounces).
• Cannot be used through room service or the Interactive TV system, where applicable, or the minibar, where applicable.
• Program is only applicable for onboard purchases.
• Bottomless Bubbles is inclusive of VAT, if and as applicable on European cruises.
• If the program is purchased prior to the cruise, it is refundable up to 10:00pm ET, the evening prior to the cruise departure. Otherwise, Bottomless Bubbles is non-refundable 

[Denise72]

On 8/18/2024 at 6:36 PM, dlphn501 said:

 

 

I found it:

 

Beverages Included in Bottomless Bubbles Package

• Pepsi
• Diet Pepsi
• Pepsi Zero Sugar
• Caffeine Free Pepsi
• Diet Pepsi Caffeine Free
• Starry
• Starry Zero Sugar
• Mug Root Beer
• Mountain Dew
• Diet Mountain Dew
• Bubly Lime Sparkling Water
• Bubly Blackberry Sparkling Water

 

https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/6519/~/beverages

 

Again, I didn't say only the free juices on lido. Did you son get pineapple juice from a bar?  If so, I think Carnival needs to update their information because people are always coming at people on these boards telling them to look at the website ...............

Personally I always get Cheers and carry-on drinks for the kids because why pay for something you can bring.  Just reiterating the website.

That post is entirely about the PEPSI offerings, not an extensive list of bubbles beverages. 

[LPut714]

On 7/31/2024 at 3:56 PM, cruisemiluv28 said:

So I'm sailing with DH and DS 7 years old. I got the drink package for DH and myself and got the soda package for DS for 7 nights.  I'm second guessing myself if I should cancel DS soda considering he'll be with us pretty much the whole time. Would I be able to order for him and myself at the same time?  What would you do?

Each of you are allowed to bring a 12 pack of soda on-has to be carried on. If youi have a luggage cart or small suitcase to attach to so you don't have to carry. Prob would need to be scanned to board. That would be 36 cans so prob more than enough