madasabull

Hi, my wife and I too have purchased the AI for our trip to the Far East in December 2013, and I have asked Costa all kinds of questions by email this week, to which they have replied to. I too have never bought one of these before, as we are not big drinkers, but I just though it would be worth a try, and will keep us up a bit later at night, have more nice coffee's and drinks when we like, without thinking about the cost.

Of course, Im still a little worried about my card being charged, with it being the same card as the normal purchase card. I will be watching them like hawks, and I dont want to feel like that.

1) Me: Just to clarify, will we have a total of 3 cards each. One card to get into the room, one card we use to make purchases with, and one card for the all inclusive drinks package?

Costa: Dear Mr, as you will board the ship you will find your Costa Card in your cabin,

one per person, with this card you can:

- open the cabin door;

- open and close the safe in the cabin;

- pay for on board expences;

- use of the on board Totems;

- embark and desembark.

All guests who purchase an all inclusive package have a specific wording

on the back of the card, so it will be enough to show your card to the

waiter. To keep an eye on your cabin account you can use the Totems,

this large touch screen is located in the reception area and also allows

you to book excursions.

2) Me: If I purchase a drink with this card that is supposed to be included, and the waiter decides to charge it instead, how will I know? Will he try to give me a receipt to sign, and if he does, will it show zero owed or an amount for a drink?

Costa: Dear Mr , the waiter will take your card and bring it back to you together with your drink and a receipt showing 0.00