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What we noticed is that with the program, we did drink more, and better quality wines/liquors than if we were paying per drink. For example, I would get the more expensive Chardonnay that I normally would choose, as long as it was under $10, instead of choosing the less-expensive option (I'm a cheap date!) Also, if you wife likes wine with dinner, she might like to enjoy a mimosa (or 2) with breakfast.

Thanks for all the info by posters above.

Exactly. That's why we are thinking of getting the Cheers package: Not to get hammered but to drink 'premium' quality liquor and wines. I don't think, without the Cheers program, we would be buying a lot of Patron Silver at $9.5/each.

A question: Is there an Indian food restaurant on Sensation? We went on the Dream and that had one.

PS. On our December 21 cruise we are planning to be off the ship--at least not to Nassau or Freeport. So possible we may still get a bit hammered.

Sorry, I was getting confused with our last Royal Caribbean cruise. They have a beer package AND they don't force everyone in the cabin to buy the package. Carnival's Cheers program isn't nearly as good.

Thanks. Good info about RCL not forcing everyone in the cabin. There is quite a difference between what I can imbibe vs my wife but we end up getting the whole-cabin package...I know some people would 'cheat' but that would require trying to take drinks to the cabin to 'share' with others there; that would get old.

http://www.carnival.com/Core/FAQ.aspx?faq=beverage

Thanks. I did see that page but did not find relevant info about availability on ships-and those Google search results which excluded Sensation didn't help.

But I think your personal experience is more than sufficient to convince me the Package would be available on my upcoming cruise. Thanks again.

The Cheers program is available on all ships except those in Australia. There is no beer package just a flat rate $49.95 + 15% tip for up to 15 drinks per 24 hour period.

Thanks. But what is the source of your information? I Googled but could not found 'Not available' on Sensation or available only for 5-plus days cruises. Some 'official' Carnival page can really help?

We were on the 3-night Sensation cruise and the Cheers program was offered. My husband got the beer package.

Thanks.

Beer package? What was that? All I see is one Cheers package with up to $10/drink included.

[Cross posting from the Roll Calls in hope to get more responses]

We (wife and I) booked last night for 21 December.

Question, being a 5-day cruise will the Cheers Beverage program be available in this Carnival Sensation cruise? I hear the Sensation doesn't offer the Cheers program for cruises of less than 5 day duration?

Thanks.

I made my post new topic and posts today about our 10th anniversary trip in 2013 on the Carnival Dream from Port Canaveral. This topic is timely and re-assuring. Not to mention fun to read. Thanks!