gill_boo Posted March 29, 2010 #1 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Seems like a lot of people would like this, why won't cruise critic run them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler353 Posted March 29, 2010 #2 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Seems like a lot of people would like this, why won't cruise critic run them? Just my opinion. Because everyone in the group has to buy it and not everyone drinks booze or even sodas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdawg86 Posted March 29, 2010 #3 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Just my opinion. Because everyone in the group has to buy it and not everyone drinks booze or even sodas. right but if those people don't want to drink then dont go on that group cruise. there are enough drinkers on CC that there wouldn't be a problem organizing enough people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy & Carmen Posted March 29, 2010 #4 Share Posted March 29, 2010 It's against CC policy...don't think I didn't try for my groups years ago. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPete Posted March 29, 2010 #5 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I watch what people do when they think they are getting "free" food. I shudder what a novice would do with "free" drinks. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody000 Posted March 29, 2010 #6 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I watch what people do when they think they are getting "free" food. I shudder what a novice would do with "free" drinks. :eek: lmao...now that could be entertaining!:D:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildeklave Posted March 29, 2010 #7 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I do not think it is worth it unless you have 3 sea days. It is $55 a day. You would need to have 5-6 drinks a day. For excursion days you will be drinking off the ship and may only have 2-3 drinks at night. You are better off ordering a $0 bottle of rum or vodka from Bon Voyage and mixing drinks in your cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msolberg Posted March 29, 2010 #8 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I do not think it is worth it unless you have 3 sea days. It is $55 a day. You would need to have 5-6 drinks a day. For excursion days you will be drinking off the ship and may only have 2-3 drinks at night. You are better off ordering a $0 bottle of rum or vodka from Bon Voyage and mixing drinks in your cabin. That makes me snicker. Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody000 Posted March 29, 2010 #9 Share Posted March 29, 2010 It is $55 a day. You would need to have 5-6 drinks a day. For excursion days you will be drinking off the ship and may only have 2-3 drinks at night. You can speak for yourself on that one...:p:D Im glad when I have only 2-3 drinks with breakfast...:eek::p:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler353 Posted March 29, 2010 #10 Share Posted March 29, 2010 right but if those people don't want to drink then dont go on that group cruise. there are enough drinkers on CC that there wouldn't be a problem organizing enough people. That might be considered discrimination by some of the more PC crowd here. Personaly sounds like the perfect solution to me. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miched Posted March 29, 2010 #11 Share Posted March 29, 2010 In Oct I was told it was $40 per day. We were on a 8 day cruise so it would have been $640 for the both of us. I like to drink and most times it is a beer. A bucket of 5 was $20 so I could buy 2 buckets a day. I know many may be able to drink more but that amounts to 10 per day. At 155 cal per beer that is 1550 cal per day on just beer. Not much left over for the other stuff. I know a lot of passengers don't care or worry about calories as it is obvious by looking at them but I do. I can't afford to buy new cloths or the medical bills that come from packing on the extra pounds. The other is there are opportunities for discount drinks at the Captains Party, free drinks at the Past Guest Party and then more freebies at the Farewell Party. Plus when in port you can get cheap beers from the street vendors. If you go into a jewelry shop and look at some high end watches and precious stones they will also offer you "free" drinks to help loosen you up. That drink option may look fine but I don't know if many are willing to pay that much extra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Mach* Posted March 29, 2010 #12 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Seems like a lot of people would like this, why won't cruise critic run them? One reason I can think of... Carnival no longer offers an unlimited drink card. The second BIG reason... liability... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royd1968 Posted March 29, 2010 #13 Share Posted March 29, 2010 One reason I can think of... Carnival no longer offers an unlimited drink card. The second BIG reason... liability... :) hmmmmmm???? then why do I have one for an upcoming cruise????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msolberg Posted March 29, 2010 #14 Share Posted March 29, 2010 One reason I can think of... Carnival no longer offers an unlimited drink card. The second BIG reason... liability... :) Here's some info here about it. http://www.carnival.com/cms/carnivalmeetings/static_templates/esales_kit.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler353 Posted March 29, 2010 #15 Share Posted March 29, 2010 One reason I can think of... Carnival no longer offers an unlimited drink card. The second BIG reason... liability... :) Mach, when did they discontinue them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Mach* Posted March 29, 2010 #16 Share Posted March 29, 2010 hmmmmmm???? then why do I have one for an upcoming cruise????? As far as I know the 'Open Bar and Wine' program is available to corporate incentive groups... 30 or more folks. http://www.carnival.com/cms/carnivalmeetings/esales/SAMPLE_Open_Bar_and_Wine_Program_Contract_with_Beverage_Services_Menu_included.pdf Did they recently reinstate the drinks card for individuals? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmorg Posted March 29, 2010 #17 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Mach, when did they discontinue them? They still have them... for groups only, and with various restrictions. See the info in msolberg's post above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royd1968 Posted March 29, 2010 #18 Share Posted March 29, 2010 As far as I know the 'Open Bar and Wine' program is available to corporate incentive groups... 30 or more folks. http://www.carnival.com/cms/carnivalmeetings/esales/SAMPLE_Open_Bar_and_Wine_Program_Contract_with_Beverage_Services_Menu_included.pdf Did they recently reinstate the drinks card for individuals? :confused: all it takes is a group of 30 or more to participate.....if kids are involved, they need to purchase the soda package, if cc would change their policy, I bet bookings would dramaticly increase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royd1968 Posted March 29, 2010 #19 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Here's some info here about it. http://www.carnival.com/cms/carnivalmeetings/static_templates/esales_kit.aspx thanks for that post.....that cleared up a question I had. I was wondering if people with the bar cards could buy drinks for others with the card...ya know, save a trip to the bar for a buddy or something.....looks like you can as long as they are in the area......awesome....drinks are on me!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Mach* Posted March 29, 2010 #20 Share Posted March 29, 2010 all it takes is a group of 30 or more to participate.....if kids are involved, they need to purchase the soda package, if cc would change their policy, I bet bookings would dramaticly increase. Very cool... They must have changed the policy as they were pretty strict regarding who could/could not get these cards... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royd1968 Posted March 29, 2010 #21 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Very cool... They must have changed the policy as they were pretty strict regarding who could/could not get these cards... :) im looking forward to see how more relaxed my cruise will be with the card and not having to do the daily routine of checking my acct for errors or exceeding what I had budgeted for booze.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmorg Posted March 29, 2010 #22 Share Posted March 29, 2010 im looking forward to see how more relaxed my cruise will be with the card and not having to do the daily routine of checking my acct for errors or exceeding what I had budgeted for booze.... Hey royd... just curious... are you going with a "corporate" group, or just a group of 30 or more friends & family? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John&John Posted March 29, 2010 #23 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Very cool... They must have changed the policy as they were pretty strict regarding who could/could not get these cards... :) Supposed to be available to "Corporate Incentive Groups" :confused: , but that doesn't mean they won't allow it for other groups. Either way as far as liability is concerned it would be the same whether someone buys unlimited drinks or individual drinks - they can cut you off at any time! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler353 Posted March 29, 2010 #24 Share Posted March 29, 2010 im looking forward to see how more relaxed my cruise will be with the card and not having to do the daily routine of checking my acct for errors or exceeding what I had budgeted for booze.... Very relaxed I bet. Drink, fall down, get up and drink some more and never have to even consider the bill. The perfect stress free cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royd1968 Posted March 29, 2010 #25 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Hey royd... just curious... are you going with a "corporate" group, or just a group of 30 or more friends & family? Thanks!me in a corporate group? thats hilarious!!!! no, I was invited by a group of friends.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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