cruiseonly Posted November 27, 2011 #1 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I ordered two $100 Beverage Cards for my Son's upcoming trip. The web page says $95 for the $100 card, and $45 for the $50 card. When I called she said the $50 card is $50, and $95 for the $100 card. Since this was not for me, I asked for a confirmation number, which she said she did not have. I asked her to send me an email that I purchased this. She said she would when she gets the time to do so. My question is, if she had the time to bill my charge card, she should have the time to send me an email. How long should I give her to send me a confirmation email, or do I not need this confirmation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ33328 Posted November 27, 2011 #2 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I ordered two $100 Beverage Cards for my Son's upcoming trip. The web page says $95 for the $100 card, and $45 for the $50 card. When I called she said the $50 card is $50, and $95 for the $100 card. Since this was not for me, I asked for a confirmation number, which she said she did not have. I asked her to send me an email that I purchased this. She said she would when she gets the time to do so. My question is, if she had the time to bill my charge card, she should have the time to send me an email. How long should I give her to send me a confirmation email, or do I not need this confirmation. I'm confused, who are you dealing with? If it is your TA get a new one. The HAL web site http://www.hollandamerica.com and go to "Before You Go" then drill down to "order shore excursions and indulgences". The price is $45 for the $50 card and $90 for the $100 card. You don't even need to deal with a person if you don't want to. you can order direct from the web site and get an immediate confirmation from HAL that it was ordered. All that is needed is the booking number and last name of the guest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseonly Posted November 27, 2011 Author #3 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I called HAL and they connected me to Bon Voyage Gifts Department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeriatricNurse Posted November 27, 2011 #4 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I ordered two $100 Beverage Cards for my Son's upcoming trip. The web page says $95 for the $100 card, and $45 for the $50 card. When I called she said the $50 card is $50, and $95 for the $100 card. Since this was not for me, I asked for a confirmation number, which she said she did not have. I asked her to send me an email that I purchased this. She said she would when she gets the time to do so. My question is, if she had the time to bill my charge card, she should have the time to send me an email. How long should I give her to send me a confirmation email, or do I not need this confirmation. I'm confused, who are you dealing with? If it is your TA get a new one.The HAL web site http://www.hollandamerica.com and go to "Before You Go" then drill down to "order shore excursions and indulgences". The price is $45 for the $50 card and $90 for the $100 card. You don't even need to deal with a person if you don't want to. you can order direct from the web site and get an immediate confirmation from HAL that it was ordered. All that is needed is the booking number and last name of the guest. I called HAL and they connected me to Bon Voyage Gifts Department. It has been reported here on the HAL CCB, by a cruiser currently on the ?Statendam, that the cost of each Beverage Card has increased, recently, by $5 per each $50 & $100 card! Apparantly, the HAL website has not, as yet, been updated to (accurately) reflect this change in cost! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picture Posted November 27, 2011 #5 Share Posted November 27, 2011 thanks for posting this. I went to the Hal web page today and ordered my cards while they are still @ the old rates. Every $ counts. It has been reported here on the HAL CCB, by a cruiser currently on the ?Statendam, that the cost of each Beverage Card has increased, recently, by $5 per each $50 & $100 card! Apparantly, the HAL website has not, as yet, been updated to (accurately) reflect this change in cost! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseonly Posted November 27, 2011 Author #6 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Thanks for info. I did not order through the web page, as I though that was only for booked guests. Will know better next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted November 27, 2011 #7 Share Posted November 27, 2011 It has been reported here on the HAL CCB, by a cruiser currently on the ?Statendam, that the cost of each Beverage Card has increased, recently, by $5 per each $50 & $100 card! ;) A $50 face value card selling for $50? What's the point of buying one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ33328 Posted November 27, 2011 #8 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I just checked the web site as of 6:00PM EST it still shows $45 and $90 for the beverage cards. Better buy them now before they figure it out and they go up in price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainmare Posted November 27, 2011 #9 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Thanks--I just bought mine $100 for $90. Sunday at 6:30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Alphen Posted November 28, 2011 #10 Share Posted November 28, 2011 The one on the Statendam post is the only mention I have seen about a price raise, hope there ar other recent experiences? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeriatricNurse Posted November 28, 2011 #11 Share Posted November 28, 2011 A $50 face value card selling for $50? What's the point of buying one? None, so far as I know! :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare boards Posted November 28, 2011 #12 Share Posted November 28, 2011 We bought beverage cards for our Oosterdam cruise (Nov. 2011) $100 for $90 each, no extra charge. They worked perfectly and used the whole amount. They were accepted in all areas where alchol beverages were served. Happy hour you had to order two of the same drink to get the happy hour price. Was not a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mar56 Posted November 28, 2011 #13 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Just to clarify if you bought as required for happy hour you could use your beverage card to pay for it? Mar56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted November 28, 2011 #14 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Just to clarify if you bought as required for happy hour you could use your beverage card to pay for it? That appears to be an inconsistent application of HAL policy from ship to ship. I have read many reports that the beverage card can't be used to get a reduced price, plus the second drink, at Happy Hour. I know I was able to use the card on my last cruise. For that matter, how Happy Hour itself is presented varies. On some ships, it's buy one drink, get the second free, while on other ships, the second drink costs $1 extra. On my last cruise, you could get one drink, but make it a double for $1.00. Twice the booze with the mixer for one---that was a good drink! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseonly Posted November 28, 2011 Author #15 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Update: I cancelled the order that I placed via telephone. HAL said that the price has increased by $5.00. I placed another order via the web page, and got 2 $100 beverage cards for $90 each, and I got my confirmation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainmare Posted November 28, 2011 #16 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Isn't cruisecritic wonderful!!! Not only did your post save a couple of us $$$ because we went right away and ordered the cards before the website was changed but you were able to save too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseonly Posted November 28, 2011 Author #17 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Isn't cruisecritic wonderful!!!Not only did your post save a couple of us $$$ because we went right away and ordered the cards before the website was changed but you were able to save too!!! Yes, Cruise Critic is wonderful. I was mainly concerned that HAL told me they would send me an email confirmation WHEN THEY HAD TIME. But now I am happy, saved an extra $10, and got the confirmation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea42 Posted November 28, 2011 #18 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I seem to remember asking this somewhere before but I can't find it. If I buy my beverage card online now (pre-cruise) will it count towards onboard spending? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzadog Posted November 28, 2011 #19 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Just to clarify if you bought as required for happy hour you could use your beverage card to pay for it? We just returned from a Canada/New England/Eastern Caribbean cruise on the Eurodam (end October) and used our drinks card ($90 for $100 worth) for happy hour all the time. It was buy one regular price, get second for $1 - pretty good deal. There were three different bars offering happy hour at different times. Ocean bar 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Crowsnest 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Explorers Lounge 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. I think every ship is different though. We even used our drinks card in the dining room for wine.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted November 28, 2011 #20 Share Posted November 28, 2011 If I buy my beverage card online now (pre-cruise) will it count towards onboard spending? Yes. it will. Such things as beverage cards, shore excursions, on-board credits you purchase for yourself---pretty much anything purchased in advance---counts toward your $300 = one cruise day credit. Gambling expenses do not count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted November 28, 2011 #21 Share Posted November 28, 2011 thanks for posting this. I went to the Hal web page today and ordered my cards while they are still @ the old rates. Every $ counts. As I did for our February cruise. If they go to $95 I will not buy them. Kirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyntil8ing Posted December 5, 2011 #22 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Just off the Westerdam yesterday. Beverage card prices onboard were $50 for a $50 card, $95 for a $100 card and $225 for a $250 card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel123456 Posted December 5, 2011 #23 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Just off the Westerdam yesterday. Beverage card prices onboard were $50 for a $50 card, $95 for a $100 card and $225 for a $250 card. the only one really worth the hassle of purchasing and carrying around would be the largest one....why not just charge to your cabin and not mess with it??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MainStreetMouse Posted December 5, 2011 #24 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Extactly, makes no sense buying the $50 card anymore. Gary _____ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozeman Posted December 5, 2011 #25 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Yes. it will. Such things as beverage cards, shore excursions, on-board credits you purchase for yourself---pretty much anything purchased in advance---counts toward your $300 = one cruise day credit. Gambling expenses do not count. good to know...thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.