thomarvin Posted August 17, 2012 #26 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Actually it says "Classic Cocktail' on the coupon. On the table is a Tri-fold display and lists "Classic Cocktails". I tried and tried to get my BM. They just kept showing me the tri-fold and said these are your choices. Who wants a Long Island Iced tea or Mai Tai for breakfast? Next time I will just have to ask for the maitre "d. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggieworkman Posted August 17, 2012 #27 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Just off the Pride. I wanted a Bloody Mary with my coupon. I couldnt get it. There was a list of "Classic Cocktails" on the table. It included Mai Tai, Long Island Iced Tea, and a few others. I couldnt understand why I couldnt get a Bloody Mary or a Mimosa for breakfast with my coupon. It bugged me the whole week. I even put it on my survey. It just doesnt make sense. My sister wanted an Iced coffee and was told she couldnt get that either.:rolleyes: The coupon does say: classic cocktail beer wine specialty coffee soda So I can kinda see why they wouldn't let you get a mimosa. Whether I think they should limit the coupon to those items is another question. But based on the coupon verbiage, I think I can understand why they said no. However, wouldn't iced coffee be a specialty coffee?? That one I don't understand. Maggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macandlucy Posted August 17, 2012 Author #28 Share Posted August 17, 2012 And you think a deck of cards & a pen or some candy is an equitable trade? What is the big deal? He gets a free drink of his choice, obviously non-alcoholic. So, if he does not get something for up to the $9 do you want the difference in cash? Not really sure what the problem is here? Could you please point out where I said I thought it was a big deal? If you read my original post, you'll see I said It was NOT a big deal. It's just a discussion. And yes, I think, for a child, (certainly for my child) something like cards or a pen would be more appreciated. Just my opinion. Last time I checked I was entitled to one. You disagree, that's fine. You're entitled to your opinion too. There was also a bigger issue here that seems to really escape so many people and that's the wisdom of a company providing a drink ticket to a minor. It does seem like an oversight to me, but perhaps it is not. (And, no, I do not want the difference is cash, puleeze. ) Thank you to the people who have contributed to this discussion, and those who have shared their experiences and opinions in a respectful way. And the person who posted a pic actual ticket itself -- awesome! Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 cruzen Posted August 17, 2012 #29 Share Posted August 17, 2012 What about alcoholics, or people who don't drink for personal per religious reasons. Man, Carnival is ripping off a lot of people with their fee gift. It's a GIFT! Ever hear of the expression, "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth?" I'm pretty sure it refers to enjoy what you are receiving..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNelson486 Posted August 17, 2012 #30 Share Posted August 17, 2012 When we used ours -- the waiter kept pushing us to use it for something more expensive then a soda -- but hey it was lunch so that was all we needed. My kids did not even know this was a "gift" for them -- it was just another time when they got a treat at lunch. Missy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomarvin Posted August 17, 2012 #31 Share Posted August 17, 2012 a specialty coffee is a Jamaician coffee (alcoholic) or one with Baileys. Both have alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_duck Posted August 17, 2012 #32 Share Posted August 17, 2012 It's a GIFT! Ever hear of the expression, "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth?" I'm pretty sure it refers to enjoy what you are receiving..... Really?! *shakes head walks away* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almost Packed Posted August 18, 2012 #33 Share Posted August 18, 2012 I appreciate everyone's responses and I understand that the virgin/non-alcoholic option is available, or even just a pop etc., but a non-alcoholic drink costs less and is therefore a lower value gift to any paying passenger minor or not. Furthermore, it seems weird to me for a big American Corporation like CCL to give a drink coupon to a minor, who might then attempt to use it in the dining room. Just doesn't seem as responsible as I expect CCL to be (because I do think they are responsible and take things like underage drinking seriously). It's a very small amount of money we are talking about, and of course it's not a big deal. It just strikes me as a bit of an oversight. Perhaps I am wrong. i feel the same way especially about many excursions that have open bars but yet charge the same amount for kids. really, my 8 year old can drink as much as me? i understand some excursions, based on occupancy, lose out on space blah blah blah. but i'm frugal with my money lol. it is being cheap. a coke does not compare in price/value to a beer or frozen drink/cocktail. I thought the exact same thing. If you are under 21, you get a cheaper gift. Not a good way to start a lifelong business relationship by undermining you because of your age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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