RocketJ Posted June 28, 2005 #1 Share Posted June 28, 2005 Hubby and I are going on our first cruise in September on RCCL Empress of the Seas. Needless to say, the Caribbean just isn't the Caribbean without a foofy rum drink with an umbrella and large pieces of fruit sticking out of it (and I intend to have a permanent, five day "fruit buzz" :p ). Can you prepay for alchohol? Can you charge it to SS? Do you pay cash? None of the above? All of the above? Enquiring minds want to know! Thanks, Rocket J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al B. Posted June 28, 2005 #2 Share Posted June 28, 2005 All drinks are usually charged to your sign and sail card. They may also add a 15% gratuity to each bill also. Enjoy! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitemare Posted June 28, 2005 #3 Share Posted June 28, 2005 Pretty much everything you buy on a cruiseship gets charged to your Sign & Sail card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBoo Posted June 28, 2005 #4 Share Posted June 28, 2005 I think you can "pre pay" on your sail & sign account, too. & if it's not backed by a credit or debit card, they'll let you know if they want more $$$. On Carnival you can check your account on the "fun vision" to see how many more foo foo drinks you can order. p.s. they have a "drink of the day" that is cheaper - make sure you ask for a regular glass unless you want to pay for the "souvenir" glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruznKel Posted June 28, 2005 #5 Share Posted June 28, 2005 All drinks are usually charged to your sign and sail card. They may also add a 15% gratuity to each bill also. Enjoy! :) the 15% is included in the price of the drink.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runnerandme Posted June 29, 2005 #6 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Sip slowly...those drinks go down way to easy. A friend did not realize how much she was spending on drinks until she settled her account. She started an alcohol fund for her next cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptData Posted June 29, 2005 #7 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Don't worry, they come by and ask several times. Once you order, they atart returning to you. You can put down a bunch of money on your sign and sail card and back it up with a CC. You can check how much you are spending anytim but going to the Front Desk. They will give you a print-out or if you are smart save the little receipts they give you and add it up every night. Average cost of a drink is about $5-$7. If you have 10 drinks a day that is $50-$70/pay x number of days cruising. A bottle of wine starts at around $25.00/bottle on up. You also need to add a 15% gratuity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketJ Posted June 30, 2005 Author #8 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Thanks for the info everyone! Rocket J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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