Al-kee-hol and how to pay for it!

[RocketJ]

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

[Big Al B.]

All drinks are usually charged to your sign and sail card. They may also add a 15% gratuity to each bill also. Enjoy! :)

[Nitemare]

Pretty much everything you buy on a cruiseship gets charged to your Sign & Sail card.

[MrsBoo]

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.

[KruznKel]

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..

[runnerandme]

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.

[CaptData]

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.

[RocketJ]

Thanks for the info everyone!

 

Rocket J