valandemmy Posted July 12, 2014 #1 Share Posted July 12, 2014 I am trying to convince my wife for us to get the Cheers program on this trip. We are not big drinkers, but we will usually buy a couple of drinks a day 2-3 a person.... Is there a complete list of drinks (other than just the anything under 10 bucks)...Like a list of the drinks AND the prices...just so we could see what we could and couldnt get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefuninthesun Posted July 12, 2014 #2 Share Posted July 12, 2014 I don't know of a complete list on the Carnival website. There is an independent we page, zydeco Cruiser, and a lot of the drink menus are on there. The cocktails are 8.95-ish each plus tip. All but a couple of the wines are less than $10. At around $53 per person, the break - even point for Cheers is between 5 and 6 drinks per person per day. If you only drink 2-3 a day it would not be cost- effective. Sent from my iPhone 5 using Cruise Critic App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona_wahine Posted July 12, 2014 #3 Share Posted July 12, 2014 You will be paying over $700 for the cheers program. If you only drink 3-4 drinks per day it won't pencil out. Just pay regular bar prices. You need to drink 7-8per day per person to make it worthwhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crzndeb Posted July 12, 2014 #4 Share Posted July 12, 2014 This is from Feb/2104 http://www.zydecocruiser.net/Carnival-Bar-Menu/CarnivalCruiseBarMenu.htm If you use the well brand for drinks like gin and tonic, rum and coke, etc., those can run about $6 and some change with the 15% gratuity. Even with a $10 drink, you would have to drink almost 6 of those a day to break even. I think the Cheers package is more like $58 with the gratuity per person per day. 2-3 drinks a day is a lot cheaper going the per drink route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbsteve Posted July 13, 2014 #5 Share Posted July 13, 2014 For just a few, not worth it. But also consider would you drink more if you got it. The second cruise I was on I limited myself a lot so I wouldn't have a big bill. Last cruise with cheers, I didn't go crazy, but I didn't worry about having wine with dinner. Also consider soda, since cheers includes bottomless bubbles, soda will be free. If you're a heavy soda drinker... like me and probably 7 or 8 sprites a day, it adds up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Mist Posted July 13, 2014 #6 Share Posted July 13, 2014 In the original Cheers post there's a great excel spreadsheet with the prices of most drinks. I used it to help me decide if it was cost effective to get the Cheers package. It's amazing just how quickly you reach the breakeven point! Freedom b2b Sept 2014 Splendor Jan 2014 Breeze Sept 2013 Imagination Sept 2013 Triumph Sept 2008 Pride Sept 2007 Miracle Sept 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugsokc Posted July 13, 2014 #7 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Here's another good Cheers Program review including a "breakeven" amount for each type of drink. http://www.cruisewithgambee.com/carnival-cheers-program-drink-package/ Like others have said: 2 -3 drinks per day per person will NOT save you money (on the contrary, you'll pay more). If you were to buy the most expensive drink allowed on the program ($9.50 glass of wine), you would have to drink 5 every day. Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JdoggCruiser Posted July 13, 2014 #8 Share Posted July 13, 2014 (edited) This is another good one. Not sure how to mak it bigger. sorry Edited July 13, 2014 by JdoggCruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenshellybean Posted July 16, 2014 #9 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I was not aware that the Cheers program included the Bottomless Bubbles also. Do the cokes you buy count toward your 15 drinks? I am sure they don't but wanted to make sure. We are planning on getting the Cheers program because my husband is a heavy drinker and I can drink more than 6-7 a day easily on a vacation. This is our first cruise and I just want to make sure I have all the information before boarding so there are no surprises! Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misplaced Floridan Posted July 16, 2014 #10 Share Posted July 16, 2014 My last cruise was on the Fascination back in December 2010 and I threw back mojitos the whole time. I remember finding out afterwards that they were around $10-$11 each. I guess they were listed in the "classic cocktails" category. Just a heads up if that's your go to cruise drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog1958 Posted July 16, 2014 #11 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I was not aware that the Cheers program included the Bottomless Bubbles also. Do the cokes you buy count toward your 15 drinks? I am sure they don't but wanted to make sure. We are planning on getting the Cheers program because my husband is a heavy drinker and I can drink more than 6-7 a day easily on a vacation. This is our first cruise and I just want to make sure I have all the information before boarding so there are no surprises! Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Forums No, non alcohol drinks do not count toward your 15. So, you can have unlimited sodas and virgin cocktails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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