Soda card or ultimate drink card inclusions

[ginka]

Hi--

I have been trying to find specific details on Carnivals Soda card package. In 2012, I sailed on Princess and purchased their 'Ultimate drink card', which was their unlimited soda card. It DID however, include mocktails and shakes. Has this changed? I know that Carnival and Princess are owned by the same company, so you would 'think' that the policies would be the same..but just wondering if anyone has experience or first hand knowledge or this, rather than just assumptions. I have read that shirley temple's are included, but that others assume that virgin pina colada's or daiqaires are not. Other than a little bit more time involved, what would be the difference?

 

Also, I have seen people questioning whether it is 12 oz. or 16 oz. Is there a limit? Or why would this matter? Unless the can becomes flat? do all the bars use cans? (sailing on Carnival sunshine, so that ship in particular) or are there places on board that serve fountain pop?

 

thanks!

Edited December 26, 2014 by ginka

[Jana60]

Hi--

I have been trying to find specific details on Carnivals Soda card package. In 2012, I sailed on Princess and purchased their 'Ultimate drink card', which was their unlimited soda card. It DID however, include mocktails and shakes. Has this changed? I know that Carnival and Princess are owned by the same company, so you would 'think' that the policies would be the same..but just wondering if anyone has experience or first hand knowledge or this, rather than just assumptions. I have read that shirley temple's are included, but that others assume that virgin pina colada's or daiqaires are not. Other than a little bit more time involved, what would be the difference?

 

Also, I have seen people questioning whether it is 12 oz. or 16 oz. Is there a limit? Or why would this matter? Unless the can becomes flat? do all the bars use cans? (sailing on Carnival sunshine, so that ship in particular) or are there places on board that serve fountain pop?

 

thanks!

 

Actually princess also has a soda only card that is less expensive or you can pay the higher rate for the drinks card you described that includes virgin drinks. Carnival only has the bottomless bubble card which has juices and sodas but no other cocktails. I wish they did offer the other but indeed the price is lower for the bottomless bubbles card then it is for the ultimate drink card so at least the price is fair.

 

 

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[thephillykid]

FYI, on the Glory, some bars use the guns for soda in stead if cans.

[satxdiver]

Carnival Corp runs its many cruise lines as separate companies with each making their own rules. So any similarity between what is done on the Princess ships and the Carnival ships is coincidental likely dictated by their pax (e.g. soft drink cards). The various cruise lines compete with each other to a degree but the corporation tries to minimize it by positioning each in a different segment of the market. They have started to separate the market share for Princess and HAL since there was some overlap.

[woodey]

https://www.goccl.com/~/media/Files/Irman/bookccl/sections/shipboard/DiningOnboard_master.ashx

 

 

Bottomless Bubbles

 

Unlimited Soda Program

 

 

 

 

 

Carnival Cruise Lines will offer all guests the option to purchase a Bottomless Bubbles unlimited soda program which will allow the guest unlimited soft drinks and juices for the duration of the cruise at a one-time purchase price. Prices are as follows – a 15% gratuity will be added and applicable sales tax.

 

 

 

Child Rate Per Day $4.50 (17 years of age and younger)

 

Adult Rate Per Day $6.00 (18 years of age and older)

 

 

 

Upon purchasing the Bottomless Bubbles unlimited soda program, a sticker will be placed on the guest’s Sail & Sign card. Bottomless Bubbles can be purchased at the ship’s Casino Bar and Pool Bar; in addition, the soda program can be purchased prior to the cruise by contacting the ‘The Fun Shops’ department (phone orders only-not offered online).

 

 

 

In all areas where beverage service is offered, guests may show the Bottomless Bubbles sticker and receive a glass of the carbonated soft drink of their choice. Juices may also be requested. One 16 ounce glass will be served at a time and only to the guest whose name appears on the Sail & Sign card with the Bottomless Bubbles sticker attached.

 

 

 

 

Soft Drinks / Soda

 

Soft Drinks / Soda

 

Juices

 

 

Coca-Cola

 

Sprite

 

Orange Juice

 

 

Diet Coke

 

Sprite Zero

 

Cranberry Juice

 

 

Coca-Cola Zero

 

Orange Fanta

 

Tomato Juice

 

 

Coca-Cola Caffeine Free

 

Mr. Pibb

 

Pineapple Juice

 

 

Diet Coke Caffeine Free

 

Barqs Root Beer

 

Grapefruit Juice

 

 

Tonic Water / Club Soda

 

Ginger Ale

 

 

Note: The following beverages are available in the Lido Deck Restaurant, 24/7 and are complimentary:

 

Coffee, hot tea, hot chocolate, lemonade and unsweetened iced tea.

 

 

 

 

· Bottomless Bubbles is non-transferable and may not be shared. Guests or family members who would like to enjoy soft drinks through this program must purchase their own sticker.

 

· One beverage serving, per sticker, will be served at a time.

 

· Soft drink is served by the glass (16 ounces); juice is served by the glass (10 ounces).

 

· Bottomless Bubbles cannot be used through room service or the Interactive TV system, where applicable, or the minibar, where applicable.

 

· Bottomless Bubbles cannot be used for beverage purchases at Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas or Little Stirrup Cay, The Bahamas.

 

· Applicable state and local sales taxes will be charged to the guest folio when this program is used within US waters. The tax is based on the state’s tax structure and the cost of the individual drink purchased (not the daily program rate). For example: if the drink price is $2 and the tax is 10%, the guest’s Sail & Sign card will be charged $0.20 for tax. This applies to all US ports (embarkation home ports and ports-of-call).

[ginka]

Thank you all!!

[pristinehart]

How is bottled water play into this? Does the bottomless bubble include bottled water or is there an extra fee? I would carry on my own water but it's just not worth the effort because I'm flying into MIA.

[cccer]

How is bottled water play into this? Does the bottomless bubble include bottled water or is there an extra fee? I would carry on my own water but it's just not worth the effort because I'm flying into MIA.

 

Bottomless Bubbles does not include bottled water. I usually stay the night before by the POM and are able to get the water at a local store. The one time we flew in the day off, we had the taxi driver stop at a gas station so we could get some water.