Drink Package Question

[back-at-it]

First, This is not my first Carnival Cruise, but it is the first time purchasing the Cheers package.

 

I went to the Cheers page and purchased the package. When you check in do they add it to your sail and sign card then or do I have to get it added somewhere else?

 

Just wondering about when I go get that First Cruise Umbrella Drink.

[Monalis]

As soon as you get your S&S card and get on board, you can have a fruity adult beverage.

 

If the sticker isn't on your card when you get it, the first bar you go to will add it.

 

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[blainesterrr]

Go straight to the bar with your S&S card.

[B4RK3R]

remember though, your drinks aren't "free" until you're out of the port. You still have to pay tax on them. At least that's how it was in Port Canaveral last year, and Jacksonville the year before.

[Cruisegirl6]

You do pay a petty tax on the drinks while in port so what your on vacation enjoy! We never received our sticker when we got our sail and sign cards, but simply go to the lobby bar or the casino bar and they will look you up on the list as having it and give you the sticker there while making your first drink.

[sly0071]

So, when the bartenders say that the drink package doesn't kick in on embarkation day is this true? Do they go back and credit you for the first day or does that not count?

[Monalis]

So, when the bartenders say that the drink package doesn't kick in on embarkation day is this true? Do they go back and credit you for the first day or does that not count?

Depends on where you are sailing out of. If sailing out of Galveston or New York, then no the drink package doesn't kick in until the second day. And you are charged accordingly.

 

Out of any other port, it is available from the moment you walk on board, if you pre-paid.

 

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[cccer]

Yes, go to any bar any they will put the sticker on your card and get you a drink.

[LPYRCRUISER]

There were 6 of us in our party that purchased the drink package. Everyone got a sticker on their card, except me. I never had any issues. I don't know why they need to do that, once they scan your card, your receipt is for zero.

[jakeT]

It’s actually in the computer system. The drinks comes up $.00

Only allowed 15 per day and it keeps track of all drinks

[springs741]

Keep your boarding pass handy. Sail and sign cards in many ports are now in the mailbox. All out of Galveston have changed over and the Vista, Splendor, and Glory paved the way.

[notyours75]

Please keep in mind that in some ports the Cheers program does not start until the next day. Our homeport, Texas for instance. You aren't charged Cheers for embarkation day so you do have to pay for your first day's drinks. The other restricted port is New York. This has something to do with the state alcohol laws in both states. All others start the moment you embark.

[mainescout]

I didn't get a sticker until day four of my seven day cruise, but it didn't matter. It's in the system. I get my first drink as soon as I see my first waiter or bartender once on board.

[sheben613]

We got a sticker on our cards at the first bar, first drink. Left our cards in my husband's swim trunks and mine came off, although you could still see part of it. We asked the lady at the coffee place what the purpose was. She said if we ordered a bucket or more than one drink, they could see at a glance that it was through Cheers, instead of not finding out until they scanned it. Seemed to make sense to us. As long as people only use it as it's supposed to be used, no sticker necessary.