abby04276 Posted November 21, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 21, 2017 I am going on the Carnival Magic in January. This will be my first time purchasing the Cheers program. I was wondering if there were any good hints/tips for using this program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaxsMama Posted November 21, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 21, 2017 They will cut you off after 15th drink on cheers so if you are partying hard one day when you get to 14th drink start buying drinks "for a friend" so you can keep drinking. Sent from my SM-G928V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerman2 Posted November 21, 2017 #3 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Try a drink you've never had before, don't like it get another. Tip Bartenders an extra $1 or $2. They WILL remember YOU if they are busy. Have that mimosa, Bloody Mary, Bailey's and coffee for breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmukid87 Posted November 21, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Go to Alchemy bar, to the steakhouse bar, etc. Places that have different choices than the pool bars, atrium bar, etc. When it's included, go out on a limb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallnthensome Posted November 21, 2017 #5 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Load up on as many bottles of water and Vitamin water as you can stand in line for. No limits. Besides the alcohol, having a bunch of fluids like these in your stockpile and mini fridge are great for hot days in port. Throw them in a backpack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfjock27 Posted November 21, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Spiked milkshakes. Spiked coffee. Alchemy. Stock up on the water/powerade. Tip a few extra dollars and you’ll get a different kind of service. We will never cruise without Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaccruiser Posted November 21, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 21, 2017 tips are already added to the receipt. tip and extra $2 the first couple of times ta the bar you will be using the most to get faster service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underway53 Posted November 21, 2017 #8 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Yup. On the Fantasy Chrimson looked for me all over the boat, wherever he was working at the time. I was never without a drink. A waitress at the atrium bar would serve me first no matter how busy she was because I’d spend time and tip her well when it was slower. A few extra dollars go a looong way. I didn’t have to wait between drinks. Whether it was alcohol or one of the other included beverages , I got what I asked for and thy just put my folio number in later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireofficer5 Posted November 21, 2017 #9 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Never be without a drink in one hand. And a water bottle full of booze in the cabin for port days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz222 Posted November 21, 2017 #10 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Hydrate... drink a bottle of water for every 1-2 drinks... and tip... a $1 bill, cash every or every-other drink will get you incredible service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drvmywifecrzy Posted November 23, 2017 #11 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Hydrate... drink a bottle of water for every 1-2 drinks... and tip... a $1 bill, cash every or every-other drink will get you incredible service! Tip a $2 bill every other drink and you will have better service Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinrican Posted November 25, 2017 #12 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Load up on as many bottles of water and Vitamin water as you can stand in line for. No limits. Besides the alcohol, having a bunch of fluids like these in your stockpile and mini fridge are great for hot days in port. Throw them in a backpack. First time with CHEERS package as well. So I can order bottle water but it doesn't count off from my 15 drinks a day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphinsc Posted November 25, 2017 #13 Share Posted November 25, 2017 First time with CHEERS package as well. So I can order bottle water but it doesn't count off from my 15 drinks a day? Yes. Unlimited water, soda, energy drinks, milkshakes, and specialty coffees (excepted spiked ones, those count) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinrican Posted November 25, 2017 #14 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Yes. Unlimited water, soda, energy drinks, milkshakes, and specialty coffees (excepted spiked ones, those count) Wow, that's AWESOME! Thank you so much for posting bc entire party of 5 had purchased the CHEERS package and we leave a week from Monday. So it's really nice to know exactly how we can use these. Real quick, when you say speciality coffees, do you mean coffees like after dinner in the dining room if I ordered cappuccino or do you mean like from the specialty coffee shop? And can you use the CHEERS package to order a bottle water and a margarita at the same time or do I still have to order one drink at a time regardless of whether it's alcoholic or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCmom Posted November 25, 2017 #15 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Wow, that's AWESOME! Thank you so much for posting bc entire party of 5 had purchased the CHEERS package and we leave a week from Monday. So it's really nice to know exactly how we can use these. Real quick, when you say speciality coffees, do you mean coffees like after dinner in the dining room if I ordered cappuccino or do you mean like from the specialty coffee shop? And can you use the CHEERS package to order a bottle water and a margarita at the same time or do I still have to order one drink at a time regardless of whether it's alcoholic or not? It also includes the coffee drinks at the specialty coffee shop. I found on our trip that most of the time, I was not allowed to order two drinks at a time, whether alcoholic or non alcoholic. That part was a bit annoying. Also, we never found that tipping in the beginning got us waited on any quicker. Maybe we are just not memorable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLRM Posted November 25, 2017 #16 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Try drinks you never heard of/imagined trying. If you like it - great! If not, put it to the side and order another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virga Posted November 25, 2017 #17 Share Posted November 25, 2017 When we find ourselves the bar / staff we're likely to hang out with frequently, we tip extra cash (we like $2 bills) whenever we come settle at that bar. It's not a lot but it is always much appreciated and seems to get us great service even when things get busy. Not to say we don't get good service all over the ship, but those are the guys who always know to give us a water bottle at the same time and not ring it in for five minutes, or ask us (by name!) for our order when they've got a bunch of people waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swscruiser Posted November 25, 2017 #18 Share Posted November 25, 2017 You can also upgrade every drink to a premium Spirit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YadaYadaJodi Posted November 27, 2017 #19 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Where do you get the milkshakes? What kind of "spiking" have you done? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qchell Posted November 27, 2017 #20 Share Posted November 27, 2017 You get the spiked milkshakes and spiked coffee at the Coffee Bar. We loved having the package for the Alchemy Bar - when things were slower we could hang out there and the bartenders would try out different drinks on us that they had created personally or based on our preferences. It was great because we didn't have to worry about dropping $10 on a 'chance' drink and got to try out some really great combinations. Lots of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotto97 Posted November 27, 2017 #21 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Does purchasing a bottle of wine count towards the 15? Would you need to purchase it prior to your 15th drink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacruise804 Posted November 29, 2017 #22 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Bottles of wine shouldn't count toward the 15, but glasses of wine would. You can try a drink "risk free" or replace a slushy drink if it starts melting, but those partial drinks will count towards 15, so if you aren't finishing several drinks you may need to keep an eye on your total as the day goes on if you like to drink after dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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