jerseyjjs Posted April 2, 2021 #1 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Thinking of booking a Jan 2022 sailing. I can't remember if Carnival keeps interior bars (Sky Box, Red Frog, etc.) open while in port. Anybody know? TIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted April 2, 2021 #2 Share Posted April 2, 2021 YES! Not sure if all bars are open (i.e., piano bar and nightclubs) but there are bars open. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quattrohead Posted April 2, 2021 #3 Share Posted April 2, 2021 And they charge you the ports sales tax !!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinklucky61 Posted April 2, 2021 #4 Share Posted April 2, 2021 atrium bars seem to be open regular times in port if I recall correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted April 2, 2021 #5 Share Posted April 2, 2021 1 hour ago, quattrohead said: And they charge you the ports sales tax !!!! At embarkation, I know Galveston will charge Texas tax. No tax levied in Florida and no tax levied in foreign ports. Can't speak for NOLA or NYC or Charleston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRockCruiser Posted April 2, 2021 #6 Share Posted April 2, 2021 34 minutes ago, crewsweeper said: No tax levied in Florida I've paid sales tax for my drinks ordered while in port or before we've passed the 12 mile limit outbound from Port Canaveral. Back to the OPs question: Yes, most if not all are open. Some might close if traffic is expected to be slow (they'll know this from past cruises) - e.g. Sports Bar might not open up until 4pm (random guess, no facts to back it up). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseyjjs Posted April 2, 2021 Author #7 Share Posted April 2, 2021 26 minutes ago, ProgRockCruiser said: I've paid sales tax for my drinks ordered while in port or before we've passed the 12 mile limit outbound from Port Canaveral. Back to the OPs question: Yes, most if not all are open. Some might close if traffic is expected to be slow (they'll know this from past cruises) - e.g. Sports Bar might not open up until 4pm (random guess, no facts to back it up). Thank you. The sports bar is what I'm referring to. Scheduled to be in Nassau until 5, and was curious if the sports bar on board would be showing the 1st round of the NFL playoffs starting at noon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted April 2, 2021 #8 Share Posted April 2, 2021 8 minutes ago, jerseyjjs said: Thank you. The sports bar is what I'm referring to. Scheduled to be in Nassau until 5, and was curious if the sports bar on board would be showing the 1st round of the NFL playoffs starting at noon. They might not show any of the playoffs, it depends entirely on the license they have from their provider. If NFL games aren't included then they can't show them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted April 2, 2021 #9 Share Posted April 2, 2021 2 hours ago, ProgRockCruiser said: I've paid sales tax for my drinks ordered while in port or before we've passed the 12 mile limit outbound from Port Canaveral. OK I never recalled that. but not doubting you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRockCruiser Posted April 2, 2021 #10 Share Posted April 2, 2021 1 minute ago, crewsweeper said: OK I never recalled that. but not doubting you. If you don't have Cheers, you might not notice - it is just another small number near the 18% grat line, in addition to your drink price. When you have Cheers, you notice when your "free" drink costs $0.65. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted April 2, 2021 #11 Share Posted April 2, 2021 2 hours ago, ProgRockCruiser said: I've paid sales tax for my drinks ordered while in port or before we've passed the 12 mile limit outbound from Port Canaveral. State jurisdiction only goes out 3 miles, so that is where the tax stops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRockCruiser Posted April 2, 2021 #12 Share Posted April 2, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, chengkp75 said: State jurisdiction only goes out 3 miles, so that is where the tax stops. Oh, OK. I didn't exactly take time to measure 😉 - usually we are up on a top deck watching the port/shore disappear for quite a while before we go grab another drink. Edited April 2, 2021 by ProgRockCruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfaaborg Posted April 3, 2021 #13 Share Posted April 3, 2021 another question. Is the cheers package still good while in port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mondello Posted April 3, 2021 #14 Share Posted April 3, 2021 1 hour ago, jfaaborg said: another question. Is the cheers package still good while in port? The Cheers purchase is valid for the duration of your cruise. There are a few restrictions (no drinks in souvenir glasses, no tubes/buckets, etc.) but yeah, bottoms up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted April 3, 2021 #15 Share Posted April 3, 2021 1 hour ago, jfaaborg said: another question. Is the cheers package still good while in port? Just now, mondello said: The Cheers purchase is valid for the duration of your cruise. There are a few restrictions (no drinks in souvenir glasses, no tubes/buckets, etc.) but yeah, bottoms up! That depends on where the ship sails from. I know that Carnival out of Texas doesn't start until the 2nd day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mondello Posted April 3, 2021 #16 Share Posted April 3, 2021 5 minutes ago, chengkp75 said: That depends on where the ship sails from. I know that Carnival out of Texas doesn't start until the 2nd day. Correct, I forgot about Texas because I've not sailed from there. I took it that OP was asking about Cheers in foreign ports when most pax are off the ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted April 4, 2021 #17 Share Posted April 4, 2021 13 hours ago, jfaaborg said: another question. Is the cheers package still good while in port? I don't know if they have changed it but Cheers can't be used on the private islands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstel Posted April 4, 2021 #18 Share Posted April 4, 2021 On 4/2/2021 at 3:36 PM, ProgRockCruiser said: If you don't have Cheers, you might not notice - it is just another small number near the 18% grat line, in addition to your drink price. When you have Cheers, you notice when your "free" drink costs $0.65. yup, more annoying than anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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