POA, no alcohol package?

[NH Cruisers]

I noticed the POA has a Hawaiian beverage package.  Does not include alcohol, is that correct?  We don't cruise to be drunk, but do enjoy the adult beverages.  Is the alcohol added to the account and paid at cruise end.  Also the gratuity paid for the Hawaiian package won't cover the alcohol beverages.  Correct?

[phissy]

Hawaii Beverage Package (all ages) – Pride of America only

$99.00 USDper person per day

 

ITEM #: HBP

For sailings beginning January 5, 2019

Enjoy a wide selection of beverages up to $15 USD during your entire cruise.

Restrictions apply. Please read the Package Terms & Conditions. Applicable on Pride of America sailings beginning January 5, 2019 for guests 1-2 on the reservation. Eligible guests are entitled to two beverages per person per transaction. Guest is responsible for 20% gratuity and beverage service charge on the retail value of the package. Package price is subject to change at any time without notice. Guest’s check may reflect applicable VAT and/or taxes for certain ports or itineraries. Specialty coffee outside of restaurants, mini-bar purchases, or vending machines are not included.

A 20% gratuity and beverage service charge will be added at checkout. 

 

LOGIN TO ORDER

 

 

[phissy]

1 minute ago, phissy said:

Hawaii Beverage Package (all ages) – Pride of America only

$99.00 USDper person per day

 

ITEM #: HBP

For sailings beginning January 5, 2019

Enjoy a wide selection of beverages up to $15 USD during your entire cruise.

Restrictions apply. Please read the Package Terms & Conditions. Applicable on Pride of America sailings beginning January 5, 2019 for guests 1-2 on the reservation. Eligible guests are entitled to two beverages per person per transaction. Guest is responsible for 20% gratuity and beverage service charge on the retail value of the package. Package price is subject to change at any time without notice. Guest’s check may reflect applicable VAT and/or taxes for certain ports or itineraries. Specialty coffee outside of restaurants, mini-bar purchases, or vending machines are not included.

A 20% gratuity and beverage service charge will be added at checkout. 

 

LOGIN TO ORDER

 

 

HAWAII BEVERAGE PACKAGE TERMS & CONDITIONS

 

Please note the following Terms & Conditions are specific to the purchase of the Hawaii Beverage Package. Terms & Conditions for the Free Hawaii Beverage Package (Free at Sea Offer) can be found here. 

Hawaii Beverage Package is applicable to Pride of America sailings only.

Applicable for guests 1-2 on the reservation. Eligible guests are entitled to two beverages per person per transaction. Includes a variety of beverages up to $15 USD retail price. Also includes fountain soda, freshly squeezed juice, bottled water (flat and sparkling), non-alcoholic beer, and specialty coffee (limited to dining rooms only). Hawaii Beverage Package does not include: specialty coffee outside of the restaurants, room service, mini bar purchases, or vending machines. Any items over $15 will receive an $15 discount and the guest will be charged the difference to their account.

*A 20% gratuity and beverage service charge will be added to all package purchases; your check may reflect applicable VAT and/or taxes for certain ports or itineraries. Packages may not be shared and are non-transferable and non-refundable. No substitute for package if guest cannot consume all beverages included.

The purchase of any alcoholic drinks within the Hawaii Beverage Package may, in certain individual circumstances, be restricted in accordance with Hawaii’s Intoxicating Liquor Law and applicable local rules and regulations. No substitute for package if guest cannot consume all beverages included. Other terms and conditions may apply. Please note that rates and package price are subject to change at any time. Guests purchasing this package on board during the dates of March 1st through April 15th will only be able to purchase on embarkation day.

[phissy]

Free at Sea Offer for Pride of America sailings

HAWAII BEVERAGE PACKAGE TERMS & CONDITIONS

 

Please note the following Terms & Conditions are specific to the purchase of the Hawaii Beverage Package. Terms & Conditions for the Free Hawaii Beverage Package (Free at Sea Offer) can be found here. 

Hawaii Beverage Package is applicable to Pride of America sailings only.

Applicable for guests 1-2 on the reservation. Eligible guests are entitled to two beverages per person per transaction. Includes a variety of beverages up to $15 USD retail price. Also includes fountain soda, freshly squeezed juice, bottled water (flat and sparkling), non-alcoholic beer, and specialty coffee (limited to dining rooms only). Hawaii Beverage Package does not include: specialty coffee outside of the restaurants, room service, mini bar purchases, or vending machines. Any items over $15 will receive an $15 discount and the guest will be charged the difference to their account.

*A 20% gratuity and beverage service charge will be added to all package purchases; your check may reflect applicable VAT and/or taxes for certain ports or itineraries. Packages may not be shared and are non-transferable and non-refundable. No substitute for package if guest cannot consume all beverages included.

The purchase of any alcoholic drinks within the Hawaii Beverage Package may, in certain individual circumstances, be restricted in accordance with Hawaii’s Intoxicating Liquor Law and applicable local rules and regulations. No substitute for package if guest cannot consume all beverages included. Other terms and conditions may apply. Please note that rates and package price are subject to change at any time. Guests purchasing this package on board during the dates of March 1st through April 15th will only be able to purchase on embarkation day.

[phissy]

21 minutes ago, NH Cruisers said:

I noticed the POA has a Hawaiian beverage package.  Does not include alcohol, is that correct?  We don't cruise to be drunk, but do enjoy the adult beverages.  Is the alcohol added to the account and paid at cruise end.  Also the gratuity paid for the Hawaiian package won't cover the alcohol beverages.  Correct?

Includes drinks up to $15. This includes alcoholic beverages.

Only issue might be ordering drinks in port.

 

Getting alcoholic drinks may be restricted in accordance to Hawaii's liquor law.

 Translated to mean that ordering  alcoholic drinks may not be allowed or allowed but, port taxes added to drinks.

 

 

[NH Cruisers]

Thank you

[sunquest76]

Does this mean an additional 20% is added to every alcoholic beverage ordered in port?!?

[chengkp75]

7 hours ago, sunquest76 said:

Does this mean an additional 20% is added to every alcoholic beverage ordered in port?!?

No, it means that state tax (about 4-5%) is added to any purchase made on the ship while in port.  Whether you have a beverage package or not, or purchase something in the store, or a specialty coffee or whatever.  Once the ship leaves the 3 mile limit, the POS registers are reset to not charge state sales tax.