Price of Adult Soda Cards

[sherri.l]

I know I've seen this question before on here but now can't seem to find it. We are sailing on the Valor in Feb. and just wondering about current prices for the soda cards and if they are worth buying or are the coupons that can be bought ahead of time better? Thanks for any info.

 

sherri.l

[serene56]

Soda coupons are good for 4 cans of soda.. already paid for including gratuity,

Soda card is 5.50 a day-- for 7 days. 38.50 plus add in 15% gratuity. $44.00 per person. (remember that a lot of those 7 days you will be in a port.)

Or you cn carry on your own 12 pack of desired brand.

 

from carnivals web site.= http://www.carnival.com/CMS/FAQs/Fountain_Fun_Card.aspx

[firemanbobswife]

We definately get the Fountain Fun Card as we are big soda drinkers. However, we have found it cheaper to purchase the coupons for alcoholic drinks because it includes the gratuity and saves money. Hope this helps. Have fun!!! Carnival Valor, here we come!!!!! 1/2/05!!!

[sherri.l]

what is the price per glass of pop without a soda card. what about bar drinks, without a coupon. I guess what I'm really asking is how much does a person save per drink when using the coupons??

 

thanks'

sherri.l

[FirsttimersCT]

Just got off the Valor and the card was 44.00 for adults

 

The ship is awesome.

 

I will post a review soon.

 

Greg

[daddybuff]

At $3.50 to $4.00 for a twelve pack, they can keep their soda card.

[serene56]

soda card for 2 people would cost us 88.00- I dont think we could drink enough soda in a month to warrant that amount.

And its only for a small glass of fountain soda- we dont even get a full can each time.

 

Cans of soda sell for 1.88 (this included the 15% gratuity. Im not sure but think a bottle of soda is 2.88 also including the 15% gratuity. Soda coupons sell 4 for 6 something and its for 4 cans of soda.

 

Bar coupons cost 19.95 for 4 coupons. If you drink the frozen foo foo drinks it worth it. (not for the drink of the day..except- if you buy the soverneir cup (sold seperatly) and get that refilled. If you drink beer or common mixed drinks you lose money. High end drinks like certain martinis are not covered.

 

Here is a bar menu of pricng on carnival. http://community.webshots.com/album/37944457xihAnV

 

do not look at the coupons to save you a huge amount of money- they dont. What they do do is save your sign and sail bill since those drinks are already paid for. You can not buy these coupons onboard. You can only buy them through carnival before 7 days before your cruise.

[S.S.Oceanlover]

Just got off the Valor and the card was 44.00 for adults

 

The ship is awesome.

 

I will post a review soon.

 

Greg

 

Greg,

Is that pp? Is that a 7 day cruise? If so I can't believe anybody would pay that price for a 7 day cruise, pp.

 

Just on Princess last July and the soda card was only $20.pp for a 7 day cruise.

 

Bill

[serene56]

Bill; yes that is 44.00 per person for only soda..

 

Kids under 12 do get free soda in the dining rooms only

[S.S.Oceanlover]

That is totally insane. If I ever book another cruise on Carnival I certainly will not be buying the soda card.

 

Bill

[serene56]

LOL Royal Caribbean is the same price also. I dont know why they charge so much.

[jgaler]

Just got off the Valor today. I will post a review later - time for sleep. We were shocked that the soda card was $44 pp (I thought my DH misunderstood the bartender) so we opted to buy one soda card for one of our kids for $23. We all took turns using it with no problem. Cheap? Yes. Tacky? Maybe - but we figured they had gouged us for plenty already. Also, be aware that as soon as you get aboard you will find $70 per person has been charged to your account for tips. You can raise or lower the amount accordingly on the last morning before 9:00 am.

 

 

p.s. Buy your Bacardi in Nassau or on board ( about $9) and mix your own Rum and Cokes:)

 

Julie

[S.S.Oceanlover]

Julie,

Thanks for that confirmation. If I'm ever on another CCL cruise I'll buy one for 2 people too. The kids card was only $23.00? Most kids I know would drink the $44.00 worth while the adults would drink the $23.00 worth.

Oh well. :confused:

 

Bill