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Can you get away with sharing a drink package on Carnival?

No sharing is permitted. Program allows for up to 15 alcoholic drinks per 24 hour period (9AM - 3AM).



Technically, you might "get away" with sharing a drink once or twice, but sharing a drink package on Carnival is strictly prohibited and carries significant risks. Carnival's "Cheers!" package is tied to an individual's "Sail & Sign" card, and the terms of service require that every adult in the same stateroom purchase the package to prevent sharing. The cruise line employs several measures to enforce this: bartenders are trained to recognize passengers, and every time you order, your photo pops up on their terminal to ensure the cardholder is the one receiving the drink. There is also a mandatory 15-minute wait time between alcoholic orders to prevent one person from "stacking" drinks for a group. If you are caught handing a drink to a friend who doesn't have the package, Carnival reserves the right to permanently revoke your package without a refund. In recent years, security cameras and undercover staff have become more active in monitoring pool decks and bars. While some people attempt to bypass the rules by ordering in different bars, the potential embarrassment, the loss of hundreds of dollars, and the possibility of being banned from future packages make sharing a very poor gamble for most passengers.

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Your SeaPass® will have either a sticker or a printed verification of your package. The bar staff will request to see your SeaPass for verification prior to service, so keep it handy.

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All packages are for single guest use and cannot be shared by multiple people. Any guest wishing to purchase an alcohol... Are gratuities included in the Royal Caribbean beverage package cost? For most sailings, beverage package gratuities of 18% are added at final checkout and not included in the initial cost.

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What Happens if I'm Caught Sharing a Drinks Package on a Cruise? If you are caught sharing a drinks package on a cruise the most likely thing to happen is that you'll be given a warning or told off. If it happened again it's likely that your drinks package would be cancelled and you wouldn't receive a refund.

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Cruise ship drinks packages cannot be shared. The drinks package must only be used by the person who bought it. Any guests found to be sharing the package may have their package cancelled without any refund.

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Guests are prohibited from bringing alcoholic beverages on board with the following exception - at the beginning of the cruise during embarkation day only, guests (21 years of age and older) may bring one 750-ml bottle of sealed/unopened wine or champagne, per person, in their carry-on luggage.* Outside this exception, ...

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Save 10% by purchasing before you sail. Cut-off for pre-purchase is 11:59 PM the day before embarkation and 9:00pm EST through call center. Additional restrictions apply, see below.

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If cruise ship crew suspect you are sneaking alcohol on board they will inspect your luggage in detail. They may check your wine bottles to see if it really is sealed as new and contains wine. They will confiscate it if found to contain spirits, and may even refuse you boarding.

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Whether the drink package is worth it on Carnival depends on how much alcohol you plan to drink — and which kind. Are you more of a beer drinker, or are you into wine, spirits and cocktails? Beer is generally cheaper, so it would take more drinks per day to add up to the daily value of the Cheers package.

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While purchasing a beverage package prior to your cruise is the most cost effective, you can opt to purchase one on board for a slightly higher price.

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Guests who violate any alcohol policies, (over consume, provide alcohol to people under the legal drinking age, demonstrate irresponsible behavior, or attempt to conceal alcoholic items at security and or luggage check points or any other time), may be disembarked or not allowed to board, at their own expense, in ...

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Tips are therefore paid on the value of the package, and not per drink as you order. You're welcome to tip bartenders extra on a cruise, but keep in mind that a tip has already been added when you purchased the beverage package.

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Final word. On most cruises, you're welcome to wander the ship with a drink in your hand, at least in most areas. It's just like one large resort, so grab your favourite tipple and then find your perfect spot to enjoy it. Just make sure you ask for plastic glasses if you want to head over to a pool or hot tub.

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A small quantity is considered a maximum of 12 sealed, unopened cans/cartons of 12-ounces/354-ml each or less, per person.

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In our buffet restaurant, special drinks dispensers provide you with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, lemonade and ice tea around the clock and free of charge. In addition, you can book beverage packages for the entire duration of the cruise on the day of embarkation.

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Bottomless Bubbles Beverage Package Enjoy the ease and convenience of paying one flat price for thirst-quenching fountain soda and juice all cruise long! Prices* are per day - an 18% gratuity will automatically be added at time of purchase of the program.

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Water is always free of charge on most cruise ships. You may be asked to pay a fee for some versions of bottled water. However, you can likely ask for a jug of iced water in any restaurant or bar for no added cost. There are several water dispensers present on a cruise ship so that you can help yourself.

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Fine print: If one adult in a cabin purchases a package, all adults in the same cabin also must purchase it. Packages do not include drinks from in-room minibars or ordered through room service.

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The absolute best way to determine if a drink package is best for you is to get out that calculator and tally up how much you would spend without the package. In general, if you think you're going to order five or so alcoholic drinks a day during your trip, a package is worth considering.

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