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I live about 30 min from the port so there will be no hotel stuff for us. Also, we loathe shuttles and much prefer coming and going on our schedule.

Just wondering if the lot ever gets full.

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Port of Baltimore does not require advanced reservations - any issues with the filling up?

Actually, I don't have a Yeti and have the Walmart one it was just easier to say Yeti without an explanation. They are great and we have about 8 of them but DH hoards them and won't share with the kids! We'll get the Carnival ones for them and it will be a souvenir too.

And thank you OC!

Ok, found my answer.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2249704

Tax is charged on each "purchase" of soda while in US waters. Not taxed on whole package.

That 'splains it!

Sorry, beating the dead horse. I was just looking into buying some water bottles ahead of time to have delivered to the cabin. $4.50 for 12 bottles, no sales tax. So I added the soda package to my cart, also no sales tax. Anyone have experience pre-ordering the soda package without sales tax?

$6 for a beer, yikees, no wonder its been so long since I've cruised! Not looking forward to hubby's daily martini charge either!

Anyway, getting soda package for the two kiddies and me. The Yeti is a great idea! I will bring mine and get the tumbler for the kids. If the bartender won't fill it up, I'll be done with the glass real quick as I dump it into the Yeti myself.

Will have to see how embarkation day goes and if I care about saving $8 in tax or not, but if I wait, it almost pays for the tumblers! I balance the checkbook so I save wherever I can.

Thank you all for your responses!

Do you still get the free tumbler with the soda package?

Sailing out of Baltimore on the Pride next month.

It's been a while since I've cruised with Carnival and I've never cruised from Baltimore. Being as I'm from Maryland, the state already gets enough of my money, how long do I have to wait to purchase and avoid state sales tax?

Thank you!