can not find the thread on being charged for drinks

[ibecruzen2]

When getting on the ship , befor sailing are you charged a sep. tax on your ss did read it somewhere and can not find it thanks

[trock]

When getting on the ship , befor sailing are you charged a sep. tax on your ss did read it somewhere and can not find it thanks

 

 

If you purchase the soda card prior to sailaway.. you will be charged tax.. :)

[Powriv]

I don't buy the soda card but I overheard one of the crew directing people to the soda card stand to wait till we leave port as you won't be charged the sales tax.

 

It is just what I heard, can't confirm or deny

[trock]

I don't buy the soda card but I overheard one of the crew directing people to the soda card stand to wait till we leave port as you won't be charged the sales tax.

 

It is just what I heard, can't confirm or deny

 

 

True..

[Cincicruiser]

We were on the Splendor last month. All drinks (including Drink of the Day) purchased while docked where charged LA sales tax. I think it was over 10% but not sure.

[ibecruzen2]

I don't buy the soda card but I overheard one of the crew directing people to the soda card stand to wait till we leave port as you won't be charged the sales tax.

 

It is just what I heard, can't confirm or deny

Heard it was on alc. drinks a bucket for 20.00 would cost 28.00

[trock]

Heard it was on alc. drinks a bucket for 20.00 would cost 28.00

 

 

It may.. I dont know. I have only purchased the soda card.. Ask before you buy it.. Good luck!

[ibecruzen2]

It may.. I dont know. I have only purchased the soda card.. Ask before you buy it.. Good luck!

thank you

[yogi2929]

We were on the Splendor last month. All drinks (including Drink of the Day) purchased while docked where charged LA sales tax. I think it was over 10% but not sure.

 

Long Beach's sales tax is 9.75%. Close enough to 10% and reason enough to wait til after the ship leaves. All drinks and soda cards are taxed while docked. -Voice of Experience.

[boaterette]

If the tax in LA is 105 and the bucket costs $20, after tax it would be around $22. But until you get into international water they do charge the tax.

[Stacey779]

Heard it was on alc. drinks a bucket for 20.00 would cost 28.00

 

Not sure where you heard those exact numbers, but they seem a little inflated. If they really charged $28 for a $20 bucket that would be a 40% mark up! :eek:

 

However, the idea that you should wait to purchase until you leave the port area is correct. You'll save on the sales tax that way.

[jetskier]

In Mobile, they charge sales tax until you hit the lighthouse. You are also limited on the type of alcohol sold. Soda cards are charged sales tax also.

 

Dave