FLJudi Posted January 28, 2015 #1 Share Posted January 28, 2015 We're traveling on the Silhouette transatlantic in October with nine close friends, none of whom are Captains Club members. We will probably meet for drinks somewhere before dinner. Trying to decide whether or not to get a beverage package. If we get the three vouchers it may not pay to get the package. We can pay as we go the rest of the day. Suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ghstudio Posted January 28, 2015 #2 Share Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) Why not wait and if they don't use vouchers on your cruise, then buy the drink package. It's actually rare that they use vouchers...but your odds are better on a transatlantic where there are a large number of elites but there's No way to really know before you get on the ship. Sent from my iPad using Forums Edited January 28, 2015 by ghstudio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patty1955 Posted January 28, 2015 #3 Share Posted January 28, 2015 We did not get vouchers on our cruise on the Reflection except the last night when there was another function in the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan1971 Posted January 28, 2015 #4 Share Posted January 28, 2015 The use of vouchers has less to do about what actual ship your sailing on and more to do with how many elite, elite plus and up type of guests on your specific sailing. That will determine whether vouchers are used. An better example may be a certain type of sailing may attract more elites than other types of sailings, such as a transatlantic. Sent from my iPhone 6 Plus on the T-Mobile 4G LTE Network using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted January 28, 2015 #5 Share Posted January 28, 2015 The use of vouchers has less to do about what actual ship your sailing on and more to do with how many elite, elite plus and up type of guests on your specific sailing. That will determine whether vouchers are used. An better example may be a certain type of sailing may attract more elites than other types of sailings, such as a transatlantic. Sent from my iPhone 6 Plus on the T-Mobile 4G LTE Network using Tapatalk Pro Additionally, the use of vouchers is the last option. Also, I may be wrong but haven't noticed or seen anyone reporting they used vouchers recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jveevers Posted January 28, 2015 #6 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Equinox in Med, Sept 2014, didnt have vouchers. Function for Elites every evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted January 28, 2015 #7 Share Posted January 28, 2015 As noted, transatlantics tend to get large numbers of Elite/Elite+/Zeniths. If you are looking at a transatlantic on any ship, you are likely to find vouchers in use. As to a non-transatlantic, there were vouchers on Eclipse in December. I think that the two-week itineraries are also very popular with Elite/Elite+/Zeniths and you'll be likely to find vouchers anytime you sail on Eclipse in the Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted January 28, 2015 #8 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Just off the Eclipse Jan 4-18 Caribbean and vouchers were used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harz99 Posted January 28, 2015 #9 Share Posted January 28, 2015 The use of vouchers has less to do about what actual ship your sailing on and more to do with how many elite, elite plus and up type of guests on your specific sailing. That will determine whether vouchers are used. An better example may be a certain type of sailing may attract more elites than other types of sailings, such as a transatlantic. Sent from my iPhone 6 Plus on the T-Mobile 4G LTE Network using Tapatalk Pro Also affected by the Sky lounge being hired out for private "art" viewings, group functions etc. etc. To answer the OPs question, our Sept/ Oct Canaries cruise on Eclipse didn't have vouchers. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsf Posted January 28, 2015 #10 Share Posted January 28, 2015 We are doing a T/A in Apr. and neither of us drink so was wondering what's available with these Elite vouchers? J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyCruises Posted January 28, 2015 #11 Share Posted January 28, 2015 We are doing a T/A in Apr. and neither of us drink so was wondering what's available with these Elite vouchers?J. A variety of soft drinks and juices are on the menu. No froufrou drinks though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orator Posted January 28, 2015 #12 Share Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) Vouchers would most likely be used on a TA, but there is no guarantee. I've seen two types of vouchers: (1) Can only be used for drinks on the regular Elite Hour menu; (2) Can be used for any drink up to $8 per serving. Vouchers only good from 5-7 pm on days when the Elite Hour is held. They cannot be used throughout the day and that's why a drink package may be a choice for some. Note: It is rare, but I've twice seen servers ask for a Seapass Card when a voucher was used. They were told to do this to discourage the misuse of the vouchers. Edited January 28, 2015 by Orator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadburysmom Posted January 28, 2015 #13 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Fingers crossed my upcoming TA includes vouchers as on last spring's Eclipse TA. Although I really enjoyed mingling with fellow Elites in the Sky Lounge, I liked the choice of being able to enjoy a cocktail in other lounges with non-Elite friends or bringing back to my cabin to enjoy on my balcony "pre-shower" ;). Oh, and hard to beat a cocktail at the Sunset Bar at, well, sunset! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmarq Posted January 28, 2015 #14 Share Posted January 28, 2015 We were on the Reflection in May and vouchers were not used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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