KOOLKEN Posted May 11, 2015 #1 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Hello! I will be in Half Moon Cay during the first week of June and will have the cheers program. I know that we can't get alcoholic beverages on the island with the program, but will we still get unlimited soda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n6uqqq Posted May 11, 2015 #2 Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) I have read that the sodas are not included either. But what is to stop you from bringing some of your cheers allotment in a personal cooler? You can request they leave the lids on beers. From Carnival site: Note: This program is not offered at Half Moon Cay and Little Stirrup Cay. Edited May 11, 2015 by n6uqqq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOOLKEN Posted May 11, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) I have read that the sodas are not included either. But what is to stop you from bringing some of your cheers allotment in a personal cooler? You can request they leave the lids on beers. Do they not check anything when you are leaving the ship? Will we not be "caught" doing this? I assume this is not something they intend for customers to do. Edited May 11, 2015 by KOOLKEN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n6uqqq Posted May 11, 2015 #4 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I don't know if they care if you bring your own, but if I am paying 57.44 per day I would try :D! Someone who has been to HMC can tell you if it has been done. They don't allow the cheers under the guise that they cannot track how many drinks you have had in real time and you could possibly go over. Me thinks it is only a revenue enhancement as the drinks are more expensive on shore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cricket_7 Posted May 11, 2015 #5 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I have read that the sodas are not included either. But what is to stop you from bringing some of your cheers allotment in a personal cooler? You can request they leave the lids on beers. From Carnival site: Note: This program is not offered at Half Moon Cay and Little Stirrup Cay. I thought they wouldn't let you leave the lids on the beers? Anyone know this for certain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted May 11, 2015 #6 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I thought they wouldn't let you leave the lids on the beers? Anyone know this for certain? WHile I dont get buckets all that often, I have requested that all but one remain unopened and was never challenged on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cricket_7 Posted May 11, 2015 #7 Share Posted May 11, 2015 WHile I dont get buckets all that often, I have requested that all but one remain unopened and was never challenged on this. I was wondering if you have the Cheers program, will they allow you to leave the lids on the beer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted May 11, 2015 #8 Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) I was wondering if you have the Cheers program, will they allow you to leave the lids on the beer? Yes, people in our group did just that on the Breeze 4/5/15 sailing. Edited May 11, 2015 by jimbo5544 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love my grandkids Posted May 11, 2015 #9 Share Posted May 11, 2015 WHile I dont get buckets all that often, I have requested that all but one remain unopened and was never challenged on this. But will they allow you to purchase the bucket of beer via cheers? I am thinking they will not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted May 11, 2015 #10 Share Posted May 11, 2015 But will they allow you to purchase the bucket of beer via cheers? I am thinking they will not. No, but you can buy a beer every 5 minutes then ask for a bucket and ice. They will do that much for you. It is a bit of a pain..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tilliebob1919 Posted May 12, 2015 #11 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Hi, my husband and I have booked on the Sunshine for late summer. First time for us. Anybody recently on it that could give us an overall idea as to what it is like??? Thank you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted May 12, 2015 #12 Share Posted May 12, 2015 No, but you can buy a beer every 5 minutes then ask for a bucket and ice. They will do that much for you. It is a bit of a pain..... True, thanks for chipping in Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splintz Posted May 12, 2015 #13 Share Posted May 12, 2015 also another thing with HMC. if you buy a bucket of beers on the island you don't get the $2 off discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slmwo Posted June 15, 2015 #14 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Can I bring drinks off the ship and onto Half Moon Cay? For example, one of the bottles of wine that I'm permitted to bring aboard? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkcor Posted June 15, 2015 #15 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Can I bring drinks off the ship and onto Half Moon Cay? For example, one of the bottles of wine that I'm permitted to bring aboard? Thanks!! yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love my grandkids Posted June 15, 2015 #16 Share Posted June 15, 2015 yes. If you dont finish it wonder if you can bring it back on board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted June 15, 2015 #17 Share Posted June 15, 2015 If you dont finish it wonder if you can bring it back on board? Not sure that has ever happened........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slmwo Posted June 16, 2015 #18 Share Posted June 16, 2015 yes. Thank you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted June 16, 2015 #19 Share Posted June 16, 2015 If you dont finish it wonder if you can bring it back on board? Why wouldn't you finish it? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love my grandkids Posted June 17, 2015 #20 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Why wouldn't you finish it? :D The two of us dont always finish a bottle we start in one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic6318 Posted June 17, 2015 #21 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Don't forget you would be able to start accumulating drinks the day before as well. Beers and if you want why not some shots straight. You could put it in a travel mug, once ashore they have ice and mixers available. I don't get the cheers program myself, but I don't see why you shouldn't be able to use it this way. Have a great cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love my grandkids Posted June 17, 2015 #22 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Don't forget you would be able to start accumulating drinks the day before as well. Beers and if you want why not some shots straight. You could put it in a travel mug, once ashore they have ice and mixers available. I don't get the cheers program myself, but I don't see why you shouldn't be able to use it this way. Have a great cruise I thought of that but people with cheers shouldnt have to work so hard to get their moneys worth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted June 17, 2015 #23 Share Posted June 17, 2015 The two of us dont always finish a bottle we start in one day. What????????? :eek: :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiggs Posted June 17, 2015 #24 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Do they not check anything when you are leaving the ship? Will we not be "caught" doing this? I assume this is not something they intend for customers to do. it is known as the 'reverse smuggle' getting beers to HMC. Order beer the day before or the morning of, one at a time requesting them be unopened. Most bar tenders will accommodate this without caring what you're up to. I have never had items inspected leaving the boat. With the exception of food, you should be good walking off with the drinks. Many have used the beach bag that CCL used to provide to platinum guests for just this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted June 17, 2015 #25 Share Posted June 17, 2015 it is known as the 'reverse smuggle' getting beers to HMC. Order beer the day before or the morning of, one at a time requesting them be unopened. Most bar tenders will accommodate this without caring what you're up to. I have never had items inspected leaving the boat. With the exception of food, you should be good walking off with the drinks. Many have used the beach bag that CCL used to provide to platinum guests for just this. Actually, since there is nothing in the cruise contract about taking alcohol off the ship, I wouldn't consider this smuggling nor give the procedure the negative reputation that smuggling has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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