Krazy Kruizers Posted July 14, 2016 #51 Share Posted July 14, 2016 For all of you who don't like keeping all of those receipts, has anybody ever found a mistake when reconciling your on-board account, and if so, how did you prove it? Did they credit your account? Never had any problems with the Beverage cards. But we have had problems getting out 50% loyalty back for pre-purchased dinners in the specialty restaurants. I always take copies of everything we pre-purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare whogo Posted July 14, 2016 #52 Share Posted July 14, 2016 I am with the no discount, no pay in advance faction. How do know whether you get full value from the beverage card if you don't keep receipts? If you are not auditing drink card receipts, you might just as well charge drinks to your room card and throw out the receipts. I can see using the beverage card as a budgeting tool or a way to limit your alcohol intake. Seven day cruise, $700 worth of beverage cards, 13 gin and tonics per day. When the cards are depleted, you are on the wagon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily@Sea Posted July 14, 2016 #53 Share Posted July 14, 2016 A couple of times we did not use the entire Beverage Card. The balance was credited to our shipboard account. And if you still have left over over shipboard account money, that will be credited back to your credit card. On my new cruise [Anniversary sale] I get two (2) $50 beverage cards. I will not not use up even one - I drink only water and once in awhile ginger ale - can I save my second card for another cruise or will the shipboard account credit it automatically even if I haven't activated it? Does anyone know?? Thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted July 14, 2016 #54 Share Posted July 14, 2016 On my new cruise [Anniversary sale] I get two (2) $50 beverage cards. I will not not use up even one - I drink only water and once in awhile ginger ale - can I save my second card for another cruise or will the shipboard account credit it automatically even if I haven't activated it? Does anyone know?? Thanks for any help. No -- you can not save Beverage cards for another cruise. The Purser automatically closes all cards, accounts at Midnight the last night of the cruise. So if you have Beverage card left over, it will be credited to your shipboard account. If you have a balance to pay off -- that $50 will help to pay it off. If you don't have a balance, then it MAY be credited back to your credit card -- this varies by ship since you didn't buy the card with your own money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted July 14, 2016 #55 Share Posted July 14, 2016 I am with the no discount, no pay in advance faction. How do know whether you get full value from the beverage card if you don't keep receipts? If you are not auditing drink card receipts, you might just as well charge drinks to your room card and throw out the receipts. I can see using the beverage card as a budgeting tool or a way to limit your alcohol intake. Seven day cruise, $700 worth of beverage cards, 13 gin and tonics per day. When the cards are depleted, you are on the wagon! Each time you use the Beverage Card, you get a receipt back showing the price of your drink plus the 15% gratuity and how much is left on the card to spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily@Sea Posted July 14, 2016 #56 Share Posted July 14, 2016 (edited) No -- you can not save Beverage cards for another cruise. The Purser automatically closes all cards, accounts at Midnight the last night of the cruise. So if you have Beverage card left over, it will be credited to your shipboard account. If you have a balance to pay off -- that $50 will help to pay it off. If you don't have a balance, then it MAY be credited back to your credit card -- this varies by ship since you didn't buy the card with your own money. Thanks, just what I wanted to know. Carole Edited July 14, 2016 by Happily@Sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted July 14, 2016 #57 Share Posted July 14, 2016 You are welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted July 14, 2016 #58 Share Posted July 14, 2016 - can I save my second card for another cruise No or will the shipboard account credit it automatically even if I haven't activated it? Once I had a card that I didn't use at all. I turned it in at the front desk and my account was credited. I don't know what would have happened had I not turned in the card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Btimmer Posted July 14, 2016 #59 Share Posted July 14, 2016 The last few cruises the little balance we had on the cards wasn't refunded. Tim in Burien, WA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tampadee Posted July 14, 2016 #60 Share Posted July 14, 2016 What is the cost of a can of soda before gratuity? Also, do they use Coke products? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Btimmer Posted July 14, 2016 #61 Share Posted July 14, 2016 What is the cost of a can of soda before gratuity? Also, do they use Coke products? Yes, Coke products exclusively. I believe a can of soda is $3.50. We always buy a soda card and occasionally we'll buy a six-pack on shore. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted July 14, 2016 #62 Share Posted July 14, 2016 What is the cost of a can of soda before gratuity? Also, do they use Coke products? HAL has Coke products with soda cans for $2.25. Here is the Beverage menu showing all bar beverages available (includes non-alcoholic): http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/here/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Bar-Menu1-1.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizamar Posted July 15, 2016 #63 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Can the 2 $50 beverage cards from the Anniversary Sale be exchanged towards the unlimited soda machine package? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted July 15, 2016 #64 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Can the 2 $50 beverage cards from the Anniversary Sale be exchanged towards the unlimited soda machine package? Sent from my iPad using Forums Most ships will allow you to do that. Just ask at the front desk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted July 15, 2016 #65 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Can the 2 $50 beverage cards from the Anniversary Sale be exchanged towards the unlimited soda machine package? Sent from my iPad using Forums Most ships will allow you to do that. Just ask at the front desk. I just thought of this. The soda cards -- you get about 6 ounces of fountain soda. But if you use those Beverage Cards to buy soda -- you can get cans of soda instead of the fountain type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostyeric Posted July 15, 2016 #66 Share Posted July 15, 2016 We have a $100 Beverage Card as part of our reservation. Can that be used everywhere beverages are served, including the Main Dining Room (for wine by the glass)? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joannedisfan Posted July 15, 2016 #67 Share Posted July 15, 2016 I also have the anniversary package with 2 $50 Beverage Cards. There will be 4 of us in the cabin. Is there a way we could get 4 $25 cards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted July 15, 2016 #68 Share Posted July 15, 2016 We have a $100 Beverage Card as part of our reservation. Can that be used everywhere beverages are served, including the Main Dining Room (for wine by the glass)? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted July 15, 2016 #69 Share Posted July 15, 2016 I also have the anniversary package with 2 $50 Beverage Cards. There will be 4 of us in the cabin. Is there a way we could get 4 $25 cards? $50 is the smallest denomination Beverage Card. But everyone is free to use the cards issued to your cabin. Or, you can purchase more cards. Now, if you wanted to trade in a Beverage Card for two Soda Cards, that is possible, but would limit people to sodas. Try exchanging at the Front Desk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted July 15, 2016 #70 Share Posted July 15, 2016 (edited) Can the 2 $50 beverage cards from the Anniversary Sale be exchanged towards the unlimited soda machine package? I don't know of any unlimited soda options. Where did you hear about this? What is the price? Edited July 15, 2016 by jtl513 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizamar Posted July 16, 2016 #71 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I read about it on a thead 'Koningsdam Quench Beverage Package' Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted July 16, 2016 #72 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I read about it on a thead 'Koningsdam Quench Beverage Package' OK, thanks. :) From that thread it appears that it is unique to Koningsdam right now, and therefore not useful to me yet. At $17.95/p/day I don't think I'm interested anyway! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatterbox Posted July 16, 2016 #73 Share Posted July 16, 2016 We have a $100 Beverage Card as part of our reservation. Can that be used everywhere beverages are served, including the Main Dining Room (for wine by the glass)? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Can the Beverage cards be used at Happy Hour and charged for the one beverage and $1 more for the second plus the 15%??? Just wondering. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted July 16, 2016 #74 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Can the Beverage cards be used at Happy Hour and charged for the one beverage and $1 more for the second plus the 15%??? Just wondering. Patrick Yes, the beverage card can be used for just about any drink. (Only exceptions I am aware of are at HMC and buying water when you are disembarking for ports - In those two places you need to sign to the room). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatterbox Posted July 16, 2016 #75 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Thanks Kazu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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