maldenmusic Posted October 20, 2016 #26 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Is this due to Mobile having some kind of liquor laws? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthworm Jim Posted October 20, 2016 #27 Share Posted October 20, 2016 but... if you didn't want to drop a c-note on a day of drinking, why not drop $25 here and there before you board on bar credits or whatever they are called? you can spread them out and then you don't have to worry about it because you've already paid and it's done and over with. That doesn't really reduce the amount spent at all. You're just playing head games with yourself if you're thinking spending $25 four different times prior to the cruise is any better than spending $100 on the first day. Like maldenmusic, I'm wondering what the deal is? Why wouldn't they want to sell cheers on the first day? Is it because they find people drink very heavily that day, so Carnival loses money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrufy Posted October 20, 2016 #28 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Cozy up to the bar tender and leave generous tips. Could gain you a few drinks on him/her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess1218 Posted October 20, 2016 #29 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Bring your bottle of wine... and your canned soda.. buy juice from the bartenders... VOILA! Sangria! And get drunk before you get on the ship so you're ahead of the game. If you get drunk enough, you might pass out and not need any drinks at all! LOL! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vigorosity Posted October 20, 2016 Author #30 Share Posted October 20, 2016 That doesn't really reduce the amount spent at all. You're just playing head games with yourself if you're thinking spending $25 four different times prior to the cruise is any better than spending $100 on the first day. Like maldenmusic, I'm wondering what the deal is? Why wouldn't they want to sell cheers on the first day? Is it because they find people drink very heavily that day, so Carnival loses money? Actually, it kinda makes sense to me. If I spend $25 a week on pre-purchasing things, it makes me spend less on other things at home (going out for dinner, shopping, etc) Also, Alabama, Texas, and New York have dumb liquor laws. Can't sell cheers or deliver any alcohol the first day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrams Posted October 20, 2016 #31 Share Posted October 20, 2016 I thought drinks bought first day when you can't get Cheers until day 2, were credited to the Cheers package, since you have to buy that for all the days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrqoisWtrs Posted October 20, 2016 #32 Share Posted October 20, 2016 If you follow this board, then I'm sure you know this, but the Carnival gift cards are still available via AARP/Verizon. Saves you $10 off a $100. If you ordered now, you should get them before you leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsVulcan Posted October 20, 2016 #33 Share Posted October 20, 2016 I don't drink that much (I'm not in my early 20's anymore) :D but I do drink the most on the first day for some reason. I think it's just being on vacation and cutting loose a little bit at the beginning. Personally, I would stick to well drinks for that first day to save money. They will start to taste a little better as the day goes on. :) Then on the 2nd day when your Cheers kicks in you can jump right up to the top shelf and your drinks will taste sooooo good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vigorosity Posted October 20, 2016 Author #34 Share Posted October 20, 2016 I don't drink that much (I'm not in my early 20's anymore) :D but I do drink the most on the first day for some reason. I think it's just being on vacation and cutting loose a little bit at the beginning. Personally, I would stick to well drinks for that first day to save money. They will start to taste a little better as the day goes on. :) Then on the 2nd day when your Cheers kicks in you can jump right up to the top shelf and your drinks will taste sooooo good! The first day is the most exciting! We are always refreshed from our hotel stay and happy to just start vacation! I think I might try to stick to well drinks as much as possible. Although, the drink menu with pina coladas and margaritas and mojitos is just so hard to stay away from! lol I think I'm just gonna suck it up and pay for what I want! (sadly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted October 20, 2016 #35 Share Posted October 20, 2016 I see the judgy McJudgersons have arrived.... aside from quitting drinking... I say board as late as possible, drink your wine you bring onboard, order doubles and an extra mixer drink and add as needed and save your heavy party days for day 2 and beyond. Who's judging? They asked for a way to save money and I gave them a viable alternative. Doesn't matter to me how much they drink but the more they drink without the program, the more it will cost. Cake have your cake and eat it too. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted October 20, 2016 #36 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Smuggle!!! [emoji12][emoji12][emoji12][emoji12][emoji12] 2013- Ecstasy 2014-Sensation 2014-Glory 2015-B2B Sensation 2016-Paradise 2016-Breeze 2016-Fantasy 2017-Sunshine Let's hope the OP has a shred of integrity. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christyran1228 Posted October 21, 2016 #37 Share Posted October 21, 2016 I thought drinks bought first day when you can't get Cheers until day 2, were credited to the Cheers package, since you have to buy that for all the days. We only pay for 6 days. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted October 21, 2016 #38 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Hey! We will be cruising out of Mobile next month...and apparently you can't buy Cheers the first day. I'm just trying not to spend $100 without blinking. On my last cruise, the first night is when I had the most drinks, actually. I know about bringing on a bottle of wine...but is there any other way? The $58 I would have spent the first night on Cheers will only get me about 5 drinks. That is easy don't drink!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xitappers2bx Posted October 21, 2016 #39 Share Posted October 21, 2016 That doesn't really reduce the amount spent at all. You're just playing head games with yourself if you're thinking spending $25 four different times prior to the cruise is any better than spending $100 on the first day. Like maldenmusic, I'm wondering what the deal is? Why wouldn't they want to sell cheers on the first day? Is it because they find people drink very heavily that day, so Carnival loses money? Reducing the amount spent is hard if you are going to be drinking, so at least spreading it out you're not worried about that at the end of the bill. There's always the option to just drink your own wine that you bring on board... It's stupid it's not good for the first day--but there are as many reasons out there as people, and who knows what is true and what's totally made up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julez830 Posted October 21, 2016 #40 Share Posted October 21, 2016 I have never seen someone suggest this option. I was just putting $500 aside for my January cruise.....now I have that $500 saved and it only cost me $450 thru AARP.....Big Score!!! Thanks for the suggestion!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cool4school Posted October 21, 2016 #41 Share Posted October 21, 2016 I have never seen someone suggest this option. I was just putting $500 aside for my January cruise.....now I have that $500 saved and it only cost me $450 thru AARP.....Big Score!!! Thanks for the suggestion!! Paid for our entire cruise this way, saved 10%. Started last cruise S&S account with a $500 gift card and got cash back at the end. Win, win, win! Sent from my SM-T710 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisyytina Posted October 21, 2016 #42 Share Posted October 21, 2016 You can always pregame before you get there. I have know some to be just sober enough to check in and get on the ship. After that its just a matter of maintaining. Best. Answer. Ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cr2zCr8zy Posted October 21, 2016 #43 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Cruisin out of NY, I have the same issue. The first night is when I usually drink the most. I'm just going to have to budget it...... :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vigorosity Posted October 21, 2016 Author #44 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Best. Answer. Ever. Hahah! I think so, too! I'll probably bring an extra bottle of champagne for mimosas before we leave the hotel. Also, it allows parking...so we dont even have to drive to the port if we don't want to. :D I'm so excited!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASOXFANN Posted October 21, 2016 #45 Share Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) 1. Have every (adult) member of your party carry on their own bottle of wine. 2. Order a bottle of liquor before boarding and have it waiting for you in your stateroom. Bring your own cans of soda/juice for mixers. 3. If you must, order a drink of the day for sailaway, then just stick to the drinks from 1 & 2 above. If you aren't a heavy drinker, forget Cheers and just stick with 1 & 2 to save the most. That's what we're doing on our cruise in February, as we'll be spending a good deal of time in port (with a couple drinks of the day here and there). Edited October 21, 2016 by VASOXFANN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASOXFANN Posted October 21, 2016 #46 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Get coffee, ice tea, lemonade, water. :eek::eek::eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterjohnny Posted October 21, 2016 #47 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Hahah! I think so, too! I'll probably bring an extra bottle of champagne for mimosas before we leave the hotel. Also, it allows parking...so we dont even have to drive to the port if we don't want to. :D I'm so excited!!! Strap on a rum runners and that should take care of you at the dance club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz222 Posted October 23, 2016 #48 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Who's judging? They asked for a way to save money and I gave them a viable alternative. Doesn't matter to me how much they drink but the more they drink without the program, the more it will cost. Cake have your cake and eat it too. ;) Respectfully, it was not your suggestion of not drinking that was "judgy" (advice of not drinking is a legit, allbeit less fun option) but rather, it was a comment from someone who quoted your post.... I have put it below... saying they feel bad for people who feel they need to relax is most certainly "judgy"... I was merely making an observation that inevitably, whenever drinking, gambling or how to save money come up, the judges always seem to weigh in.... Here was the comment I was referring To... Agree. I have been on 4 cruises. Have not purchased even one drink. I am not a teetotaler by any stretch....I just don't need alcohol to relax or have a good time. I feel bad for those that do. And I just cannot fathom myself spending hundreds of dollars (or more) for booze on a cruise." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badfinger Posted October 23, 2016 #49 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Respectfully, it was not your suggestion of not drinking that was "judgy" (advice of not drinking is a legit, allbeit less fun option) but rather, it was a comment from someone who quoted your post.... I have put it below... saying they feel bad for people who feel they need to relax is most certainly "judgy"... I was merely making an observation that inevitably, whenever drinking, gambling or how to save money come up, the judges always seem to weigh in.... Here was the comment I was referring To... Agree. I have been on 4 cruises. Have not purchased even one drink. I am not a teetotaler by any stretch....I just don't need alcohol to relax or have a good time. I feel bad for those that do. And I just cannot fathom myself spending hundreds of dollars (or more) for booze on a cruise." That was my quote. And regardless how YOU ARE NOW JUDGING ME now, it won't change how I FEEL. I truly do feel bad for people that have to have alcohol to relax and/or have fun. And I agree with the guy above. Not buying ridiculously overpriced alcohol (via single drinks or cheers package) on a cruise ship is definitely a way to save money. A lot of money in some cases. And that was the basic question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cool4school Posted October 23, 2016 #50 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Actually, from the pics people have posted lately, I didn't think the drink prices were that bad. What's the break even for getting Cheers? Sent from my SM-T710 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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