HAL Drink package question

[carefree@sea]

Can u use the drink package on the first day sailing away from Vancouver to Alaska

[Alphen]

1 hour ago, carefree@sea said:

Can u use the drink package on the first day sailing away from Vancouver to Alaska

Yes, from the moment you are on board, so enjoy!

 

[CruiserBruce]

Curious why you think you couldn't?

[Florida_gal_50]

1 hour ago, CruiserBruce said:

Curious why you think you couldn't?

When Princess sails from Houston you either can’t use it or it’s very limited.  I know this isn’t Princess or Houston before that get mentioned but it’s not something that never happens. Canada’s liquor rules used to be pretty archaic several years back so there is that too.

Edited February 26, 2023 by Florida_gal_50

[DRedmond]

I'd like to piggy back another question on to this thread.. What time do the drinks reset at?  Is it Midnight or an arbitrary time like 6am for example?

[CruiserBruce]

2 hours ago, DRedmond said:

I'd like to piggy back another question on to this thread.. What time do the drinks reset at?  Is it Midnight or an arbitrary time like 6am for example?

Been asked several times. Haven't heard a definitive answer.

[Arizona Wildcat]

2 hours ago, DRedmond said:

I'd like to piggy back another question on to this thread.. What time do the drinks reset at?  Is it Midnight or an arbitrary time like 6am for example?

If I had over 15 drinks the time would not matter.  I would be asleep in my cabin.

[Florida_gal_50]

8 minutes ago, Arizona Wildcat said:

If I had over 15 drinks the time would not matter.  I would be asleep in my cabin.

Same.  

[DRedmond]

1 hour ago, Arizona Wildcat said:

If I had over 15 drinks the time would not matter.  I would be asleep in my cabin.

Since water and pop is part of the 15 thinking I could go over on sea days

[Florida_gal_50]

2 minutes ago, DRedmond said:

Since water and pop is part of the 15 thinking I could go over on sea days

You can drink water out of the tap.  Another idea is to get a drink card and put your cheaper items on there this not using the 15 drinks for that.

[CruiserBruce]

15 minutes ago, Florida_gal_50 said:

You can drink water out of the tap.  Another idea is to get a drink card and put your cheaper items on there this not using the 15 drinks for that.

Or stock up on waters or soft drinks on the embarkation day, and days you are gone for excursions.

[bigbeergut]

5 hours ago, DRedmond said:

I'd like to piggy back another question on to this thread.. What time do the drinks reset at?  Is it Midnight or an arbitrary time like 6am for example?

I hope someone has the answer for this question 

[AFNavigator]

14 hours ago, Alphen said:

15 hours ago, carefree@sea said:

Can u use the drink package on the first day sailing away from Vancouver to Alaska

Yes, from the moment you are on board, so enjoy!

We've been told by bartenders that some jurisdictions impose local sales tax while docked...Port Everglades being one of them.  That said, our most recent statements don't show any local sales tax charges on sail out day.

[carefree@sea]

On 26/02/2023 at 4:18 AM, CruiserBruce said:

Curious why you think you couldn't?

Some   cruise lines say it start on thr second day because of state laws

 

[lavictoria]

On 2/26/2023 at 4:18 AM, CruiserBruce said:

Curious why you think you couldn't?

You may get dinged for local taxes if you order drinks before sail-away. Also applies while docked in some ports. This may confuse some folks.

[CruiserBruce]

1 minute ago, lavictoria said:

You may get dinged for local taxes if you order drinks before sail-away. Also applies while docked in some ports. This may confuse some folks.

Been on 3 cruises now with drink package,  no such issues.  I know historically there have been some issues at Galveston...where else?

[julia]

Just spent three days docked in Honolulu onboard the Koningsdam and yes, each and every drink order had local sales tax applied.

[CruiserBruce]

1 hour ago, julia said:

Just spent three days docked in Honolulu onboard the Koningsdam and yes, each and every drink order had local sales tax applied.

Curious why you were docked for 3 days?

[julia]

1 minute ago, CruiserBruce said:

Curious why you were docked for 3 days?

Because we weren't able to call on Kauai because of weather, so we spent a second night in Honolulu and sailed at 5pm the following day.

[2flacruisers]

On 2/26/2023 at 3:47 PM, Florida_gal_50 said:

You can drink water out of the tap.  Another idea is to get a drink card and put your cheaper items on there this not using the 15 drinks for that.

They have a drink card? 

[Florida_gal_50]

17 minutes ago, 2flacruisers said:

They have a drink card? 

Yes, I’m sure there are people more schooled in this than I am but I’m pretty sure I either bought a $50 or $100 card on a cruise where I didn’t hia. That way you can use that card for water, coffee etc and save the hia for the liquor. It doesn’t run through you cruise card if that makes sense.  It’s a separate card.

Edited March 4, 2023 by Florida_gal_50

[2flacruisers]

30 minutes ago, Florida_gal_50 said:

Yes, I’m sure there are people more schooled in this than I am but I’m pretty sure I either bought a $50 or $100 card on a cruise where I didn’t hia. That way you can use that card for water, coffee etc and save the hia for the liquor. It doesn’t run through you cruise card if that makes sense.  It’s a separate card.

Thanks for the info...

[yerdua]

28 minutes ago, Florida_gal_50 said:

Yes, I’m sure there are people more schooled in this than I am but I’m pretty sure I either bought a $50 or $100 card on a cruise where I didn’t hia. That way you can use that card for water, coffee etc and save the hia for the liquor. It doesn’t run through you cruise card if that makes sense.  It’s a separate card.

Beverage cards may not be available for sale on board (not sure), but they are definitely available for purchase on line prior to boarding, though there may be a black out period of a few days immediately prior to embarkation.

[Florida_gal_50]

1 minute ago, yerdua said:

Beverage cards may not be available for sale on board (not sure), but they are definitely available for purchase on line prior to boarding, though there may be a black out period of a few days immediately prior to embarkation.

Good information.  Thanks. That’s odd about the blackout.  Yes, I bought mine ahead of the cruise.

[Northern Swan]

I know this has been debated many times, but currently the HAL FAQ page states the packages are limited to 15 alcoholic drinks daily:

 

The Signature and Elite packages have a daily limit of 15 alcoholic beverages, which includes all alcoholic beverages with a menu price of $15 or less (Elite Beverage Package), or $11 or less (Signature Beverage Package). The Quench Beverage Package includes unlimited non-alcoholic beverages and bottled waters 500ml and under.  The packages exclude purchases made in the Mini Bar, Honor Bar, Chocolate Seduction, In-Room Dining, beverages purchased on Half Moon Cay and any self-service draft beer.