Misc Been on a cruise? - Page 6

**Old Dog** · 01-25-2013, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mdchiefsfan

So if I were to smuggle in some whiskey and ordered some soda with the 24 hour room service I would have to pay for a coke? Or if your out at the bar and choosing not to drink so you have a soda, then you're charged? I just want that clarified.

Any other hidden fees I should be aware of? I am seeing something about tipping. I guess that isn't included if you want to have room service or what not.

Only speaking for Carnival again, since that's the only one I know.
Yeah, you would pay for the coke. Of course you could carry it on with you (Up to a 12 pack of 20oz bottles).

Tipping....you're charged $11.50 per person per day for tips.....of this amount $3.70 per day goes to stateroom services, $5.80 to dining room services, and $2.00 to "other" (kitchen staff, entertainment, guest services, etc). For us, we just prepay the things and don't worry about them later, but many post them to their sign and sail account, so that would add up pretty quick. You can adjust or remove them as well at the guest services desk.

Other fees...
Alcohol isn't any more expensive than normal bar prices, but I've heard of peole running up a hell of a charge in just a few days. It's easy to lose track of how much you've spent when you just hand them your sign and sail card/room key.

Specialty restraunts (steakhouses etc) are up to $30 plus drinks each, but most folks never go to them. The Mrs and I did for our 25th anniversary, but we didn't this past cruise.

Excursions are often overpriced if you buy them from Carnival and you may be better off if you book on your own but I'm gonna add a caveat here.....if you're planning something that's going to cut you short getting back to the boat and you booked a private excursion, you're likely to be left. If you booked through the ship, they'll wait on you. The excursion the Mrs and I were on was over 90 minutes late in Cozumel last year and they held the boat. Just do your homnework.

Sorry for the book sized post, but I've got plenty more info if anyone wants it.

**DaKCMan AP** · 01-25-2013, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdchiefsfan

So if I were to smuggle in some whiskey and ordered some soda with the 24 hour room service I would have to pay for a coke? Or if your out at the bar and choosing not to drink so you have a soda, then you're charged? I just want that clarified.

Any other hidden fees I should be aware of? I am seeing something about tipping. I guess that isn't included if you want to have room service or what not.

Correct, soda is not included. Why people want to drink that garbage is a different discussion, but you can purchase a pass/card/sticker/whatever that gives you unlimited soda for the length of your cruise.

Tips for bar drinks, pool drinks, etc. are already built into the cost of the beverage (Carnival adds 15%).

Tips for your cabin steward, waiter, assistant waiter, etc. are charged to you at a per-day rate (something like $11.50 per person per day). If you want to give additional tip you can.

**Old Dog** · 01-25-2013, 08:12 AM

One other one that bites us in the ass pretty well is the photos. Most evenings on the Promenade deck they have photographers taking pictures. They also take them when you board and disembark in every port. The 8x10's run something like $22 each and the Mrs seems to think I need a couple of reminders as to how damn old I look or just wants to be able to prove I do own a suit so she HAS TO HAVE a handful of the flipping things. I think she bought five on the one a year ago and three this time....oh well, if mamma ain't happy, I sure as hell won't be either.

**Old Dog** · 01-25-2013, 08:15 AM

Unless I'm mistaken those are the "Bon Voyage" prices that DaKC posted. Those are the bottles you can preorder OR order from room service if the stuff in your luggage didn't make it in. They're 1L bottles if anyone cares.

**DaKCMan AP** · 01-25-2013, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Dog

Unless I'm mistaken those are the "Bon Voyage" prices that DaKC posted. Those are the bottles you can preorder OR order from room service if the stuff in your luggage didn't make it in. They're 1L bottles if anyone cares.

Correct. You can see per-glass prices here: http://www.shipcruise.org/carnival-c...alcohol-prices

Jiu Jitsu Jon · 01-30-2013, 12:41 AM

What did we learn today?

PLANNED EXCURSIONS ARE A BIG RIP OFF

BRING YOUR OWN HOOCH, IT'S A LOT CHEAPER YA DINGUS

NOT ALL DADS ARE YOUR DAD...

Seriously though, thanks for the input. Mighty kind.

01-25-2013, 08:12 AM	#3
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01-25-2013, 08:15 AM	#4
Old Dog Supporter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Central Kansas Casino cash: $4666131	Unless I'm mistaken those are the "Bon Voyage" prices that DaKC posted. Those are the bottles you can preorder OR order from room service if the stuff in your luggage didn't make it in. They're 1L bottles if anyone cares.
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01-30-2013, 12:41 AM	#6
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