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Cruise Prep 101 - "CHEERS" Program
Carnival offers two prepaid beverage programs aboard each ship:
"CHEERS" for guests over the age of 21; "BOTTOMLESS BUBBLES" for guests of any age.
"CHEERS"
Introduced several years ago to meet competition from other cruise lines that either a) included alcoholic beverages in the cruise fare (all-inclusive); or 2) offered guests access to alcoholic beverages for one set price per day, Carnival recently modified the program to allow for a wider variety of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
"Cheers" is only available to guests over 21 years of age (photo identification may be required to obtain alcoholic beverages).
"Cheers" has two-tiered pricing: $49.95 plus 15% gratuity when purchased pre-cruise ($57.44 per day/per person ); $54.95 plus 15% gratuity if purchased aboard ship ($63.19 per day/per person ). See "Requirements" below for the reason why "per person" is emphasized.
Under changes to the program the prior maximum amount per serving of alcoholic beverages was raised from $10.00 per serving to $50.00 per serving. It also offers 25% discounts on certain specified products and events.
For full details on the "Cheers" Program click on the following link: "Cheers" Program.
Modified "Cheers" - The Buzz
As posts began appearing in many of the social media pages related to Carnival cruising, group members commented on the improvements made to the program and many indicated they would reconsider purchasing the program on future cruises.
"Cheers" does have appeal in many ways; however, it is important to consider the requirements and restrictions that apply specifically to "Cheers" ; as well as the more general Carnival Liquor and Beverage Policy .
- Requirements
- Minimum age of 21; agreement not to provide alcohol to minors ALL guests over 21 sharing the same stateroom MUST ALSO PURCHASE "CHEERS" PROGRAM Purchase is required for the entire length of the cruise (EXCEPT AS PROVIDED FOR WHEN CRUISES DEPART CERTAIN HOME PORTS - see Applicable to Texas, Alabama, New York at this, link or in "Restrictions" below for details).
Based on the requirements shown above not all guests over 21 will be able to take advantage of the program.