I am heading to Cabo from San Diego next month on the ship Elation (Carnival Cruise). I was wondering what the drink prices are on the ship. Is $5/drink reasonable? I usually drink Beer . . . Jack & Cokes . . or Redbull Vodkas.
Thanks . . .
Randy
Answer :
Randy,
I have been on two Carnival cruises, and I am pretty sure the drink prices are the same on each ship. I haven't cruised the Elation, but here's what I have encountered:
every time you get a drink, 15% gratuity is automatically added in to the bill, making the price jump. Also, mixed drinks are around $6 - $7. The way to drink beers though is to get what they call a "bucket". It's strange to carry around because it's literally a plastic tub with ice and 5 beers, but it will save you a lot of money! Hope this helps and have fun!
Vee
Thank you for all the great information Vee! I cant wait to get on the ship . . . I am sure I will be lugging around a bucket of beers but at least it sounds like a good way to save a few bucks!
Thanks again,
Randy
Answer :
looks like $6.00 to $7.00. remember they always add into that price a 15% gratuity.
have a good cruise
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Depending what you order it is usually about $5-$7 for a cocktail. Jack and Redbull Vodkas would be $7.00. Do not get the drink in the souvenir glass - they will charge you extra. Bucket of beer is the best way to go - you get one free.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Can you slow dance on carnival elation?
My wife was wondering if you can slow dance on this ship.
I know you can slow dance if you want to! What im asking is do they have venues specifically for slow dancing. Like a ballroom or something like that where you have to dress up elegantly?
Answer :
yes. there are formal dinners every night where dress codes are required (dresses, suit/ties etc.,). The food is of course free, but its that whole formal ballroom/dance setting you're asking about.
Answer :
If it's not illegal you can do it. Enjoy!
Of course you can, why couldn't you??
I know you can slow dance if you want to! What im asking is do they have venues specifically for slow dancing. Like a ballroom or something like that where you have to dress up elegantly?
Answer :
yes. there are formal dinners every night where dress codes are required (dresses, suit/ties etc.,). The food is of course free, but its that whole formal ballroom/dance setting you're asking about.
Answer :
If it's not illegal you can do it. Enjoy!
Of course you can, why couldn't you??
Friday, July 16, 2010
What are the prices for alcoholic drinks on the Carnival Elation, or just on Carnival cruise ships?
What are the prices for alcoholic drinks on the Carnival Elation, or just on Carnival cruise ships?
Answer :
Alcoholic drinks were priced, as they are anywhere, at 3-7 dollars.
Alcoholic drinks cost extra. You can buy cards on board that let you have unlimited soft drinks: on our cruise these were approximately 35 dollars for kids and 45 dollars for adults. .
Tips: Carnival automatically charges 70 dollars per person to your Sign & Sail cards to cover tips for your room steward, dining room wait staff, and a few others.
You can go to the purser’s desk and adjust this if you wish. In addition, Carnival provides an envelope at the end of the cruise to use for tipping your maitre’d.
Other tips you may provide include baggage handlers (at the terminal and elsewhere), tour guides/drivers, room service on the ship, casino dealers, taxi drivers, and others. Bring along a bunch of small bills for tips.
Answer :
I just travelled that ship a few weeks ago. I drank beer and margarita's. Buckets of 4 beers were cheaper than individuals so if you will be sitting there awhile get a bucket. The margarita's were around 8 bucks. On a 5 day cruise my husband and I charged up about $375 on drinks. That was not overdrinking, just having one anytime we wanted (about 4-5 per day each). I also noticed that certain bars had smaller/larger glasses and the price would vary accordingly.
Answer :
They usually range from $4 to $8 depending on the drink, time of day , type.
Drink of day is a little cheaper and they often have drink specils at some of the bars. Bloody Marys and Mimosa's are $3.95 before noon. Beer is bottles or cans and depends on size or if you buy a bucket (4 for 15-20)
Answer :
Alcoholic drinks were priced, as they are anywhere, at 3-7 dollars.
Alcoholic drinks cost extra. You can buy cards on board that let you have unlimited soft drinks: on our cruise these were approximately 35 dollars for kids and 45 dollars for adults. .
Tips: Carnival automatically charges 70 dollars per person to your Sign & Sail cards to cover tips for your room steward, dining room wait staff, and a few others.
You can go to the purser’s desk and adjust this if you wish. In addition, Carnival provides an envelope at the end of the cruise to use for tipping your maitre’d.
Other tips you may provide include baggage handlers (at the terminal and elsewhere), tour guides/drivers, room service on the ship, casino dealers, taxi drivers, and others. Bring along a bunch of small bills for tips.
Answer :
I just travelled that ship a few weeks ago. I drank beer and margarita's. Buckets of 4 beers were cheaper than individuals so if you will be sitting there awhile get a bucket. The margarita's were around 8 bucks. On a 5 day cruise my husband and I charged up about $375 on drinks. That was not overdrinking, just having one anytime we wanted (about 4-5 per day each). I also noticed that certain bars had smaller/larger glasses and the price would vary accordingly.
Answer :
They usually range from $4 to $8 depending on the drink, time of day , type.
Drink of day is a little cheaper and they often have drink specils at some of the bars. Bloody Marys and Mimosa's are $3.95 before noon. Beer is bottles or cans and depends on size or if you buy a bucket (4 for 15-20)
Friday, July 9, 2010
Is The Club 02 on the Carnival Elation fun?
I am going with my best friend and we are just wondering what it is like?
What type of activities are there & how much fun is it?
How late do the activities usually last & do a lot of teens come to it?
Answer :
Club 02 is fun. My kid likes it. There are tons of activities. Below are the details!
Club O2 (ages 15-17)
From the moment they step onboard, Club O2 teens are part of a cruise experience unlike anything else. Every activity and event -- like basketball, volleyball, ping-pong, pool parties and high-energy dance parties -- has been specially created with 15-17 year-olds in mind.
Club O2 daytime activities are designed to be a little more relaxed. Teens can hang out with their friends while watching a movie, listening to the latest music, playing video games or joining karaoke jam sessions. Carnival has even set up teen-only shore excursions so young adults can enjoy the sites and sounds of beautiful ports with their peers.
Many Carnival ships feature a dedicated lounge designed just for the Club O2 program. These hot spots feature comfy seating, video monitors, a state-of-the-art dance floor and an area to enjoy Coca-Cola products and other non-alcoholic specialty drinks.
Club O2 Directors are hired and trained to spark the interest of the teens and get them involved. Each director brings their own unique style to Club O2. Their motivation and dedication to the program ensures every teen's cruise experience is unlike any they have ever had before. They are hosts, entertainers and often DJ's for the teens.
Activities for Club O2 may include:
* Board Games
* Card Games
* Music Hangs
* Theme parties
* Lido Deck Activities
* Reality Games Shows
* Trivia and scavenger hunts
* Pool Parties
Younger teens will only be allowed in the onboard disco until 10:45pm. After 11:00pm, any guests under the age of 18 must leave the disco. The Camp Carnival staff will coordinate late night activities for guests 17-years-old and younger. Activities may include a late night movie, Karaoke, "Swim Under the Stars", etc. Program activities and age groups are subject to change.
http://vacationstogo.com/cruise_lines/ki…
Hope I helped!
Answer :
This really depends. Crew changes serveral times a year so it really depends on if you embark on the right date. It also depends on the other kids that are on the sip. If the other kids aren't the best, you're not going to have as much of a fun time.
The facility itself:
Carnival's youth clubs are pretty cool. They are well kept- even on older ships- and there is possiblity for some really fun activities. Not only in Club 02 are there fun activities though... Around the ship, you will find fun things like minigolf and a waterslide.
I believe that Club02 ends at around 1 or 2 in the morning.
Enjoy your cruise!
Answer :
I just got back from a Carnival Cruise ship about a month ago and I went in Club 02! I was on the Carnival Lberty cruise ship, although it shouldn't make a difference according to what ship you are on. I went with my cousin the first night, it really helps to have someone there at the start! You are lucky to be going with your best friend! The first night we went it was awkward at the start, but after we started talking and playing a few games we got unbeleivably close. There was dances every night, usually ending around 1 in the morning, but the night wasn't over yet! People would be out sometimes until 6 in the morning. During the day, there would be scavenger hunts and such but usually we just went off on our own. There was about 7 of us at the start who were really close, but then as the week went on more and more teens started showing up and we had a giant group picture by the end of the week. It was kind of amazing how many more people joined, it was great though! I would HIGHLY reccommend joining, that vacation was the best one I've ever been on, haha! Here are some examples of the rooms they have you in. They are very sleek and modern, as you can see!
http://www.carnival.com/cms/fun/ships/ca…
http://z.about.com/d/cruises/1/0/7/C/5/T…
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2122/2341…
You will have a great time, have fun!
What type of activities are there & how much fun is it?
How late do the activities usually last & do a lot of teens come to it?
Answer :
Club 02 is fun. My kid likes it. There are tons of activities. Below are the details!
Club O2 (ages 15-17)
From the moment they step onboard, Club O2 teens are part of a cruise experience unlike anything else. Every activity and event -- like basketball, volleyball, ping-pong, pool parties and high-energy dance parties -- has been specially created with 15-17 year-olds in mind.
Club O2 daytime activities are designed to be a little more relaxed. Teens can hang out with their friends while watching a movie, listening to the latest music, playing video games or joining karaoke jam sessions. Carnival has even set up teen-only shore excursions so young adults can enjoy the sites and sounds of beautiful ports with their peers.
Many Carnival ships feature a dedicated lounge designed just for the Club O2 program. These hot spots feature comfy seating, video monitors, a state-of-the-art dance floor and an area to enjoy Coca-Cola products and other non-alcoholic specialty drinks.
Club O2 Directors are hired and trained to spark the interest of the teens and get them involved. Each director brings their own unique style to Club O2. Their motivation and dedication to the program ensures every teen's cruise experience is unlike any they have ever had before. They are hosts, entertainers and often DJ's for the teens.
Activities for Club O2 may include:
* Board Games
* Card Games
* Music Hangs
* Theme parties
* Lido Deck Activities
* Reality Games Shows
* Trivia and scavenger hunts
* Pool Parties
Younger teens will only be allowed in the onboard disco until 10:45pm. After 11:00pm, any guests under the age of 18 must leave the disco. The Camp Carnival staff will coordinate late night activities for guests 17-years-old and younger. Activities may include a late night movie, Karaoke, "Swim Under the Stars", etc. Program activities and age groups are subject to change.
http://vacationstogo.com/cruise_lines/ki…
Hope I helped!
Answer :
This really depends. Crew changes serveral times a year so it really depends on if you embark on the right date. It also depends on the other kids that are on the sip. If the other kids aren't the best, you're not going to have as much of a fun time.
The facility itself:
Carnival's youth clubs are pretty cool. They are well kept- even on older ships- and there is possiblity for some really fun activities. Not only in Club 02 are there fun activities though... Around the ship, you will find fun things like minigolf and a waterslide.
I believe that Club02 ends at around 1 or 2 in the morning.
Enjoy your cruise!
Answer :
I just got back from a Carnival Cruise ship about a month ago and I went in Club 02! I was on the Carnival Lberty cruise ship, although it shouldn't make a difference according to what ship you are on. I went with my cousin the first night, it really helps to have someone there at the start! You are lucky to be going with your best friend! The first night we went it was awkward at the start, but after we started talking and playing a few games we got unbeleivably close. There was dances every night, usually ending around 1 in the morning, but the night wasn't over yet! People would be out sometimes until 6 in the morning. During the day, there would be scavenger hunts and such but usually we just went off on our own. There was about 7 of us at the start who were really close, but then as the week went on more and more teens started showing up and we had a giant group picture by the end of the week. It was kind of amazing how many more people joined, it was great though! I would HIGHLY reccommend joining, that vacation was the best one I've ever been on, haha! Here are some examples of the rooms they have you in. They are very sleek and modern, as you can see!
http://www.carnival.com/cms/fun/ships/ca…
http://z.about.com/d/cruises/1/0/7/C/5/T…
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2122/2341…
You will have a great time, have fun!
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