DaArsonist Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 Hello, I was reading on Cruise Critic about the drinks packages on Carnival, something about due to Texas Law you cannot "give" away alchol therefore there is no drink package for Embarkation day. Is this an actual thing, if I buy a drink package for my upcoming RC cruise will alcohol be allowed through it on embarkation day. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marti314 Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 RCL allows you to utilize your drink package upon boarding, they will just have a limited number of liquors and beers available for you. Its not BAD liquor but its not the TOP SHELF stuff. Get yourself a few TEXAS TEAS (Long island with tequila in it) and you will feel ALL GOOOOOOOOOOOOOD until approx 7 pm when they serve all the good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd W Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 For Royal, you can absolutely use your drink package immediately however TABC law limits cruise ships to only sell alcohol made in the great state of Texas while in port. once the ship has moved into international waters, full bars open up. ' Carnival on the other hand just chooses to hold off all together with their drink package making their CHEERS begin on day 2 (You don't pay for day 1). you can still purchase drink by drink, but they too have to follow the same TABC laws mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kadmgs Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 Stupid Texas blue laws... They are slowly changing, but the one/s that cause this ridiculous rule for cruises is still in place. Tito's is a safe bet for a "Texas" liquor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marti314 Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Todd W said: For Royal, you can absolutely use your drink package immediately however TABC law limits cruise ships to only sell alcohol made in the great state of Texas while in port. once the ship has moved into international waters, full bars open up. ' It doesnt have anything to do with the liquor made in texas (Not much except TItos is made in Texas). Its all about the TAXES that Texas makes the cruise line pay on everything served while in port. They serve the cheaper brands so they can limit the taxes they own the state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kadmgs Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 1 minute ago, marti314 said: It doesnt have anything to do with the liquor made in texas (Not much except TItos is made in Texas). Its all about the TAXES that Texas makes the cruise line pay on everything served while in port. They serve the cheaper brands so they can limit the taxes they own the state. Interesting, but makes sense. Of course they are going to charge sales taxes for everything since we don't have income tax. I see why Todd would draw that conclusion, though. I've seen somewhere where it stated Texas liquors would be served. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaArsonist Posted March 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 Thanks for the replies, I'm more of a beer drinker but drink alot of beer when I'm on vacation and was ready to start drinking up as soon as I'm on the ship lol. Wonder what beers they will available once boarded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marti314 Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 You will see your Bud, Bud Light, Shiner Bock, Miller Lite, Michelob Ultra. None of the PUB craft beers will be available until approx 7 pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marti314 Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 12 minutes ago, kadmgs said: Interesting, but makes sense. Of course they are going to charge sales taxes for everything since we don't have income tax. I see why Todd would draw that conclusion, though. I've seen somewhere where it stated Texas liquors would be served. You will see Bacardi, Jack Daniels, some generic tequila etc. Like i said its not TERRIBLE liquor just not the best stuff. I dont even remember them serving TITOS until we were well out to sea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaArsonist Posted March 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 Thank You, Guess I'll have to start with some good ol Texas Made Shiner Bock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd W Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 39 minutes ago, marti314 said: It doesnt have anything to do with the liquor made in texas (Not much except TItos is made in Texas). Its all about the TAXES that Texas makes the cruise line pay on everything served while in port. They serve the cheaper brands so they can limit the taxes they own the state. you are correct, i had totally meant to reference the taxes. i shouldn't work and post at the same time lol WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS8VN Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 It should be noted that the person who you heard that from is correct that Carnival doesn't allow packages to be used on the first night of a cruise out of Texas, but the reasoning is incorrect and probably came from Carnival's propaganda marketing department. They could offer it the same as Royal does, but would have to eat the taxes. Royal chooses to pay the taxes but limits the selection to decrease the cost, Carnival takes a different route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Horner Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 I think Shiner Bock is a very good beer. Here in Houston, it's my go-to beer. KristiZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaArsonist Posted March 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 3 hours ago, kontraxed said: I think Shiner Bock is a very good beer. Here in Houston, it's my go-to beer. Yeah I love some shiner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtread Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 10 hours ago, DaArsonist said: Thank You, Guess I'll have to start with some good ol Texas Made Shiner Bock I might have 2 or 3...…. KristiZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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