AlwaysRollin Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 Both of my previous cruises, Harmony OTS in 2018 and Allure in 2019, we were able to purchase a 10 drink punch card at some of the bars. They didn't really become available until a couple days into the cruise, perhaps after the halfway point. Does anyone know if these are available anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyC Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 I'm not sure, but may I suggest you post this question on some of live blogs? They can look for you and report back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 I haven't heard of them making an appearance recently. It was never a sure thing and didn't happen on every sailing. CruiseGus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irieman Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 I have some details based on a conversation that I had on Symphony this September. Those drink cards were at the discretion of the beverage director on each ship and not a systematic "home office" plan. I was told Symphony never or rarely did them and had no plans to sell them. I also got the feeling that they are not going to be as prevalent across the fleet. My back story was that I purchased one the last day of my Empress trip right before the shut down with the bartender telling me that they are good for a year. Well, on Symphony, I tried using it and was told they are not valld in that ship. A trip to guest services to inquire why was met with typical great customer service and a deal was made. AlwaysRollin and ChessE4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 40 minutes ago, Irieman said: I have some details based on a conversation that I had on Symphony this September. Those drink cards were at the discretion of the beverage director on each ship and not a systematic "home office" plan. I was told Symphony never or rarely did them and had no plans to sell them. I also got the feeling that they are not going to be as prevalent across the fleet. My back story was that I purchased one the last day of my Empress trip right before the shut down with the bartender telling me that they are good for a year. Well, on Symphony, I tried using it and was told they are not valld in that ship. A trip to guest services to inquire why was met with typical great customer service and a deal was made. Any time I purchased one I was told it was limited to that ship and that cruise only. You've done well if you negotiated something. CruiseGus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryresangel Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 That's unfortunate because that seems like a great idea for people like me that only occasionally indulge. If I had a 10 drink punch card I would spend more/consume more to use it. Without it, I MIGHT get 1-2 drinks per cruise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 I have not heard or seen them since the restart in 2021 AlwaysRollin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 I asked on the Allure for a friend, they said they don't have them for this sailing. Also haven't heard about them since the restart. AlwaysRollin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irieman Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 15 hours ago, twangster said: Any time I purchased one I was told it was limited to that ship and that cruise only. You've done well if you negotiated something. I was surprised that the offer was for a year and that is what sold us on it. If the intent was that it was only good on Empress, she sailed just once more before she left the fleet. Honestly, we just asked for clarification and if anything could be done. They took my number down and then I got a call from beverages asking that I use the card at just one bar and they would alert the staff. I wouldn't call it great negotiating but more great customer service. Needless to say, we made sure the bartenders we're well taken care of. Hoski, twangster, CruiseGus and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va4fam Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 We have been on 2 cruises (Symphony and Oasis) during the past 4 weeks. To the best of my knowledge, no drink cards were advertised or offered during our trips. Pre COVID we successfully acquired the drink card several times but always told it expired at the end of the voyage. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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