Thread: Carnival's Open bar and Wine Program

Can anyone tell me about this program? Is it only a group offered deal? I know it is around $40 a day and I heard it was only offered to groups and the entire group must purchase this deal. Please tell me more and let me know about this program. How do you get this?

Sorry, I don't have any experience with that program. I have heard it talked about from time to time, but not by anyone who actually participated.

I do know that Carnival offers a Cocktail Party Package listed below.

Carnivals List Cruise Lines

Individual Reservations Cocktail Party Price

1 Hour OPEN BAR with dry snacks.............................$11.44 pp
2 Hour OPEN BAR with dry snacks.................................$19.55 pp
1 Hour OPEN BAR with hot & cold Hors D' oeurvres ..........$20.70 pp
2 Hour OPEN BAR with hot & cold Hors D' oeurvres...........$34.50 pp
1 Hour OPEN BAR with Deluxe hot & cold Hors D' oeuvres..$24.15 pp
2 Hour Open BAR with Deluxe hot & cold Hors D' oeuvres..$37.95 pp
1 Hour OPEN BAR with Deluxe Hot/cold Hors D' oeuvres/shrimp..$24.15 pp
2 Hour OPEN BAR with Deluxe hot/cold Hors D' oeuvres/shrimp..$43.70 pp
Sheet cake (Minimum of 20 slices).................................$2.88 per slice
Server for cake.............................................. ............$11.50 per Hour


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In order for the individual bookings to have a meeting, they must purchase a cocktail party for a minimum of twenty guests (or more); the minimum purchase for a party must be at least one hour of Open-Bar for the amount of time requsting the lounge.

ALL INDIVIDUAL COCKTAIL PARTIES MUST BE DONE DURING ONE FULL DAY AT SEA (BASED ON AVAILABILITY) ROOMS ARE ONLY BLOCKED FOR THE LENGHT OF THE COCKTAIL PARTY PURCHASED.

**In order to request a Cocktail Party written request must be faxed to 1-800-638-1646. Please include booking number, ship, sailing date, number of guests, type of cocktail party, form of payment, & the requested date & time of the party. Also include the name of the lead contact for the group and a phone number. Once we can confirm that a lounge is available, we will contact the group leader to confirm.
(Confirmation will be given within 2-3 weeks of the sailing.)

*PLEASE NOTE: THIS PARTY INFORMATION IS APPLICABLE TO INDIVIDUAL RESERVATION BOOKINGS ONLY, AND CAN BE ARRANGED WITH A MINIMUM OF 20 GUEST. ALL PRICES ARE BASED PER PERSON AND INCLUDES THE SERVICE CHARGE. CHILDREN RATES ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR COCKTAIL PARTIES. CHILDREN WHO ARE 7 & UNDER ARE ADMITTED FREE. HORS D' OEUVRES ARE CHEF'S SELECTION AND ARE SERVED BUFFET STYLE. PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. A MINIMUM OF 30 DAYS NOTICE IS REQUIRED.


Also this may be purchased on the ship, if this option is choosen, go to the pursers desk, once onboard to make arrangements. Then you do not have to contact the Wedding Department, from what I was advised by the Carnival Representitive from the Wedding Department.

The number to speak to a representative from Carnival's Wedding Dept. is 1-800-933-4968




Starboard Cruise Services
Customer Service Department
8034 N. W. 14th Street
Miami, Fl. 33126
1-800-540-4785

I am late getting to this...

but yes...it is only open to groups and must be purchased by the entire group...and yes it is $40..per person PER DAY!

I haven't had a group do this yet....as not everyone in the group wanted it...

I have heard that RCL has a simular program.

That's a lot of moola per day. For 2 people on a 7 day cruise it would add up to $560. Now we enjoy a few drinks, but I don't think we've ever had a bar bill that high. Wine, maybe!

Wine is included...

I thought that Royal Caribbean stopped offering this, but I haven't checked into it in a long time....

Originally Posted by djgifford

Wine is included...

I thought that Royal Caribbean stopped offering this, but I haven't checked into it in a long time....

I've never been with a group that offered it. It wouldn't be worth it to us on RCI since we are Diamond members and have the lovely Concierge Lounge each evening with complimentary drinks.

I would be surprised if Carnival offered this. They have spent a long time trying to rid themselves of a party boat atmosphere and have succeeded admirably. To go back to that mentality does not fit their new image.

I can not imagine that there would be very many groups that would ever sign up for it. Maybe some company group cruising as a perk. Even then I would think that there could be problems with over-indulging.

I am surprised that they offered it as well....It isn't cheap...and to make it actually worth the money, you would really have to drink a ton. Like I said...I have never even offered it to most groups...because I know people in the groups, and they don't drink...and the commitment is for everyone.

Realistically, the drinks aren't any more money than going to our local bar...

Personally, I don't think it is a good idea anyway...