How does the soda card work?

[flan-man]

Welcome to cruise-chat.

Thanks 4 the info Dave.

[jack2007]

Originally posted by Dave Beers:The price for adults is $6 per day plus 15% gratuity

I do think that this 15% gratuity is a little unfair when you consider that it is you going to the bar, to get your own soda....no waiter taking it back to where you are sitting. A service charge is for service but it seems to me you ( the buyer ) is doing most of the service.For the bar staff who come round and take your order and bring it to you then yes, they are providing a service and I'm happy

[Dave]

Waiters will get the sodas for you. You don't have to go to the bar.

[jack2007]

Originally posted by Dave Beers:The price for adults is $6 per day plus 15% gratuity

Soda cards should only have a 10% service charge.
I do think that this 15% gratuity is a little unfair when you consider that it is you going to the bar, to get your own soda....no waiter taking it back to where you are sitting. A service charge is for service but it seems to me you ( the buyer ) is doing most of the service.For the bar staff who come round and take your order and bring it to you then yes, they are providing a service and I'm happy to pay a service charge.
Sorry I hit send too early and made a double post but still maintain a 10% service charge is fairer as many go to the bar themselves

[Dave]

still maintain a 10% service charge is fairer

And as I said, you don't have to go to the bar. Waiters will get sodas for those with the soda stamp on their card.

[wooddon]

This POP card is great. We purchase it on every cruise and we have no problems getting a pop from any bartendars. We drink around 7 to 8 glasses per day and this way we can keep one glass beside our bed at night in case we need a drink.

[jack2007]

Originally posted by wooddon:
This POP card is great. We purchase it on every cruise

Are you saying you only buy one card & both share it ?

[wooddon]

No we buy two, one for each of us.