new cruiser,info on rhapsody of the seas please

[jilljoy]

does anyone know if you can buy alchoholic drink packages and how much?
can i pay for my onboard account with my friends credit card who is staying in a different cabin to myself?is there anywhere to eat and drink after midnight,if so up till what time
i sail from hong kong on 27th march
any advice or comments will be really appreciated as we are first timers

[queenofcruzin]

Welcome to cruise chat Jill Joy. There are no "drink packages" for alcoholic drinks on the Rhapsody. If you look for the drink of day, and avoid souvenier glasses, you will save a few dollars though. If you are completing your pre sailing documents on-line your frind can enter her information to set up your on board account, your friend will have to check in with you and provide the credit card and permission to use. I have done this in the past, takes a few minutes more at check in, but be patient and they are very efficient at setting these things up for you. Have a really great time the Rhapsody is a beautiful ship. If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask, this board is filled with knowledgable, helpful cruisers.

[jilljoy]

thanks for the info
unfortunatly i have pre-registered online and stated that i woulde pay my onboard account in cash,but i have changed my mind,can i arrange to pay by friends credit card when on board when the quese have died down

[queenofcruzin]

I believe it is easier to change this as you board, rather than making a cash deposit and then waiting for the queues to die down at the purser desk. But you can accomplish this either way. Happy Cruising !