Drink Menu 2019

[HeWhoWaits]

1 hour ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

We still have a bunch of those shot glasses.  Don't know why we're keeping them....but we have them.

We use the glasses from previous cruises somewhat regularly - we hang with a crowd that loves to party and a couple times a year we do the layered drinks using those glasses.

[3trinitythree]

Quick question, if I’ve already booked the premium drinks package, when I order a drink is a gratuity added for each drink therefore adding an additional cost once onboard? Usually don’t bother with the alcohol package but considering it the time 

[SpeedNoodles]

1 hour ago, 3trinitythree said:

Quick question, if I’ve already booked the premium drinks package, when I order a drink is a gratuity added for each drink therefore adding an additional cost once onboard? Usually don’t bother with the alcohol package but considering it the time 

No, when you purchase the drink package the gratuity will be added on prior to check out.  If you feel someone is deserving of a tip above that when you are on the ship, that's your prerogative and I'm sure appreciated, but it is not expected.

[firebuck]

I find the lack of Macallan 25 disturbing... 

[KristiZ]

2 hours ago, firebuck said:

I find the lack of Macallan 25 disturbing... 

It wasn't on the menu but they had it in at least the R Bar on Explorer last month. Don't give up hope!  

[Ayanna]

Were you able to get a discounted price for the Drink package.  Just curious because were were on the Freedom last year and paid $700 for 2. This year on a 9 night cruise, they are charging $1000. 

 

[twangster]

9 minutes ago, Ayanna said:

Were you able to get a discounted price for the Drink package.  Just curious because were were on the Freedom last year and paid $700 for 2. This year on a 9 night cruise, they are charging $1000. 

 

The drink packages do go on sale from time to time but sales do not apply to all ships or sail dates.  Best to keep checking.  If you buy and it drops in price you can refund and but again at the lower price.  

[Ayanna]

1 minute ago, twangster said:

The drink packages do go on sale from time to time but sales do not apply to all ships or sail dates.  Best to keep checking.  If you buy and it drops in price you can refund and but again at the lower price.  

Yeah that price is the sale price! I guess we will payingbper glass , or look for drink specials. Thanks 

[bsilver]

On 3/21/2019 at 11:58 AM, AshleyDillo said:

They do have draft beer..and yes, it is dependent on the venue and the ship and availability.  I don't know of a comprehensive list and even when I've seen a bar menu on board with draft selections they often weren't correct or a tap was out.  I didn't pay attention on Mariner this past weekend but the Pub had different beers on draft than Playmakers..I think the Pub had Strongbow and Heineken while Playmakers had Blue Moon, Sam Adams, Heineken, Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin.

oh my.  That Ballast point is one of my favorite beers. Please let it be 3 weeks from now!!!

[GWENSEL]

Hi sooo what is your Favorite Cocktail on ship. I have bought the Deluxe beverage package and now I need to make a  LIST of all the delicious drinks I can have with it.

Please share with pictures if you can. TIA. 

[SpeedNoodles]

19 minutes ago, GWENSEL said:

Hi sooo what is your Favorite Cocktail on ship. I have bought the Deluxe beverage package and now I need to make a  LIST of all the delicious drinks I can have with it.

Please share with pictures if you can. TIA. 

I had many Kracken Coladas on my last cruise.

[twangster]

53 minutes ago, GWENSEL said:

Hi sooo what is your Favorite Cocktail on ship. I have bought the Deluxe beverage package and now I need to make a  LIST of all the delicious drinks I can have with it.

Please share with pictures if you can. TIA. 

Depends on the ship

Mariner and Navigator have The Bamboo Room with some really cool drinks that are very good.

A frozen lemonade with Grey Goose is a refreshing drink on a hot summer day.  

The Kraken Lavaflow deserves honorable mention.  

Pictures of drinks?  I kind of went overboard in the Bamboo Room on Navigator.

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/11143-navigator-mar-1-2019-9-nights-southern-caribbean/&do=findComment&comment=107806

[mellibee]

On 3/19/2019 at 11:41 AM, twangster said:

Fresh off Navigator in March 2019 here is the latest version of the drink menu found on many ships. 

It's largely unchanged from 2017 but prices have been updated.

thank u for this...do you have any idea if they charge different for virgin pina coladas?

[twangster]

1 minute ago, mellibee said:

thank u for this...do you have any idea if they charge different for virgin pina coladas?

They do but I've never ordered a virgin drink and paid for it so I can't comment on those prices.  

[mellibee]

1 minute ago, twangster said:

They do but I've never ordered a virgin drink and paid for it so I can't comment on those prices.  

Ok thank you...Do you know what max drink number is per person if I get the drink package by chance?

[Ogalthorpe Haywood]

2 minutes ago, mellibee said:

Ok thank you...Do you know what max drink number is per person if I get the drink package by chance?

As far as I know they don’t put a limit on how many, they just make you wait around 15 minutes between orders. 

[twangster]

2 minutes ago, mellibee said:

Ok thank you...Do you know what max drink number is per person if I get the drink package by chance?

Officially none, but there was a report of an unofficial threshold in the billing system that went into effect at 25.  No experience with reaching that so I can't confirm.  

[spiralqueen]

On 4/9/2019 at 8:32 PM, mellibee said:

thank u for this...do you have any idea if they charge different for virgin pina coladas?

I BELIEVE that the virgin frozen drinks go for something in the realm of $7-8 each. All I remember is I asked the bartender how much my round would have been if I didn’t have the refreshment package and he said $10. I had gotten a frozen daiquiri (should be same price as piña colada) and a bottle of water. 

By the way, the aforementioned time limit in between drinks doesn’t apply to bottled water. Bar tenders won’t blink if you ask for a drink and a bottle of water at the same time if you have the drink package. One swipe of the sea pass card and you are on your way. I found the value and the convenience of  grabbing water bottles throughout the day to be an undersung benefit of the drink package for me. 

[GWENSEL]

On 4/9/2019 at 11:38 AM, twangster said:

Depends on the ship

Mariner and Navigator have The Bamboo Room with some really cool drinks that are very good.

A frozen lemonade with Grey Goose is a refreshing drink on a hot summer day.  

The Kraken Lavaflow deserves honorable mention.  

Pictures of drinks?  I kind of went overboard in the Bamboo Room on Navigator.

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/11143-navigator-mar-1-2019-9-nights-southern-caribbean/&do=findComment&comment=107806

Brilliant Photography 

[JennyB]

On 4/9/2019 at 8:34 PM, twangster said:

They do but I've never ordered a virgin drink and paid for it so I can't comment on those prices.  

the virgin drinks or mocktails are included in the "Refreshment Package" of the drink packages...

[twangster]

1 minute ago, JennyB said:

the virgin drinks or mocktails are included in the "Refreshment Package" of the drink packages...

Correct however I think the person asking the question was interested in mocktail pricing without a drink package.

[mellibee]

27 minutes ago, twangster said:

Correct however I think the person asking the question was interested in mocktail pricing without a drink package.

I was but either way I'm great now since I bought the package...So grateful for you all!

[JennyB]

1 hour ago, twangster said:

Correct however I think the person asking the question was interested in mocktail pricing without a drink package.

AHHHH, yes...however, I did what I often do and responded without reading all the rest of the comments.  oops.  LOL

[mpink]

Has anyone seen spicy Tequila at the bars (on the Allure)?  My wife and I really enjoy spicy margarita's.  I'm sure the bartenders are great at improvising a "spicy" cocktail with some fresh jalapeno's, but figured I'd ask.

[twangster]

19 minutes ago, mpink said:

Has anyone seen spicy Tequila at the bars (on the Allure)?  My wife and I really enjoy spicy margarita's.  I'm sure the bartenders are great at improvising a "spicy" cocktail with some fresh jalapeno's, but figured I'd ask.

Boleros *might* have a spicy Tequila, if any bar has one.  

[markbach]

1 hour ago, mpink said:

Has anyone seen spicy Tequila at the bars (on the Allure)?  My wife and I really enjoy spicy margarita's.  I'm sure the bartenders are great at improvising a "spicy" cocktail with some fresh jalapeno's, but figured I'd ask.

Sabor bar does a spicy margarita with fresh jalapeños muddled in, and they have a whole bunch of tequilas, so they very well may have a spicy one as well.

[Derrick]

Great blog love the menu with prices too thanks for sharing

[spursfreak21]

Is the full bar menu available in the MDR at breakfast and dinner?  Will you be able to order one of these drinks from the wait staff and have it brought to you at your table? I'm prepping for my 2nd cruise this summer and the last time we didn't have the drink package so I'm a little confused on putting all this into practice (other than walking up to a bar at a lounge or by the pool). 

[AshleyDillo]

21 minutes ago, spursfreak21 said:

Is the full bar menu available in the MDR at breakfast and dinner?  Will you be able to order one of these drinks from the wait staff and have it brought to you at your table? I'm prepping for my 2nd cruise this summer and the last time we didn't have the drink package so I'm a little confused on putting all this into practice (other than walking up to a bar at a lounge or by the pool). 

Yes, you will be able to order these drinks from the wait staff.  They will usually take your card when you order.  There used to be dedicated drink waiters but now it's handled by the waitstaff, so it may take longer than one would expect to receive their drink.  I would suggest swinging by a bar on the way into the MDR and grabbing a drink.  Then go ahead and order another one when they take your order in case it takes awhile.

[PG Cruiser]

If I had the Refreshment Package with the virgin Pina Colada included, how would they charge me for a regular Pina Colada?  Do they just charge me for the alcohol or do they charge me for the full price of the Pina Colada? 

[Lovetocruise2002]

47 minutes ago, PG Cruiser said:

If I had the Refreshment Package with the virgin Pina Colada included, how would they charge me for a regular Pina Colada?  Do they just charge me for the alcohol or do they charge me for the full price of the Pina Colada? 

They would just charge you for the shot of rum.  I think that is $7.95 plus 18%.

[AshleyDillo]

On 10/5/2019 at 6:25 PM, PG Cruiser said:

If I had the Refreshment Package with the virgin Pina Colada included, how would they charge me for a regular Pina Colada?  Do they just charge me for the alcohol or do they charge me for the full price of the Pina Colada? 

If you order the alcoholic Pina Colada they will charge you the full price for it.  It's cheaper to order the non-alcholic pina colada and buy the shot and pour it in yourself.

[PG Cruiser]

7 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said:

If you order the alcoholic Pina Colada they will charge you the full price for it.  It's cheaper to order the non-alcholic pina colada and buy the shot and pour it in yourself.

I check my portfolio, I was charged $11.79 for the regular Pina Colada I ordered at Two70.

[PG Cruiser]

10 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said:

It's cheaper to order the non-alcholic pina colada and buy the shot and pour it in yourself.

How do you order that?

”May I have a virgin Pina Colada and a shot of rum?”

[Lovetocruise2002]

17 minutes ago, PG Cruiser said:

How do you order that?

”May I have a virgin Pina Colada and a shot of rum?”

That is exactly what I have said in the past.  I usually mention that I have refreshment package too.

[PG Cruiser]

36 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

That is exactly what I have said in the past.  I usually mention that I have refreshment package too.

Thanks!  English is not my native language. Learning the right way to say something is important for me.  

[AshleyDillo]

Yup..just clarify it this way that you have the Refreshment Package which covers the virgin drink and you want to purchase the shot.  Sometimes they'll just ring it up that way and mix it up for you, otherwise you can work on disintegrating your first straw stirring the shot in..so don't forget to grab a second straw for drinking purposes 

[VinceC]

On ‎3‎/‎19‎/‎2019 at 11:41 AM, twangster said:

Fresh off Navigator in March 2019 here is the latest version of the drink menu found on many ships. 

It's largely unchanged from 2017 but prices have been updated.

@twangster, this is a great brochure you created.  Did you go around and price each of the drinks out and create this from scratch or did you get a copy form Royal?

[Linda216]

@VinceC thanks for the post.  So does the current drink package include up to $13 now?  

[twangster]

20 minutes ago, VinceC said:

@twangster, this is a great brochure you created.  Did you go around and price each of the drinks out and create this from scratch or did you get a copy form Royal?

Bar menu,  I just took pictures of it.