Drink Menu 2019

[Acc]

So someone just told me they are supposed to limit you to 8 drinks a day... so they do that?!

[twangster]

19 minutes ago, Acc said:

So someone just told me they are supposed to limit you to 8 drinks a day... so they do that?!

Never.  Unless you are displaying signs of intoxication and it’s clear you don’t need another drink there is such limit.  

[Spang1974]

Anybody have an idea what the Drinks/beer menus look like sailing in Europe and the Mediterranean (i'm assuming these menus pictured were from a US sailing)?  Do they use US or EU liquors (some like Kraken are actually different)? I'm particularly interested what the beer options are as well?

[LSUWAG]

On 10/17/2019 at 7:11 AM, Spang1974 said:

Anybody have an idea what the Drinks/beer menus look like sailing in Europe and the Mediterranean (i'm assuming these menus pictured were from a US sailing)?  Do they use US or EU liquors (some like Kraken are actually different)? I'm particularly interested what the beer options are as well?

Good question.  I have been wondering the same thing.  Will the drink menu and drinks of the days, stray from their normal tropical theme.  Judging from some of the cruise compasses online it looks like they are about the same.  But I will be on the Jewel Holy Land Cruise in less than a week and will find out myself.

 

 

[Goodburger]

Can you use the unlimited beverage packedge at bars in speciality restaurants if your not eating there. Specifically hooked and wonderland (on symphony of the seas)

The oyster shooters and some of the cocktails sound interesting

Thank you

[WAAAYTOOO]

Yes

[AshleyDillo]

2 hours ago, Goodburger said:

Can you use the unlimited beverage packedge at bars in speciality restaurants if your not eating there. Specifically hooked and wonderland (on symphony of the seas)

The oyster shooters and some of the cocktails sound interesting

Thank you

The oyster shooters may not be included at Hooked so be sure to ask..since it's a food/drink combo.  Wonderland's bar is separate from the dining area, so it's a great place to go and try special drinks.

[Brett_FL]

Just off the navigator 11/1/19 and 16oz beers were $7.99 each plus gratuities. Glad I bought the package at the price I paid that was only 6 beers/day. I more then broke even with a few coffee drinks in the morning, a bottle of water here in there and occasional cocktail.  We were also pretty disappointed they done away with a lot of the specialty martinis like the cucumber and lychee to name a few. 
last RCI cruise on Brilliance I did not have the package but I remember the beers only being about $8.05 a piece with gratuity last January. 

[Spang1974]

On 11/4/2019 at 11:08 PM, LSUWAG said:

Good question.  I have been wondering the same thing.  Will the drink menu and drinks of the days, stray from their normal tropical theme.  Judging from some of the cruise compasses online it looks like they are about the same.  But I will be on the Jewel Holy Land Cruise in less than a week and will find out myself.

 

 

I’m especially interested in the availability of Miller Lite and Fosters Oil cans and there “normal beer” choices. Would be sweet if you could give me a heads up when you get back to what the selections were like! Enjoy your cruise

[Sharla215]

What are the odds of getting your drink made with fresh lime/lemon and simple syrup? I'm not a huge fan of sour mixes. 

[KathyC]

16 hours ago, Sharla215 said:

What are the odds of getting your drink made with fresh lime/lemon and simple syrup? I'm not a huge fan of sour mixes. 

The plain simple syrup is available, but I haven't noticed lemon or lime juice.  Just the sliced fruits they use as garnish or to spread around the rim of a glass.  

[CGTLH]

On 12/17/2019 at 2:36 PM, Sharla215 said:

What are the odds of getting your drink made with fresh lime/lemon and simple syrup? I'm not a huge fan of sour mixes. 

 

10 hours ago, KathyC said:

The plain simple syrup is available, but I haven't noticed lemon or lime juice.  Just the sliced fruits they use as garnish or to spread around the rim of a glass.  

Agree, will be hard to find "just juice". If you're lucky, at a slow bar, and provide the right encouragement the bartender might muddle some fruit as a quick way to get some juice. Some bars might use already squeezed juice but it will be a hard find...

 

Will add on Mariner I was able to get the "muddled juice" method done at The Bamboo Room. It was very slow at the time with no one else was waiting for service. Results were mixed. Personally think muddling added too much of the bitterness found in the rind to come out.

[AGSLC5]

On 12/17/2019 at 2:36 PM, Sharla215 said:

What are the odds of getting your drink made with fresh lime/lemon and simple syrup? I'm not a huge fan of sour mixes. 

They only have this available on Mariner and Navigator in the Bamboo Room.. They make drinks with fresh lime juice.. 

[Andy C]

Hi, 

I was on the anthem of the seas and Explorer of the seas earlier this year and I was drinking the Parma violet and blood orange cocktails on the daily specials- I know they were made with White & Neill Gins - Does anyone have the recipes for them please?

[Marjorie Richards]

A non alcohol question (sorry :)).  Wondering about ordering the 12 pack 1 ltr. bottled water but likely won't use it all and those size bottles are not convenient. On Symphony of the Seas, does anyone know how much it is to simply purchase a regular sized bottled water (still or carbonated)?

Also, if you don't have a coffee package or one or the packages that include coffee, do they serve regular and decaffeinated at meals in the dining room and Windjammers anymore?

Thanks

 

[DublinFC]

Are drink cards still being offered during sailings? 

[twangster]

12 minutes ago, DublinFC said:

Are drink cards still being offered during sailings? 

This varies by ship and sail date.  There is no way to know before boarding and often they are offered late in the cruise.

[DublinFC]

6 minutes ago, twangster said:

This varies by ship and sail date.  There is no way to know before boarding and often they are offered late in the cruise.

OK good to know.  I was curious if they became more standard or not.

[mrs.knip]

can the classic drinks be made as mocktails for those with the refreshment package?

[Ogilthorpe]

From my experience: yes! 

[DublinFC]

26 minutes ago, mrs.knip said:

can the classic drinks be made as mocktails for those with the refreshment package?

Pulled this from Royals website.  I added the bold lettering.

• Fountain soda and refills at any venue
• Coca-Cola Freestyle beverages*
• Coca-Cola souvenir cup
• Non-alcoholic cocktails (mocktails)
• Bottled still and sparkling water
• Premium coffees and teas
• Fresh-squeezed juices

[madeline236]

On 1/12/2020 at 6:27 PM, mrs.knip said:

can the classic drinks be made as mocktails for those with the refreshment package?

it depends on the drink. My kids have found that if they ever ask for something on the alcoholic menu and just say 'but no alcohol' or the 'virgin version' they don't have much luck. many times bartenders say it's not worth making without alcohol as it would only be 2 things mixed instead of say 4. If I'm there to say 'but that's what they want' then the bartender will usually do it though. Maybe it's just that kids are treated differently.

We have found it's best to know the names of mocktails and order them by name. Here is the list of virgin cocktails or mocktails I have made for our upcoming cruise (and what should be in it):

• Miami Vice (1/2 pina colada / ½ strawberry daiquiri)

• Lava flow (banana, coconut, pineapple)

• Mango lava flow

• Strawberry lava flow

• Papaya lava flow/passion colada

• Bahama mama (pineapple, grapefruit, grenadine, cherries, sprite)

• Bloody mary (tomato)

• Pina colada

• Peach colada

• Mud slide (my kids love these as it's close to a chocolate milkshake - chocolate syrup with pina colada)

• POG (pineapple, orange, guava)

• Frozen strawberry daiquiri

• Frozen mango daquiri

• Papaya passion

• Love connection (1/3 pina colada, 1/3 mango/ 1/3 strawberry)

• Flavoured lemonades...can be frozen or over ice

• Pineapple blast

• Mango tango (1/2 pina / ½ mango)

• Arnold palmer (1/2 iced tea / ½ lemonde -  can be available frozen or over ice

• Virgin coco loco / labadoozie

• Mojito (can be frozen)

• Roy Rodgers (coke and grenadine)

• Atomic cat (OJ and tonic water)

• Singapore sling (lime, mango, pineapple and pomegranate juice, tonic) - this one bartenders sometimes say cannot be made without alcohol

• Mint julips (mint, lemon juice, ginger ale)

• Millionaire sour (sour, ginger ale, grenadine)

• Cherry bubblecake (cherry juice, simple syrup, lemonade)

• Pink cooler (grapefruit juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, club soda)

• Virgin rum punch

• Caribbean cooler (OJ, grenadine, sprite)

• Fuzzy navel (ginger ale, OJ, peach)

• Island fusion (pina colada, passion fruit, OJ)

• Lemon drop (sweet/sour mix, club soda, sugar)

• Purple haze (pineapple juice, passion fruit puree, granadine) - this one bartenders sometimes say cannot be made without alcohol

• Sparkling sombrero (lime juice, passion fruit, agave syrup, ginger ale

• Berry banana colada (banana, strawberry, pina colada, grenadine)

• Bora bora brew (pineapple juice, grenadine, ginger ale)

• Passion papaya crush (papaya and passion fruit, pineapple juice, sprite)

[maria1959]

are the prices on the menu US or Australian currency?

 

[KristiZ]

13 minutes ago, maria1959 said:

are the prices on the menu US or Australian currency?

 

USD

[Rhc]

How often can I get a drink?

5, 10,15 minutes or more?

[CruisinUpinLife]

58 minutes ago, Rhc said:

How often can I get a drink?

5, 10,15 minutes or more?

Probably as often as you want.  If you want to a quick turn around on drinks, I would suggest you just sit at your preferred bar.  You are not likely to get that kind of frequency from your pool deck chair.

[WAAAYTOOO]

1 hour ago, Rhc said:

How often can I get a drink?

5, 10,15 minutes or more?

There is no minimum time between drinks....but they will "Cut you off" if you become visibly intoxicated.

[DublinFC]

55 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

There is no minimum time between drinks....but they will "Cut you off" if you become visibly intoxicated.

I thought I read there was a 10min interval between drinks that was supposed to be "enforced".   

[WAAAYTOOO]

18 minutes ago, DublinFC said:

I thought I read there was a 10min interval between drinks that was supposed to be "enforced".   

No, not on Royal Caribbean.  I think Carnival does this.

[DublinFC]

Just now, WAAAYTOOO said:

No, not on Royal Caribbean.  I think Carnival does this.

Oh good to know.  Those first few drinks always go down fairly quick 

[twangster]

3 hours ago, Rhc said:

How often can I get a drink?

5, 10,15 minutes or more?

Welcome to the message boards!

Generally speaking they won't serve you a drink if you still some something left in your current drink.  If you don't like a drink or are willing to part with a drink slide it across the bar and ask for your next drink.  

[Ayanna]

There is a 15 minute time limit between drinks,  the bartender will not swipe your card until then, if you have the drink package.  Or your might get charged if its earlier than that. 

Edited February 5, 2020 by Ayanna
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[WAAAYTOOO]

48 minutes ago, Ayanna said:

There is a 15 minute time limit between drinks,  the bartender will not swipe your card until then, if you have the drink package.  Or your might get charged if its earlier than that. 

Not true.

[Ayanna]

What's not true? Every time we cruised we were told by the bartenders they can not scan your card  to soon , or it my result in a charge. We have cruised in the last 2 years as of last June.  We have had the drink package,  My husband and I would take turns using each others card, because he wanted to have a another drink or beer before time. He drinks faster than I do.  You can get a water with your drink , but you can not order back to back drink until 15 minutes.  We were different ships. 

[WAAAYTOOO]

Just now, Ayanna said:

What's not true? Every time we cruised we were told by the bartenders they can not scan your card  to soon , or it my result in a charge. We have cruised in the last 2 years as of last June.  We have had the drink package,  My husband and I would take turns using each others card, because he wanted to have a another drink or beer before time. He drinks faster than I do.  You can get a water with your drink , but you can not order back to back drink until 15 minutes.  We were different ships. 

Carnival has a process something like this but Royal Caribbean does not.  As Ashley said, if you already have a drink they will not get you another, but there is no time limit, either enforced or not enforced, on Royal Caribbean. I'm surprised that they would give you a drink with someone else's card.  They ARE usually very strict about that.

[Ayanna]

5 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

No, not on Royal Caribbean.  I think Carnival does this.

You may have gotten your cruise line mixed up, on Royal there is a time interval between drinks.

[Ayanna]

2 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

Carnival has a process something like this but Royal Caribbean does not.  As Ashley said, if you already have a drink they will not get you another, but there is no time limit, either enforced or not enforced, on Royal Caribbean. I'm surprised that they would give you a drink with someone else's card.  They ARE usually very strict about that.

If we are both sitting at the bar why not. Maybe some bartenders are lenient. They will give a drink but they will not scan your card unti the required time. If the bartender knows you and you are a regular,  they will give a drink . That is  the rule 

Edited February 5, 2020 by Ayanna
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[RWDW1204]

8 hours ago, Ayanna said:

If we are both sitting at the bar why not. Maybe some bartenders are lenient. They will give a drink but they will not scan your card unti the required time. If the bartender knows you and you are a regular,  they will give a drink . That is  the rule 

Agree with @WAAAYTOOO, and don't think she's got her cruise lines mixed up. Been on multiple RC cruises. Never had/seen a time limit between drinks. At some bars, after getting my beer, I'm done before my wife gets her drink and I've been able to get second one right then, card scanned, no charge. And are you saying you use his card to get drinks for yourself and vice versa? Or are one of you using both cards at the same time to get drinks for both of you? 

[Ayanna]

No we both have drink packages,  my husband drinks faster than I. I was told on more than one occasion that it is a time limit. They can not scan your card back to back.  

[Ayanna]

And you can get a beer and a drink together