Momof4crazytocruise Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 Do I need to bring my own stainless steal or silicone straw so I can get my drink on? I remember reading somewhere that RCCL doesn't have plastic straws anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 Definitely recommended now. They have paper straws only now, which are useless in a frozen drink and not much better in anything else. Ala_Paul, Neesa, JohnK6404 and 6 others 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaCruiseGirl1210 Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 Same definitely bring your own! I recommend the collaspible ones that you come in a case. Pretty inexpensive on Amazon Pen, Hoski, raahc and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Thanks for the reminder to add straws to my cruise packing check list, the paper ones are beyond worthless. raahc, WedNoMor, Ala_Paul and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 5 minutes ago, jticarruthers said: Thanks for the reminder to add straws to my cruise packing check list, the paper ones are beyond worthless. Not only worthless but actually change the taste of your drink. AWFUL ! I can't believe Royal fell for the great straw hoax ! Neesa, WedNoMor, YOLO and 7 others 8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 1 hour ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Not only worthless but actually change the taste of your drink. AWFUL ! I can't believe Royal fell for the great straw hoax ! We were in a place yesterday that put paper straws into their drinks (sodas) that were served in plastic cups! I was too tired to question them, but how weird is that? DublinFC, KenCP, 4ensic and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzywuzzy Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 You can get a pack of about a zillion plastic straws at The Dollar Tree for a buck. raahc, sk8erguy1978, Pen and 2 others 2 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzywuzzy Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Alright, maybe a hundred or two. raahc, Kwevans, HeWhoWaits and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaCruiseGirl1210 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 I think these are the ones I'm getting... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TVK5XPB/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A3FG41ION9N52F&psc=1 jayde43 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 I love my Final Straw straws. Super easy to carry and clean. raahc, Ladyxsuebee and jayde43 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayde43 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 I have stainless steel ones but also just bought some silicon ones from Ebay. I will try them out and work out which I like the best for my next trip. I use the stainless steel ones at home and work. I love that a lot of restaurants and bars have changed to paper straws, the plastic ones are so bad for sea life. Hoski and Ladyxsuebee 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaCruiseGirl1210 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 9 hours ago, SpeedNoodles said: I love my Final Straw straws. Super easy to carry and clean. I've contemplated getting those. Do you find that it is hard to dry them and get all the soap out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 3 hours ago, jayde43 said: I have stainless steel ones but also just bought some silicon ones from Ebay. I will try them out and work out which I like the best for my next trip. I use the stainless steel ones at home and work. I love that a lot of restaurants and bars have changed to paper straws, the plastic ones are so bad for sea life. Pretty sure the paper ones are bad for tree life though ... Hoski, monctonguy, raahc and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 12 hours ago, FloridaCruiseGirl1210 said: I've contemplated getting those. Do you find that it is hard to dry them and get all the soap out? Nope, they rinse out fine, and the case is designed to allow the straws to dry inside of them. And now they make them in purple, so I'll need to buy more, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetsTryThisPlace Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Its so weird with paper straws some have no flavor and others have an odd taste some last forever and some disintegrate in like 2 minutes. I wish they would use something like bamboo or give me some licorice (like Twizzlers hole in the middle ones) WAAAYTOOO, Hoski and raahc 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 On 7/31/2019 at 4:36 PM, JLMoran said: They have paper straws only now I miss those straws and the little paper cone soda cups you used to get at the Woolworths lunch counter as a kid! Only other "seniors" like me will know what I'm talking about. YOLO, WAAAYTOOO and raahc 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGus Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 On 8/1/2019 at 9:05 AM, jticarruthers said: Pretty sure the paper ones are bad for tree life though ... made from recycled paper, of which we have a glut of. The price of recycle paper has been going down for decades now. At least it is biodegradable, not like plastic. I prefer plastics for structural items like 2x4s, plastic decking, flooring, item that will again be recycled, not throwaway items like straws. remember paper straws from when I was young, they worked fine if your didn't let them soak forever in your drink Ladyxsuebee and EmmaB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOLO Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 6 hours ago, FManke said: I miss those straws and the little paper cone soda cups you used to get at the Woolworths lunch counter as a kid! Only other "seniors" like me will know what I'm talking about. How about Rexall Drug Stores - they had the same paper cone cups. The root beer was to die for. I guess they used a very sugary syrup. Pen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOLO Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 On 7/31/2019 at 5:33 PM, Momof4crazytocruise said: Do I need to bring my own stainless steal or silicone straw so I can get my drink on? I remember reading somewhere that RCCL doesn't have plastic straws anymore? Yeah, this is a bit of a nuisance. My wife Ceil works at RISD and picked up some glass straws at a student sale. Glass is great as it adds no taste whatsoever. She has a case and brings them everywhere with her. Me, I haven't used them since I was a kid (yes, at Rexall). I guess I am old too like @FManke. I must say I do have one exception to my rule - that's when I drink an occasional milkshake. (or Coffee Cabinet - a RI thing). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabarwolf Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 We just bought some stainless steel straws recently. (One of those impulse buys in Kitchen Collection.) We've loved them. Planning to take with after reading this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 On 7/31/2019 at 5:36 PM, JLMoran said: They have paper straws only now, which are useless in a frozen drink and not much better in anything else Well, they are pretty good for launching spit balls at annoying people or drunks....... RWDW1204, JLMoran, Fuzzywuzzy and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkeyeFan Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 On 7/31/2019 at 5:21 PM, FloridaCruiseGirl1210 said: Same definitely bring your own! I recommend the collaspible ones that you come in a case. Pretty inexpensive on Amazon I agree. We will be taking our silicone straws on our next cruise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8erguy1978 Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 On 7/31/2019 at 9:59 PM, Fuzzywuzzy said: You can get a pack of about a zillion plastic straws at The Dollar Tree for a buck. I like this idea the best. Not that metal straws are expensive, but seems easier to carry a bunch (maybe 10?) on you and just go back to stateroom for more. You can even be kind and give them out. I have no problem reusing a plastic straw (I do it at home), just less worry of losing it or cleaning it or whatever. Fuzzywuzzy, CoupleOfCruisers, RWDW1204 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marti314 Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 I can see it now "Honey, did you pack the straws"..... "Oh noooooooooooooo, lets turn around and go get them" :) JLMoran, Fuzzywuzzy, WAAAYTOOO and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyC Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 I brought metal straws, the brush cleaner, in a nice canvas bag last cruise. Used the straw once, then had to carry the dirty straw back to my cabin as there was no where to really clean it (other than the public bathroom) and it also made the canvas bag wet and yucky if you put it in there dirty. I washed the bag when I got home and apparently it wasn't made for that...LOL I don't drink a lot of frozen drinks, and other than those have no need for a straw. One time I took the bag to the hot tub with me, knowing I was going to order a mudslide, and once we got there realized I had no where to put it once they took the glass away, as I was not going to put it on the tiles (make sure you're paying attention so they don't take the straw too). Too much work to bring my own straws. sk8erguy1978 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8erguy1978 Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 10 hours ago, KathyC said: I brought metal straws, the brush cleaner, in a nice canvas bag last cruise. Used the straw once, then had to carry the dirty straw back to my cabin as there was no where to really clean it (other than the public bathroom) and it also made the canvas bag wet and yucky if you put it in there dirty. I washed the bag when I got home and apparently it wasn't made for that...LOL I don't drink a lot of frozen drinks, and other than those have no need for a straw. One time I took the bag to the hot tub with me, knowing I was going to order a mudslide, and once we got there realized I had no where to put it once they took the glass away, as I was not going to put it on the tiles (make sure you're paying attention so they don't take the straw too). Too much work to bring my own straws. Exactly why I will just bring plastic straws! However, you've made me realize to spring for the ones individually wrapped so I can toss a few anywhere! Edit: Just went on Amazon and bought 200 individually wrapped straws for $8.00, I spent a little extra for the colorful ones. With upwards of 14 friends on board, I should buy two boxes LOL! raahc, KathyC and CoupleOfCruisers 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOLO Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 @sk8erguy1978 The math... 2 Boxes = 400 straws / (14 friends + 2 for you) = 25 individually wrapped colorful straws per person. What are you going to do after the second day? RWDW1204, JLMoran and sk8erguy1978 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8erguy1978 Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 1 hour ago, YOLO said: @sk8erguy1978 The math... 2 Boxes = 400 straws / (14 friends + 2 for you) = 25 individually wrapped colorful straws per person. What are you going to do after the second day? You got me! 5 day cruise, 5 boxes it is! YOLO, JLMoran and RWDW1204 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 7 hours ago, sk8erguy1978 said: Exactly why I will just bring plastic straws! However, you've made me realize to spring for the ones individually wrapped so I can toss a few anywhere! Edit: Just went on Amazon and bought 200 individually wrapped straws for $8.00, I spent a little extra for the colorful ones. With upwards of 14 friends on board, I should buy two boxes LOL! I love this idea ! sk8erguy1978 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 All this talk of paper straws brought this story from last week to mind https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/business-49234054 What clown thought this was a good idea Momof4crazytocruise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raahc Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 Wow, I was hesitant to post about straws since everyone is being so environmentally friendly, but I feel right at home now in straw-land! I tried the stainless steel straws, and I know some people like them, but I personally don't. I have fancy paper straws, and they disintegrate before I've even finished my drink. I am definitely adding (can I say it? plastic) straws to my packing list. I have the large milkshake ones with a flexible tip - in neon colors. I bought them for about $3.99 at Walmart and they are BPA free! jticarruthers, Yo2slick and WAAAYTOOO 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaosgirl426 Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 just a suggestion: https://www.amazon.com/Biodegradable-Compostable-Plant-Based-Eco-Friendly-Individually/dp/B078J4N5XF still just like any other plastic straw, but safer for sea life because they break down, wont desintegrate like the paper straws... $2.50 more than regular plastic for 200, and individually wrapped... or these: https://www.amazon.com/200-Pack-100-Plant-Based-Compostable-Straws/dp/B07MZLLDZD/ref=pd_bxgy_121_img_2/140-0683482-6559335?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07MZLLDZD&pd_rd_r=b06ad743-b059-48ac-b132-1b023ab99857&pd_rd_w=3C5HA&pd_rd_wg=QoJgP&pf_rd_p=a2006322-0bc0-4db9-a08e-d168c18ce6f0&pf_rd_r=MR1GXHF0KXHV63Y4XKAW&psc=1&refRID=MR1GXHF0KXHV63Y4XKAW $1.99 more than regular plastic straws for a 200 count, bendy, but not individually wrapped. :) Ala_Paul, JLMoran, Skid and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhageerah Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 On 7/31/2019 at 8:08 PM, WAAAYTOOO said: Not only worthless but actually change the taste of your drink. AWFUL ! I can't believe Royal fell for the great straw hoax ! You are ABSOLUTELY correct! I can not stand them, and would easily just bring my own or go without, I am not a big fan of the taste at all, you can taste the chemicals in the straw as you drink which absolutely ruins it! We got a milkshake at Johnny Rockets and I had to drink it without the straw because it changed the flavor too much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThyriC Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 I have the silicone straws that I can just pack in my purse or pocket and when I need it, just whip out the straw. But for the hub, plastic straws all the way, he's not used to the silicone ones yet. So into a sandwich bag in the purse it goes. My purse is slowly becoming the bottomless pit of "stuff" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raahc Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 5 hours ago, ThyriC said: My purse is slowly becoming the bottomless pit of "stuff" LOL, my hubby keeps "forgetting" our hand sanitizer, so I'm the automatic dispenser My purse is ready for any kind of emergency ThyriC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 1 hour ago, raahc said: LOL, my hubby keeps "forgetting" our hand sanitizer Thank you for putting "forgetting" in quotes. I can assure it's not out of absent-mindedness, we guys just don't believe in using that stuff. Soap and water for me, or nada. I don't like the feeling of soap residue on my hands after I rinse off and obsessively make sure my hands are rinsed clean and feel clean. Why on earth would I want to just leave all that residue still sitting on my hands, including those millions of bacteria carcasses? raahc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marti314 Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 I always bring my own straw: Fuzzywuzzy, JLMoran, ThyriC and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DublinFC Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 On 7/31/2019 at 10:00 PM, Fuzzywuzzy said: Alright, maybe a hundred or two. zillion sounds better, just saying :) Fuzzywuzzy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8erguy1978 Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 51 minutes ago, marti314 said: I always bring my own straw: I need that straw in my life. Fuzzywuzzy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raahc Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 4 hours ago, JLMoran said: Thank you for putting "forgetting" in quotes. I can assure it's not out of absent-mindedness, we guys just don't believe in using that stuff. Soap and water for me, or nada. I don't like the feeling of soap residue on my hands after I rinse off and obsessively make sure my hands are rinsed clean and feel clean. Why on earth would I want to just leave all that residue still sitting on my hands, including those millions of bacteria carcasses? LOL, he likes the stuff, just doesn't want it bulging out of his pockets ... I get it! There are times when there is no soap/water around, but yes, soap and water is normally all you need, unless you have a weak immune system, and then it's a necessity imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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