DublinFC 367 Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Hello! I was perusing a past cruise compass and started to wonder if events like liquor tastings, something about liquor around the world, are available to schedule in the Cruise Planner? Currently I see 4 options in my CP. I am over 400 days out so I have plenty of time to see what else populates there. I thought I would ask the community what else I might see become available as our cruise gets closer. Thank you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SPS 718 Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 I've never seen these things come up in the cruise planner. I've only seen liquor tastings appear on the current day's Cruise Compass while on board. In 2017, I was able to attend a complimentary scotch tasting in the liquor store on board. You had to be there on time. Once the tasting commenced, the doors were locked and no further attendees were granted access. When else am I going to be able to taste six varieties of Johnnie Walker at no cost? DublinFC 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DublinFC 367 Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 20 minutes ago, SPS said: I've never seen these things come up in the cruise planner. I've only seen liquor tastings appear on the current day's Cruise Compass while on board. In 2017, I was able to attend a complimentary scotch tasting in the liquor store on board. You had to be there on time. Once the tasting commenced, the doors were locked and no further attendees were granted access. When else am I going to be able to taste six varieties of Johnnie Walker at no cost? OK that is good to know. I would like to attend one or two of these events when/if they are offered. I agree it would be a great chance to taste a few free offerings to possibly expand my liquor horizons. SPS 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWDW1204 521 Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Agree with @SPS. Check the Cruise Compass each day. It seemed like on Symphony last year there was one going on almost every day between the bars, Promenade, liquor store or even the fine jewelry shop. ChessE4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AshleyDillo 3,824 Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 They will sometimes have tastings at bars for a fee. These aren't things in the cruise planner, but you can book onboard. They will have signs posted for you to ask about it at the bar to sign up and you will see them advertised in the cruise planner. You will get a slight discount with the Deluxe drink package, but still have to pay to participate. I have seen wine, martini, and whiskey tastings advertised before. These are full pours usually over the thimble samples you will get in the shops. DublinFC 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Destindreamn 6 Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 The only one I have seen listed in my cruise planners was the Lafite Wine Tasting(for a fee). We have booked that one a couple of times through the planner. Once on Grandeur (held in Chops) and once on Freedom (Vintages). Not for sure if its still an option or not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KJones 119 Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 I've only seen wine tastings on the Cruise Planner Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DublinFC 367 Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 2 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: These are full pours usually over the thimble samples you will get in the shops. that's even better news Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 12,328 Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Liquor tastings that are free are held at shops and attempts to get people to buy bottles of booze. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vlgg 29 Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 I found as our cruise got closer more things appeared in the cruise planner WAAAYTOOO and DublinFC 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DublinFC 367 Posted October 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 22 hours ago, Matt said: Liquor tastings that are free are held at shops and attempts to get people to buy bottles of booze. That makes sense. Try it and like it, there product is readily available for purchase. I do not see a problem with it. I never have time to make a tasting in my home town area. I might as well take advantage of the ones offered on vacation, what else do I have going on? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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