Cakelady 3 Report post Posted February 18 We will be on the March 15th sailing of the Oasis. This will be my first cruise and I am so excited. I'm curious if RC still uses plastic straws or will I need to being my own if I do not want to use a paper one. I just dont like the paper straw feeling in my mouth. 1 Zambia-Zaire reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 8,467 Report post Posted February 18 1 minute ago, Cakelady said: We will be on the March 15th sailing of the Oasis. This will be my first cruise and I am so excited. I'm curious if RC still uses plastic straws or will I need to being my own if I do not want to use a paper one. I just dont like the paper straw feeling in my mouth. Unfortunately, Royal has stopped using any plastic straws. If you want plastic you will have to bring your own 1 2 Ogilthorpe, Mikeb1892 and JohnK6404 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ampurp85 405 Report post Posted February 18 I invested in the metal and silicone straws because I hate the way paper feels. I also want to do my part for the environment. Amazon sells some for like $5 that include a cleaner. 3 JohnK6404, Tira04 and Ogilthorpe reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnK6404 835 Report post Posted February 18 2 hours ago, Cakelady said: We will be on the March 15th sailing of the Oasis. This will be my first cruise and I am so excited. I'm curious if RC still uses plastic straws or will I need to being my own if I do not want to use a paper one. I just dont like the paper straw feeling in my mouth. Have an amazing time! I'm sure you will! We really hate the paper straws too. Also thinking of purchasing silicone straws for our next cruise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PG Cruiser 1,669 Report post Posted February 18 On my last cruise I brought compostable straws with me. They were just like regular plastic straws. I don’t know how they work with the ship’s waste management system but I feel they are better than regular plastic ones. 3 Brobbins246, CFL and Deedeelynn reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 8,467 Report post Posted February 18 The problem (for me) with bringing my own straws is that I have no way to really carry them. I know some people bring collapsible straws but that is not something I would do. The whole bunch of plastic straws that I took with me on Oasis in December sat right where I left them when we unpacked. 1 SpeedNoodles reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveinSC 742 Report post Posted February 18 Funny, related, story : Went to Mellow Mushroom last weekend with my family...my son wanted a straw, and they brought paper straws out......that I had to put through a PLASTIC lid. Id opt for the stainless straws. With two boys, we use straws all the time and have found we prefer the stainless steel ones to the silicone ones....but im sure its personal preference. We got some at Walmart with a cleaner for less than 5 bucks. 1 Ogilthorpe reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedNoodles 2,891 Report post Posted February 18 1 hour ago, WAAAYTOOO said: The problem (for me) with bringing my own straws is that I have no way to really carry them. I know some people bring collapsible straws but that is not something I would do. The whole bunch of plastic straws that I took with me on Oasis in December sat right where I left them when we unpacked. Yep, I brought my collapsible straws every time, but had nothing to carry them in (or didn't want to carry anything to carry them in). I just learned to accept the paper straws. 1 1 KristiZ and WAAAYTOOO reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WesKinetic 68 Report post Posted February 18 We got some silicone straws for our last cruise. One advantage is that you can get different colors and color-code your drink cups if you have multiple people with drink or soda packages. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FManke 2,143 Report post Posted February 18 Unless I'm drinking something in a car, I don't use a straw. The main reason is because I usually don't use ice in my drinks. First is that I find that it waters down the drink and secondly from working in the food industry for as long as I have, I've seen one too many dirty ice machines. 🤢 No thank you! 1 KristiZ reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ampurp85 405 Report post Posted February 18 @FManke I agree if the ice didn't come from my fridge🤮 I use to forget my straws but that paper taste started to burn into me. Since I always carry a purse or backpack, I keep my straw in with my chopsticks (the case is fancy). I now always have one but sometimes forget to wash it. 1 WAAAYTOOO reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zambia-Zaire 163 Report post Posted February 18 14 hours ago, PG Cruiser said: On my last cruise I brought compostable straws with me. They were just like regular plastic straws. I don’t know how they work with the ship’s waste management system but I feel they are better than regular plastic ones. I wonder what the cost value of those would be versus the paper straws, if cruise lines went to those Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Momof4crazytocruise 179 Report post Posted February 19 As far as carrying the straws... I carry my plastic straw in my hand until I get to the bar... then I carry it in my drink... until I transfer it to the next drink, then the next... At the end of the day, I properly dispose of it, and start with a new one the next day. My husband does carry a few spares in his shirt pocket - but mostly to be the "Straw Fairy" and hand them out to all those who comment how jealous they are of my mega smoothie straws (for quicker delivery to my face). 2 4 1 WAAAYTOOO, basil, Brobbins246 and 4 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishfitz 9 Report post Posted February 19 I also use the metal straws. Ordered mine off Amazon (of course) and it came with the pipe cleaner. Pack it all and we love it - especially with the drink package fits like a glove and happy to wash it every night. At home we have the colored ones so that everyone knows what straw is theirs. Saves a little of the back and forth, you know, that mine not yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PG Cruiser 1,669 Report post Posted February 19 18 hours ago, Zambia-Zaire said: I wonder what the cost value of those would be versus the paper straws, if cruise lines went to those I'm not sure how these compostable straws will work with the ship's waste management system. Being compostable means the discarded straws need to be in contact with composting material and bacteria for them to decompose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WannaCruise 738 Report post Posted February 19 I purchased silicone ones with a small cleaner. I wear a waist pouch when walking around the ship or by the pool in the day, so I put it in there. Then I simply wash it out after use. I forgot one time to bring it to the pool and the paper one got a hole in it half way through as it started to disintegrate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jolly Ogre 402 Report post Posted February 19 Straws??...I don't need any stinking straws...I gulp the drink down. yarrr!! 5 basil, WAAAYTOOO, PRebecca and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beccaball 7 Report post Posted February 28 I bought these collapsible Stainless steel straws on amazon they even come with a little clip- we have ours clipped to our lanyards so they are always there ready fo be used! 2 for $5.99? Uhhh no brained cheap enough and small enough to carry around our necks 👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff P 38 Report post Posted March 1 I was actually surprised with how long the paper straws held up for...then again, I didn’t tend to let a drink sit around for too long either 🙂 2 2 USCG Teacher, RWDW1204, KristiZ and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweetHomeLady 42 Report post Posted March 4 In my humble opinion, life is too short to wrangle my own straws on vacation. I did find that if my paper straw gets yucky the bar staff are always willing to give me a new one. 1 WAAAYTOOO reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaredhamburg 7 Report post Posted March 5 I must be a rebel, because I am packing plastic straws.....The paper ones stink for my kids and always fall apart. 2 Neesa and Ogilthorpe reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FManke 2,143 Report post Posted March 5 1 minute ago, jaredhamburg said: I must be a rebel, because I am packing plastic straws.....The paper ones stink for my kids and always fall apart. You're not the first ones to do it and probably won't be the last until they wind up on the contraband list with blow dryers and power strips. 1 Ogilthorpe reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 8,467 Report post Posted March 5 I took plastic straws with me on my cruise on a Oasis last December. I never used a single one of them. It was just too much of a hassle to carry them around. Good idea...poor execution. 1 3 FManke, Neesa, Mikeb1892 and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimnKathy 71 Report post Posted March 5 Just knock down tequila shots and drink beer...no need for any stinkin' straws! 🙂 2 1 FManke, Ogilthorpe and WAAAYTOOO reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
