Terry Newsom Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 I know the Diamond Lounge now only takes the drink vouchers. My question is Does the Suite Lounge give out a few more drinks besides the vouchers? Thanks for those that might know. This would be on the Allure if we pass the test. Just got the email from the lounge. It does not mention the drinks from 11 am to 11 pm for Beer and Wine. On the Allure now, they do have the 11 to 11 drinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 The Suite Lounge should have a Happy Hour where the drinks are complimentary and won't require the vouchers. There may be a limited menu of liquors, wine and beers that are included. In addition to Happy Hour, on Oasis class ships wine and beer should be available 11a-11p but there have been reports that this is varying from ship to ship. Terry Newsom, CruisingOz and KristiZ 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 Suite lounge is still open bar. I don't know how they're doing it now, but in July there no longer was a mobile bar with dedicated bartenders brought to the lounge. Instead your drinks were poured at the Viking bar. The good was that you had the pick of the menu. The bad was the drinks were poured "correctly" and you didn't get the benefit of the doubt from properly tipped bartenders to give you something a bit stiffer or taller Terry Newsom and CruisingOz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 Suite Lounge on Freedom had a server who took orders and went out to the VCL to fill them. Don't recall giving them my card. Wasn't there long enough to test how many, how long, etc. It was very dead. One other couple in there despite 3,300 on board that cruise. Big Tule, CruisingOz, Terry Newsom and 1 other 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 On Adventure, drinks were charged to your seapass account at $0. Terry Newsom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristiZ Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 3 hours ago, Terry Newsom said: I know the Diamond Lounge now only takes the drink vouchers. My question is Does the Suite Lounge give out a few more drinks besides the vouchers? Thanks for those that might know. Suite Lounge on Serenade right now is unlimited drinks at happy hour, no vouchers needed/used. Options are a bit limited, but not overly. They are using the regular bar in the Suite Lounge. WAAAYTOOO and Terry Newsom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianB Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 Suite lounge on Oasis has the free drink happy hour (5 to 8pm) and uses the beautiful sunken bar between the lounge and the CK. Terry Newsom and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 If you have both Suite Lounge and Diamond or above vouchers, plan your voucher usage for the rest of the day. And don't forget to get bottles of water from the Suite Lounge, even if you're not otherwise particularly interested in the happy hour. Neesa, CruisingOz, BrianB and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristiZ Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 1 hour ago, HeWhoWaits said: If you have both Suite Lounge and Diamond or above vouchers, plan your voucher usage for the rest of the day. And don't forget to get bottles of water from the Suite Lounge, even if you're not otherwise particularly interested in the happy hour. Or bottles of water to cash out your last vouchers, if you didn’t use them all! Terry Newsom and Pooch 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob&Ana Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 The beer and wine from 11am to 11pm is only on Oasis Class, right? I had read that they were going to stop this.... Terry Newsom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 5 hours ago, Rob&Ana said: The beer and wine from 11am to 11pm is only on Oasis Class, right? I had read that they were going to stop this.... Correct. They stated they wouldn't do the 11-11 thing in the SL yet recent reports from cruisers say some ships are. Rob&Ana and Terry Newsom 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 I recall them back-tracking the 11-11 because of all the complaints. I think the only ship that wasn't doing this was Symphony, but I also heard their concierge's left a lot to be desired. Terry Newsom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Newsom Posted October 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 This will be for the Suite Lounge on the Allure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 44 minutes ago, Terry Newsom said: This will be for the Suite Lounge on the Allure. Allure in the beginning of September we were told the 11-11 was going away per corporate's decision and then a day later the Concierge said corporate changed it back. Baked Alaska, WAAAYTOOO and Terry Newsom 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlohaLivin Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 On 10/13/2021 at 11:38 AM, AshleyDillo said: The Suite Lounge should have a Happy Hour where the drinks are complimentary and won't require the vouchers. There may be a limited menu of liquors, wine and beers that are included. In addition to Happy Hour, on Oasis class ships wine and beer should be available 11a-11p but there have been reports that this is varying from ship to ship. Yes, there is unfortunately a limited menu. I ran into the problem once on Allure (polite and there’s not a lot I want to drink, so limiting me makes it a problem). On the positive side, I now have a list of drinks that should qualify for “free” in the suite lounge (and happy to share it with anyone who might be interested). Terry Newsom and Pattycruise 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 This is the Allure menu I couldn't get uploaded earlier. KristiZ, Terry Newsom and Rob&Ana 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 I remember when they first added Glenfiddich to the list a few years ago. It was like Christmas morning Rob&Ana, BeachGal, Baked Alaska and 3 others 3 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 13 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: I remember when they first added Glenfiddich to the list a few years ago. It was like Christmas morning Are you a single malt drinker ? So is Dan. I think it smells like a$$. wstephensi, Swar, AshleyDillo and 3 others 1 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristiZ Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Are you a single malt drinker ? So is Dan. I think it smells like a$$. Put a bit of water in it. Helps tremendously Terry Newsom and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: I think it smells like a$$. I thought it smelled like wood varnish (not a good thing lol) WAAAYTOOO, RWDW1204, Terry Newsom and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 We who appreciate a good single malt are an elite few. The rest of you need your olfactory paradigm reset. Snotarni, twangster, WAAAYTOOO and 3 others 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 27 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Are you a single malt drinker ? So is Dan. I think it smells like a$$. It's a relative thing. Relative to the other whiskeys on the limited menu, it's fantastic (Jameson's has its place, but not drinking straight). Relative to what you can get at the regular bar, it's mediocre. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWDW1204 Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 2 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: I think it smells like a$$. 2 hours ago, Matt said: I thought it smelled like wood varnish (not a good thing lol) Never had it but was gifted a bottle of Glenfiddich and that's what I get to look forward to? WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 9 minutes ago, RWDW1204 said: Never had it but was gifted a bottle of Glenfiddich and that's what I get to look forward to? There are whiskeys with far more distinctive noses than Glenfiddich, if that helps you decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 44 minutes ago, RWDW1204 said: Never had it but was gifted a bottle of Glenfiddich and that's what I get to look forward to? Nope. it's rather tame as Scotch goes. It's the peaty scotch that has the most aroma. Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Laphroaig and many other from Islay are known for their strong peaty influences. Most scotch from the region where Glenfiddich comes from are tame compared to Islay scotch. It's one of, if not the most popular scotch in the world which makes it safe for Royal as it doesn't limit the target audience like a peaty scotch would. WAAAYTOOO and BeachGal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 So....who has some pull to have a new cruise itinerary that's a tour of scotch and Irish whiskey towns. cruisellama, BeachGal, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 15 hours ago, twangster said: It's the peaty scotch that has the most aroma. Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Laphroaig and many other from Islay are known for their strong peaty influences. That's my favorite (so far). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 7 minutes ago, HeWhoWaits said: That's my favorite (so far). Ardbeg is/was often the only peaty scotch on the ship. It's not as common to see the others. I once saw Lagavulin in the suite lounge on Harmony (I think.) That was a rare find and a $6 up charge over the DX. #worthit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 I got a bottle of Octomore for an "ends in zero" birthday a few years ago. Now that's smoky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: I got a bottle of Octomore for an "ends in zero" birthday a few years ago. Now that's smoky. That would be perfect for an 80th birthday! Baked Alaska 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 Octomore is one I've never heard of. Is it a highland or a Islay ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 40 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Octomore is one I've never heard of. Is it a highland or a Islay ? Bruichladdich so Islay. "SUPER-HEAVILY PEATED ISLAY SINGLE MALT WHISKY" WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 48 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Octomore is one I've never heard of. Is it a highland or a Islay ? It's the peatiest (most peaty?) Islay scotches that's commercially available. If you like smoky beers, look for one from Clan Brewing called Spruce Ale. Aged in Islay whiskey casks for 6 months. Goodness that's smoky. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecruising123456 Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 On 10/14/2021 at 9:31 AM, Ampurp85 said: I recall them back-tracking the 11-11 because of all the complaints. I think the only ship that wasn't doing this was Symphony, but I also heard their concierge's left a lot to be desired. Anybody has more information about Symphony SL recently? Are they doing 11-11 drink or just happy hour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AspiringCruisePlanner Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 On 10/15/2021 at 9:24 AM, twangster said: Bruichladdich so Islay. "SUPER-HEAVILY PEATED ISLAY SINGLE MALT WHISKY" Y'all are speaking a different language. KristiZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seabird Posted February 14, 2022 Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 An update on Allure Suite Lounge Feb. 2022. Confirming there is 11am-11pm complimentary soda, wine and beer in the Suite Lounge bar. The Suite Lounge was packed every night. KristiZ, rjweber3 and AshleyDillo 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted February 14, 2022 Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 Are the suite lounges still suites only? Pins still banned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 14, 2022 Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 19 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: Are the suite lounges still suites only? Pins still banned? Yes. Suite and Concierge clubs are suites only at the moment. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted February 14, 2022 Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 7 minutes ago, twangster said: Yes. Suite and Concierge clubs are suites only at the moment. What's the reception been so far for the Pin Bins, I mean Pinnacle lounges that they created? WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 14, 2022 Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 32 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: What's the reception been so far for the Pin Bins, I mean Pinnacle lounges that they created? For the most part the Pinnacle Lounge has been well received. Some ships do it better than other ships mostly in terms of the location they allocated to the PL. Naturally there are some that don't like change and there are others that adapt better. In some cases the PL is very wasteful when there are only a handful of Pinnacle on a particular sailing. You typically have three crew and a full snack spread in the PL. When there are low numbers, like five Pinnacle on board the PL can be extremely wasteful since it's unlikely all five will be there at once. Some are in suites so they may in the SL already and not going to the PL at all. Not everyone goes to the PL every single night or they might go to the DL if they have friends on board that aren't Pinnacle. The result can be one person the PL for an hour here and there. Allocating space, crew and food to one person is simply wasteful. Current policy doesn't allow a ship to deviate from the standard PL offering even if no one shows up day after day. In other cases the PL is slammed with a regular following that cruise. In these cases the PL has clearly has benefited the SL (for suite guests). On Quantum class ships the PL is in the Music Hall which is fine until an activity or event cranks up in the Music Hall. At that point you can't have a conversation in the PL because of the Music Hall sound levels. At that point most leave yet the crew and food spread have to remain for the hours posted just in case a Pinnacle drops by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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