Eddie Ireland Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 Like, can I order a drink once I'm checked in and got to my room, or do you have to wait until it sets sail for the cruise to officially begin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 It starts the minute you step on the ship Swar, Sunny_D, Cactus527 and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPS Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 As soon as you can get to a bar! When you don't yet have your Sea Pass (they'll be waiting for you at the door to your stateroom when the staterooms are ready), the bartenders will make a note of your Stateroom number when you order. VirtKitty and 4ensic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 So long as you have your room number you can get a drink. We usually look for a quiet corner of the R Bar to sit with our carry-ons and have a few while waiting for the rooms to open. Many travelers head right to the pool deck so the "inside spaces" (R Bar, the Schooner Lounge, the Casino if there's a bar tender there yet) are often quiet. As a side note, I usually pick one or two bar tenders as I always tip... they quickly come to know my drinks order Swar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPS Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 12 minutes ago, Riley said: As a side note, I usually pick one or two bar tenders as I always tip... they quickly come to know my drinks order Good advise for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacharius Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 It's legally required to be the first thing you do upon entry to the ship, so make sure you don't break the law and wait for your first sip. PPPJJ-GCVAB, AtlantaNole, 4ensic and 13 others 3 9 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Ireland Posted August 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 From the second i get on!? Whoo-we! I've never been on a cruise, now that it's getting close I'm starting to get excited about this whole all you can eat and drink malarkey. And let's just say you wanted to kick start your day and have a drink with breakfast... is that cool? Asking for a friend ..... RafaellaCG, Vancity Cruiser, Phd1003 and 6 others 1 6 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesKinetic Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 9 minutes ago, Eddie Ireland said: And let's just say you wanted to kick start your day and have a drink with breakfast... is that cool? Asking for a friend ..... Not just cool, but encouraged. A lot of times, there will be waiters coming around the Windjammer during breakfast taking drink orders or carrying around trays of mimosas. VirtKitty, WAYNO and 4ensic 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPS Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 17 minutes ago, Eddie Ireland said: And let's just say you wanted to kick start your day and have a drink with breakfast... is that cool? Asking for a friend ..... If they didn't want you to drink alcohol in the morning, they wouldn't make alcoholic drinks with coffee, orange juice, tomato juice, etc. 4ensic and FireFishII 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean79 Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 15 minutes ago, Eddie Ireland said: And let's just say you wanted to kick start your day and have a drink with breakfast... is that cool? Asking for a friend ..... Yes this is required to take advantage of the high price you paid for the drink package. You can have a sit down breakfast in the main dining room and order fresh squeezed OJ, mimosa, screwdriver, bloody mary etc 4ensic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacharius Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 Also, funny story (I think) from the first time I got a drink package. We got on the ship at about 12pm, if not earlier, and went immediately to the pool (even before I had a drink...which means I broke the law I stated above, and paid the consequences as you'll see). As I was getting in, I slipped and sprained my thumb. So the very first drink I got with my drink package was a can of Budweiser so I could use it as an ice pack. It served double purpose - kept me from having to visit the doctor on the ship, and got the party going. 4ensic and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanBrian Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 As has been mentioned, if you are an OJ person, order fresh squeezed in the MDR. You can also order a Cappuccino or Latte if you choose. May as well get maximum value for your money. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorCruiser Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 Shoot, by noon I’m usually several deep. Gotta get your moneys worth of the DBP. AtlantaNole, RWDW1204 and WAAAYTOOO 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Ireland Posted August 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 Well shit, this just keeps getting better! The drinks package was actually pretty cheap too, €40 per person per day. I called them up to see if they could give me a deal and they said they had a special offer on for Europe. Final question, let's just say this friend of mine wanted to make it a double and he had a tip, is that also cool? Or do I need to keep ordering a another drink everytime. Shit, I mean my friend, will he have to order seperate drinks. PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorCruiser Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 There’s theory with rules and there’s on the ground trenches reality. Grease goes along way towards the latter. CruizIan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Riley said: As a side note, I usually pick one or two bar tenders as I always tip... they quickly come to know my drinks order We usually do the same. On Oasis class, we tend to take care of the Trellis Bar bartenders since we find ourselves passing through or hanging out often in Central Park. CruizIan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4ensic Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Zacharius said: Also, funny story (I think) from the first time I got a drink package. We got on the ship at about 12pm, if not earlier, and went immediately to the pool (even before I had a drink...which means I broke the law I stated above, and paid the consequences as you'll see). As I was getting in, I slipped and sprained my thumb. So the very first drink I got with my drink package was a can of Budweiser so I could use it as an ice pack. It served double purpose - kept me from having to visit the doctor on the ship, and got the party going. As a native St. Louisan, I can tell you that you've discovered the proper use for a can of Bud. (Too bad InBev doesn't ship Natty Daddy - an 8% ale - out of the St. Louis area). In the Philippines, younger Filipinos drink Bud since it's an import. I pay about half the cost for a Red Horse since it still seems like an import to me. Different strokes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacharius Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 42 minutes ago, 4ensic said: As a native St. Louisan, I can tell you that you've discovered the proper use for a can of Bud. (Too bad InBev doesn't ship Natty Daddy - an 8% ale - out of the St. Louis area). In the Philippines, younger Filipinos drink Bud since it's an import. I pay about half the cost for a Red Horse since it still seems like an import to me. Different strokes... I'm a beer drinker, but I am also a beer geek, and Royal Caribbean offers pure crap when it comes to beer. So, while that Bud was the only beer I had all week...I can tell you it was quite refreshing (and, in this case, healing). Bud Light, no thanks...Bud Heavy, I'll drink here and there on a hot day. 4ensic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveling Mike Posted August 12, 2022 Report Share Posted August 12, 2022 This is the first stop when getting on the ship. PPPJJ-GCVAB, WAYNO and Matt 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Ireland Posted August 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2022 Now im wondering is it possible to try every drink they serve on the boat twice. WAAAYTOOO and Phd1003 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nferr Posted August 12, 2022 Report Share Posted August 12, 2022 7 hours ago, Eddie Ireland said: Now im wondering is it possible to try every drink they serve on the boat twice. "Here is your mission if you choose to accept it." 4ensic, WAAAYTOOO and jbrinkm 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brando95 Posted August 12, 2022 Report Share Posted August 12, 2022 yup, if you've pre-purchased it will be tied with your info so you can stop as soon as you board and show your set sail pass and they'll know you have the package Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 12, 2022 Report Share Posted August 12, 2022 13 hours ago, Eddie Ireland said: Now im wondering is it possible to try every drink they serve on the boat twice. Just twice? Cactus527 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Ireland Posted August 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2022 47 minutes ago, twangster said: Just twice? A day Cactus527 and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorCruiser Posted August 12, 2022 Report Share Posted August 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Eddie Ireland said: A day Try harder 4ensic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Ireland Posted August 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2022 18 minutes ago, GatorCruiser said: Try harder Man, I'm going to have to cancel all the shore excursions at this rate! 4ensic and fireclan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4ensic Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 19 hours ago, Eddie Ireland said: Now im wondering is it possible to try every drink they serve on the boat twice. "All you can drink" is a challenge, not a description. (J/K, your liver is on holiday also). Cactus527, Phd1003 and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruizIan Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 On 8/11/2022 at 1:37 PM, Eddie Ireland said: And let's just say you wanted to kick start your day and have a drink with breakfast... is that cool? Asking for a friend ..... My first stop after breakfast is usually Cafe Promenade to get an Adult Coffee and if you go somewhere for breakfast you can get something at the table. I will say we just got off of Symphony and we love to eat at Park Cafe, on previous ships at least Oasis had a coffee bar inside of Park Cafe where they could make you drinks with adult beverages. There is no such bar in the Park Cafe on Symphony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 On 8/11/2022 at 7:37 PM, Eddie Ireland said: And let's just say you wanted to kick start your day and have a drink with breakfast... is that cool? Asking for a friend ..... After a relatively rough night i was waiting at pool bar for them to pull the shutters up so i could get a hair of the dog. No one judges you if you are drinking at 9am ( well apart from the Mrs lol ) 4ensic, USCG Teacher and Cactus527 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 On 8/11/2022 at 9:42 PM, 4ensic said: As a native St. Louisan, I can tell you that you've discovered the proper use for a can of Bud. (Too bad InBev doesn't ship Natty Daddy - an 8% ale - out of the St. Louis area). In the Philippines, younger Filipinos drink Bud since it's an import. I pay about half the cost for a Red Horse since it still seems like an import to me. Different strokes... Given the amount of Filipino crew on ships im surprised they do not stock Redhorse onboard. Maybe we should start a petition 4ensic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4ensic Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 17 hours ago, Ray said: Given the amount of Filipino crew on ships im surprised they do not stock Redhorse onboard. Maybe we should start a petition I'd be almost as happy if they served Tanduay rum onboard. I can get an 8 year old 750ml bottle of Tanduay for about $6 in Cebu. Out in the provinces we settle for a 750ml of 65 proof for about $3.50. Though Kraken is an excellent consolation drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 9 minutes ago, 4ensic said: I'd be almost as happy if they served Tanduay rum onboard. I can get an 8 year old 750ml bottle of Tanduay for about $6 in Cebu. Out in the provinces we settle for a 750ml of 65 proof for about $3.50. Though Kraken is an excellent consolation drink. Only thing i got in Cebu ( Mactan ) was strange looks lol dont think they had seen a Scotsman in a kilt before! It was there i discovered Red Horse unfortunately in the UK its only available in shops about 300 miles from where i stay....nothing beats a chilled bottle of 500 4ensic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4ensic Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 On 8/11/2022 at 2:13 PM, Zacharius said: Also, funny story (I think) from the first time I got a drink package. We got on the ship at about 12pm, if not earlier, and went immediately to the pool (even before I had a drink...which means I broke the law I stated above, and paid the consequences as you'll see). As I was getting in, I slipped and sprained my thumb. So the very first drink I got with my drink package was a can of Budweiser so I could use it as an ice pack. It served double purpose - kept me from having to visit the doctor on the ship, and got the party going. You've found the best use for a can of Bud (From someone who originally worked close to the original A-0B Brewery in St. Louis). WAAAYTOOO and FireFishII 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 On 8/11/2022 at 2:46 PM, SPS said: If they didn't want you to drink alcohol in the morning, they wouldn't make alcoholic drinks with coffee, orange juice, tomato juice, etc. And there wouldn’t be an open bar in the Windjammer!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phd1003 Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 On 8/12/2022 at 3:44 AM, Eddie Ireland said: Now im wondering is it possible to try every drink they serve on the boat twice. We had a large group and tried a impromptu pub crawl where we had to try a different drink at each location and if it had a specialty drink we had to try that. We got to about 7 in an hour before throwing in the towel and finishing the next day. It was fun though... FireFishII and PPPJJ-GCVAB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phd1003 Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 On 8/11/2022 at 2:37 PM, Eddie Ireland said: From the second i get on!? Whoo-we! I've never been on a cruise, now that it's getting close I'm starting to get excited about this whole all you can eat and drink malarkey. My first time, on day 2 it felt like a week long vacation...They really know how to pack 20 Lbs (or Kilos, depending where you are from) of stuff in a 5 lb bag. Most vacations getting back to my home state is the best part. At the end of my first cruise I didn't want to leave. It is the best form of vacation. Have fun and enjoy... FireFishII, FloatyBoaty and WAYNO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 My son did his darndest to make his drink package pay for itself in the first 2 days. Spend day 3 out on the balcony trying not to puke. Pace yourself my son, pace yourself! Rackham, Phd1003, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Alt Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 On 8/11/2022 at 1:20 PM, Eddie Ireland said: Like, can I order a drink once I'm checked in and got to my room, or do you have to wait until it sets sail for the cruise to officially begin? you can get a drink IMMEDIATELY! Go right to the bar once you step onboard. USCG Teacher 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG Teacher Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 26 minutes ago, D Alt said: you can SHOULD get a drink IMMEDIATELY! Go right to the bar once you step onboard. D Alt and 4ensic 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotPayinExtra Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 This entire topic has me wanting to say "Get to a meeting". LOL. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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