JenS Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Hubby and I are heading out on our first Caribbean cruise on the Independence of the Seas this winter. We are contemplating the deluxe drink package. The question I have is, are there bars/restaurants on board where it isn't valid? I know meals in some of the specialty restaurants aren't included. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 The drink package is accepted throughout the ship even in the upcharge specialty dining venues. The only thing it doesn't cover is the mini bar in room or drinks ordered through room service. JenS and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenS Posted May 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Thanks Doc! DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 And since the packages are definitely valid across the ship, I strongly recommend a sea day bar hop! :) JenS, bcarney, mom2mybugs and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenS Posted May 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 It's definitely on the agenda!! Hubby has a convention on board, so while he's playing board games, I'll be exploring! KLA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 1 hour ago, klaconqueso said: And since the packages are definitely valid across the ship, I strongly recommend a sea day bar hop! :) I think a "bar hop" will end up as a "bar crawl". JLMoran, DocLC and JenS 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 10 hours ago, rjac said: I think a "bar hop" will end up as a "bar crawl". As my favorite bartender once told me on board, "Hey! You're not driving!" as he poured me another drink. :) BrandonOwen, JenS, coneyraven and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 26 minutes ago, klaconqueso said: As my favorite bartender once told me on board, "Hey! You're not driving!" as he poured me another drink. :) Until you have kids, that rationale totally makes sense. bcarney, JLMoran, JenS and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 I've never seen anyone "Cut off" from being served, but on one cruise, I saw a bartender tell a guy that he needed to go get something to eat, it was a sea day and the day they had hamburgers and hotdogs on the pool deck, this guy had literally been at the bar all day, never moved, drink after drink, when the bartender saw him eat something he served him again. I would not have wanted to be in his shoes in the morning when he woke up... JenS and RestingBird 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenS Posted May 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 11 hours ago, rjac said: I think a "bar hop" will end up as a "bar crawl". 38 minutes ago, klaconqueso said: As my favorite bartender once told me on board, "Hey! You're not driving!" as he poured me another drink. :) 10 minutes ago, Matt said: Until you have kids, that rationale totally makes sense. Love it! You guys are funny! Hubby and I have been on 2 river cruises in Europe and just booked our third for next spring! A big difference going to an ocean cruise! ? We always get the drink package on the river cruises and they are definitely worth it! Since the "baby" graduates high school in a couple of weeks, we are free to travel and drink the night away should we choose and have been LOVING it! KLA and mom2mybugs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 27 minutes ago, tiny260 said: I've never seen anyone "Cut off" from being served, but on one cruise, I saw a bartender tell a guy that he needed to go get something to eat, it was a sea day and the day they had hamburgers and hotdogs on the pool deck, this guy had literally been at the bar all day, never moved, drink after drink, when the bartender saw him eat something he served him again. I would not have wanted to be in his shoes in the morning when he woke up... I'm pretty sure this situation is exactly why Sorrento's exists. Matt, JenS and DocLC 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny260 Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Good point, 2 am feedings are always the best, pizza dough and grease always trumps a hangover... KLA and JenS 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 13 minutes ago, tiny260 said: Good point, 2 am feedings are always the best, pizza dough and grease always trumps a hangover... And then maybe swinging by the Freestyle machine for some Poweraide... it works! tiny260, RestingBird, DocLC and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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