Mudhen Posted September 15, 2015 #1 Share Posted September 15, 2015 I realize that in QG cabins, you're entitled to two bottles of liquor, wine, etc. When one is consumer, it's replaced. What I'd like to know is that if we chose one bottle of liquor and a bottle of champagne, would the champagne be the "nice" one that's in the bucket when we board (that "one" will disappear in a flash).....or would it be the "other" one, the not so wonderful Pol Aker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austcruiser84 Posted September 15, 2015 #2 Share Posted September 15, 2015 I realize that in QG cabins, you're entitled to two bottles of liquor, wine, etc. When one is consumer, it's replaced. What I'd like to know is that if we chose one bottle of liquor and a bottle of champagne, would the champagne be the "nice" one that's in the bucket when we board (that "one" will disappear in a flash).....or would it be the "other" one, the not so wonderful Pol Aker? I think the choice is spirits or wine - not champagne. I'm looking forward to drinking mine all by myself :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted September 15, 2015 #3 Share Posted September 15, 2015 We asked for extra champagne, I'm fairly sure we got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoozy Posted September 15, 2015 #4 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Three weeks ago on a transatlantic crossing we asked for champagne and received the house champagne which was fine.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Boy Posted September 15, 2015 #5 Share Posted September 15, 2015 If you do receive a second bottle of champagne ,it will most likely be the house brand. 'Delamotte' which is ok:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laktex Posted September 15, 2015 #6 Share Posted September 15, 2015 I realize that in QG cabins, you're entitled to two bottles of liquor, wine, etc. When one is consumer, it's replaced. What I'd like to know is that if we chose one bottle of liquor and a bottle of champagne, would the champagne be the "nice" one that's in the bucket when we board (that "one" will disappear in a flash).....or would it be the "other" one, the not so wonderful Pol Aker? I dont think Champage is on the list but as proved by the other replies, it is always worth asking for whatever you desire (within reason) and see it your butler delivers. I requested caviar instead of the canapes and got it every night thereafter. Same with brands with some of the spirits - always worth asking for your preference - after all, you have probably paid a lot of money for the QG privilege!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudhen Posted September 15, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Delamotte would be great! A definate change from Pol Aker! Thank you all for your replys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDBINK1 Posted September 15, 2015 #8 Share Posted September 15, 2015 On my first QG trip, we ordered as one of our liquor bottles a bottle of Veuve Clicquot instead of a hard liquor and the butler brought a new bottle of it every time we emptied one. No additional charge. Second trip in QG and we tried that again and were not able to receive a refill on it, but we were given a nice Gin as a replacement bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted September 16, 2015 #9 Share Posted September 16, 2015 You learn something everyday on CC. When we were in a QM room I didn't know that anything beyond our two bottles of wine we had requested was possible. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudhen Posted September 16, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Clicquot! OMG! Guess I missed it, but would've loved it, as it's one of my favorites. However I can manage to choke down the Perrier Jouet and maybe a Delamott....(giggle)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted September 16, 2015 #11 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Enjoy & let us know how you get on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudhen Posted September 17, 2015 Author #12 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Enjoy & let us know how you get on. Will do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseluvva Posted September 17, 2015 #13 Share Posted September 17, 2015 That's very interesting. We have always asked for Courvoisier and received that, but as I don't drink it - but I DO drink champagne - I shall try asking and see what happens in November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinta Posted September 23, 2015 #14 Share Posted September 23, 2015 That's very interesting. We have always asked for Courvoisier and received that, but as I don't drink it - but I DO drink champagne - I shall try asking and see what happens in November. We will too, after reading these posts Gill :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2crooz Posted September 29, 2015 #15 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Has anyone asked for port or sherry instead of spirits as a lot of people don't drink spirits? When do you have to select your choice of two drinks (before or at start of cruise) and is it random and down to the kindness of your butler if you get replacement bottles? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudhen Posted September 29, 2015 Author #16 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I can only report as of last year about this time. There is a form to fill out that was either in your cabin or your butler brings it. We didn't like the choices for gin and vodka and just wrote in what we wanted....Grey Goose and Hendrick's. When we ran out of one, our cabin buddy called the butler and "told" him, we needed more of whatever, and we got it. I think this is a case of being a little pro active and not pleading....be firm! As far as sherry or port, I don't know (I like the Cunard port!), but I'd just write it in on the card. I would think you'd get it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2crooz Posted September 29, 2015 #17 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I can only report as of last year about this time. There is a form to fill out that was either in your cabin or your butler brings it. We didn't like the choices for gin and vodka and just wrote in what we wanted....Grey Goose and Hendrick's. When we ran out of one, our cabin buddy called the butler and "told" him, we needed more of whatever, and we got it. I think this is a case of being a little pro active and not pleading....be firm! As far as sherry or port, I don't know (I like the Cunard port!), but I'd just write it in on the card. I would think you'd get it..... Many thanks for your helpful reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac1953 Posted September 29, 2015 #18 Share Posted September 29, 2015 As a fairly regular QG traveller, I can say that it is all down to your relationship with your butler. I know people who have had to pay for refills, yet we have never had to. We also always ignore the "suggested" list, and just write what we want (and get it, if they have it). Not sure how far you can push the boat out (no pun intended). We always bring half a dozen Widows with us. Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Victoria2 Posted September 30, 2015 #19 Share Posted September 30, 2015 As a fairly regular QG traveller, I can say that it is all down to your relationship with your butler. I know people who have had to pay for refills, yet we have never had to. We also always ignore the "suggested" list, and just write what we want (and get it, if they have it). Not sure how far you can push the boat out (no pun intended). We always bring half a dozen Widows with us. Stewart As regular QG passengers I didn't realise replenishments were at the discretion of the butler as we have always had any empty bottle replaced with out our asking. There again, we are always on excellent terms with all staff. As for taking six widows with you, I'll bet they get through their fair share on their own. Replenishments needed on a very regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseluvva Posted October 2, 2015 #20 Share Posted October 2, 2015 We always bring half a dozen Widows with us. Stewart What is Widows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasy51 Posted October 2, 2015 #21 Share Posted October 2, 2015 What is Widows? Veuve Cliquot champagne. 'Veuve' means 'widow'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austcruiser84 Posted October 2, 2015 #22 Share Posted October 2, 2015 If I don't want a range of soft drinks and soda water within the complimentary mini bar set up, can I ask for it to be one particular soft drink instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac1953 Posted October 2, 2015 #23 Share Posted October 2, 2015 If I don't want a range of soft drinks and soda water within the complimentary mini bar set up, can I ask for it to be one particular soft drink instead? That should be no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austcruiser84 Posted October 2, 2015 #24 Share Posted October 2, 2015 That should be no problem. I just hope I don't get the butler I had last time. It might be a problem for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2crooz Posted October 3, 2015 #25 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Do the Queen's Grill rooms include corkscrew bottle openers for the wines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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