Another Booze Question

[mpk218]

Just a bit of clarity . ( Facts )

You most definitely can order a bottle from room service .

It will cost you the per shot price that the bar is charging. Or you can pre-order as mentioned already , at the list price posted.

 

Before you ask , yes I have done all of the above plus a little smuggling on the side ;)

[*Wink*]

Just a bit of clarity . ( Facts )

You most definitely can order a bottle from room service .

It will cost you the per shot price that the bar is charging. Or you can pre-order as mentioned already , at the list price posted.

 

Before you ask , yes I have done all of the above plus a little smuggling on the side ;)

I for one appreciate your clarification!

 

Happy Holiday's to you and yours, dear MPK!

[2Cruise4Ever]

I mean, seriously, if you could get bottles from room service, they why would anyone bother with the bar set-up?

 

You most certainly can order a bottle from room service. Just because it's not on the menu doesn't mean it's not available. And, yes, you can order mixers, too. I've had pitchers of tomato juice, orange juice, and cans of tonic delivered, along with a bottle of vodka (when our bar setup ran out ;)). The reason people order the bar setup is because it's less expensive than ordering it on board. On board, the charge for a bottle is the sum of what it would cost by the glass. Pre-ordering the bar setup is less than half that cost.

[Richie2pies]

You most certainly can order a bottle from room service. Just because it's not on the menu doesn't mean it's not available. And, yes, you can order mixers, too. I've had pitchers of tomato juice, orange juice, and cans of tonic delivered, along with a bottle of vodka (when our bar setup ran out ;)). The reason people order the bar setup is because it's less expensive than ordering it on board. On board, the charge for a bottle is the sum of what it would cost by the glass. Pre-ordering the bar setup is less than half that cost.

 

You have just pointed out why so many people smuggle booze onto NCL. Their booze prices are RIDICULOUS! Princess prices are more resonable and they even allow wine onboard without corkage fees unless you consume it in the dining room and even then, sometimes they don't charge.

[2Cruise4Ever]

You have just pointed out why so many people smuggle booze onto NCL. Their booze prices are RIDICULOUS! Princess prices are more resonable and they even allow wine onboard without corkage fees unless you consume it in the dining room and even then, sometimes they don't charge.

 

Well, it must vary by ship because the drink prices we have paid on the Dawn have actually been lower than what we've paid on other ships (Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Princess).

[SeaShark]

The reason people order the bar setup is because it's less expensive than ordering it on board. On board, the charge for a bottle is the sum of what it would cost by the glass.

 

 

If you are being charged by the drink, then you are ordering drinks, not a bottle. The fact that you order sufficient drinks to consume a bottle has nothing to do with it.

 

That is like saying if you order enough beers, they will deliver a keg.

 

You can't have a side of beef delivered to your room, but by that logic one could order enough different beef dishes to constitute a side of beef.

 

Still not the same.

 

 

How many hairs do we have to split to prove someone wrong on the Internet? :rolleyes:

[njhorseman]

If you are being charged by the drink, then you are ordering drinks, not a bottle. The fact that you order sufficient drinks to consume a bottle has nothing to do with it.

 

That is like saying if you order enough beers, they will deliver a keg.

 

You can't have a side of beef delivered to your room, but by that logic one could order enough different beef dishes to constitute a side of beef.

 

Still not the same.

 

 

How many hairs do we have to split to prove someone wrong on the Internet? :rolleyes:

 

 

I'd say you completely misunderstood what 2Cruise4ever was saying, which was the price of a bottle ordered while on board is (about) what it would cost you if you had bought the drinks individually instead. If you order the same bottle in advance as part of a bar setup it will cost you about half as much.

 

So , as a hypothetical example, if you could pour 20 individual drinks from a bottle, and the price per individual drink of that brand on board is $8, expect them to charge you about $160 (8 x 20) for the bottle if you were to order it while on board (meaning buying the bottle on board ends up costing about the same as if you had bought individual drinks), while the same bottle might cost you only $80 if ordered in advance as part of a bar set up.

 

(Note: I have no idea what it actually costs for a bottle ordered on board, I am merely providing an illustration of what 2Cruise4ever is saying.)

[SeaShark]

I'd say you completely misunderstood what 2Cruise4ever was saying, which was the price of a bottle ordered while on board is (about) what it would cost you if you had bought the drinks individually instead. If you order the same bottle in advance as part of a bar setup it will cost you about half as much.

 

So , as a hypothetical example, if you could pour 20 individual drinks from a bottle, and the price per individual drink of that brand on board is $8, expect them to charge you about $160 (8 x 20) for the bottle if you were to order it while on board (meaning buying the bottle on board ends up costing about the same as if you had bought individual drinks), while the same bottle might cost you only $80 if ordered in advance as part of a bar set up.

 

(Note: I have no idea what it actually costs for a bottle ordered on board, I am merely providing an illustration of what 2Cruise4ever is saying.)

 

Nope...I understood completely what he said. I'm guessing you didn't understand what I said because you basically repeated the same thing.

 

I can't buy a case of beer at a bar...but I can buy 24 beers. Just because I pay for 24 beers doesn't mean that they have sold me a case.

[njhorseman]

Nope...I understood completely what he said. I'm guessing you didn't understand what I said because you basically repeated the same thing.

 

I can't buy a case of beer at a bar...but I can buy 24 beers. Just because I pay for 24 beers doesn't mean that they have sold me a case.

 

 

But you can buy a bottle while on board. Here's what 2Cruise4ever said: You most certainly can order a bottle from room service. Just because it's not on the menu doesn't mean it's not available. And, yes, you can order mixers, too. I've had pitchers of tomato juice, orange juice, and cans of tonic delivered, along with a bottle of vodka (when our bar setup ran out) .

[SeaShark]

You most certainly can order a bottle from room service. Just because it's not on the menu doesn't mean it's not available. And, yes, you can order mixers, too. I've had pitchers of tomato juice, orange juice, and cans of tonic delivered, along with a bottle of vodka (when our bar setup ran out ;)). The reason people order the bar setup is because it's less expensive than ordering it on board. On board, the charge for a bottle is the sum of what it would cost by the glass. Pre-ordering the bar setup is less than half that cost.

 

But you can buy a bottle while on board. Here's what 2Cruise4ever said: You most certainly can order a bottle from room service. Just because it's not on the menu doesn't mean it's not available. And, yes, you can order mixers, too. I've had pitchers of tomato juice, orange juice, and cans of tonic delivered, along with a bottle of vodka (when our bar setup ran out) .

 

You forgot the "On board, the charge for a bottle is the sum of what it would cost by the glass." part of the quote. You can't seem to understand the concept of "cost by glass"....especially since ordering by the glass is on the Room Service menu, while bottles are not.

 

You can split the hairs and argue all you want, but buying enough drinks to consume a bottle is not the same as buying a bottle.

[2Cruise4Ever]

You forgot the "On board, the charge for a bottle is the sum of what it would cost by the glass." part of the quote. You can't seem to understand the concept of "cost by glass"....especially since ordering by the glass is on the Room Service menu, while bottles are not.

 

You can split the hairs and argue all you want, but buying enough drinks to consume a bottle is not the same as buying a bottle.

 

I did not say "buying enough drinks to consume a bottle." I said I bought a bottle, but the cost of that bottle is the same as buying enough drinks by the glass to consume it. Simply put, I called room service, ordered a bottle and mixers, and they arrived... And, the bill did not say "32 Vodka shots." It said, "1 Bottle Vodka." My point is if there is something you want and it is not on the room service menu...just ask. They will try to accommodate you.

[2Cruise4Ever]

Nope...I understood completely what he said. I'm guessing you didn't understand what I said because you basically repeated the same thing.

 

I can't buy a case of beer at a bar...but I can buy 24 beers. Just because I pay for 24 beers doesn't mean that they have sold me a case.

 

By the way, I'm a "she." And, you're right, you can't order a case of beer. But, you can order 12 ounces of beer and they sell you a can (or bottle), not individual ounces of beer. And, you CAN order a bottle of booze from room service. They don't bring you 32 (approximately) shots in glasses. They bring a bottle.

 

You're arguing packaging. You said you can't buy a bottle of booze from room service. I am saying you can and have done so.

[SeaShark]

I did not say "buying enough drinks to consume a bottle." I said I bought a bottle, but the cost of that bottle is the same as buying enough drinks by the glass to consume it. Simply put, I called room service, ordered a bottle and mixers, and they arrived... And, the bill did not say "32 Vodka shots." It said, "1 Bottle Vodka." My point is if there is something you want and it is not on the room service menu...just ask. They will try to accommodate you.

 

By the way, I'm a "she." And, you're right, you can't order a case of beer. But, you can order 12 ounces of beer and they sell you a can (or bottle), not individual ounces of beer. And, you CAN order a bottle of booze from room service. They don't bring you 32 (approximately) shots in glasses. They bring a bottle.

 

You're arguing packaging. You said you can't buy a bottle of booze from room service. I am saying you can and have done so.

 

 

 

Obviously, this is a VERY important point for you. I just don't know how many hairs you have to split to prove you are right on the Internet.

 

Post after post after post of repeating the same thing doesn't make it so. There is a huge difference between ordering a "whole" of something and getting a "whole" either by ordering or paying for the individual parts.

 

I can order chili and I can order a hot dog....but that is not the same as ordering a chili-dog. Just like I can order 1 bottle of beer 24 times and that isn't the same as ordering a case.

[Inuvikcouple]

I was going to suggest that you are both idiots but then I realized that I am the idiot for reading this whole thread. Obviously we all need to get a life.

[SeaShark]

I was going to suggest that you are both idiots but then I realized that I am the idiot for reading this whole thread. Obviously we all need to get a life.

 

LOL...Don't worry about, all opinions are welcome here.

 

 

As long as a person isn't judgmental toward individuals...I don't think anyone really cares. ;)

[mpk218]

Am I missing something ?

The question is : Can you order a bottle ( 1 glass liter container , un opened ) from room service ?

The answer is Yes . Period .:eek:

[bethaniesmom]

WOW!!!! I go to the bar. if i want more than one, I go to happy hour!

 

Beverly

[SeaShark]

WOW!!!! I go to the bar. if i want more than one, I go to happy hour!

 

Beverly

 

Congratulations! You're the first person that "gets it"!

 

 

If you're paying the "per drink" price, why not just buy it by the drink? Duh:rolleyes:

 

 

A+ for BethaniesMom

[mbisson]

But you can buy a bottle while on board. Here's what 2Cruise4ever said: You most certainly can order a bottle from room service. Just because it's not on the menu doesn't mean it's not available. And, yes, you can order mixers, too. I've had pitchers of tomato juice, orange juice, and cans of tonic delivered, along with a bottle of vodka (when our bar setup ran out) .

 

Bravo njhorseman!

 

Am I missing something ?

The question is : Can you order a bottle ( 1 glass liter container , un opened ) from room service ?

The answer is Yes . Period .:eek:

 

And Bravo to you as well!

[t12young]

So, as the one who asked the original question, Let me clarify. I can order a litter of booze from Room Service but it cost the same as by the drink at the bar. Is this correct?:confused::confused::confused:

[SeaShark]

So, as the one who asked the original question, Let me clarify. I can order a litter of booze from Room Service but it cost the same as by the drink at the bar. Is this correct?:confused::confused::confused:

 

Yes...that is correct.

 

However, this also means:

• You have to make the drinks yourself
  
• You have to supply or otherwise obtain the other ingredients in your drink
  

 

So you could go to any bar on the ship, room service, or anywhere else where a server can be found (casino, pool, etc) and order a drink for a certain price

 

OR

 

You can pre-order the number of drinks in a bottle and then have to make the drinks yourself, go to your room anytime you want a new drink, and ensure that you have the correct mixers onhand....all for the same exact price you would pay to have someone else do it all for you.

 

 

When people order a bottle (aka "bar set up") they are willing to trade the "do it yourself" aspect for the money savings. However, if the cost is the exact same....

[iheartbda]

Bottle of booze.................................................$83

Room service tip for delivering mixers.....................$5

 

Being able to have a drink anytime ya' darn well please in your cabin while dressed, half-dressed or even undressed................PRICELESS!

[peg013]

Obviously, this is a VERY important point for you. I just don't know how many hairs you have to split to prove you are right on the Internet. About one more than you, obviously.

Post after post after post of repeating the same thing doesn't make it so. GOOD POINT....but why do you keep repeating the same point that does NOT apply? There is a huge difference between ordering a "whole" of something and getting a "whole" either by ordering or paying for the individual parts.

 

I can order chili and I can order a hot dog....but that is not the same as ordering a chili-dog. Just like I can order 1 bottle of beer 24 times and that isn't the same as ordering a case.

 

She ordered a bottle no matter how many times you want to say she bought individual drinks it won't change the fact than you can in fact order a bottle and be charged for a bottle. No matter how they decide the cost of that bottle does not change the fact a bottle (not individual drinks) was ordered, was charged for and was delivered.

[SeaShark]

She ordered a bottle no matter how many times you want to say she bought individual drinks it won't change the fact than you can in fact order a bottle and be charged for a bottle. No matter how they decide the cost of that bottle does not change the fact a bottle (not individual drinks) was ordered, was charged for and was delivered.

 

Yeah...thanks for chiming in. You should read the thread. I wasn't the one that said she bought individual drinks...it was her.

 

I provided the actual Room Service Menu where bottles are not listed, yet drinks from the bar are.

 

Bottom line is (and we all saw the Room Service Menu)

• She ordered a bottle
  
• They offer drinks
  
• Instead of the obvious "sorry, no" they provided her a bottle but charged her the same price as she would have paid ordering individual drinks
  
• She somehow feels that that is the same as ordering a bottle
  

 

You can agree, or disagree, whatever you want. Still nothing smart about paying the price to have drinks made FOR you and then having to make the drinks yourself.

[2Cruise4Ever]

Yeah...thanks for chiming in. You should read the thread. I wasn't the one that said she bought individual drinks...it was her.

 

I provided the actual Room Service Menu where bottles are not listed, yet drinks from the bar are (and I said that not everything available is listed on the menu.... just ask for what you want ~ you might get it!).

 

Bottom line is (and we all saw the Room Service Menu)

• She ordered a bottle (Yes, and they delivered a BOTTLE)
  
• They offer drinks (No, they said no problem, on its way)
  
• Instead of the obvious "sorry, no" they provided her a bottle but charged her the same price as she would have paid ordering individual drinks (They never said, "sorry, no" They said "No problem." When did I EVER say they said "No"??????)
  
• She somehow feels that that is the same as ordering a bottle (it is the same, I ordered a BOTTLE, not drinks. They delivered A BOTTLE, not individual drinks and they charged me for A BOTTLE, not individual drinks)
  

 

You can agree, or disagree, whatever you want. Still nothing smart about paying the price to have drinks made FOR you and then having to make the drinks yourself. (yes, it IS smart if I don't feel like leaving my cabin)

 

First of all, thank you for "she" and not "he." And, no I never said I bought individual drinks. See some of my responses in red. I said I ordered a bottle. I called room service, asked for a bottle of vodka, and a bottle of vodka was delivered.....end of story....

 

And, making my own is far better than walking down the hallway, up the stairs (or down), finding a bar that isn't swamped with passengers, waiting for the drink, signing for it, then walking back to my cabin (not to mention that I would have to leave my children ALONE in the cabin to do it). THEN, after finishing said drink, walking back out to the hallway, down the hallway, up the stairs, to the bar that is swamped with passengers, etc. etc. You get the point. Conversely, calling room service for A DRINK, and waiting for it, signing for it, handing over a few dollars for tip....then finishing the drink, calling room service again, waiting for it, signing for it.... etc. etc.

 

To those who have posted that they "get" my point: thank you! To SeaShark, you are spending too much time trying to prove me wrong... it's time to move on.

 

The point is one poster said that a BOTTLE of booze can not be ordered from room service; I say it can: call room service, order a BOTTLE of booze, and wait a few minutes and it will be delivered.