baldbubba Posted March 14, 2010 #1 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Just got off Seranade of the Seas,3/6 - 3/13, had a great first time cruise,, the pre order soda package is a rip-off. First thing I see when I get onboard is a 25% savings on the spot to order !! Same for the any of the water package, I pre-ordered for my wife and I soda package as we are big Diet Coke drinkers,, we found the Soda in the Sports bar and the theater had an very mold taste to it, we made the person in charge aware of it on the first day,,, still tasted the same the last day!! asking one of the bartenders if we were the only ones to notice it,,, his response was it started the week before, people complained, We made sure we got all our sodas in the windjammer... i am sure was something to do with the amount of soda passing thru the lines.. They wonder where the problems come from?? this aside we had a great time,, lots of fun,, we will go again!! will bring our own soda onboard next time. DO NOT buy tshirts on the boat,, till the last day, half price then, big sale,,, do you know the gift shops are run by the Greyhound Bus folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj80colo Posted March 14, 2010 #2 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Never cruised RCI before, but every Carnival cruise I've been on the soda came out of a can. RCI uses fountain soda?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyG12 Posted March 15, 2010 #3 Share Posted March 15, 2010 DJ, Royal offers both. The "coke card" is a sticker that they put on your set sail pass and you get unlimited soda ... sometimes fountain cokes, sometimes (on Labadee) from a 2 litre bottle. Bubba, did you try other bars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfan04 Posted March 15, 2010 #4 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Thanks for the info. Was going to pre order for my upcoming cruise. Hope its not tasting like that on the Navigator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldbubba Posted March 15, 2010 Author #5 Share Posted March 15, 2010 the bar in the casino was not quite as bad, but not as good as the windjammer, the small bar in the main area was very good. I am sure it was a cleaning issue with that far area of the boat.. they are no longer using stickers on the cards they are printed on the cards.. i found i didnt have to have my wifes card with me to get 2 sodas at one time.. show my card and have a dollar tip,, NEVER had a hassle anywhere,, we both paid for it,, so i didnt feel like we were doing anything wrong,, was just very easy for me to get the sodas, as she stayed with where she was at,, when we had a waiter in the bars,, just have your dollar out,, you didnt need a card.... i really believe if you wanted to go for a ride in one of the small yellow boats,,, you could have got some to get it down for you if you had a nice tip in hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted March 15, 2010 #6 Share Posted March 15, 2010 What does mold taste like? I have never had the pleasure of tasting it. Maybe too much seltzer and not enough syrup.:confused: Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted March 15, 2010 #7 Share Posted March 15, 2010 If the dispensers aren't cleaned regularly, they will develope mold....sort of a pink colored stuff.....they should be cleaned daily! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmom5 Posted March 15, 2010 #8 Share Posted March 15, 2010 In 10 cruises on RCCL, I have never seen them offer the soda card at 25% off, that would be a dream come true for us since we are a family of 7, 6 of which get the soda package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue L Posted March 15, 2010 #9 Share Posted March 15, 2010 In 10 cruises on RCCL, I have never seen them offer the soda card at 25% off, that would be a dream come true for us since we are a family of 7, 6 of which get the soda package. that is because the soda package costs exactly the same if you pre order or get on board. Sorry the OP is mistaken. Most likely he saw the cost WITHOUT the tax and gratuities added in and thought there was a discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmom5 Posted March 15, 2010 #10 Share Posted March 15, 2010 that is because the soda package costs exactly the same if you pre order or get on board. Sorry the OP is mistaken. Most likely he saw the cost WITHOUT the tax and gratuities added in and thought there was a discount. that sounds like a good explanation, i was thinking, where have i been when they offer this?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlywilson Posted March 15, 2010 #11 Share Posted March 15, 2010 What does mold taste like? I have never had the pleasure of tasting it. Maybe too much seltzer and not enough syrup.:confused: Bill tastes like what a towel or dishcloth smells like that didn't get to air out and got stinky, that would be gross, I have tasted soda before like that yuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akupupule Posted March 15, 2010 #12 Share Posted March 15, 2010 What does mold taste like? I have never had the pleasure of tasting it. Maybe too much seltzer and not enough syrup.:confused: Bill It tastes kinda like what a kitchen sponge that's been sitting on the counter too long smells like. Whats worse is my DW and I got a bottled beer full of gross clotted mold in Key West at Sloppy Joe's . It was right after Hurricane George had shut down the city for several days with no power and the storm surge was about 3 feet high inside of Sloppy Joes. But at least we got 2 free shots of free Wild Turkey 101 to kill whatever it was floating in the bottle. Once you taste real clots of mold you won't ever forget it!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicPrince Posted March 15, 2010 #13 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Trying to understand the connection between advice which says not to buy the soda card and the unfortunate taste of the soda at two locales on the ship (of course every other locale being OK). Your sode tasted funny at 2 locations. You took it up with the people in charge. It was not clear who in particular that was. First bar people are trained to agree with customers and not argue with them. This is good advice especially when dealing with inebriated souls (not with Diet Coke drinkers of course). The servers will not confront your judgement on this and may tell you a story which will placate you. The people to take this up with is 1. Guest Services and then if no satisfaction 2. the Hotel Director. If it is a question of health and sanitation the Hotel Director will definitely be on it right away. That's what part of their job is. I drank enough Diet Coke on Serenade in January to fill the pool with from all over the ship and never had one instance of this occuring. Unfortunate that it happened to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkay Posted March 15, 2010 #14 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I'm sorry, but what do you mean the "Giftshops are run by the Greyhound Bus Folk"??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkay Posted March 16, 2010 #15 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I'm sorry, but what do you mean the "Giftshops are run by the Greyhound Bus Folk"??? Still waiting to see what they meant by this??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyourtoes Posted March 16, 2010 #16 Share Posted March 16, 2010 tastes like what a towel or dishcloth smells like that didn't get to air out and got stinky, that would be gross, I have tasted soda before like that yuck. That's why I stick to whiskey. That soda will kill ya:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldbubba Posted March 16, 2010 Author #17 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I didnt mean anything bout the fact gifts shop comment,,, many things on the ship are contracted out,, beauty shops,, photograhers, coffee shop,, the same company the runs greyhound has the contract for the gift shops,, nothing neg. or pos. just the facts,,,,, am not saying anything neg... bout any of this,,, I would go again in a heartbeat,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldbubba Posted March 16, 2010 Author #18 Share Posted March 16, 2010 there is no connection,,, i just ramble with the things as they happen to me,,, i would buy soda card again,,, only just one,,,, found you can get 2 anytime with one card and $1 cash tip,,, have no guilt at all,, with the what they charge for booze. just me rambling,,, my ADD kicks in,, am glad i give you something to worry bout,, how bout those chicken wings on the upper deck at midnight!! mmmm only real skimp is had was the oatmeal rasin cookies seemed to be a bit on the "hard to get list"! that should give you tons to worry bout,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetireeWannabee Posted March 16, 2010 #19 Share Posted March 16, 2010 contracted out, sure, but I'm still not getting why bus drivers are hawking goods in the onboard shops? weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkay Posted March 16, 2010 #20 Share Posted March 16, 2010 there is no connection,,, i just ramble with the things as they happen to me,,, i would buy soda card again,,, only just one,,,, found you can get 2 anytime with one card and $1 cash tip,,, have no guilt at all,, with the what they charge for booze. just me rambling,,, my ADD kicks in,, am glad i give you something to worry bout,,how bout those chicken wings on the upper deck at midnight!! mmmm only real skimp is had was the oatmeal rasin cookies seemed to be a bit on the "hard to get list"! that should give you tons to worry bout,, First of all, I'm not worried about anything. Second of all, WHAT??? :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted March 17, 2010 #21 Share Posted March 17, 2010 tastes like what a towel or dishcloth smells like that didn't get to air out and got stinky, that would be gross, I have tasted soda before like that yuck. And that's not just mold, that's bacteria that makes it smell like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldbubba Posted March 17, 2010 Author #22 Share Posted March 17, 2010 as far as bus drivers,,,, RALPH CRAMDEN was selling tshirts on deck the last day,,, his wife ALICE had great deal on watches downstairs,,, Norton was in the Casino,,, and Trixie was giving massages! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldbubba Posted March 17, 2010 Author #23 Share Posted March 17, 2010 PRAISE JESUS!!! NO WORRIES!!!! i am the same way,, i get rid of every worry i have with bottle of pills,,, My MEDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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