EPIC Ice Bar

[DieHardBuckeye]

Do you recommend making reservations before boarding the cruise? What is the cost? Is it worth it? Thanks!!

[skiwee]

You can't make reservations before the cruise. It can only be done after boarding. I can't remember the cost but thinking it was about $20 a person which included two drinks. Drinks were good but the bar itself was very small. Just a tiny room with a couple of ice sculptures in it. I wore capris and sandels along with the provided coat and gloves. I thought for sure I would freeze my toes off but it was no big deal at all. I guess from living in the cold winters here that the ice bar didn't impress me. After we left I thought well that was pretty boring. LOL

[DieHardBuckeye]

Well being from Ohio, I am sure I will feel the same way. Sounds kind of like going out back and building a snow fort and making mixed drinks!! LOL:D Thanks for the info!

[skiwee]

Exactly! There is no novelty to it for me. :)

[CruisinMaterial]

I am going to try it. At least from what I've read the drinks are strong that are served inside the Ice Bar so if it doesn't do anything for me at least it'll get me a buzz to go from for the rest of the evening. (Yes I'm a lightweight.) :eek::D

 

Thanks for the price and reservation stuff people! I was wondering why I couldn't book it online. I can't imagine it fills up quickly on embarkation day does it??

[skiwee]

we didn't even get to make the reservation til the second day on the ship and still had our choice of days. The bar only had 2 others in it with us. I don't think a lot want to spend the money for it.

[CruisinMaterial]

If you don't mind me asking... when was your Epic sailing date? What were the demographics on your cruise? I'm going during Spring Break and well college kids do crazy things... I'm still a college kid (just non-traditional now) and well I did some crazy things so an ice bar is up that alley! :)

[jdvmd]

Do you recommend making reservations before boarding the cruise? What is the cost? Is it worth it? Thanks!!

 

You cannot make reservations ahead of time. Cost is $20 for two drinks. If you need additional, cost is $8.95 per drink + 15 percent gratuity. We made our reservation immediately upon boarding. Those that waited during our October cruise were shut out. During our session, it was packed and it was fun. It is probably the one thing that I would do again in a second if I were to cruise again on the Epic. If you have any other questions, just ask.

[crimmper]

In case anyone is interested in the drink menu and what it looks like inside.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[crimmper]

Oh, and here's the ice glass drinks are served in.

 

 

[CruisinMaterial]

Thanks Mike! :)

[DieHardBuckeye]

Thanks crimmper for the awesome pics!! :D

[david_sobe]

I enjoyed the ICE bar more than I thought I would. If you can bring a hat, I would. It will keep you inside longer. It really was fun and quite the rush to lower your body temp and drink vodka at the same time.

Very fun and a great photo oppourtunity too

[sdmike]

It's sort of funny. I've seen a bunch of folks on here that really enjoyed the contrast of having the ice bar on a ship in the Caribbean. For others there just wasn't nearly enough novelty to it. Frankly, I moved to San Diego in part to avoid things that cold. We didn't visit.

 

I sorta worry about the ice glasses though. All I can picture is Fliick getting his tongue stuck to the flagpole in Christmas Story. :)

[crimmper]

It's sort of funny. I've seen a bunch of folks on here that really enjoyed the contrast of having the ice bar on a ship in the Caribbean. For others there just wasn't nearly enough novelty to it. Frankly, I moved to San Diego in part to avoid things that cold. We didn't visit.

 

I sorta worry about the ice glasses though. All I can picture is Fliick getting his tongue stuck to the flagpole in Christmas Story. :)

 

 

I thought the same thing going in, but for whatever reason, it did not seem to be an issue with our group inside the bar.

But it would have been hysterical if it did.:D

[MiamiSpartan]

Hate the Buckeyes.:D

Loved the Ice Bar.:p

You can make reservations once you get on board....

[rsd11]

Have been there. Thought the drinks were weak...but great photo opps. Didn't want to do it and wouldn't do it again....but since I'd never been in one, agreed to go. Coin toss as to advise yeah or nay.

[DieHardBuckeye]

Hate the Buckeyes.:D

Loved the Ice Bar.:p

You can make reservations once you get on board....

 

 

What is there not to like about the Buckeyes??? :D:D If a Spartan loves the Ice Bar it must not be too bad of a place to go to!! :p:p

[shark with a laser]

A guy was walking around the pool at Spice H2O taking reservations one afternoon. We made a reservation but decided we wanted to go earlier, so my partner and I walked up to the desk and were accommodated on the spot. There were maybe 10 other people there at the time.

[t8cnel]

Hello,

Would like to try the ice bar, going Presidents week, so might be busy so my question is where can do you make the reservations on board ?

[Illinitrvlr]

What is there not to like about the Buckeyes??? :D:D If a Spartan loves the Ice Bar it must not be too bad of a place to go to!! :p:p

 

 

Too bad about those Buckeyes! Don't really care for the Spartans but we will see you in the ice bar!!!:D

[fsuhockette]

My DH didn't want to go in AT. ALL but ended up loving it. We both ordered the non-alcoholic ones and had them add vodka. I walked outta there pretty darn tipsy. We'll definately be going again on our next cruise in February! The $20 is worth the alcohol and photo ops.

[DieHardBuckeye]

Too bad about those Buckeyes! Don't really care for the Spartans but we will see you in the ice bar!!!:D

 

Damn Badgers!!!! :D Oh well.....will be looking for you Illinitrvlr at the Ice Bar!!!!! :p

[cruisinskier]

Here are a few more Ice Bar photos to give you perspective...it started out fairly full but us Canadians outlasted the rest and were the last to leave providing some better photo ops.

 

 

 

[DieHardBuckeye]

Thanks cruisinskier for the pics!