cherylroslyn Posted March 25, 2014 #26 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Can somebody please explain to me how a cruise ship sets sail for 2 consecutive sailings without any limes. I am currently on the Reflection and there is not a single lime to be had anywhere on the ship. So far I have had a mojito with lemon and offered a corona with lemon. Oh well, other than that the ship and cruise have been absolutely amazing. Sent from my iPhone using Forums First world problems, but definitely understand your frustration, some drinks jus call for a lime........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judie43 Posted March 25, 2014 #27 Share Posted March 25, 2014 When we were on the Reflection there were lines all over the place. lines to get into the theatre, lines for the tenders, lines for eating in Blu. It is hard to believe that there are no lines on the Reflection, or on any other Celebrity Ship for that matter. :cool: My first laugh of the day...thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdhaugh Posted March 25, 2014 #28 Share Posted March 25, 2014 we were on the March 8th cruise, and I guess I had too many gin/tonics! Plenty of limes then, but maybe I got them all??? : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILgirl Posted March 25, 2014 #29 Share Posted March 25, 2014 A gin and tonic is not a gin and tonic without the lime - simple as that. I'm glad I'm not cruising until November - will check on the status then and will pack my own if need be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariawoman Posted March 25, 2014 #30 Share Posted March 25, 2014 we were on the March 8th cruise, and I guess I had too many gin/tonics! Plenty of limes then, but maybe I got them all??? : ) Ah, so it's YOUR fault. Passenger 0!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
british betty Posted March 25, 2014 #31 Share Posted March 25, 2014 A gin and tonic is not a gin and tonic without the lime - simple as that. I'm glad I'm not cruising until November - will check on the status then and will pack my own if need be! Won't they be confiscated ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidYYC Posted March 25, 2014 #32 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Heaven forbid that one should go on a cruise and not be able to get any limes. Its an absolute disgrace and the Executive Head Chef should be severely chastised.Back in the day this would never have happened. Soon we will get cruisers coming home after their seven day sojourn with scurvy. I can think of nothing worse than drinking an ice cold Corona in the evening sun with a wedge of lime. Give me strength. Excellent....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billet Posted March 25, 2014 #33 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I think all cruises should be immediately cancelled because of this disaster. Otherwise scurvy may be running rampant. What a disaster and something that must be giving every food and beverage manager sleepless nights. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpgcycler Posted March 25, 2014 #34 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Why the "incredibly clever" (:rolleyes:) posts mocking the complaint? Many of us can afford only one vacation a year and our drink of choice made correctly is an important part of making the vacation perfect. If you really think about it, even if the price of limes HAS quadrupled, it's still an extremely small component of the drink's total cost - suck it up Celebrity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emcee207 Posted March 25, 2014 #35 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Won't they be confiscated ??? Not if you pack them delicately on your person..............;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpgcycler Posted March 25, 2014 #36 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Not if you pack them delicately on your person..............;) Haha! Is that.... or are you just happy to see me? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted March 25, 2014 #37 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Geez, for a moment I thought I was mysteriously hijacked to the Carnival boards with all the 'first world problems' comments. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBsails Posted March 25, 2014 #38 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Ooooh, so that's why limes have gone from 10 for $1.00 to 69 cents each at my local fruit and veggie stand! Interesting to know if the shortage is real or planned to manage the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasset Posted March 25, 2014 #39 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Ooooh, so that's why limes have gone from 10 for $1.00 to 69 cents each at my local fruit and veggie stand! Interesting to know if the shortage is real or planned to manage the price. It's a combination of crop damage in the south and growers trying to keep price up. See my earlier post on page one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILgirl Posted March 25, 2014 #40 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I used to pack limes all of the time on Princess when we used to pack a small supply of gin for our cabin. No lectures, please! No problems. I think it is only a problem if you bring on any fruits or vegetables from a foreign port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&M in Pgh Posted March 25, 2014 #41 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Scurvy must be running rampant. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanb41 Posted March 25, 2014 #42 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I used to pack limes all of the time on Princess when we used to pack a small supply of gin for our cabin. No lectures, please! No problems. I think it is only a problem if you bring on any fruits or vegetables from a foreign port. one has to do what one has got to do. I just hope that once brought on board you ditched what was left and take them ashore again to avoid any cross contamination. As an island nation dependant upon our agriculture and horticulture we are very conscious about such things. I am curious why lemons are not a satisfactory substitute if limes are not available as mixers in drinks. From my perspective it is the tart citrus flavour which is most important. I probably couldn't taste the difference in a G & T or a Corona anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spkinva Posted March 26, 2014 #43 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Heaven forbid that one should go on a cruise and not be able to get any limes. Its an absolute disgrace and the Executive Head Chef should be severely chastised.Back in the day this would never have happened. Soon we will get cruisers coming home after their seven day sojourn with scurvy. I can think of nothing worse than drinking an ice cold Corona in the evening sun with a wedge of lime. Give me strength. What's wrong with a Corona with a wedge of lime??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
like2cruise Posted March 26, 2014 #44 Share Posted March 26, 2014 There are a couple of events (cooking demos, galley tours etc.) where the executive chef does q&a - would be great opportunity to raise this. It seems quite ridiculous so I hope he comes up with something good. :D (an even better follow-up question would whether his former boss, one Mr. Ramsay, would find that acceptable :D:D) We were on the Reflection 3/15/14 and attended the Galley Tour where the question was posed and the executive chef stated there was a severe shortage due to a bad crop from the weather. Pretty much out of control of the cruise lines and restaurant industry and in the scheme of things...not a big deal IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swann5 Posted March 26, 2014 #45 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Mexican drug cartels! http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/mexican-drug-cartel-behind-increase-in-lime-prices-1.2584437 :eek: Hard to get a good Caipirinha on board without fresh limes! Hopefully this will be resolved soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wine-O Posted March 26, 2014 #46 Share Posted March 26, 2014 We're taking Connie across the pond next month, and I can't have my bloody mary without a lime. I guess I'm going to have to bring a few on board during embarkation. I would hope there won't be a celery shortage. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie52 Posted March 26, 2014 #47 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Scoff if you will but not having limes when we board in 12 days is HUGE to me!!!! Can I bring a bag of my own? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkgourmet Posted March 26, 2014 #48 Share Posted March 26, 2014 A gin and tonic is not a gin and tonic without the lime - simple as that. I'm glad I'm not cruising until November - will check on the status then and will pack my own if need be! Y'all be careful bringing fruit thru customs if you are passing thru CA or another foreign county. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feelin' Nauti' Posted March 26, 2014 #49 Share Posted March 26, 2014 :eek: How are they making Margaritas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 4cats4me Posted March 26, 2014 #50 Share Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) :eek: How are they making Margaritas? Most likely with a margarita mix, like we do at home. Very few places make them the traditional way with real lime Edited March 26, 2014 by 4cats4me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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