No Limes on the ALLURE!!

[hellsop]

So the simple reason Royal Caribbean does not have any limes is because they do not want to pay $1XX.00 per box. Which I don’t blame them one bit! The normal price on limes during this time of year is roughly $20.00fob Texas. The production on limes should increase around the 2nd week of May.

 

Hope this made sense, I am off to a meeting and wanted to get this out as quickly as possible!

 

I don't blame 'em either. But at least I can tell friends that it will pass and the won't need to change menus at their bars.

[geoherb]

We sailed on a Princess cruise last week and they always served my gin and tonic with a fresh lime garnish. It's just not the same without one.

[Stevie17]

I too was wondering this since we are going on our vacation in 2 1/2 weeks.

 

Thx much.

 

Leaving Saturday....would love to know this as well!

[sstlee79]

I think that one of those little plastic limes with the juice in it will have to be in my suitcase on the Allure!:)

Lime or no lime...... I am still cruising!

[swmbo531]

I have to agree on the food. I as very disapointed. I too like the food on Carnival much better. I guess I will have to take some of the limes off my tree with me on my next cruise ;)

[Ocean Boy]

Someone else posted about Independence having this issue also.

[Cruisegirl6]

We got off the Fasination a few weeks ago and we had no limes, in fact I could not have my mojito's without lime, shame as that is my favorite cruise drink.

 

http://www.vidalatinasd.com/news/2014/mar/18/lime-mexico-shortage-price-increase-tijuana/

[nolesrule]

There were no limes on Brilliance on our 3/20 sailing either.

 

But, I have 2 limes in my refrigerator right now. I will sell them to the highest bidder. :D

[cruising granddad]

This is something I will keep in mind when I order drinks.

I always order a rum & diet Coke. They always try to bring me a lime with it.

I don't want it! I usually tell them after a few drinks in the CL.

Now that I know someone will miss out, I will be sure to tell the bartender to skip the lime EVERY time:D.

[liljay6915]

Just got back from the grocery store. I was in shock

 

 

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[jp30338]

Lime shortage in U.S.

 

http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/sns-rt-us-usa-limes-20140327,0,3598730.story

[blakeslee_a]

freedom didn't have limes either last week- i saw coronas served with lemons and one lady even had an orange.... we did pick up limes in jamaica but they were gone pretty fast

[ATC cruiser]

I left on Independence yesterday, so for no limes. A bar with no limes is like a restaurant with no garlic. I'm going to have to research the drink menu today to come up either some alternatives.

 

 

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[Paulxyz2004]

I did have a real hard time finding limes on the boat.

 

MAybe you would have had more luck kooking for them on the ship instead on the boats;):p

[CaribbeanH2OLover]

We just got off the Independence and we had no limes either. We asked a bartender and he said they had a problem with the shipment from Mexico. Even our key lime pie had a slice of lemon.

 

 

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[Ladysilver]

I haven't seen a shortage here yet. Saw limes in our local grocery store yesterday 3 for $1. :D

[Clarea]

I left on Independence yesterday, so for no limes. A bar with no limes is like a restaurant with no garlic. I'm going to have to research the drink menu today to come up either some alternatives.

We also had a hard time getting limes on Enchantment last week.

[A&L_Ont]

I haven't seen a shortage here yet. Saw limes in our local grocery store yesterday 3 for $1. :D

 

Buy them quick, for the black market.:D

[ATC cruiser]

At least they haven't ruined my view

 

 

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[brenderlou]

None on Oasis last week as well. We asked about it and the vendor couldn't supply the order. Due to contractual issues, they can't purchase from outside vendors.

 

 

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[stevesaunders]

This from the Boston Globe this AM.

 

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/2014/03/29/hold-the-margarita-lime-prices-skyrocket-nationwide/JYx9NqsVjmBg8HEkXzPPfJ/story.html

 

 

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[Folk Singer]

Just returned from the Allure OTS. I purchased the Premium Package and loved it! I did have a real hard time finding limes on the boat. They kept placing lemon wedges in my Coronas:o

 

Also used the package in Vintages with no problems. This was my favorite place to grab a glass of wine.

 

I will have to say that I was disappointed in the variety of martinis and the quality of drinks (did not use fresh juices, etc). Definitely better selection of Martinis on Carnival and Celebrity.

 

The sommelier in the Dining room was awesome. Kept my wine glass full and brought me afterdinner shots everyday.

 

Also thought the food in the Main Dining room was awful when compared to Carnival or Celebrity. Food was very bland and meat quality was poor. Enjoyed the food on Carnival much better!!!

 

Any questions?

 

Well you can always have lemons. If carnival is that good stay with them.

[CruiseKeeper]

On the Grandeur right now. No limes in the concierge lounge either but that's just a first world problem. Everything else is hunky dory. :)

[sharse]

On the Grandeur right now. No limes in the concierge lounge either but that's just a first world problem. Everything else is hunky dory. :)

 

Off topic, but I'm not sure how else to ask you this question… I'll be on the Grandeur in a few weeks and I'm curious if deck 10 is open after the damage? Or what if anything is off limits right now? Thanks!!

[squadron]

Just got off the Celebrity Silhouette and no limes there either! Actually, they picked some up in San Juan but they didn't last very long. I had heard that for some reason limes are very expensive right now. Crazy!

 

I missed my limes in my G & T's!! But, I survived!

 

I caught the end of a news item about limes - expensive because of the Mexican drug cartel! Missed what the connection was - k now it sounds crazy!