squadron Posted May 17, 2014 #26 Share Posted May 17, 2014 If it's true this would suit me just fine. Sometimes the drinks are so strong I can barely drink them!:eek: The opposite can also be true - one afternoon myself and two other women ordered drinks in an empty bar from a bar tender who seemed to not want to be working there. I had a weak G and T and my friends weak CC and coke. Must have been saving liquor for the big pre tippers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzinlisa Posted May 17, 2014 #27 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I agree with those that consider this good news. I had a DOD on my last cruise that I ended up taking back to the bar for them to add more fruit juice. This is what it was like on my last celebrity cruise. I quit ordering pina coladas because it always tasted so strong. Usually you can barely taste any alcohol. The only mixed drinks that were drinkable were sour drinks (amaretto sour, vodka sour, tom Collins etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted May 17, 2014 #28 Share Posted May 17, 2014 This means nothing. All they have to do is pour the measured shots over the glass and keep the bottle flowing as they pour the jigger. It's a typical bartender trick. Having to use the jiggers, which many of them already do, won't stop them from giving a little extra pour. I don't see the big deal in this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsgal Posted May 17, 2014 #29 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I agree with those that consider this good news. I had a DOD on my last cruise that I ended up taking back to the bar for them to add more fruit juice. I agree. Can't tell you how many times on our most recent cruise I had to ask the bartender to add more mixer to my drink in order to be able to enjoy the taste and not be overcome by the overabundance of alcohol. I must say I am pleasantly surprised by the amount of positive comments concerning this issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted May 17, 2014 #30 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Hmmm...I've never felt like I had an over pour. I guess I'm just unlucky. ;) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted May 17, 2014 #31 Share Posted May 17, 2014 My friend who is the Bar Manager on the Navigator just told me at yesterday's meeting they were told that beginning at the end of June, the bar staff will no longer be free pouring alcohol and instead must use measured jiggers for each drink. since I most likely we get the all you can drink package this has no effect on me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rala Posted May 18, 2014 #32 Share Posted May 18, 2014 My friend who is the Bar Manager on the Navigator just told me at yesterday's meeting they were told that beginning at the end of June, the bar staff will no longer be free pouring alcohol and instead must use measured jiggers for each drink. OMG! On the list of first world problems this one ranks high!!! :eek::rolleyes:;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmp.dll Posted May 18, 2014 #33 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I think it's a good move by Royal. Maybe I'm a big tipper, but on my Allure cruise I would order a Bacardi and coke and it was seriously like there were about two table spoons of coke and the rest rum in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozo Posted May 18, 2014 #34 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Maybe Jon Taffer did a Bar Rescue episode aboard Navigator ;) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I don't think he can handle a bar rescue on a cruise ship the bartenders would throw him over board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theredofshaw Posted May 19, 2014 #35 Share Posted May 19, 2014 I don't think he can handle a bar rescue on a cruise ship the bartenders would throw him over board could I pay extra for this show? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted May 19, 2014 #36 Share Posted May 19, 2014 All you have to do and if you have the ultimate or premium drink package, you just wait a few minutes and ask for another shot and pour it in the original drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted May 19, 2014 #37 Share Posted May 19, 2014 OMG! On the list of first world problems this one ranks high!!! :eek::rolleyes:;) Booze is a mojor issue, world hunger is a distance 2nd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eng23 Posted May 19, 2014 #38 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Maybe Jon Taffer did a Bar Rescue episode aboard Navigator ;) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Funny!!!! :D That show cracks me up!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaHappy Posted May 19, 2014 #39 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Don't know about the rest of you, but this thread is making me AWFULLY THIRSTY! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelwide Posted May 19, 2014 #40 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Thumbs up to the thirsty comment!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted May 19, 2014 #41 Share Posted May 19, 2014 My friend who is the Bar Manager on the Navigator just told me at yesterday's meeting they were told that beginning at the end of June, the bar staff will no longer be free pouring alcohol and instead must use measured jiggers for each drink. Think this will reduce the volume and value of cash tips to bar tenders in exchange for "pours":eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rala Posted May 19, 2014 #42 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Booze is a mojor issue, world hunger is a distance 2nd Was that "mojo issue" or "major issue" ....big difference! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funbobby68 Posted May 19, 2014 #43 Share Posted May 19, 2014 I agree. Can't tell you how many times on our most recent cruise I had to ask the bartender to add more mixer to my drink in order to be able to enjoy the taste and not be overcome by the overabundance of alcohol. I must say I am pleasantly surprised by the amount of positive comments concerning this issue. Yep I agree , had a few drinks that I was worried about consuming near open flame :0 Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhcruiser Posted May 19, 2014 #44 Share Posted May 19, 2014 And? My friend who is the Bar Manager on the Navigator just told me at yesterday's meeting they were told that beginning at the end of June, the bar staff will no longer be free pouring alcohol and instead must use measured jiggers for each drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poncho1973 Posted May 19, 2014 #45 Share Posted May 19, 2014 I think it's a good move by Royal. Maybe I'm a big tipper, but on my Allure cruise I would order a Bacardi and coke and it was seriously like there were about two table spoons of coke and the rest rum in there. Depends... does Canuckistan have a $21.74 bill now? That's how you know you're a "baller" as they say. Anything less and you will never get all the luxuries are person could ever want. You slap that sucker down on the first afternoon, you are SET for the rest of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady_cruiser Posted May 19, 2014 #46 Share Posted May 19, 2014 At least this doesn't affect us wine drinkers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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