Afternoon drink on your balcony.....

[HighHook]

So we will on the Navigator for a 8-day trip in May, which has 3 'at sea' days. We plan to add on one of the drink packages for the length of the cruise. One of my favorite enjoyments is to sit on our balcony mid-afternoon, prior to dinner & enjoy a vodka or two. On past cruises I would take a bottle on-board; but I know they are getting more critical of that.

So what's the best way to enjoy a few drinks in your room? Room service is often too slow; drink packages won't let you get multiple drinks & having to leave the room for each drink spools the mood.

Is there another option that I'm not thinking of....without being a smuggler?

Thx

[Artemis908]

You can bring 2 bottles of wine with you when you board the ship.

 

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/customersupport/faq/details.do?pagename=frequently_asked_questions&faqId=5442&faqSubjectId=336

 

 

You can also order a bottle of wine ahead of time and have it sent to your cabin.

 

https://secure.royalcaribbean.com/royalgifts/onboard-delivery/wine-cellar/

[spookwife]

you can still bring 2 bottles of WINE per stateroom at embarkation with no problems at all.

 

hard liquor has never been permitted.

 

your option is to grab a glass from a bar on your way back to the room

 

or switch to pre dinner wine that you bring on board.

[bouhunter]

The nearest bar is never too far away:)

 

Not sure why people mentioned wine when you were interested in cocktails......:rolleyes:

[msjaxson]

Grab one at one bar .....then another at another ....which will give you two to start :D

[Dlanco]

So we will on the Navigator for a 8-day trip in May, which has 3 'at sea' days. We plan to add on one of the drink packages for the length of the cruise. One of my favorite enjoyments is to sit on our balcony mid-afternoon, prior to dinner & enjoy a vodka or two. On past cruises I would take a bottle on-board; but I know they are getting more critical of that.

So what's the best way to enjoy a few drinks in your room? Room service is often too slow; drink packages won't let you get multiple drinks & having to leave the room for each drink spools the mood.

Is there another option that I'm not thinking of....without being a smuggler?

Thx

 

But doesn't this post suggest that at least at one point in your cruise career you were a "smuggler"?

[abbflex]

You can order cocktails or a glas of whiskey thru room service?

[Clarea]

You can order cocktails or a glas of whiskey thru room service?

Yes, though room service is not covered by any of the unlimited drink packages.

[George C]

Would be nice if they had a mini-bar, I am sure some of the people on the Anthem this week could have used one.

[jakenashleysmom]

I would get the vodka neat, stock up a few during the day and add your own ice.

 

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[msjaxson]

Would be nice if they had a mini-bar, I am sure some of the people on the Anthem this week could have used one.

 

 

They do but the mini bar is not in the drink package . They did tell the folks on anthem they could take stuff to the mini bar and not be charged

[luvIU]

I would get the vodka neat, stock up a few during the day and add your own ice.

 

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Genius!

[papaflamingo]

I would get the vodka neat, stock up a few during the day and add your own ice.

 

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I agree. You have the "coke cup," so simply grab a vodka and put it in your coke cup in your cabin and in the mini-frig on your way back now and then and fill the coke cup. Then you can get a drink to take back, and when it's done refill it.

[TubbyMrT]

That's what the wife is for. "Go get me a drink!"

 

 

I'm just kidding!!!!!:eek:

[DrD]

I would get the vodka neat, stock up a few during the day and add your own ice.

 

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That is a good idea.

[YadaYadaJodi]

If you don't want vodka neat or on the rocks -

 

Do the same type of thing with cocktails - bring an empty Rubbermaid quart-size pitcher. During the day whenever you're going to your cabin, grab a cocktail without ice. Pour into your pitcher and keep cold in your mini-fridge (or a small cooler you brought on board and had your steward fill with ice). Have your steward bring you a bucket of ice every day.

 

On way back to enjoy your afternoon balcony cocktail hour - grab a drink (with ice) and you have a glass to refill! :D

[runawaysoul]

If I did that, I wouldn't have any ice for my drink... :eek:

 

That's what the wife is for. "Go get me a drink!"

 

 

I'm just kidding!!!!!:eek:

[YadaYadaJodi]

That's what the wife is for. "Go get me a drink!"

 

 

I'm just kidding!!!!!:eek:

 

Or husband!! ;)

Seriously, when we were on the Navigator in Oct 2015, my DH and I both had the Premium Package (and a balcony cabin) and we didn't have any trouble taking turns at bar runs and presenting 2 cards (his/hers) at a time and getting 2 drinks.

 

[EXCEPT - one time late at night in the casino bar by DH tried to do that and they wouldn't let him. They were both for him that time so he just stayed at the bar and drank his 1st and brought only his 2nd back to the cabin.]

[mark290]

But doesn't this post suggest that at least at one point in your cruise career you were a "smuggler"?

 

Yes it does. So what?

[fas64]

I don't know why RCL will not sell you a bottle of sprits for your room it would help stop people smuggling booze on board

 

On princess you can order a 35cl bottle to your room through service. the cost is $18 for 35cl bottle of Absolute Vodka, you can also order 5 beers for the price of 4

[lv2bcruzin]

Make a trip (or more :) ) to stock up your fridge before hand. To save your cocktails from getting watered down just empty out the ice before putting them in the fridge and have your ice bucket filled.

[lv2bcruzin]

If you don't want vodka neat or on the rocks -

 

Do the same type of thing with cocktails - bring an empty Rubbermaid quart-size pitcher. During the day whenever you're going to your cabin, grab a cocktail without ice. Pour into your pitcher and keep cold in your mini-fridge (or a small cooler you brought on board and had your steward fill with ice). Have your steward bring you a bucket of ice every day.

 

On way back to enjoy your afternoon balcony cocktail hour - grab a drink (with ice) and you have a glass to refill! :D

This ^^^^^ +1,000,000 :D

[HighHook]

Some good ideas.....and yes I was a smuggler; just trying to reform from my old ways. A few vodka's neat & and empty water bottle will get me thru....especially as I can use my wife's card...she will be drinking from the bottle of wine she brings.

 

And I also agree with why not sell a bottle. Even with some up lift.

 

Thanks all

[Gator83]

So we will on the Navigator for a 8-day trip in May, which has 3 'at sea' days. We plan to add on one of the drink packages for the length of the cruise. One of my favorite enjoyments is to sit on our balcony mid-afternoon, prior to dinner & enjoy a vodka or two. On past cruises I would take a bottle on-board; but I know they are getting more critical of that.

So what's the best way to enjoy a few drinks in your room? Room service is often too slow; drink packages won't let you get multiple drinks & having to leave the room for each drink spools the mood.

Is there another option that I'm not thinking of....without being a smuggler?

Thx

 

 

 

Rum Runners will do the trick. Or order a bottle to have in your room when you arrive.