jklein1 Posted September 20, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I am going on Escape this week and heard that there are some events throughout the cruise that have free drinks available. Is this true? I do not have the ultimate beverage package as I don't drink a ton, but thought it would be nice to still enjoy some alcohol at no cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAustin Posted September 20, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) Casino when it is about to open on first day has a rum punch party and the art gallery has a champagne auction at some point. Edited September 20, 2016 by CRAustin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 20, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) Casino sailaway party Multiple Champagne Art Auctions Art private showings for invited guests Latitudes Cocktail Reception for invited guests Cruise Next Cocktail Reception for invited guests Captain's Cocktail Reception for invited guests Casino with casino drinks card Edited September 20, 2016 by BirdTravels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leekel619 Posted September 20, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I had not heard of the Cruise Next Cocktail Reception...how do they pick who to invite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted September 20, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Latitudes Cocktail Reception for invited guests Cruise Next Cocktail Reception for invited guests I had not heard of the Cruise Next Cocktail Reception...how do they pick who to invite? Am I correct in thinking that they hold two Latitudes Cocktail Receptions and have half of the returning guests at each one no matter what your level and that the Cruise Next CR is specifically for Gold and Platinum guests only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH2508 Posted September 20, 2016 #6 Share Posted September 20, 2016 The stuff at the art auctions is not, and never will be champagne. It is a 2 buck fizz. I find that a toothbrush is better for cleaning my teeth than that stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted September 20, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 20, 2016 The stuff at the art auctions is not, and never will be champagne. It is a 2 buck fizz. I find that a toothbrush is better for cleaning my teeth than that stuff! Don't be cruel; 50c maybe!! :D It is about as Kosher as many of the "originals" that are sold. At least the Platinum Rewards have acknowledged that their free gift is "Sparkling Wine". :) I wonder what would happen if the Comité Interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne (CIVC) ever heard about the use of the term by Park West for the "Gnat's P..s" they pass off as champagne. :mad: :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 20, 2016 #8 Share Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) Am I correct in thinking that they hold two Latitudes Cocktail Receptions and have half of the returning guests at each one no matter what your level and that the Cruise Next CR is specifically for Gold and Platinum guests only? On two cruises over the past two months, there has been a wine and cheese cruise next reception in the stack of coupons (Le Bistro dinner vouchers, laundry, behind the scenes). That is really wine and cheese. It is in the latitudes package. There has been a separate piece of paper with an invite to a separate cocktail party which served various drinks and canapés. More up scale. Sometimes called the raffle party because on some ships they do giveaways. But associated with latitudes and is in the latitudes package. Then their is the card from the hotel director and concierge to a third party (sometimes called the suites party) with suites guest and I guess platinum members and others. Again, more upscale (more martinis less rum punch). Edited September 20, 2016 by BirdTravels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 20, 2016 #9 Share Posted September 20, 2016 The stuff at the art auctions is not, and never will be champagne. It is a 2 buck fizz. I find that a toothbrush is better for cleaning my teeth than that stuff! Wow. Really????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeyetlse Posted September 20, 2016 #10 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Am I correct in thinking that they hold two Latitudes Cocktail Receptions and have half of the returning guests at each one no matter what your level and that the Cruise Next CR is specifically for Gold and Platinum guests only?I have never seen them split the "Members Only Cocktail Party" (the one with the raffle, for all returning guests) into two halves. On the megaships, they just don't have one. Silver and above get invited to an "Exclusive Onboard Gathering with Ship Officers" (aka wine and cheese party, hosted by the CruiseNext consultant). Pretty boring. It's nothing but cheese and crackers, and often there are no officers present, unless the CruiseNext person is technically an officer. Another tip for the OP is to try to hit the MDR at the busiest times. They will sometimes give you a voucher for a free glass of sparkling wine at a nearby bar while you wait for your pager to go off. (Not sure if they do this on the Escape.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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