Rare Peachypooh Posted December 24, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 24, 2017 (edited) I overheard someone out in the hallway (didn't see him) ask the room steward on embarkation day to empty his mini fridge because it has alcohol in it. The room steward asked if it is because he had children in the room and would make sure to "hide" it well someplace. Awkward silence. Steward said OK. Then a few hours later I heard him again ask the steward (He must have been in a nearby cabin as I could hear him talking right through our door) to please remove the alcohol from his room. I am assuming it then got done. Is it a big deal for the room steward to remove/put back the alcohol? Could the passenger just called special needs and asked to have his cabin prepped this way? I felt badly for this man as it seemed like he was struggling having the stuff in his room. Edited December 24, 2017 by Peachypooh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted December 24, 2017 #2 Share Posted December 24, 2017 I've never had an issue with them removing the items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger001 Posted December 24, 2017 #3 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Not at all. However, the room steward is usually very busy right after everyone first boards and might not get to it for a while. So I always just do it myself and tell the steward where I put it so he/she can put it all back in the fridge for next time. It's about a two minute process. All that stuff is cycled in and out of the fridge so many times, I wonder how fresh it really is. But, I've never used any, especially not with the now popular drink package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mizLORInj Posted December 24, 2017 #4 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Norwegian still stocks the mini fridge? Wow, on all my non-NCL cruises these past 2.5 years the fridge has always been empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted December 24, 2017 #5 Share Posted December 24, 2017 We either move it around, or move it out and put in cabinet. We let the steward know we moved it, and they we put it all back at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted December 24, 2017 #6 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Typically, the room steward does not do this, they have to notify room service who sends someone to remove and inventory the contents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted December 24, 2017 #7 Share Posted December 24, 2017 instead of removing the items, if you do not plan on using the mini fridge you call tell the room steward to LOCK the fridge. that might be easier and quicker for them to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv0828 Posted December 24, 2017 #8 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Maybe the person who wanted the alcohol removed is in recovery and didn’t want temptation around. If the mini fridge was stocked with chocolate, I would want the chocolate removed!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebr.cruiser Posted December 24, 2017 #9 Share Posted December 24, 2017 I've never had a problem having the items removed. I do tell the steward that I realize he is busy and there is no hurry, but it is always gone by dinner, or while we are gone for the evening. I don't know where he put it, but did not see it in the room. On our recent cruise it was not back in the fridge on the last night as often happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deliver42 Posted December 24, 2017 #10 Share Posted December 24, 2017 We just got off the Escape 2 weeks ago, and the fridge was empty when we boarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cml4958 Posted December 24, 2017 #11 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Maybe the person who wanted the alcohol removed is in recovery and didn’t want temptation around. If the mini fridge was stocked with chocolate, I would want the chocolate removed!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums This was my thought as well. Someone who didn't want the temptation right there. Had to be physically gone from the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkJedi Posted December 24, 2017 #12 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Or it could have been someone else who would be sharing the cabin who may have a problem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted December 24, 2017 #13 Share Posted December 24, 2017 I overheard someone out in the hallway (didn't see him) ask the room steward on embarkation day to empty his mini fridge because it has alcohol in it. The room steward asked if it is because he had children in the room and would make sure to "hide" it well someplace. Awkward silence. Steward said OK. Then a few hours later I heard him again ask the steward (He must have been in a nearby cabin as I could hear him talking right through our door) to please remove the alcohol from his room. I am assuming it then got done. Is it a big deal for the room steward to remove/put back the alcohol? Could the passenger just called special needs and asked to have his cabin prepped this way? I felt badly for this man as it seemed like he was struggling having the stuff in his room. Room stewards usually don’t remove items from the room. They usually just move it to a cabinet or behind an end table in the room. We have our fridge emptied and always see the contents somewhere in the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeeJay Posted December 24, 2017 #14 Share Posted December 24, 2017 We had steward do it last trip, was all gone by first time we returned to room after unpacking. Total non-issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokidoki Posted December 24, 2017 #15 Share Posted December 24, 2017 we always request contents be removed and its done by the time we return after dinner, no problem, as we need the empty space. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkJedi Posted December 24, 2017 #16 Share Posted December 24, 2017 I think it has something to do with the way the person stressed the fridge be emptied because of the alcohol in it as opposed to just being emptied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted December 24, 2017 #17 Share Posted December 24, 2017 One of the first things we do when we see our steward is to ask for the fridge to be emptied, never had a problem. Then we ask for two pool towels, two robes and two wine glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhea58 Posted December 25, 2017 #18 Share Posted December 25, 2017 I always empty it myself & tell tell the steward such & ask him to bring me a coffeepot & a robe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZenkow Posted December 25, 2017 #19 Share Posted December 25, 2017 I can understand not wanting alcohol around minors, but other than that , why empty the fridge?You cannot bring your own water, soda etc onboard to replace it with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted December 25, 2017 #20 Share Posted December 25, 2017 I can understand not wanting alcohol around minors, but other than that , why empty the fridge?You cannot bring your own water, soda etc onboard to replace it with if you purchase the water package like the 6/12 pack of waters, you can put that in the fridge. if you bring chocolate candy from home, you can put that in the fridge to keep it cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted December 25, 2017 #21 Share Posted December 25, 2017 I can understand not wanting alcohol around minors, but other than that , why empty the fridge?You cannot bring your own water, soda etc onboard to replace it withThe empty fridge is where they put my pitcher of iced tea and water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebr.cruiser Posted December 25, 2017 #22 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Some cruise lines do let you bring on water. If not, I bring a few empty bottles and fill them on the ship, then store them in the fridge. I drink a lot of water and don't want to have to go to a buffet or bar every time I want some, so I keep them in the refrigerator. Cruise do have water packages you can buy, but they are often way over-priced. Princess does have a reasonably priced package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted December 25, 2017 #23 Share Posted December 25, 2017 This is a simple and reasonable request and should be filled same day. Even if it is someone from bar services or a different department besides the room attendant, they should make the arrangement so it is done in a reasonable period of time. Some hotels and resorts now charge for the minibar to be emptied but mainly places with business travelers who would likely be able to expense such a request. I find the charge a little absurd, but there you have it. I think as ships go through dry dock there will be refrigerators in rooms that will be empty and you can pay a nominal fee for the week to unlock/rent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColeThornton Posted December 25, 2017 #24 Share Posted December 25, 2017 T I think as ships go through dry dock there will be refrigerators in rooms that will be empty and you can pay a nominal fee for the week to unlock/rent. No. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted December 25, 2017 #25 Share Posted December 25, 2017 No. :rolleyes: I'd like it to be No as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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