14 Ways to Get Free Drinks on a Cruise?

[st5310]

Just read the article written by Cruise Critic contributor Dan Askin, 14 Ways to Get Free (or Cheaper) Drinks on a Cruise. Askin's #13 states, "Book any suite (excluding a mini-suite) on a Royal Caribbean ship, and you'll have access to the Concierge Club Lounge, found on Enchantment of the Seas and all Radiance- and Voyager-class ships. Inside, you'll find a self-service honor bar (with no fees)."

 

I have sailed in Grand Suites on several Voyager and Radiance class ships and enjoyed the Concierge Lounge that included free happy-hour drinks, but NEVER have I had access to a self-service honor bar, neither in the Lounge nor in the suite, with no fees. It's been a while since I've been on a Radiance or Voyager ship, so has there been a change in policy I'm not aware of? Are there now honor bars for suite guests in the Concierge (or Suite) Lounge? We are booked on the Adventure at the end of June. Thank you! Neil

[ONECRUISER]

Must mean Free during limited hrs of operation in Suite/Concierge Lounge...

[cb at sea]

The cost of the suites far outweigh the cost of the "free" drinks....so don't book a suite simply for 2 hours in the evening of drinks!

[st5310]

Must mean Free during limited hrs of operation in Suite/Concierge Lounge...

You're probably right, but the suite lounge is accessible all day. I'm thinking people will read that and assume the "honor" bar is accessible all day as well. Besides, during the happy hours, there is waiter service. Thanks for your reply. Neil

[Merion_Mom]

Just read the article written by Cruise Critic contributor Dan Askin, 14 Ways to Get Free (or Cheaper) Drinks on a Cruise. Askin's #13 states, "Book any suite (excluding a mini-suite) on a Royal Caribbean ship, and you'll have access to the Concierge Club Lounge, found on Enchantment of the Seas and all Radiance- and Voyager-class ships. Inside, you'll find a self-service honor bar (with no fees)."

 

I have sailed in Grand Suites on several Voyager and Radiance class ships and enjoyed the Concierge Lounge that included free happy-hour drinks, but NEVER have I had access to a self-service honor bar, neither in the Lounge nor in the suite, with no fees. It's been a while since I've been on a Radiance or Voyager ship, so has there been a change in policy I'm not aware of? Are there now honor bars for suite guests in the Concierge (or Suite) Lounge? We are booked on the Adventure at the end of June. Thank you! Neil

 

Old old old old old outdated article/information. Note the mention of "Enchantment and all Radiance and Voyager class ships."

 

There was a time when <gasp> Royal Caribbean added a Concierge Lounge to the ENCHANTMENT!!!! Wow. Gasp. OMG.

 

And there were no ships beyond the Voyager class.

 

See how old that article is?

[st5310]

Old old old old old outdated article/information. Note the mention of "Enchantment and all Radiance and Voyager class ships."

 

There was a time when <gasp> Royal Caribbean added a Concierge Lounge to the ENCHANTMENT!!!! Wow. Gasp. OMG.

 

And there were no ships beyond the Voyager class.

 

See how old that article is?

Based on the info, I'm betting you are quite right. Except I don't recall there EVER being an honor bar on those classes.

[rubytue]

"... Inside, you'll find a self-service honor bar (with no fees)."

 

Now I don't have a dog in the fight as to if there is a bar or not. But, to be a self-service honor bar, there would, by definition of "honor bar," be fees. The honor bars means you are on your honor to report your consumption to be charged :rolleyes:

[wendychloecruiser]

YEARS ago when Moses was a boy, the Concierge lounge was set up as an open bar where you did indeed help yourself.

[Grandma Dazzles]

Has to be either a very old article or very old research.

 

It used to be an honor bar in CL - like over 20-30 years ago!

[sjb317]

I remember bottles of alcohol sitting on the counter in the CL on Explorer and you were allowed to make your own drink. The only waiter was in & out to check canapés, put out new bottles, etc. Fun times😂😂

 

Sherri🙂

[NewSalt]

Has to be either a very old article or very old research.

 

It used to be an honor bar in CL - like over 20-30 years ago!

 

It was on today’s CC email. Re-re-recycled article I assume.

[Merion_Mom]

It was on today’s CC email. Re-re-recycled article I assume.

Then they are idiots. ;)

[yuvraj]

I remember bottles of alcohol sitting on the counter in the CL on Explorer and you were allowed to make your own drink. The only waiter was in & out to check canapés, put out new bottles, etc. Fun times😂😂

 

Sherri🙂

 

I also recall a few years ago, people helping themselves to drinks in CL. There wasn't much of a waiter service then.

[yuvraj]

Haven't read the article but here are the current free drinks opportunities :

 

Attend party for Top Tier

Attend Captain's Cocktail Party

Attend Party for suite guests

Book a suite - Beer during day (on certain ships), other drinks during happy hour in CL/SL

Earn loyalty to reach Diamond - 3 free drinks during happy hour plus access to DL

Attend art auction

Become a frequent visitor at the Casino

 

At Caribbean port stops, plenty of free sampling opportunities at shops.

 

Have I missed anything?

[marci22]

I also remember the pour yourself drinks on our first couple of cruises. 2005 was the first one so as recent as 13 years ago.