No straws, what are my options?

[BigNance]

We brought paper straws (although my DH thought it was a little overboard;-) I didn't have the clever silver case like Marktwothousand proposes tho...

They came in handy for my Pina Coladas on GSC.

[Shellbelle28]

I want to bring my own straws and a silver-coloured straw case on my next NCL cruise. The case is to prevent the straws from breaking or bending in my pocket. This way I can still carry around disposable straws with me and not have to worry about losing metal ones or bringing them back to my cabin. Also, I can impress people by opening up a shiny case of straws and handing them out :)

I'm just going to have my suite butler keep the straws that I bring, and when I need a straw for my drinks, I can call him and say "Please bring me my straw!" :tropical-drink::tropical-drink::halo::halo:

[drumming cruisers]

While I completely understand the reason for eliminating straws, I'm trying to figure out how I can enjoy my drinks without them.

 

I always end up with a face full of ice when my drink is more than half gone.

 

I can bring my own straws but then I need to find a way to carry them.

 

I can purchase stainless steel straws which are washable but am I going to have to run back to my cabin several times a day to clean them? And I still have the problem of carrying them.

 

I just don't know what to do! All thoughts and suggestions are welcome...............

I slurped my frozen margarita, spilled it all over my face then DH got me a SPOON!!!

[lantzalot]

We were just on the Bliss and they still had straws for milkshakes at Coco's. But we survived the remainder of the cruise straw free. Even with frozen cocktails.

[lenquixote66]

While I completely understand the reason for eliminating straws, I'm trying to figure out how I can enjoy my drinks without them.

 

I always end up with a face full of ice when my drink is more than half gone.

 

I can bring my own straws but then I need to find a way to carry them.

 

I can purchase stainless steel straws which are washable but am I going to have to run back to my cabin several times a day to clean them? And I still have the problem of carrying them.

 

I just don't know what to do! All thoughts and suggestions are welcome...............

 

 

1)Eliminate beverages that you feel a need to use a straw .

 

2)Bring your own plastic cups with built in straws that can be used over and over again .

 

 

 

 

 

I cannot recall the last time I used a straw ,possibly when I was in my teens.

[Shoppie124]

If you bring a straw cup, will the bartenders rinse them out between drinks?

 

 

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[karinad]

Will I end up in "naughty room" if I bring my own plastic straws?:D

[ClevelandCruisin]

We bought 200 paper straws on Amazon to bring. Cost about $12.

 

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[Nolesfan]

To be clear plastic straws or all other plastics for that matter are not the problem, it is proper disposal of these plastics that is the issue. I hope this chart puts into perspective how much removing straws from cruise ships will effect this problem.

 

 

 

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[phoenix1181]

To be clear plastic straws or all other plastics for that matter are not the problem, it is proper disposal of these plastics that is the issue. I hope this chart puts into perspective how much removing straws from cruise ships will effect this problem.

 

 

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It may be insignificant but we have to start somewhere and it's better than doing nothing at all...

[Sand and Seas]

Just back from the Dawn. The hotel director (Alain) told our M & G that they expect to have paper straws 'soon'. He said hold up has been getting a supplier that can provision 15 ships with individually wrapped paper straws.

 

(Wish I had stock in one of those companies!)

 

Now if they just hand out those paper straws to those who request them, perhaps all of this will settle down.

[NancyW12]

I went to Walmart and bought a clearance rack Bubba cup for $6. No, the bartenders won't wash it out for you. in fact, they still make the drink in the plastic cup and you have to pour it into the Bubba cup.

[thirstyman1]

So with cruise lines saving money by not purchasing straws, will cruise prices go down? :cool:

[fridaythe13th]

Just back from the Dawn. The hotel director (Alain) told our M & G that they expect to have paper straws 'soon'. He said hold up has been getting a supplier that can provision 15 ships with individually wrapped paper straws.

 

(Wish I had stock in one of those companies!)

 

Now if they just hand out those paper straws to those who request them, perhaps all of this will settle down.

 

We were on the Dawn 5/11/18 and they didn't have them either. They didn't even give you one if you asked. We ended up picking some up while in Bermuda just for those frozen concoctions!

[ElaineKeagy]

 

In the interim, take your own supply

 

 

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[ElaineKeagy]

I truly can not believe people worry about whether or not they can get a straw, seriously, I am no activist at all but we are talking about a plastic straw, you do know people actually drank liquid before the advent of a plastic straw?

 

 

 

Yes. They used paper straws.

 

 

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[BigNance]

We were on the Dawn 5/11/18 and they didn't have them either. They didn't even give you one if you asked. We ended up picking some up while in Bermuda just for those frozen concoctions!

 

Did they help you hang on?:D

[NCLStarHawaii2003]

Great Margaritaville reference BigNance![emoji23]

On the Bliss I bought 2 over priced metal cups with metal straws for my DD and I from Starbucks; another new way to spend OBC.

 

 

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[BigNance]

couldn't resist!

[Shellbelle28]

Did they help you hang on?:D

Thanks for today's earworm BigNance!

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[BigNance]

Thanks for today's earworm BigNance!

:p

 

any little thing I can do........:evilsmile::evilsmile::evilsmile: