Has anyone here heard IF Carnival will jump on the 'Ban the plastic straw' bandwagon

[SmoothFlying]

Just curious.. My wife LOVES them with all cold beverages and if need be she'll purchase enough to last us on any further cruises on CCL or any other lines that have banned them IF they don't open our suitcases, remove them OR snatch 'em out of her hands !:rolleyes: Just wondering IF that time has already come and we didn't receive the memo:eek:

 

Mac

[bingomamma19]

Just curious.. My wife LOVES them with all cold beverages and if need be she'll purchase enough to last us on any further cruises on CCL or any other lines that have banned them IF they don't open our suitcases, remove them OR snatch 'em out of her hands !:rolleyes: Just wondering IF that time has already come and we didn't receive the memo:eek:

 

Mac

 

Just off the Legend, they didn't give them out with the drinks, but I did ask for them and they gave them.

 

I somewhat remember reading that is the new policy...maybe a few months back?

[Drose716]

I was on the Magic a couple weeks ago & it was hit or miss. Sometimes I was given a straw, sometimes not. I don't care about those little bar straws with spirits & soda say, but I do prefer a straw with the sugary type drinks & I was always given one if I asked.

[Flip2cruise]

https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=8572

 

 

Carnival Cruise Line: The line has stopped placing plastic straws in glasses when drinks are ordered.

"We will no longer automatically serve any soda or cocktail (except frozen) with a plastic straw," Carnival's brand ambassador John Heald said on his Facebook page in April. "They will be provided by request. If you want one, please ask. Please support our efforts to limit the amount of plastic that can be found in the seas today."

[salty dingo]

I doubt they use enough straws to make a difference. All the free drinks are straw-free zones. They don't have them at dinner either. You pretty much need to spend $8 - $10 to get one.

[bingomamma19]

I doubt they use enough straws to make a difference. All the free drinks are straw-free zones. They don't have them at dinner either. You pretty much need to spend $8 - $10 to get one.

 

You just have to ask, at the bar or at dinner, and they will give you one with whatever you order. Thats what we did

[Mikew0805]

I'm glad they are moving away from it.

 

Every little bit helps.

[jimbo5544]

I doubt they use enough straws to make a difference. All the free drinks are straw-free zones. They don't have them at dinner either. You pretty much need to spend $8 - $10 to get one.

 

 

 

How many would that be? The attached (earlier) post said it well. You can get them if you want them.

 

 

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[KarimaJ]

You can get nice paper straws now or silicone.

 

 

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[ChicoCA]

Now I have to smuggle booze AND straws.

[coevan]

OP, I don't think Carnival will care if you have paper straws.

[kona_wahine]

Plastic straws need to be banned the world over. I can’t imagine paper straws cost anymore to make.

[coevan]

restaurant owner here, they are gauging, only 2 companies are making them, buy some stock in paper straws. So far they are on request only.

[Cruisin Trkrs]

Now I have to smuggle booze AND straws.

Lol.

Be extra diligent in your packing[emoji6]

 

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[Purvis1231]

I am sure they will go to paper straws wrapped in plastic.

[riclop]

They started it.

[Purvis1231]

[NWACruiser]

I am not sure what is being banned. Just got off the Liberty a couple weeks ago.

[scpirate]

Go to Mickey D's and grab a handful.my wife has to have them too.i got a case leftover from my concession stand.

[SkyPiglet]

I was on the Dream in August. I brought my stainless steel straw. The only times I even wanted one was with frozen drinks, and those pretty much came with a plastic straw still. Non-frozen were served (mostly) straw-free. I never asked for one because I am on that band-wagon, but you will be given one if you ask.

[sparks1093]

Every little bit helps.

 

Yep. I don't think any cruise line has actually banned the use of plastic straws, they are limiting their use of them. I doubt they'd say anything if you brought your own. I am pretty sure that Carnival said they would still give out straws with the frozen drinks which is good because I can't imagine drinking them without one (although I'm sure I'd adjust if I had to).

[RWolver672]

Plastic straws need to be banned the world over. I can’t imagine paper straws cost anymore to make.

Try drinking a McDonald's shake with a paper straw. Or for that matter, any frozen drink. Paper straws collapse.

[rjdcruises4fun]

Yep. I don't think any cruise line has actually banned the use of plastic straws, they are limiting their use of them. I doubt they'd say anything if you brought your own. I am pretty sure that Carnival said they would still give out straws with the frozen drinks which is good because I can't imagine drinking them without one (although I'm sure I'd adjust if I had to).

We were on the NCL Escape in July and they wouldn't give straws even when asked. We didn't order frozen drinks since it was such a pain to try to drink it without a straw.

We will be bringing our own straws on board now. ;)

 

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[Havingfun2010]

Go to Mickey D's and grab a handful.my wife has to have them too.i got a case leftover from my concession stand.

 

Carnival cruiser - and you are encouraging stealing from a fast full restaurant.....ummmm does not look good

[Thorncroft]

Resist!

 

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