Rare barbiecruiser27 Posted December 28, 2018 #1 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Hi There! Looking into doing a quick 3-4 night cruise, but without the drink package. I have always had a drink package so I have never paid attention to drink prices and specials very much. Since this cruise is short and we plan to spend more time in Nassau we decided that the package won't be worth the price, if anything we'd break even.We will of course bring on the allotted wine (2 per cabin?), but are there places on board that offer "happy hours" or specials? I remember I saw on a compass once that there were $1 mimosas in the casino from 12-1pm or something one day. I'm looking for things like this. Also, what are current drink prices like? We are looking at the Mariner for April 2019. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 28, 2018 #2 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Basic well drinks around $9. Fancy (upper shelf, blender, frozen) cocktails around $12. Add 18% for gratuity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOSKI Posted December 28, 2018 #3 Share Posted December 28, 2018 $2 mimosas in the casino on our Navigator cruise and buckets of beer specials but that was it for specials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mets123 Posted December 28, 2018 #4 Share Posted December 28, 2018 The mimosas are only two dollars in the casino has IF the ship is at sea. But only for one hour. I don't remember it its 11-12 or 12-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorben-Hendrik Posted December 28, 2018 #5 Share Posted December 28, 2018 7 hours ago, barbiecruiser27 said: Hi There! Looking into doing a quick 3-4 night cruise, but without the drink package. I have always had a drink package so I have never paid attention to drink prices and specials very much. Since this cruise is short and we plan to spend more time in Nassau we decided that the package won't be worth the price, if anything we'd break even.We will of course bring on the allotted wine (2 per cabin?), but are there places on board that offer "happy hours" or specials? I remember I saw on a compass once that there were $1 mimosas in the casino from 12-1pm or something one day. I'm looking for things like this. Also, what are current drink prices like? We are looking at the Mariner for April 2019. Thanks!! You can bring 2 bottles of wine per person if you split up before the security line.... 👍🤘 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugtech Posted December 28, 2018 #6 Share Posted December 28, 2018 52 minutes ago, Thorben-Hendrik said: You can bring 2 bottles of wine per person if you split up before the security line.... 👍🤘 You can also bring alcoholic fluids in mouthwash bottles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdicato Posted December 28, 2018 #7 Share Posted December 28, 2018 38 minutes ago, mugtech said: You can also bring alcoholic fluids in mouthwash bottles. My husband's luggage was once sent to the "naughty room" because of a mouthwash bottle....which they thought was booze! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee Guy Posted December 28, 2018 #8 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Do I see the privilege of bring wine on board going away because of abuse? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddly excitered Posted December 28, 2018 #9 Share Posted December 28, 2018 There used to be a drink of the day on the cruise compass most days, do ships still do this? saved me a couple of bucks and found some new selections. I also remember a few happy hours at boleros for margaritas. Might not be your choice of what you would usually drink but diversity can be fun! Some fun involved in just finding the deals on a daily basis, I have always wanted to get the bev package but my wife aint havin it! We always do end up with less of a bill than the package would have cost though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannibal54 Posted December 28, 2018 #10 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Go to the art auction for free champagne, if your Diamond and up or in a suite you could go to the Diamond Lounge, the welcome back party has free drinks or the Captain's welcome back normally has champagne. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugtech Posted December 28, 2018 #11 Share Posted December 28, 2018 51 minutes ago, dmdicato said: My husband's luggage was once sent to the "naughty room" because of a mouthwash bottle....which they thought was booze! There is a lot of alcohol in Listerine, but the taste says "If you're drinking me, you might be an alcoholic." 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted December 28, 2018 #12 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Jello shots at the pool bars were $2.00. Each had 2/3 of an oz. Of alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vacationlover_mn Posted December 28, 2018 #13 Share Posted December 28, 2018 37 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said: Jello shots at the pool bars were $2.00. Each had 2/3 of an oz. Of alcohol. Oooo- I’ve never seen Jell-O shots at the pool on any ship. We’re they at the bar, or at a little “pop up stand”? Has anyone seen this on Symphony? Can I use my drink package for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vacationlover_mn Posted December 28, 2018 #14 Share Posted December 28, 2018 In the app, I see my upcoming symphony cruise is advertising happy hour at Hooked and Wonderland in the evening. I can’t remember seeing this on other ships... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted December 28, 2018 #15 Share Posted December 28, 2018 19 minutes ago, vacationlover_mn said: In the app, I see my upcoming symphony cruise is advertising happy hour at Hooked and Wonderland in the evening. I can’t remember seeing this on other ships... At all the bars on the pool deck and the bar by the Flowrider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 28, 2018 #16 Share Posted December 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Ourusualbeach said: Jello shots at the pool bars were $2.00. Each had 2/3 of an oz. Of alcohol. That's a very good deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatour Posted December 28, 2018 #17 Share Posted December 28, 2018 As other's have said Casino offers mimosa's once or twice Art auction has a champagn auction. I found a Cruise compass from our 3 day Enchantment Nov cruise. It has a drink of the day. Mai Tai for $8 plus 18% gratuity. I don't drink Mai Tai's so don't know if this a special price or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted December 28, 2018 #18 Share Posted December 28, 2018 10 hours ago, HOSKI said: $2 mimosas in the casino on our Navigator cruise and buckets of beer specials but that was it for specials. Same on oasis a few weeks ago, we had drink package but were at casino bar , large crowd and people ordering 4 or 5 at a time, we went to another bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted December 28, 2018 #19 Share Posted December 28, 2018 2 hours ago, Bee Guy said: Do I see the privilege of bring wine on board going away because of abuse? I hope not! I hate to see folks posting ways to break the rules. I don't care if they break the rules, just don't post about it and ruin a privilege for others! M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payitforward Posted December 28, 2018 #20 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Instead of spending your vacation chasing cheap alcohol around the ship, do what you would normally do. Order your favorite drink when you want to, and don't obsess about it. Odds are you'll still pay less than you would have for the drink package, and you'll enjoy your vacation a whole lot more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatour Posted December 28, 2018 #21 Share Posted December 28, 2018 I was looking at our cruise compasses from May on the Harmony (for something). I saw that Sabor had a happy hour one afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vacationlover_mn Posted December 28, 2018 #22 Share Posted December 28, 2018 4 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said: At all the bars on the pool deck and the bar by the Flowrider. I can’t believe I’ve missed this for so many years! Has anyone seen this on Oasis class ships??!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F27TW Posted December 28, 2018 #23 Share Posted December 28, 2018 6 hours ago, hannibal54 said: Go to the art auction for free champagne, if your Diamond and up or in a suite you could go to the Diamond Lounge, the welcome back party has free drinks or the Captain's welcome back normally has champagne. Noooo that's not anything you could call "champagne" .. its the cheapest crap they can get away with. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F27TW Posted December 28, 2018 #24 Share Posted December 28, 2018 (edited) Rum Runner flasks in your checked luggage.. work like a charm every time. I have never once been caught. (Cue all the RC revenue defender outrage . . . . .) Edited December 28, 2018 by F27TW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBE4 Posted December 28, 2018 #25 Share Posted December 28, 2018 6 hours ago, Bee Guy said: Do I see the privilege of bring wine on board going away because of abuse? Nah, if anything Royal will eliminate their wine cellar and convert it into a revenue producing stateroom(s). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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