Another_Critic Posted June 15, 2022 #26 Share Posted June 15, 2022 20 minutes ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said: Never been on a ship with a Bionic Bar. I suppose one would not feel the need to leave a tip - 🙂 Automatic 18% gratuity added to the drink charge ... for the robots. I assume to tip for drink package orders. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjmatty Posted June 15, 2022 #27 Share Posted June 15, 2022 18 minutes ago, Another_Critic said: Automatic 18% gratuity added to the drink charge ... for the robots. That WD-40 can be expensive! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HicksRA Posted June 15, 2022 #28 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Busy the first two days. Ghost town the rest of the cruise… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanobieFan Posted June 15, 2022 #29 Share Posted June 15, 2022 We thought it was neat the first time we saw it and used it once to get a soda but never again, its neat to watch a few times but, meh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted June 15, 2022 #30 Share Posted June 15, 2022 3 hours ago, Norwich Cruiser said: Used it once. Bar tended makes much better drinks. Also, the plastic cups aren't very good. Prefer a glass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted June 15, 2022 #31 Share Posted June 15, 2022 12 minutes ago, Cruise a holic said: Also, the plastic cups aren't very good. Prefer a glass. At least when the robots juggle the glasses to put on a show, nothing will break - LOL Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted June 15, 2022 #32 Share Posted June 15, 2022 (edited) I've never been interested in watching them make a drink. The only time I stopped to watch it was when the robots were dancing. I agree with the others....bring back the champagne bar. Edited June 15, 2022 by Aquahound 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfguyxxx Posted June 15, 2022 #33 Share Posted June 15, 2022 I've used it once and as I don't drink, it was a virgin cocktail. Half the time when I walk by it there's a sign saying it's out of order anyways so..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniDanielle Posted June 15, 2022 #34 Share Posted June 15, 2022 I vote for Champagne Bar! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam0610 Posted June 15, 2022 #35 Share Posted June 15, 2022 No. After the first couple of drinks the novelty wore off. Rather be in a bar with real people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 15, 2022 #36 Share Posted June 15, 2022 I like watching, but don't use it Same with FlowRider, Zip Line, Rock Wall, etc. I also pretty much never go to Jazz on 4 either Rarely go to Solarium. I never Ice Skate. Don't use Trellis Bar. Hate Wonderland, but the bar is fun I also love CAT'S 🤣🤣 Bottom line is there are lots of things people don't use on a huge cruise ship 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted June 15, 2022 #37 Share Posted June 15, 2022 5 hours ago, Another_Critic said: Automatic 18% gratuity added to the drink charge ... for the robots. I assume to tip for drink package orders. Do the robots have to share the gratuity? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted June 15, 2022 #38 Share Posted June 15, 2022 16 hours ago, ReneeFLL said: I have never used it and it think it’s a waste of space. Please bring back the Champagne Bar or move the Bionic Bar somewhere else. That's how I feel about it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted June 15, 2022 #39 Share Posted June 15, 2022 15 minutes ago, time4u2go said: Do the robots have to share the gratuity? That's another matter... and perhaps an opportunity for a PPV event! Tom 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loman Posted June 15, 2022 #40 Share Posted June 15, 2022 I used the bionic bar when it was first introduced , cant remember what ship , But it was for the novelty . I dont even watch it make drinks now . Waste of space in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 15, 2022 #41 Share Posted June 15, 2022 1 minute ago, loman said: I used the bionic bar when it was first introduced , cant remember what ship , But it was for the novelty . I dont even watch it make drinks now . Waste of space in my opinion. Interesting to walk by and read the drink statistics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted June 15, 2022 #42 Share Posted June 15, 2022 5 minutes ago, loman said: Waste of space in my opinion. Put in a tiki bar in that space. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another_Critic Posted June 15, 2022 #43 Share Posted June 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, loman said: I used the bionic bar when it was first introduced , cant remember what ship First introduced on Quantum. I was on the maiden voyage (westbound TA) and it was entertaining to watch as they tried to figure out all the programming bugs. 😄 Dumping drinks, missing the cups, not getting the proper ingredients, overfilling cups, under filling cups, etc., etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCDCA Posted June 15, 2022 #44 Share Posted June 15, 2022 The bar is totally fine IMO. Something different. Also if you need something as you’re walking by usually pretty easy and fast to get as there are rarely lines. Same can’t be said for other bars especially if understaffed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djyellowsub Posted June 15, 2022 #45 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Since we usually get the UBP, my daughter loves to come up with her own drink combinations which aren't too bad actually. I love watching the fun she has. I guess you could say she is my favorite bartender. I love drinks at the regular bars but feel there are a lot of them around to have the bionic bar as something different to use. Her best friend is an engineer, so she is always thinking of ways to improve on the mechanics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted June 15, 2022 #46 Share Posted June 15, 2022 We have never used. Sure, we have stood there to watch it when it first come out but the novelty wore off real quick and now just walk by. Our last couple of cruises we saw families with the kids playing around. I much prefer human interaction. 😃 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Submariner Posted June 15, 2022 #47 Share Posted June 15, 2022 (edited) Pretty much useless machinery once the novelty wears off. and W T F is the big idea of including a gratuity at this bar.. 🤔 Edited June 15, 2022 by Submariner 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted June 16, 2022 #48 Share Posted June 16, 2022 If it was free, I’d drink there all the time😝😝 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP1959 Posted June 16, 2022 #49 Share Posted June 16, 2022 22 hours ago, ReneeFLL said: Do you use the Bionic Bar? I’ve used it to experiment on different combinations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted June 16, 2022 #50 Share Posted June 16, 2022 I don’t know why RCI have to make their ships identical… why can’t Ship A be “the one without the slides and the robots and with xx restaurant” and Ship B be “ the one with the slides and the robots and with yy restaurant” so you can book based on the facilities. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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