Rare Tree_skier Posted August 23, 2022 #1 Share Posted August 23, 2022 I'm boarding Ovation this week and was wondering what kind of straws are currently being used on board. I despise those paper straws but was sure that I had read somewhere here on CC that they had changed to some sort biodegradable plastic straw that didn't disintegrate in your mouth before you could finish your drink. Should I bring straws or will I be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwich Cruiser Posted August 23, 2022 #2 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Biodegradable plastic which were fine on Wonder last week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wineaux007 Posted August 23, 2022 #3 Share Posted August 23, 2022 You can buy 100 of them for $1 at your local grocery store, so if you have room in your suitcase, I would bring some, especially if you drink those drinks that require a straw. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted August 23, 2022 #4 Share Posted August 23, 2022 8 hours ago, Tree_skier said: I'm boarding Ovation this week and was wondering what kind of straws are currently being used on board. I despise those paper straws but was sure that I had read somewhere here on CC that they had changed to some sort biodegradable plastic straw that didn't disintegrate in your mouth before you could finish your drink. Should I bring straws or will I be fine. Paper on Ovation July 8 to 15. Yes...they are terrible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted August 23, 2022 #5 Share Posted August 23, 2022 42 minutes ago, Wineaux007 said: You can buy 100 of them for $1 at your local grocery store, so if you have room in your suitcase, I would bring some, especially if you drink those drinks that require a straw. Straws to drink with?. I remember them from when I was a child. No thanks. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguy1016 Posted August 23, 2022 #6 Share Posted August 23, 2022 47 minutes ago, Wineaux007 said: You can buy 100 of them for $1 at your local grocery store, so if you have room in your suitcase, I would bring some, especially if you drink those drinks that require a straw. And you have to carry straws around with you in case you buy a drink that needs a straw??? No thanks. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted August 23, 2022 #7 Share Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) Can't you just drink out of the glass. Can't believe we have a question on this board about straws? Use what they give you, if it doesn't work drink out of the glass. Problem solved. Edited August 23, 2022 by Jimbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 23, 2022 #8 Share Posted August 23, 2022 1 minute ago, Jimbo said: Can't you just drink out of the glass. Can't believe we have a question on this board about straws? Frozen drinks most likely. Plus you don't want to mess up your lipstick😉 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SargassoPirate Posted August 23, 2022 #9 Share Posted August 23, 2022 I wonder how many plastic straws it takes to equal the environmental impact of one plastic water bottle? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted August 23, 2022 #10 Share Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Frozen drinks most likely. Plus you don't want to mess up your lipstick😉 Sounds like a Third World Problem. Ask for OBC if you get paper straws. 🤣 Edited August 23, 2022 by Jimbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 23, 2022 #11 Share Posted August 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, Jimbo said: Sounds like a Third World Problem. Ask for OBC if you get paper straws. 🤣 Have you cruised since paper straws were introduced. Prior to Royal using them, my only experience with them was Ted's Montana Grill. Not a fan. FWIW, there have been numerous threads on the subject. @Tree_skier has a valid point as many ships have updated to the new cellulose straws. Good to be prepared 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 23, 2022 #12 Share Posted August 23, 2022 12 minutes ago, SargassoPirate said: I wonder how many plastic straws it takes to equal the environmental impact of one plastic water bottle? Straws and bottles have different impacts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted August 23, 2022 #13 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Wear one of these hats the whole cruise and then you have a straw on the ready the entire cruise. Problem solved. https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Make-a-Straw-Hat/ 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted August 23, 2022 #14 Share Posted August 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Have you cruised since paper straws were introduced. Prior to Royal using them, my only experience with them was Ted's Montana Grill. Not a fan. FWIW, there have been numerous threads on the subject. @Tree_skier has a valid point as many ships have updated to the new cellulose straws. Good to be prepared Do I really need to cruise recently, to have used a paper straw before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted August 23, 2022 #15 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Plastic-ish biodegradable straws on both Harmony and Indy over the past few months have been great for frozen drinks. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted August 23, 2022 #16 Share Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) My cruise buds give a cruise bag of goodies every cruise, several back I bought everybody metal straws with carabiner that clips onto my sea pass springy wrist thingy or tuck into the Ta Ta bank. I hardly know it's there but it sure comes in handy. Lipstick is the main motivator for me. I hate those paper things. Edited August 23, 2022 by BecciBoo 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted August 23, 2022 #17 Share Posted August 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Ourusualbeach said: Paper on Ovation July 8 to 15. Yes...they are terrible. For some us old enough to remember, are they like Paper Straws that we'd get in Kindergarten? Three sucks on them in our Milk Cartons and Soaked/Flattened 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeychicky Posted August 23, 2022 #18 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Just bring your own. That's what we do. I always carry a little crossbody bag around the ship anyway, just thrown a few in there. The last couple of cruises I went on I had to literally ask for a straw every time. And then they want to give you one of those skinny stirring straws. Just bring your own. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicat Posted August 23, 2022 #19 Share Posted August 23, 2022 You can get a stainless steel straw and use that. I'm sure you can find a fancy holder for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeyVictoria Posted August 23, 2022 #20 Share Posted August 23, 2022 The wristlets I use on ships are small, so I bought a box of bendable plastic straws that I could cram into the bags. We used them for a few months, but were really pleased to see the new biodegradable version. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted August 23, 2022 #21 Share Posted August 23, 2022 10 hours ago, Tree_skier said: I'm boarding Ovation this week and was wondering what kind of straws are currently being used on board. I despise those paper straws but was sure that I had read somewhere here on CC that they had changed to some sort biodegradable plastic straw that didn't disintegrate in your mouth before you could finish your drink. Should I bring straws or will I be fine. Drink faster. 🧉 Problem solved. 😁 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tree_skier Posted August 23, 2022 Author #22 Share Posted August 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Wineaux007 said: You can buy 100 of them for $1 at your local grocery store, so if you have room in your suitcase, I would bring some, especially if you drink those drinks that require a straw. Thanks, I have lots ready to go but just wanted to know if I should bring them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tree_skier Posted August 23, 2022 Author #23 Share Posted August 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said: Paper on Ovation July 8 to 15. Yes...they are terrible. I'll be packing straws it would appear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tree_skier Posted August 23, 2022 Author #24 Share Posted August 23, 2022 1 hour ago, zap99 said: Straws to drink with?. I remember them from when I was a child. No thanks. Please post a video of you drinking a Frappe without a straw. I need a little morning entertainment. 🙂 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tree_skier Posted August 23, 2022 Author #25 Share Posted August 23, 2022 1 hour ago, John&LaLa said: Frozen drinks most likely. Plus you don't want to mess up your lipstick😉 Yes, frozen drinks for sure... That shade is too pink for me. I prefer a darker, more ruby shade. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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