Rare vacationlover_mn Posted January 20, 2023 #1 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Many years ago, we got into the habit of requesting that yummy snack mix in the Vikings Crown lounge (back when every ship we went on, had it). Then, we sort of just forgot about the snacks. My question is- do any of the bars still do this? Which ships have you experienced this on? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Baltic Posted January 20, 2023 #2 Share Posted January 20, 2023 I haven’t seen this in years. I suspect the bean counters killed this off a long time ago. Also, probably wouldn’t exist in a pandemic / endemic. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Posted January 20, 2023 #3 Share Posted January 20, 2023 1 hour ago, vacationlover_mn said: My question is- do any of the bars still do this? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vacationlover_mn Posted January 20, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Thx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morecruisesplz Posted January 20, 2023 #5 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Bring your own nuts. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ret MP Posted January 21, 2023 #6 Share Posted January 21, 2023 8 hours ago, fredmdcruisers said: Bring your own nuts. I always do! 1 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ret MP Posted January 21, 2023 #7 Share Posted January 21, 2023 11 hours ago, Billy Baltic said: I haven’t seen this in years. I suspect the bean counters killed this off a long time ago. Also, probably wouldn’t exist in a pandemic / endemic. I'm usually hypercritical of removing things. Especially that are/were customary, like nuts and pretzels on a bar. BUT, I was never a big fan of reaching into a bowl of nuts, chips, pretzels, or popcorn that just about everybody else reaches into with their bare hands just after leaving the restroom, picking their nose, scratching, never mind. I say, "good riddance". Individual packets would be fine and appreciated, though. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 21, 2023 #8 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Pub on Odyssey has a great affordable snack menu. Playmaker's is good as well, but a little pricier. Giovanni's Wine Bar has a nice menu as well 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulco Posted January 21, 2023 #9 Share Posted January 21, 2023 VCL on Explorer OTS had.really good bites, Enchantment OTS not so good. This was last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted January 21, 2023 #10 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Diamond, concierge and suite lounges has nice snacks. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey & Sophie Posted January 21, 2023 #11 Share Posted January 21, 2023 7 hours ago, Ret MP said: I'm usually hypercritical of removing things. Especially that are/were customary, like nuts and pretzels on a bar. BUT, I was never a big fan of reaching into a bowl of nuts, chips, pretzels, or popcorn that just about everybody else reaches into with their bare hands just after leaving the restroom, picking their nose, scratching, never mind. I say, "good riddance". Individual packets would be fine and appreciated, though. We no longer dip into shared snack bowls in bars. Once saw a woman eat nuts from a spoon like it was cereal and then replace the spoon. The bowl was passed around the bar after. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlbecker1 Posted January 21, 2023 #12 Share Posted January 21, 2023 We have been offered nuts in the Schooner bar each night on the Radiance for the last 2 weeks. They bring out separate glass carafes to each table. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morecruisesplz Posted January 21, 2023 #13 Share Posted January 21, 2023 11 hours ago, Ret MP said: I'm usually hypercritical of removing things. Especially that are/were customary, like nuts and pretzels on a bar. BUT, I was never a big fan of reaching into a bowl of nuts, chips, pretzels, or popcorn that just about everybody else reaches into with their bare hands just after leaving the restroom, picking their nose, scratching, never mind. I say, "good riddance". Individual packets would be fine and appreciated, though. Exactly why they did individual small containers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superduper123 Posted January 21, 2023 #14 Share Posted January 21, 2023 7 hours ago, Bailey & Sophie said: We no longer dip into shared snack bowls in bars. Once saw a woman eat nuts from a spoon like it was cereal and then replace the spoon. The bowl was passed around the bar after. Gross. 🤮 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare S.A.M.J.R. Posted January 21, 2023 #15 Share Posted January 21, 2023 14 hours ago, Ret MP said: I'm usually hypercritical of removing things. Especially that are/were customary, like nuts and pretzels on a bar. BUT, I was never a big fan of reaching into a bowl of nuts, chips, pretzels, or popcorn that just about everybody else reaches into with their bare hands just after leaving the restroom, picking their nose, scratching, never mind. I say, "good riddance". Individual packets would be fine and appreciated, though. Try not to think about: * Elevator buttons * Door handles * Railings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 21, 2023 #16 Share Posted January 21, 2023 14 hours ago, John&LaLa said: Pub on Odyssey has a great affordable snack menu. Playmaker's is good as well, but a little pricier. Giovanni's Wine Bar has a nice menu as well And a great wine selection. Was our go to spot for happy hour on Odyssey. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ret MP Posted January 21, 2023 #17 Share Posted January 21, 2023 8 hours ago, Bailey & Sophie said: We no longer dip into shared snack bowls in bars. Once saw a woman eat nuts from a spoon like it was cereal and then replace the spoon. The bowl was passed around the bar after. Scream!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum2Mercury Posted January 21, 2023 #18 Share Posted January 21, 2023 6 hours ago, Tlbecker1 said: We have been offered nuts in the Schooner bar each night on the Radiance for the last 2 weeks. They bring out separate glass carafes to each table. The British bars onboard used to serve a very good trail mix in carafes -- we always used to liberate one to keep in our room, as we all LOVE trail mix. This was pre-Covid, and I didn't consider the difficulties of sharing, but a carafe requires that you pour a bit out into your hand, which seems a bit "safer". 1 hour ago, S.A.M.J.R. said: Try not to think about: * Elevator buttons * Door handles * Railings You can hit the elevator button with your elbow, eliminating one issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ret MP Posted January 21, 2023 #19 Share Posted January 21, 2023 4 hours ago, fredmdcruisers said: Exactly why they did individual small containers. That's great. But, if they have, I haven't seen them and I've been on two cruises post-COVID, Ovation and Independence. And, I sat at a lot of bars and they had nothing salty to make you thirsty and want to drink more. So, I hope you are talking about a new, relatively, way of doing things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ret MP Posted January 21, 2023 #20 Share Posted January 21, 2023 1 hour ago, S.A.M.J.R. said: Try not to think about: * Elevator buttons * Door handles * Railings LOL, that is correct. They are just as nasty. However, I don't put any of those in my mouth and consume them. Most of those locations have the "washy washy" gels available just after you us 'em. Actually, you are never too far from a Sanitary Gel dispenser. I'm also very glad that most of the public restrooms have electric doors, just push the button with your elbow or paper towel ........... At least on the newer ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 21, 2023 #21 Share Posted January 21, 2023 5 hours ago, fredmdcruisers said: Exactly why they did individual small containers. You really think they cleaned those caraffes between uses🤣🤣 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 21, 2023 #22 Share Posted January 21, 2023 48 minutes ago, Ret MP said: LOL, that is correct. They are just as nasty. However, I don't put any of those in my mouth and consume them. Most of those locations have the "washy washy" gels available just after you us 'em. Actually, you are never too far from a Sanitary Gel dispenser. I'm also very glad that most of the public restrooms have electric doors, just push the button with your elbow or paper towel ........... At least on the newer ships. I was told by head of housekeeping that the railings are the most sanitized items on the ship 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 21, 2023 #23 Share Posted January 21, 2023 1 hour ago, island lady said: And a great wine selection. Was our go to spot for happy hour on Odyssey. 🙂 Pizza menu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morecruisesplz Posted January 21, 2023 #24 Share Posted January 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Ret MP said: That's great. But, if they have, I haven't seen them and I've been on two cruises post-COVID, Ovation and Independence. And, I sat at a lot of bars and they had nothing salty to make you thirsty and want to drink more. So, I hope you are talking about a new, relatively, way of doing things. No, the old days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 21, 2023 #25 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ret MP said: Scream!!!!!! Oh no MP....your bucket list bucket looks empty!!!! 😨 39 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: I was told by head of housekeeping that the railings are the most sanitized items on the ship And whatever they are using to sanitize them.....makes them sticky! Edited January 21, 2023 by island lady 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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