Happy Hours for Non-Elite or other drink tips

[CruiserKris34]

Are there Happy Hours for Non-Elite guests?  We are NOT going to do the drink package, but looking for some deals.  I am aware that you get free drinks if you are in the casino & gambling.  We are going on Apex Jan 13th.  Thanks!  Kris

[cruisestitch]

There might be a party or two…captain’s Welcome Toast, Senior Officer’s Party.  

[prmssk]

If you are a wine drinker, buy by the bottle not by the drink.  It is a much better deal.  If you don't finish a bottle, they can hold it for you in the dinning room for another day or you can take it with you to drink another day in your cabin or a lounge.  I've even had them hold a bottle for me at Cellar Masters.

 

You also can take on board two bottles of wine and as long as you don't open them in a lounge or dining room, there is no charge.  You can open the bottle in your cabin and carry a glass with you to dinner or a lounge.

 

I agree sometimes there is a Captain's Welcome Toast or other event so look for those.  You also still often can get a class of sparkling wine when you board from somewhere like Cafe al Bacio.

 

I haven't noticed any happy hour specials or drinks of the day in recent years.

[hcat]

maybe free tastings at the liqour store and Martini bar flights ( extra charge)

[Georgia_Peaches]

There is usually a drink of the day that is discounted.  Also, you can hit the champagne art auction for a glass of bubbly...not sure if they have those on E class, tho.  The cruise planner also offers an in room bar set up.  I would seriously consider this if I wasn't doing a drink package.  Between the bar set up, my carried-on wine, and casino play...one could be set for drinks.

[prmssk]

44 minutes ago, hcat said:

maybe free tastings at the liqour store and Martini bar flights ( extra charge)

The Martini Bar flight does give you a lot of liquor for the price and a chance to try a variety of martinis.  

[keesar]

2 hours ago, prmssk said:

 

 

I haven't noticed any happy hour specials or drinks of the day in recent years.

There were no daily specials on our recent cruises.  

 

If you are only going to have one or two drinks a day.  it does not make sense to buy a drink package.  Some beers were around $5 and wines were $8 or $9.