hamrag Posted June 22 #51 Share Posted June 22 12 minutes ago, uktog said: I don’t know how many times I have suggested that both pre and post pandemic to no avail however with someone from the UK now heading up Hotel Operations in Miami I’m a little more hopeful he understands speciality vs run of the mill G and T. Indeed you have, and it makes abundant sense! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riocca Posted June 22 #52 Share Posted June 22 3 hours ago, uktog said: I don’t know how many times I have suggested that both pre and post pandemic to no avail however with someone from the UK now heading up Hotel Operations in Miami I’m a little more hopeful he understands speciality vs run of the mill G and T. Let’s hope so, I think the problem is a lack of understanding about G&T’s, quintessentially it’s been a British drink. Most spirits, especially premium spirits, are considered best drunk neat gin & possibly vodka are an exception as they’re traditionally mixed with something else, if you look at Azamara’s drinks menu gin is offered in a number of cocktails which contain multiple ingredients and usually little or no tonic. However the traditional British Gin & Tonic is about 75% tonic making the mixer a very important constituent so the quality and taste of that ingredient is very important. Royal Club tonic is just a very poor quality product and shouldn’t be considered but no doubt the cost is very attractive to the bean counters who have possibly never even tried a G&T. In March we stayed pre cruise in Rio at the Yoo2 Hotel which was a popular trendy venue in Botofogo, the rooftop bar, which was always busy with locals, had an amazing and extensive Gin & Tonic menu, the gin was Larios and the tonic Schweppes mixed with a number of botanicals by the mixologist. Despite Larios not being the best of gins the resulting drinks were absolutely fabulous. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kool kruiser Posted June 22 #53 Share Posted June 22 No problem on Explora and Crystal, FT always available without issue. Indeed, Crystal even has a terrific G and T cocktails menu, featuring a wide range of FT mixers with an estensive selection of gins.Of course, I appeciate that these lines may not necessarily be considered as direct competitors to AZ per diem-wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futian Posted June 22 #54 Share Posted June 22 6 hours ago, uktog said: And once located always have your +tonic in the same bar Absolutely ...yes because the bar staff get to know your preference 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futian Posted June 22 #55 Share Posted June 22 5 hours ago, Riocca said: I understand the problem cruise lines have with Fever Tree, with Royal Club coming from Heineken and Schweppes from Coca-Cola with bulk buying the cost is going to be very low. But Fever Tree as an independent brand is going to be very expensive in comparison, a compromise for Azamara would be to offer it with the Ultimate Package as they do with the premium bottled waters. I’ve seen this working with another cruise line where fountain Coke was included on the basic package but cans on the upgraded package. The problem I have with the lines is they have it, (most of the time), but do not seem to want to use it. When I am paying for a premium brand gin like The Botanist, I want a premium tonic with it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riocca Posted June 22 #56 Share Posted June 22 27 minutes ago, futian said: The problem I have with the lines is they have it, (most of the time), but do not seem to want to use it. When I am paying for a premium brand gin like The Botanist, I want a premium tonic with it. Many times we’ve seen Royal Club served with a premium gin because the customer didn’t specify Fever Tree which was available, bar staff are no doubt instructed to serve the cheaper tonic by default because of the cost difference. Maybe some don’t appreciate the difference but we do and always ensure we’re very specific when ordering drinks. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiga Posted June 23 #57 Share Posted June 23 I just got off the Quest yesterday, June 22, 2024. Fever Tree was always available. We even kept it stocked in our room refrigerator. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearpost345 Posted June 23 #58 Share Posted June 23 2 hours ago, Twiga said: I just got off the Quest yesterday, June 22, 2024. Fever Tree was always available. We even kept it stocked in our room refrigerator. Cool. Do you know if it’s available for the drinks that are free of charge (included in fare)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted June 24 #59 Share Posted June 24 9 hours ago, Nearpost345 said: Cool. Do you know if it’s available for the drinks that are free of charge (included in fare)? It was in March 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2travel90266 Posted June 25 #60 Share Posted June 25 Bring your favorite mixer on board. Schweppes is sold in many countries, including: Europe: Schweppes is a leader in the tonic category in France, Italy, Iberia, Poland, Scandinavia, and the DACH region. It is also available in Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, The Netherlands, and Norway. North America: Keurig Dr. Pepper distributes Schweppes in North America. Australia: Schweppes Australia, a subsidiary of Asahi Breweries, distributes Schweppes in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted June 26 #61 Share Posted June 26 6 hours ago, luv2travel90266 said: Bring your favorite mixer on board. Schweppes is sold in many countries, including: Europe: Schweppes is a leader in the tonic category in France, Italy, Iberia, Poland, Scandinavia, and the DACH region. It is also available in Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, The Netherlands, and Norway. North America: Keurig Dr. Pepper distributes Schweppes in North America. Australia: Schweppes Australia, a subsidiary of Asahi Breweries, distributes Schweppes in Australia. Shouldn’t have to! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted June 26 #62 Share Posted June 26 9 hours ago, luv2travel90266 said: Bring your favorite mixer on board. Schweppes is sold in many countries, including: Europe: Schweppes is a leader in the tonic category in France, Italy, Iberia, Poland, Scandinavia, and the DACH region. It is also available in Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, The Netherlands, and Norway. North America: Keurig Dr. Pepper distributes Schweppes in North America. Australia: Schweppes Australia, a subsidiary of Asahi Breweries, distributes Schweppes in Australia. In which case Azamara should be able to regularly source stock. I’m not schlepping round ports to find it although I do admit out of desperation to heading to Morrisons in Gibraltar but then we would only have been staying onboard all day otherwise. (Done Gib nothing more to see) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted June 26 #63 Share Posted June 26 3 hours ago, Grandma Cruising said: Shouldn’t have to! Totally. Why should I go and source my own mixers? When you go out and buy them and bring them back to the ship you then have to "take care of them". Silly. Phil 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kool kruiser Posted June 26 #64 Share Posted June 26 (edited) 3 hours ago, excitedofharpenden said: Totally. Why should I go and source my own mixers? When you go out and buy them and bring them back to the ship you then have to "take care of them". Silly. Phil +1. We never bring any food or drink onboard, even British teabags !! Isn't that the point of cruising ? Edited June 26 by kool kruiser typo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted June 26 #65 Share Posted June 26 29 minutes ago, kool kruiser said: +1. We never bring any food or drink onboard, even British teabags !! Isn't that the point of cruising ? I'll admit I do take a few of my favourite herbal tea bags that I know I can't get on the ship, but even then I often don't need them because the choice onboard is good. The ones I don't use go back in the case. Phil 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted June 26 #66 Share Posted June 26 2 hours ago, excitedofharpenden said: I'll admit I do take a few of my favourite herbal tea bags that I know I can't get on the ship, but even then I often don't need them because the choice onboard is good. The ones I don't use go back in the case. Phil I’m afraid I do bring my Yorkshire Tea bags onboard! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinaro44 Posted June 26 #67 Share Posted June 26 3 hours ago, Grandma Cruising said: I’m afraid I do bring my Yorkshire Tea bags onboard! Thanks for the reminder. Need to order more through Amazon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1985rz1 Posted June 26 #68 Share Posted June 26 On 5/14/2024 at 3:01 AM, ChucktownSteve said: Personally, if I were drinking what I consider to be a good Gin, ...; the only thing I usually add is a little ice.🥃😁 YES! Plus a generous slice of lime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggersn Posted July 3 #69 Share Posted July 3 I bring along my own tonic water (Fevertree Mediterranean) due to this issue.It would be nice if didn't have to spend time finding places which stock Fevertree before I board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalifaxYorksCruiser Posted July 8 #70 Share Posted July 8 Currently on Pursuit. The only tonic available is Royal Club - yuk. Have asked at all the bars and they have no stock of Fevertree . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted July 8 #71 Share Posted July 8 42 minutes ago, HalifaxYorksCruiser said: Currently on Pursuit. The only tonic available is Royal Club - yuk. Have asked at all the bars and they have no stock of Fevertree . Not good. I hope you highlight on your mid and end cruise surveys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalifaxYorksCruiser Posted July 8 #72 Share Posted July 8 Will do 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted July 8 #73 Share Posted July 8 (edited) 5 hours ago, HalifaxYorksCruiser said: Currently on Pursuit. The only tonic available is Royal Club - yuk. Have asked at all the bars and they have no stock of Fevertree . Is there no diet (low sugar) tonic available? Edited July 8 by Grandma Cruising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
So Cal John Posted July 19 #74 Share Posted July 19 On 5/14/2024 at 1:22 AM, excitedofharpenden said: I have another friend onboard who is meeting with her and I've sent her a link to this thread. Maybe we can do something, but my confidence is not high. Hope you are having a super time on Quest. Wish I was there. Phil On 5/14/2024 at 1:12 AM, oddjob16 said: I can do that😎🤭 So whatever happened with the pitch to the CEO? I got thru 3 pages of truly first world complaints and hoped to see something about her response. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare oddjob16 Posted July 19 Author #75 Share Posted July 19 8 hours ago, So Cal John said: So whatever happened with the pitch to the CEO? I got thru 3 pages of truly first world complaints and hoped to see something about her response. I missed her talk. We never attended due to other obligations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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