twinss Posted May 27, 2008 #1 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I understand that the Glory, Valor, Liberty & Freedom all have cigar bars. Which one has the best atmosphere/bar area? DH loved the Cigar bar on the Pride because it has a full bar and it's an open concept (or was in 2003 at least). Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_duck Posted May 27, 2008 #2 Share Posted May 27, 2008 With the exception of decor they are all exactly the same. Cigars and jazz. The cigar bar on the Spirit class ships like the Pride has been moved to the sports bar by the casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nybumpkin Posted May 28, 2008 #3 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Of the four, we've been on Liberty and Valor (Glory's this coming February:D), and between the two we really liked Winston's on Valor. It had a very "clubby" atmosphere, with images of British warships and flags and very comfortable chairs. We didn't care for The Cabinet on Liberty as well - it just seemed rather plain. However, my all-time favorite lounge of any time on any ship we've sailed is the Ionian Lounge on Victory. For us, though, what makes the lounge is the music. We go to hear jazz, and we've usually been rewarded with some very good jazz trios. I'm not a smoker, but DH enjoys a cigar now and then - and since I don't mind the smoke, it's a favorite of ours at night on our cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskatab Posted May 28, 2008 #4 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Hubbys been in the cigar bars on Conquest, Valor and Destiny. He said they are very similiar with about the same assortment of cigars. He really enjoyed having a cigar and a cognac without someone making faces and comments about the cigar smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bguppies Posted May 28, 2008 #5 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I loved the Cigar Bar on the Sensation. But on the Glory it was in a terrible spot, with a bunch of people constantly wandering through to get to the dining room and pissing and moaning the whole time about all the smoke.:rolleyes: I wasn't the idiot who put the cigar bar in the large bar that you have to walk through to get to the dining room. The decor was ivory tusks and an Inidan motif to go with the Ivory Bar name..... I'd imagine all the Conquest class ships have the cigar bar in the same location where people constantly walk through to get to the dining room. Unlike the location in the 2nd to last lounge on the Fantasy class ships, with only people passing through to get to Karaoke in the back lounge. (I actually enjoyed sitting in the cigar bar and watching Karaoke through the open door into the other lounge.) I'd definitely take the Fantasy class lounge EVERY time. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolzCruiser Posted May 28, 2008 #6 Share Posted May 28, 2008 As others have pointed out already the Cigar bars are the same on all four of those ships and the cigar menu is pretty much the same. I have to say I really did like the Glory's and the Valor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandkelly Posted May 28, 2008 #7 Share Posted May 28, 2008 They are a great place to relax and listen to music. DD & I would stop in on our way to dinner. DH and I would stop in after the show. Sadly this is not the case on the Spirit class. The sports bar atmosphere is not the same. And if you are not there to watch sports it is really not enjoyable. Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstocktwin Posted May 29, 2008 #8 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Did the Liberty on 5-3 -08 and the Cigar bar was great! The bartender Adi or as he said Michael Jackson was fantastic! It is called the cabinet and would suggest it to any smoker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richkinkade Posted May 29, 2008 #9 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Looking at recent Capers for the Glory, it looks like the cigar bar moved from the Ivory Club to the sports bar. http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2209188590102755439kxOeXi Smoking seems to be still allowed in the Ivory Club, but not cigars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiagolfer Posted May 29, 2008 #10 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Looking at recent Capers for the Glory, it looks like the cigar bar moved from the Ivory Club to the sports bar. http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2209188590102755439kxOeXi Smoking seems to be still allowed in the Ivory Club, but not cigars. That was true on our May 3 sailing. They have the afternoon tea in the Ivory Bar and I guess some complained about the cigar smoke smell when they went to the tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nybumpkin Posted May 29, 2008 #11 Share Posted May 29, 2008 That was true on our May 3 sailing. They have the afternoon tea in the Ivory Bar and I guess some complained about the cigar smoke smell when they went to the tea. Looks like DH will be out on deck with his cigars - we're not fans of the sports bar.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar Dude Posted May 29, 2008 #12 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Looking at recent Capers for the Glory, it looks like the cigar bar moved from the Ivory Club to the sports bar. http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2209188590102755439kxOeXi Smoking seems to be still allowed in the Ivory Club, but not cigars. Well, THAT sucks! :mad: Looks like the cigar smoking ****'s got to the Carnival bigwigs. :mad: You better belive I'll have mine on deck and the sports bar, and on my balcony! If fact, I'd love to meet any of you who love cigars. We'll be on the Glory for the September 6th sailing. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illeniumsd Posted May 29, 2008 #13 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Well, THAT sucks! :mad: Looks like the cigar smoking ****'s got to the Carnival bigwigs. :mad: You better belive I'll have mine on deck and the sports bar, and on my balcony! If fact, I'd love to meet any of you who love cigars. We'll be on the Glory for the September 6th sailing. :) Wish I was going on that cruise with you, i'm a fellow brother of the leaf as well. I have to have a smoke after dinner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted May 29, 2008 #14 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Do they have any skinny cigars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveu44 Posted May 29, 2008 #15 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Well, THAT sucks! :mad: Looks like the cigar smoking ****'s got to the Carnival bigwigs. :mad: You better belive I'll have mine on deck and the sports bar, and on my balcony! If fact, I'd love to meet any of you who love cigars. We'll be on the Glory for the September 6th sailing. :) Hey, Cigar Dude !!! I agree it appears we puffers are being shown a little disrespect. I'm on the Miracle in an aft wrap balcony room on June 18. Balcony big enough to accommodate all the cigar smokers I can round up. Nobody making faces at us there !! Enjoy your cruise !! Fire Up !!!! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel_grll Posted May 29, 2008 #16 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Too bad none of you are going to be on the Glory on April 18th. DH is a cigar smoker and would love to meet some fellow cigar buddies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babywewe Posted May 29, 2008 #17 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I hated the Miracle cigar bar. Every time we went in their they were playing NASCAR... It was also ULTRA smoky. We preferred to smoke on our balcony ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bguppies Posted May 29, 2008 #18 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Looking at recent Capers for the Glory, it looks like the cigar bar moved from the Ivory Club to the sports bar. http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2209188590102755439kxOeXi Smoking seems to be still allowed in the Ivory Club, but not cigars. That is great news.... I wanted to smoke my cigars in the sports bar and was asked to leave and go to the Ivory Bar. The sports bar is a much better venue. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illeniumsd Posted May 30, 2008 #19 Share Posted May 30, 2008 That is great news....I wanted to smoke my cigars in the sports bar and was asked to leave and go to the Ivory Bar. The sports bar is a much better venue. Bill I kind of agree. I enjoy watching sports when I am smoking. Now i've gotta figure out how to smuggle my ISOM's aka cubans out of the country and back in.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinss Posted June 1, 2008 Author #20 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Too bad none of you are going to be on the Glory on April 18th. DH is a cigar smoker and would love to meet some fellow cigar buddies. We are booked on the same cruise! We will have to make sure the guys hook up for a smoke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corkpopr Posted June 1, 2008 #21 Share Posted June 1, 2008 we have been on the liberty and the room is great but as stated you have to exit the dining room and walk thru it to go to the internet cafe, casino, or forward lounges. and tea is served at 4pm in a room just used for cigars. oh well we are on the freedom in nov of this yr. and may of next so i hope the same lounge/jazz bar is still in use for cigars on the freedom. if not, upper decks, by the pool, and on our balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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