jetskier Posted February 6, 2009 #76 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I will be seeing John Heald tomorrow in New Orleans. I plan to bring up that he told me (us on his blog) that the fruit punch was not going away. That it was just a change in vendors because of the high sugar content. Hopefully he can find out what is truely going on. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippery when wet Posted February 6, 2009 #77 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Hey I am just reading this information! aarrghhh....I LOVE the fruit punch!! Ice Tea just sucks, have to add too much sugar, it tastes horrible. I booked a cruise already with Carnival, and believe it or not, this is part of the reason why! We did a Costa Cruise last year and the only 2 drinks they had at the buffet was disgusting unsweetened ice tea and water. Orange juice in the morning, but not during the day! we loved having the fruit punch alternative all day! Give me a break!- Now I hear they don't have the fruit punch on any of their ships?? we don't drink pop ! Major bummer!:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcraig Posted February 6, 2009 #78 Share Posted February 6, 2009 At lunch I always brought my own coke or hawaiin punch and used there cups and ice, I had many people asking me where the vending machines were to get some punch, some even asked if I would sell them some, did not have enough to pass out, only brought 3 24 oz 6 packs in addition to the coke, sprite and tahitian treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joaljoe Posted February 6, 2009 #79 Share Posted February 6, 2009 LOL - That's funny!!! You could've made a killer selling drinks!! Next time pack more! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjl1960 Posted February 6, 2009 Author #80 Share Posted February 6, 2009 LOL - That's funny!!! You could've made a killer selling drinks!! Next time pack more! ;) Probably why there are so many passengers "falling overboard" lately...they get caught selling smuggled punch!!:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcraig Posted February 6, 2009 #81 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Well good thing it wasn't Kool Aid, can you imagine that Kool-Aid guy yelling and coming through the side of the ship, omg... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skay Posted February 6, 2009 #82 Share Posted February 6, 2009 What is a bubba mug? http://www.bubbakeg.com/ Available at Wal Mart for around $7 from what I've read in other posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeppekitty Posted February 12, 2009 #83 Share Posted February 12, 2009 well good thing it wasn't kool aid, can you imagine that kool-aid guy yelling and coming through the side of the ship, omg... rofl !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydney dog Posted February 12, 2009 #84 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Has anyone ever experimented with just the Hawiian Punch Powder (or similar) and Alcohol? It would be nice to just pour the rum and add the powder. Not as heavy as bringing the bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta cruiser Posted February 12, 2009 #85 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I wish they would bring back the fruit punch, that was the only thing that I liked to drink on the ship. Now I have to go thirsty or go to the store and buy the stupid little packets to mix with water, and IMO thats not near as good as the fruit punch. Thanks to all who mix there alcohol, cause I'm sure thats why it's gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennisgirl13 Posted February 13, 2009 #86 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I agree!!!! I am very upset that they took away the fruit punch but I love my lobster. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiraryker Posted February 13, 2009 #87 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Has anyone ever experimented with just the Hawiian Punch Powder (or similar) and Alcohol? It would be nice to just pour the rum and add the powder. Not as heavy as bringing the bottles. I think I did once - but I woke up and don't remember a thing:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskier Posted February 13, 2009 #88 Share Posted February 13, 2009 As promised, I asked John again. He said he thought I meant bar service when I asked several months back. Yeah right as he said back then it was for lunch and dinner and not breakfast. He wrote it down and said he would check into it. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray98 Posted February 14, 2009 #89 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Well that sux.....fruit punch was my normal drink. I never like the lemonaid or the tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyshoreBruce Posted February 14, 2009 #90 Share Posted February 14, 2009 If I am not drinking beer or DODS I drink the fruit punch so please bring it back:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcraig Posted February 14, 2009 #91 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Although the bottles were heavier than carrying the powder, it made it easier to premix in our cabin and bring it to lunch/pool, just needed a tumbler full of ice and I was a happy camper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unadillasc Posted February 14, 2009 #92 Share Posted February 14, 2009 We bring the individual packets of crystal light to go. These are perfect - they don't take up much room in your luggage and can easily be mixed in your room with favorite alcohol if you like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachseasand Posted February 14, 2009 #93 Share Posted February 14, 2009 BRING BACK THE FRUIT PUNCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz.n.carebear Posted February 14, 2009 #94 Share Posted February 14, 2009 They did offer fruit punch to my under-age neice at the Captains Party -- so maybe if you just ask for it at one of the bars they'll give it to you free of charge? I know that someone said they were able to use their soda card to get one at the bar but has anyone tried it without the card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman05 Posted February 14, 2009 #95 Share Posted February 14, 2009 My understanding was they were supposed to just be changing suppliers. Well, they have had plenty of time to do that. It is time to bring it back, otherwise my cruise to Alaska next year will probably be with another cruise line. "It is one of the main staples of going to a tropical place...who do they think they are not having it? I would rather see the lobster done away with than I would the fruit punch. " Quoted from the 1st post. I know Alaska is beautiful and all but, WHY ON EARTH would you not go there on a ship just because it does not have fruit punch??????? If that is all it took for me to not like a cruise ship line I WOULD NEVER SAIL AGAIN... GEESH A cruise is what YOU make of it. OH and leave the lobster out of this and no on gets hurt!!! LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribbeanboy Posted February 14, 2009 #96 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Just back from the Liberty this morning and there was no fruit punch and the lemonade was too sweet. On a side notice they are definitely cutting back on the buffet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa0719 Posted February 14, 2009 #97 Share Posted February 14, 2009 I bring the powder (Crystal Light or 4C --- don't like the Kool-Aid one for some reason) --- mix with vodka --- perfect!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcraig Posted February 15, 2009 #98 Share Posted February 15, 2009 BRING BACK THE FRUIT PUNCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:mad: I will second that, and have a double:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1974 Posted February 15, 2009 #99 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Can't blame Carnival for doing away with the fruit punch, just another cut where they can make money! Kids loved the fruit punch, now more reason to buy the soda card and now the adults don't have it either to mix with their drinks so u buy buy buy other drinks, Never call carnival dumb when it comes to cutting back saving money and making more money of us dumb cruisers. I really enjoyed the fruid punch too. Kept us from buying soda cards. Me and dh just had punch all trip. I am going in two months with the kids for the first time , I'm a little upset. I fig if no one liked anything else, everyone loves fruit punch. Now I will prob have to buy the soda cards bec they don't drink the other offerings. Guess everyone is right,it will increase the sale of soda cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noahsark99 Posted February 15, 2009 #100 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Count me in as another Fruit Punch lover! I like to mix half punch and half lemonade. Actually, make this two votes for fruit punch as my son likes it too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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