Most of us order alcoholic beverages at some point on a cruise. What do you think of the quality of those beverages? Do you think that they are watered down? Are they as good as you would get on land? Are they overpriced for what you get? Are you satisfied? If not, what do you do about it?
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Quality of Alcohol Served on Cruises
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They are overpriced so I get maybe 1 a day, if that. They are good though.
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Originally posted by:
coasterking
We love the drinks on Carnival, tastes good and they use top shelf booze and based on the bars we go to on land, they are not overpriced.
Top shelf ? The best bourbon on the Glory and the Splendor was Maker's Mark. We love Malting's on NCL
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We love the drinks on Carnival, tastes good and they use top shelf booze and based on the bars we go to on land, they are not overpriced.
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Originally posted by:
BDRebel
They do seem overpriced, but I buy them anyway. I don't think they add water to the bottles, and the bartenders (the human ones anyway) seem generous with their pours.
Good to know that they are not watered down.
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Originally posted by:
BDRebel
They do seem overpriced, but I buy them anyway. I don't think they add water to the bottles, and the bartenders (the human ones anyway) seem generous with their pours.
Glad to know that you are satisfied. The few drinks that I have ordered other than wine have been good so I am satisfied, too.
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I have never found the drinks to be "watered down" per say, but have found some to be light (not enough alcohol in the drink). As many have been putting in their reviews across a lot of the major lines, some bartenders seem lackluster when it comes to service. I am one of the few that do give an extra tip in the "Tip" area of the receipt. Even one dollar extra per drink goes a long way. After a couple of drinks, the bartenders realize that I will add the extra and start to remember what I like, come to serve me fast and even remember me by name. Sure, it may cost me an extra few dollars by the end of the cruise (usually an extra $40 or so) but those extra bucks ensure I get quality service. It's a shame to have to do this to get quality service, but it's one of those things that are what they are and instead of putting myself into a position to find something to complain about, I just like to go with the flow.
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Good to know about the package. I wouldn't use it often enough to make it worthwhile for me but I'm sure that others would benefit from purchasing it.
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Of course the drinks are overpriced. Am I satisfied? I am when NCL offer a Ultimate Beverage Package !
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Overpriced ? Not by NY standards.
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Originally posted by:
JusMe
. The red wine that RCI does by the glass is the cheap boxed wine Vella..... Swill in a box.
Charming !
I have not noticed watered down drinks on ships. I have noticed bottles of wine to be way over priced compared to Bevo Mo or Costco double to triple the price. The red wine that RCI does by the glass is the cheap boxed wine Vella..... Swill in a box.
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