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I am happy that just a few of us had this experience on two or three ships. Not sure about the cause or why it was for such a short time. Just glad it is no longer an issue, and people can get mixed shots. I would love to know why this was a short-lived event, but I assume I will never know. Looking back, I could have made some changes to my post to be more direct and avoid all the chaos in this thread. When you are on a cruise, it is easy to post out of passion and not think about being extremely precise in what you are saying so that people do not get triggered. I would love to be able to edit or append the title and first post, but that is not possible for me to do. I apologize for getting people wound up on this post; it was not my intent. The title should have been something to the extent of. “Currently on NCL Pearl, and they are not allowing mixed shots this cruise as of November 18th, 2022.” And if I could re-write the first post, it would have this. “We are currently on the NCL Pearl, and none of the bartenders are allowed to give out mixed shots at any of the bars. Only straight shots are allowed at this time. When I asked, they told me and others on the ship that “it was a directive from the corporate.” I do not know if this is true, just what we were told during our cruise on the NCL Pearl from November 18th to the 29th, 2022. Yes, we had the drink package. We tried every bar other than the Heaven.”

Thanks, Essiesmon, Yea I edited it once that day. As more information came out over the day(s) details are getting lost in the thread.

I am not wanting it pinned in the overall. What I am waiting for is another post in that thread/topic pinned at the top of that thread/topic. I don't care if the overall topic gets buried. Sorry for the confusion.

If possible, I would like to update a topic so that people do not have to read a few hundred replies to see what is going on. The topic in question is linked below. What I believe would be helpful to add to the original post or pin to the top. Update: This is not a companywide mandate; most ships still have layered/mixed shots. Currently, only two ships have reported any issue at all, and it is not with every sailing. NCL Pearl and Breakaway The staff on the ships say it is a company mandate, but this is not true. No explanation for the temporary/select ban on layered shots on select ships.

I don’t understand the hate and calling me a liar. I am happy it is not all ships but it has been some with no explanation. This will be my last reply to you SeaShark. Once again happy it is just select cruises, still does not change my experience nor others in this post.

When did I ever make the claim fleetwide? I posted my experience on the Pearl. Per all the bartenders on the Pearl they could not give out mixed/layered shots per corporate. Did the the crew lie to us about corporate? possibly.

Thanks SeaShark. Guess I am just made it up for attention then. 🙄

Just got off the NCL Pearl and had my worst point rating and on board credit at the end to date. I have played in NCL ships many times and have earned Pearl status from table games before this cruise play less with less money. I am aware that table games do not give much points, and that points and status are based on play time and money bet. This eleven day cruse I spent over 30 hours on the tables and average bet was around $50 a roll on craps, $50 a spin on Roulette, and $25 a hand of black jack. I did not even break half way in points to pearl to keep my status. TLDR: Did NCL change the way they evaluate play or was I just luck the last few cruises with great pit bosses?

Wow some the posts in this thread… My NCL cruise on Pearl from November 18th to the 29th 2022 had no mixed / layered shots. Others on different ships reported the same. I hope this just a anomaly.

Yes the bartenders know the shots for sure. All bars said no, no matter time of day or if you know them and tip well.

No Vibe on Pearl. No Bar on NCL Pearl os doing mixed shot. Only straight shots.

We have the drink package and cruse a lot on NCL. First time denied shots at every bar. Only straight shots are allowed on NCL Pearl

Tried every bar, other than heaven. All said no.Also I tip on average $2 per drink most of the bar tenders know me by name and happy to see me.

Currently on NCL Pearl. They are no longer allowed to give out mixed shot per corporate. No more mini beers, alien brain hemorrhage, lemon drops, and so on. Disappointed.

NCL Pearl Nov 18th 2022 - 11 days to go Just upgraded to 2-Bedroom Family Suite with Balcony (S4) for $870 PP Was booked for a MA - "Club Balcony Suite Stateroom" for about $5K total Prices are PP for the offers given to me months ago The Haven 3-Bedroom Garden Villa (H1) $2,100 - $5,100 The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suite with Large Balcony (H2) $1600 - $3100 The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suite with Large Balcony (H3) $1600 - $3100 The Haven Owner's Suite with Large Balcony (H4) $1600 - $3100 The Haven 2-Bedroom Family Villa with Balcony (H4) $1200 - $2950 The Haven Courtyard Penthouse with Balcony (HF) $1100 - $2850 2-Bedroom Family Suite with Balcony (S4) $860 - $2600 Forward-Facing Deluxe Penthouse with Large Balcony (SD) $600 - $2100 Forward-Facing Penthouse with Large Balcony (SF) $600 - $2100 Aft-Facing Penthouse with Large Balcony (SM) $600 - $2100 Aft-Facing Penthouse with Balcony (SN) $600 - $2100