Rare Zqueeze1 Posted November 23, 2013 #26 Share Posted November 23, 2013 (edited) Interesting post. I usually like to start mid afternoon with either a Bloody Mary or an Amaretto Sour. If the AmSour is decent (rare occasion), then I'll have a couple more. For an AmSour to have a fighting chance of being decent you need to use real lemons rather than that awful sour mix (ugh:eek:). Recommend the lobby bar at the Marriott Champs Elysee in Paris as the standard. While The Boss gets, dressed, then it's wine which will continue throughout dinner and evening. In my case, I'll try to get the drink package since I figure that I will be ahead after my sixth drink or so. In November in 2010, we were onboard the Brilliance of the Seas on a twelve day MEd cruise with a group of friends. We had a daily happy hour beginning around 4:00, That cruise gave me a 1200 bar bill. Edited November 23, 2013 by Zqueeze1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamchops Posted December 22, 2013 #27 Share Posted December 22, 2013 We don't partake in hard liquor but do enjoy a glass of wine with dinner. We usually have 2 bottles on a 7 day cruise as well as joining any wine tasting activities the ship may have. I usually order the Chateauneuf du Pape but lately have brought aboard 2 quality bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted December 22, 2013 #28 Share Posted December 22, 2013 When we are off the ship at port shops, we very seldom drink anything other than beer to assure we aren't over served and can make it back to the ship. :D In the afternoon (it's 5 o'clock somewhere :rolleyes:) DH drinks Jack Daniels on the rocks with a splash of water. I drink white wine. We have a good bottle of red wine with dinner. I miss having vodka ... but it makes my BSL soar! LuLu ~~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizwil10 Posted December 22, 2013 #29 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Love this thread!! Usually Absolut & Pineapple or DOD for me during the day, (Or Corona with lime) then Absolut & Club soda with lemon for Dinnertime and after. I would say about 5-6 per day for me on Sea Days. DH drinks Jack Daniels all day long. Our highestbar tab was $1300. Lowest was $700 using "RR" Sent from my BNTV600 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted December 22, 2013 #30 Share Posted December 22, 2013 DH and I agree. We could easily afford to take a world cruise in a mini-suite if we wished ... but, but, but, we would not be able to afford our Bar Bill ! :D LuLu ~~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLTinyDancer08 Posted December 23, 2013 #31 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Just off the Ruby Princess and sooooo happy we had the drink package with our group. I save the receipts they give us for the first two days and we easily saved money having the package. I easily had between 10-15 drinks per day and DH had more. I couldn't help the fresh squeezed Mimosas at the Calypso bar! And Dancing LATE (often til 3:30am) each night at Skywalkers. But I got up every day at 7am and we basically closed down the club each night. When I'm home and go to a club I'll only have 1-2 just due to costs, but having the package let me not worry. Also we didn't have to drive anywhere and no kids. Many weeks I do not drink at all except a glass of wine with a nice dinner. We're planning another 2 cruises now and hope they roll out the package fleet wide, or we'll have to switch lines to one that does offer it. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybaby1113 Posted December 23, 2013 #32 Share Posted December 23, 2013 1-2 fruity drinks per day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictly Ballroom Posted December 23, 2013 #33 Share Posted December 23, 2013 This thread really got me to thinking about my cruising habits! In the past (as an adult) I usually have several cocktails (mai tais these days) then wine with dinner, and sometimes something like a Grand Marnier to top it off. . . I actually don't drink much most times, only when out to dinner with friends and family. I just realized while that's fine for a 7 or 14 day cruise, I'm going to really have to rethink that coming up here on a 118 night world cruise. A) it will cost a fortune, B) I will come home pickled! :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted December 23, 2013 #34 Share Posted December 23, 2013 This thread really got me to thinking about my cruising habits! In the past (as an adult) I usually have several cocktails (mai tais these days) then wine with dinner, and sometimes something like a Grand Marnier to top it off. . . I actually don't drink much most times, only when out to dinner with friends and family. I just realized while that's fine for a 7 or 14 day cruise, I'm going to really have to rethink that coming up here on a 118 night world cruise. A) it will cost a fortune, B) I will come home pickled! :D :D :D LOL! Our thoughts as well. LuLu ~~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlymcgurly Posted December 30, 2013 #35 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Normally I start after lunch with a drink of the day. If it's an awesome flavor, I stick with it. If not, I switch to some other foo foo drink. Pina Coladas, Sex on the Beach, Malibu Rum with a splash of Pineapple Juice, etc. etc. Probably average around 4 to 6 per day along with few shots, but if we get the drink package this time and I don't have to think how much I'm spending per drink, that may stretch up a bit. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitch588 Posted January 3, 2014 #36 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I do looove my margaritas when it's hot and sunny! If it is all inclusive (which is usually the only kind I go on) I drink a good amount. If I have to pay, I only drink maybe one drink a day...it's not super necessary for me but when it's free, why not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiamiSpartan Posted January 12, 2014 #37 Share Posted January 12, 2014 2-3 per day..We do love finding a great martini bar on board... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoutandbunji Posted January 14, 2014 #38 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I was planning on brining my own wine on board the NCL Dawn in February. I have a two part question. I plan on claiming it. 1. Do you check the wine in when you check your luggage in? or do they take it from you? 2. If they take it from you, do they chill it if it's white or champagne? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIlove Posted January 15, 2014 #39 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I tend to drink less on cruises just because it is pricey! I might have the drink of the day and I usually purchase a bottle of wine or two for in the dining room during the cruise. Then I seek out the RCI Crown and Anchor events where they usually have free booze Plus, we always leave the ship when in port, so not much time for drinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted January 16, 2014 #40 Share Posted January 16, 2014 A wise man (perhaps he was a "wise guy") once said that if you can remember how much you drank, you have not drank (or is it drunk) enough :) Hank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmares1968 Posted January 21, 2014 #41 Share Posted January 21, 2014 :eek:all i know is my dw and i on a 5 day out of galvaston the final bill was 1150.00 so glad i was able to get the prem drink pkg on this cruise :cool::eek: OMG!!:eek: ammo2250, This is my very first contribution to this forum. I'm a first time cruiser and getting ready to book a 7 night out of Galveston, Nov. 2014. Do you mind if I ask what you drank and how much daily to accrue a bill of 1,150.00? I've been trying to decide if we should buy the prem. drink pkg's. My hubby typically doesn't drink as much as me. But he just might on a cruise since he doesn't have to drive.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INeedAMaiTai Posted January 22, 2014 #42 Share Posted January 22, 2014 How much I consume is different than what I pay for. I bring my own wine, smuggle my own booze so I only buy a mixer or use juice from room service, and will probably have one to two cocktails an evening. My next cruise is 14 days, I'll probably end up having 30 cocktails/martinis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik101 Posted January 26, 2014 #43 Share Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) ONE glass of wine (red) and/or ONE mixed drink each evening (fav is a mango mojito). Edited January 26, 2014 by Erik101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfguyxxx Posted February 4, 2014 #44 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Great topic. I'm a Grey Goose Martini straight up dry with a twist of lemon before dinner, a bottle of wine with dinner and sometimes more wine during the show. I don't usually drink at all during the day but at 5pm, watch out!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger182 Posted February 15, 2014 #45 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Might be a dumb question but where does one find and buy the premium drink option? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauvichick Posted February 21, 2014 #46 Share Posted February 21, 2014 A lot of wine (sauv. blanc) and Absolut Pear (although I prefer Grey Goose Pear/Poir) with club soda. A lot of water too. The rule of thumb is 1 glass of water for every alcoholic beverage. Unfortunately you live in a bathroom, but that's OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thephillykid Posted March 3, 2014 #47 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I do looove my margaritas when it's hot and sunny! If it is all inclusive (which is usually the only kind I go on) I drink a good amount. If I have to pay, I only drink maybe one drink a day...it's not super necessary for me but when it's free, why not! A man after my own heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton240 Posted March 12, 2014 #48 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Some nights six or seven Long Island ice teas carnival makes a great one don't drink during the day and we bring a lot of vodka with us about 500-700$ on a 7day cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobble Head Cruiser Posted March 13, 2014 #49 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I though I was a hitter, you have me whooped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJamie0418 Posted March 21, 2014 #50 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Umm..I think our last bill was 800.00 on a 5 nighter. This was about 90% booze. This time we are both getting packages..him the beer one..Me the booze and beer one..I go hard like that:D Sent from my SCH-I545 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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