bigguy6 Posted February 6, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I know Vines is primarily a wine bar, but can you get beer and mixed drinks there also? Also is the Tapas and Sushi free or is there a charge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserdru Posted February 6, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 6, 2014 There is no beer or mixed drinks available at Vines. Tapas is available free to anyone purchasing wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis Posted February 6, 2014 #3 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Tapas and sushi are free if you order a drink....if you wish a beer or mixed drink, they will go and get one for you, but it is primarily a wine bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wineforhealth Posted February 6, 2014 #4 Share Posted February 6, 2014 There is a bar just opposite Vines next too International cafe where you can get beer and mixed drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted February 7, 2014 #5 Share Posted February 7, 2014 At Vines the sushi and tapas are at no cost with the purchase of ANY beverage. My DH ordered a Jack Daniels with a splash of water and they fixed it right there at Vines. Any mixed drink is fine. The couple sitting next to us did not drink alcohol. They ordered a virgin drink which was fine. The one thing you can not use is your "soft drink card". No one is forced to order wine. Enjoy! :) LuLu ~~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8tor Posted February 8, 2014 #6 Share Posted February 8, 2014 At Vines the sushi and tapas are at no cost with the purchase of ANY beverage. My DH ordered a Jack Daniels with a splash of water and they fixed it right there at Vines. Any mixed drink is fine. The couple sitting next to us did not drink alcohol. They ordered a virgin drink which was fine. The one thing you can not use is your "soft drink card". No one is forced to order wine. Enjoy! :) LuLu ~~~~ You can use your soda sticker anywhere onboard that has a soda gun. That includes vines, but using a soda card might not entitle you to free sushi or tapas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted February 8, 2014 #7 Share Posted February 8, 2014 You can use your soda sticker anywhere onboard that has a soda gun. That includes vines, but using a soda card might not entitle you to free sushi or tapas... That's the problem: Vines does not have the soda gun. You can use the new Alcohol sticker at Vines. :D LuLu ~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8tor Posted February 8, 2014 #8 Share Posted February 8, 2014 That's the problem: Vines does not have the soda gun. You can use the new Alcohol sticker at Vines. :D LuLu ~~~ I could have sworn that I saw them pouring what looked like soda water out of a gun the last time I was there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted February 8, 2014 #9 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I could have sworn that I saw them pouring what looked like soda water out of a gun the last time I was there... Feel sure you did. I saw it too ... also one for just plain water. It's just that they apparently don't have the one they use for some things like Diet Coke. I had wine but also wanted a Diet Coke (thirsty but didn't want to chug my wine :D ). The bartender sent someone over to get one for me. LuLu ~~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8tor Posted February 8, 2014 #10 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Feel sure you did. I saw it too ... also one for just plain water. It's just that they apparently don't have the one they use for some things like Diet Coke. I had wine but also wanted a Diet Coke (thirsty but didn't want to chug my wine :D ). The bartender sent someone over to get one for me. LuLu ~~~~ I guess that I just assumed that if they had the gun for soda water, it would also have buttons for Coke, Sprite, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAV Posted March 19, 2014 #11 Share Posted March 19, 2014 You can use the new Alcohol sticker at Vines. :D LuLu ~~~ Does Vines have wines by the glass in excess of $10? And if so, if you have the alcohol package, can you simply pay the difference for glasses over $10? I know that's the way it works with Celebrity's premium package, but that's Celebrity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchip Posted March 19, 2014 #12 Share Posted March 19, 2014 There was no sushi available on our Grand cruise to Hawaii in January. They got cheese plates from the IC. Cheers, Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonhunter Posted March 19, 2014 #13 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I don't think all Vines have sushi and tapas available. We loved them on the Ruby but they were not available last October on the sapphire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhsail Posted March 19, 2014 #14 Share Posted March 19, 2014 We have enjoyed many evenings pre-dinner in Vines on both the Caribbean Princess and Crown Princess. We have always found the staff very accommodating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Working 2 Cruise Posted March 19, 2014 #15 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Does Vines have wines by the glass in excess of $10? And if so, if you have the alcohol package, can you simply pay the difference for glasses over $10? I know that's the way it works with Celebrity's premium package, but that's Celebrity! From what I understand, anything over $10, you'll have to pay in full. This may eventually change as this program has now just begun... I expect that Princess will make adjustments as they go... Yes, Vines will have wines that cost over $10 a glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted March 19, 2014 #16 Share Posted March 19, 2014 There was no sushi available on our Grand cruise to Hawaii in January. They got cheese plates from the IC. Cheers, Denise Vines on the Grand and the Sapphire do not have sushi and tapas. On those two ships Alfredo's was also added and Vines is much smaller with no food prep area. When we were on the Sapphire in January there was a sign for a special wine tasting with "Sabatini Bites". Didn't notice that offered on the Grand earlier this month. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmx093 Posted March 19, 2014 #17 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Would any of you know if Vines serves Prosecco (italian bubbly)? It's about the only kind of alcoholic beverages I enjoy, but I can't see it featured anywhere... :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2BeOnaBoat Posted March 19, 2014 #18 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Would any of you know if Vines serves Prosecco (italian bubbly)?It's about the only kind of alcoholic beverages I enjoy, but I can't see it featured anywhere... :P I saw a list earlier but it varies from ship to ship. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2010879 Villa Sandl Prosecco (Veneto, IT) $32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted March 19, 2014 #19 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I saw a list earlier but it varies from ship to ship. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2010879 Villa Sandl Prosecco (Veneto, IT) $32 There is no Prosecco available by the glass in Vines or the DR. The Villa Sandi is on the new wine list and should be available by the bottle in Vines and the DR on most if not all ships. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marjosagb Posted March 19, 2014 #20 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Is the tapas & sushi at Vines good? Do they have a small menu that you get to choose items from, or do they just bring food to you once you have ordered your drinks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKEcruiser Posted March 19, 2014 #21 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Would any of you know if Vines serves Prosecco (italian bubbly)?It's about the only kind of alcoholic beverages I enjoy, but I can't see it featured anywhere... :P I like your stlye!;) "Champagne" is my go to. Have had it on every Princess sailing:rolleyes: When you order a glass of sparkling, they bring you a small bottle (Korbel I think) and pop it in front of you. Then they leave the little bottle. It's like getting a free refill! Have ordered it in many of the bars. From my understanding, the Vines waiters will run and get you any drink that they carry. Last month on the Caribbean, they had some sparkling wines by the glass in Vines. Sorry, I can't recall names or Prosecco specifically. I did see tables with whole bottles of bubbly in Vines. We also had tapas and sushi plates. It's not really a menu. You just order "tapas" and they bring you the set order. You can see a plate of each on display at the bar. Tapas were good. Family said sushi was OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted March 19, 2014 #22 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Does Vines have wines by the glass in excess of $10? And if so, if you have the alcohol package, can you simply pay the difference for glasses over $10? I know that's the way it works with Celebrity's premium package, but that's Celebrity! Almost all of the wine by the glass at Vines was under $10 ... there were a few that were not. Noticed one sort of Cabernet Sauvignon was $12. Can't help with your other question. LuLu ~~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted March 19, 2014 #23 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Is the tapas & sushi at Vines good? Do they have a small menu that you get to choose items from, or do they just bring food to you once you have ordered your drinks? They ask if you would like sushi or tapas ... not just automatically bring it to you. On Crown and Emerald they had a "sushi chef". Most people liked to walk over and pick out what they would like ... then the waiter would bring it to them. Some people would just ask for an assortment. LuLu ~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmx093 Posted March 20, 2014 #24 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Thanks for your help everyone, I also drink most white wines, but I have a real soft spot for Prosecco. I can't wait to be on the Royal, this is our first cruise ever and it's gonna be amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallycat16 Posted March 20, 2014 #25 Share Posted March 20, 2014 We will be cruising the baltic in August (hopefully) with our 17 year old daughter. If we want to have a drink in Vines can she join us and have a soft drink? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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