Flatbush Flyer Posted February 23, 2015 #26 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Only ever had glass ones, always give them away to fellow wine tasters at our table. By the way if you order a decent wine in the dining room ask for a balloon glass. By "balloon" glass, are you referring to a glass meant primarily for Pinot Noir or Burgundy wines? Like many wine drinkers, we use Schott Zwiesel Forté 8465/140 as our one general "house" glass (white and red) at home. I guess you could describe it as balloon shaped). At about $10 each and dishwasher safe, nothing else comes close to delivering what a fine wine had to offer (without breaking the bank). In any case, if a cruiser decides to spring for a better bottle on board, do request an appropriate glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser Bruiser Posted February 23, 2015 #27 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Glass on Crown a couple weeks ago. Wine tasting was a lot if fun. I did feel bad for some of the hosts, however, because some of the tasters wouldn't stop talking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruiseprincess Posted February 23, 2015 Author #28 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Glass on Crown a couple weeks ago. Wine tasting was a lot if fun. I did feel bad for some of the hosts, however, because some of the tasters wouldn't stop talking. Most times there are a lot of people chatting & it makes it hard for the people who actually want to hear the talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendon Posted February 23, 2015 #29 Share Posted February 23, 2015 sorry but not a serious cruise changing experience if they give me glass or plastic if anyone wants one just go on ebay plenty there. Geez...OP just looking for a simple answer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted February 24, 2015 #30 Share Posted February 24, 2015 We attained Elite status four cruises ago. Our three cruises since doing it have all been on the CB. We went to the first two wine tastings. The same head waiter was leading it, so the info was nothing new the second time (four months later). The third cruise we did not stay but went and picked up our free glasses. We probably won't even bother to do that again. If the wine tasting fits into a convenient time, we'll still go, especially if we're on a different ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruiseprincess Posted February 24, 2015 Author #31 Share Posted February 24, 2015 We are not wine connoisseur's and fine the talk boring after hearing it many times so we just stop by to get our shot glasses so we can complete some of our sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfb4cruzing Posted February 24, 2015 #32 Share Posted February 24, 2015 (edited) We received glass on the Ruby this past Nov. Edited February 24, 2015 by golfb4cruzing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stag Posted February 24, 2015 #33 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I don't mean to hijack this post. I am wondering how many patterns were ever produced? I have 6 patterns: Ship Star Fish Anchor Wheel Porthole Compass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ofmyheart Posted February 24, 2015 #34 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Okay I'm a little confused this is only my third princess cruise but if I attend the wine tasting program there are souvenir glasses included? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted February 24, 2015 #35 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I don't mean to hijack this post. I am wondering how many patterns were ever produced?I have 6 patterns: Ship Star Fish Anchor Wheel Porthole Compass The thread at http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2170895 says that is all. And post #14 shows three of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AE_Collector Posted February 25, 2015 #36 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I don't mean to hijack this post. I am wondering how many patterns were ever produced?I have 6 patterns: Ship Star Fish Anchor Wheel Porthole Compass Thats it! Attended second of three (3 b2b's) Grapevine wine tasting today on Ruby Princess and no more souvenir shot glasses. From what I have heard they are using them up until they are gone. I guess this sounds like the first ship to run out. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted February 25, 2015 #37 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Thats it! Attended second of three (3 b2b's) Grapevine wine tasting today on Ruby Princess and no more souvenir shot glasses. From what I have heard they are using them up until they are gone. I guess this sounds like the first ship to run out. Will they have another type souvenir glass or just not have any souvenir glass at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish weave Posted February 25, 2015 #38 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I guess it will have to be "two buck chuck" straight from the bottle in a paper bag !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron the Rev Posted February 25, 2015 #39 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I guess it will have to be "two buck chuck" straight from the bottle in a paper bag !!! And it seems that the days of a nice bottle or several of Caymus are over. makes one think about going TT.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AE_Collector Posted February 25, 2015 #40 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Will they have another type souvenir glass or just not have any souvenir glass at all? Waiter said something new is coming but that is all he knows. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruiseprincess Posted February 25, 2015 Author #41 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Will they have another type souvenir glass or just not have any souvenir glass at all? My guess is that they eliminate them altogether. So much for going to wine tasting. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wehwalt Posted February 25, 2015 #42 Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) My guess is that they eliminate them altogether. So much for going to wine tasting. ;) Yeah, the glass is the only thing that keeps me going. Five splashes of wine isn't enough to cause me to spend an hour there, and thank you, I've heard the joke about how in Romania we make so much wine but we don't export much because we drink it all. Also, they always seem to serve the same Chilean dessert wine. I'll spend the hour happily sitting on my balcony, maybe with some wine that hasn't been measured to the nearest nanolitre. Edited February 25, 2015 by Wehwalt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted February 25, 2015 #43 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I guess I'll have to finish my collection buying on Ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted February 26, 2015 #44 Share Posted February 26, 2015 My guess is that they eliminate them altogether. Gone the way of the welcome plate of cookies in every cabin, the crepes at the Champagne fountain event, sesame seeds on the bread sticks, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wehwalt Posted February 26, 2015 #45 Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) Gone the way of the welcome plate of cookies in every cabin, the crepes at the Champagne fountain event, sesame seeds on the bread sticks, etc. They'll save money as fewer people will go without the glass. I have all six, but one has a crack in it, so I'll buy a good one of that design on eBay if I need to. Why do I still go if I have all the glasses? It's borderline worth it on a dull afternoon, and between the wine and the glass, you feel like you get something out of it. But the wine alone isn't worth it. I'd rather put that balcony I'm paying for to good use. Next cruise, I'll go to the wine tasting (Coral at end of April). No glassee, no stayee. Edited February 26, 2015 by Wehwalt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruiseprincess Posted February 26, 2015 Author #46 Share Posted February 26, 2015 They'll save money as fewer people will go without the glass. I have all six, but one has a crack in it, so I'll buy a good one of that design on eBay if I need to. Why do I still go if I have all the glasses? It's borderline worth it on a dull afternoon, and between the wine and the glass, you feel like you get something out of it. But the wine alone isn't worth it. I'd rather put that balcony I'm paying for to good use. Next cruise, I'll go to the wine tasting (Coral at end of April). No glassee, no stayee. They don't require you to stay in order to get the glass but some of the ships did make both people shoe up before they would hand out 2 glasses. On the Royal and CB they didn't care....just 1 person had to present the card & ask for the glasses & they were fine with that. Something tells me that they just ran out of glasses on that one cruise and the program will continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinChris Posted February 26, 2015 #47 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Late to this but for what it's worth those little glasses are NOT shot glasses. They are technically cordial glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wehwalt Posted February 26, 2015 #48 Share Posted February 26, 2015 They don't require you to stay in order to get the glass but some of the ships did make both people shoe up before they would hand out 2 glasses. On the Royal and CB they didn't care....just 1 person had to present the card & ask for the glasses & they were fine with that. Something tells me that they just ran out of glasses on that one cruise and the program will continue. I know ... but I dislike walking out, glass in hot little hand, in front of my fellow passengers. Although I have left early a couple of times because of another activity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted February 26, 2015 #49 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Gone the way of the welcome plate of cookies in every cabin, the crepes at the Champagne fountain event, sesame seeds on the bread sticks, etc. I remember when there was always a bowl of fresh fruit waiting in your cabin at embarkation, and your steward would replenish as needed. Good apples, not so good grapes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruiseprincess Posted February 26, 2015 Author #50 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I know ... but I dislike walking out, glass in hot little hand, in front of my fellow passengers. Although I have left early a couple of times because of another activity. It used to bother my wife many cruises ago but since I convinced her not to have to sit through another boring talk she thanks me ever since. Last trip she even picked them up while I stayed to finish watching a movie in the theater. It saves Princess money anyway since we were only offering the wine to others at the table. I remember when there was always a bowl of fresh fruit waiting in your cabin at embarkation, and your steward would replenish as needed. Good apples, not so good grapes. Eliminating unwanted fruit in the cabins was the best thing they could have done to save money. I used to see all the discarded over ripe fruit in the hallway being thrown away by people who didn't want it in the first place. It's better to help yourself to what you want at the buffet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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