Celebrity Century

[panthermikey]

I am going on the Celebrity Century very soon and was wondering from those who have been on this ship before if they have free drinks around the place?

 

When I say free drinks, I mean like the almost like bubbled cordials etc they offer in the buffet areas? Some ships also have these stations around at various places on the ship to get free water, cordials etc.

 

Thanks.

[MarkusToe]

Can't remember to see any outside buffet.....

[Lulubelle45]

Was on her in August. Got a free Champagne or Mimosa on boarding. Another one when we went for the Captains toast in the Theatre. Did the Galley tour and again offered a free glass of the above mentioned. They also had non alcoholic choices. The buffet always had the coffee tea and drink stations open with some good juices especially in am. The Cova Café had free pastries but not drinks

 

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[panthermikey]

Thank you.

 

 

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[Lsimon]

I have a feeling from the context of your post that the term "cordial" might have different meaning in Australia than it does here. Here a cordial normally refers to a sweet liqueur so it would be referring to an alcoholic drink. If you are referring to non-alcoholic drinks then there are plenty of free choices but unfortunately anything "bubbled" (carbonated) are not included as all carbonated drinks on board carry an extra charge.

 

Here is a recap of the no-extra charge drinks offered on board as best as I can recall:

 

Tap water, Brewed coffee (regular and decaf), instant coffee (taster's choice regular and decaf), Tea (good selection of about 8 or more popular tea blends including green, mint, etc), hot coca (Nestles instant mix), Milk (regular, chocolate and skim), juices, iced tea, lemonade, fruit punch.

 

All of these items are available in any dining area or from room service. They are available 24/7 from room service and from beverage stations in the buffet area although some items are not available at all times in the buffet: Some milks are only available during meals in the buffet and the dispensers used for juices during breakfast times are used for iced tea, lemonade and punch at other times.

 

For the most part there is an extra charge for any alcoholic, carbonated, or bottled beverage. Also most bars and lounges charge for any beverages served there other than tap water. There are upscale versions of many no-extra-charge beverages available which do cost extra such as espresso based coffees, organic teas, bottled water, fresh squeezed OJ, etc.

 

There are a couple opportunities for guests to get free alcoholic drinks but they are few and far between. As reported above, you are greeted on board with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine or a mimosa. On the first formal night there will be a Captain's toast before the show in the theatre and there will be complimentary drinks as well. Occasionally there is complimentary sparkling wine, of a very basic quality (being kind with the word basic), offered at some of the art auctions to entice customers. Also, if you are a Captain's Club Member (prior Celebrity cruiser loyalty club) there will be events where complimentary drinks are served - with the number of events differing for each program level.

Edited October 24, 2014 by Lsimon

[cruisestitch]

I ran into this language difference in Australia.

 

One Australian definition for cordial is "A concentrated noncarbonated soft drink which is diluted with water before drinking.'

 

Whereas in America, a cordial is an alcoholic drink, a liqueur.

 

See the following article:

 

Cordial

 

In some places, the word cordial is used for a sweet tonic, syrup, or non-alcoholic drink.

 

Elsewhere, the words liqueur and cordial interchangeable. When used to describe liqueur, a cordial is often very flavorful, has a low alcohol content, and is consumed after a meal. The reason for drinking a cordial once a meal has been finished is because the drink is a little sweeter, can work well in place of a sweet dessert, and also ties together the flavors of the entire meal.

 

In addition, a cordial is also used to describe a liqueur that has been created by blending brandy with spices and herbs.

 

In Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, as well as many other countries, a cordial is also known as a squash. This is a non-alcoholic drink that is very sweet and flavored to taste like various fruits. The squash comes in concentrate form to which carbonated water is added to create the cordial.

 

There is a similar type of drink that is popular in the United States, although instead of being known as a squash, it is more commonly referred to as a syrup.

[ctp365]

For people from Australia, bear in mind that the lemonade that Lsimon refers to is not the lemonade we are familiar with. It's the "cordial" type drink found as a complimentary drink in the buffet.

 

So yes, Celebrity do have that drink in the buffet.

 

Just remember if you want a drink of lemonade (soft drink) ask for Sprite. Can get confusing at times :)

 

 

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[WestLakeGirl]

Ah yes, lemonade to Americans is lemon juice, water, plus sweetener while to many others it is the equivalent of 7 up, Sprite, or other lemon-lime carbonated drinks.

 

The shandy being beer and lemonade uses the 7 up type, not the American lemonade.

 

The Celebrity drinks menus lists several cordials, using the American term, which always throws the Australians for a loop. American cordials are alcohol