Events with free drinks?

[bluegirlum]

What events (open to everyone) on board have free drinks? I know the Captain's reception does, but is there anything else? I can't remember.

[bighairtexan]

There are several options, especially if you're Diamond or above or in a suite. An officer's reception. The Diamond and/or Concierge lounge. OH and there is usually champagne at the art auctions (or at least I guess so... haven't even walked by one in years).

A liquor tasting/sampling at the sale tables by the shops.

[Clarea]

Repeater's party.

[bluegirlum]

There are several options, especially if you're Diamond or above or in a suite. An officer's reception. The Diamond and/or Concierge lounge. OH and there is usually champagne at the art auctions (or at least I guess so... haven't even walked by one in years).

A liquor tasting/sampling at the sale tables by the shops.

 

Ah, yes, the art auction. Never been to one of those.

 

I'm just an Emerald in a balcony cabin, so Diamond/Concierge lounge aren't an option. Just wondering what's available because a friend who's never been on a cruise asked me--and I can't remember which are C&A events and which are "regular" ones.

[Langley Cruisers]

--and I can't remember which are C&A events and which are "regular" ones.

 

Any Past Guest party will offer the free drinks but since your friend is a first time cruiser, it looks like the Captain's Reception is his/her event.

[Ourusualbeach]

The liquor tasting on the Freedom over Christmas was great. They had probably about 15 different bottles that you could sample from and they we're encouraging you to try them all. Been on some ships and they have only had 2 or 3 bottles available to sample.

[dorisis]

Occasionaly the shops will have a champgne offering for a sales presentation in the shop.

[hamrag]

Repeater's party.

 

Is this also held on short cruises, or is it only 7 day + cruises?

Thanks.

[Clarea]

Is this also held on short cruises, or is it only 7 day + cruises?

Thanks.

Depends on the ship. Sometimes they hold one for Platinum and above, sometimes it's for all levels.

[bluegirlum]

Depends on the ship. Sometimes they hold one for Platinum and above, sometimes it's for all levels.

 

I'm Emerald, and there was one for us on our 3 night Majesty cruise last year.

[BillOh]

Repeater's party.

 

The official ones and some ships do one sailaway on the bow for the upper tier level C&A (We got invited on Jewel as Emerald)

[Clarea]

The official ones and some ships do one sailaway on the bow for the upper tier level C&A (We got invited on Jewel as Emerald)

Sounds nice, we've never been invited to one of the sailaway versions.

[ksuds]

Sounds nice, we've never been invited to one of the sailaway versions.

 

I second that :rolleyes:

[CntPAcruiser]

On all the previous cruises I recall, the art auctions or other art-related receptions that served champagne did so without restriction (on Adventure they even had chocolate-dipped strawberries, too!).

 

Most recently, on Explorer in November 2014, you had to sign up with the art company and get a bid packet that included a ticket for champagne. No thanks! Definitely not worth it for the cheap sparkling wine (and suspect "art").

[derbygirl520]

The officer's reception (open to all), the C&A (which your friend can join you at if you are C&A), and I think there is a Plat and above reception as well are put on by the ship. I believe on 7 day+ sailings they are considered separate events. (Can someone that's cruised more recently verify this?)

 

Of course, the shop tastings and the art auctions!

 

Weeee!

DG

[Clarea]

The officer's reception (open to all), the C&A (which your friend can join you at if you are C&A), and I think there is a Plat and above reception as well are put on by the ship. I believe on 7 day+ sailings they are considered separate events. (Can someone that's cruised more recently verify this?)

 

Of course, the shop tastings and the art auctions!

 

Weeee!

DG

Can vary with ship, but there are usually two repeater's parties on cruises of 7 days or longer, one of which is for Platinum and above.

Edited January 10, 2015 by clarea

[John&LaLa]

Bridge Tour :eek: