Adoremus Posted February 18, 2015 #1 Share Posted February 18, 2015 We have a royal booked on the summit in a week. It says it includes a bottle of vodka and whiskey and mixers. We are not big whiskey vodka drinkers. Does anyone have ideas of what we could switch it out for like wine ? And how to do that? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Cruiser 6143 Posted February 18, 2015 #2 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Just talk to your butler. He/she will fix it. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phxazzcruisers Posted February 18, 2015 #3 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Kindly ask your butler if he could switch the alcohol out for a few bottles of wine. Most are very happy to take care of this for their guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisersTimesThree Posted February 18, 2015 #4 Share Posted February 18, 2015 We had no problem having the butler swap out the whiskey for a bottle of Bailey's Irish Cream, which I very much enjoyed sipping on our balcony in the evening both times we sailed in a RS. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigreckster Posted February 18, 2015 #5 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I enjoyed the bottle of Dewars scotch but had the butler trade the vodka for Martini Rossi Sweet Vermouth for my Rob Roys...Celebrity made out on the value of the respective bottles and I was a "happy cruiser",,,never a problem to a bottle switched. Your butler can easily do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandream Posted February 18, 2015 #6 Share Posted February 18, 2015 What type of Vodka will be waiting for me when I arrive if I don't swap it out? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cote d'or Posted February 19, 2015 #7 Share Posted February 19, 2015 What type of Vodka will be waiting for me when I arrive if I don't swap it out? Mike Absolut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandream Posted February 19, 2015 #8 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Absolut. I suppose that's what I would have guessed. Thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendaJ Posted February 19, 2015 #9 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I don't suppose we could ask for Grey Goose or Glenlivet? It would be great to see a list of the options before we go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suite dreams Posted February 21, 2015 #10 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Our butler switched our bottles out for my requested Grey Goose and Lemoncello. No problem. Just ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazteach1 Posted February 22, 2015 #11 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I asked last summer for both bottles to be switched to grey goose and got 2 huge bottles on EQ. I asked Millie in Michaels club and she had Bart our butler swap them out with no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheelmjm Posted February 22, 2015 #12 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I asked last summer for both bottles to be switched to grey goose and got 2 huge bottles on EQ. I asked Millie in Michaels club and she had Bart our butler swap them out with no problem. So happy to hear this, and glad OP thought to bring it up. I've developed an allergy to Vodka (no idea why) so I was hoping they'd be amenable to a switch when we're in a RS on Millie in Sept 2015. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare C-Dragons Posted February 22, 2015 #13 Share Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) So happy to hear this, and glad OP thought to bring it up. I've developed an allergy to Vodka (no idea why) so I was hoping they'd be amenable to a switch when we're in a RS on Millie in Sept 2015. Thanks! A Vodka allergy, that's very interesting! Are you allergic to all types of Vodka? Have you tried the French brand Ciroc which is made from grapes? Just a thought. :) Edited February 22, 2015 by C-Dragons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheelmjm Posted May 19, 2015 #14 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I have not but will certainly try. I've found that all the vodkas (so far) have broken me out in the chilled sweats with nausea, but the potato varieties are definitely worst--even Titos which is supposed to be one of the purest. I'll grab a little of the Chiroc next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2bespoiled Posted May 20, 2015 #15 Share Posted May 20, 2015 We had ours switched to Wine in April and they accommodated pretty nice bottles :). We were very satisfied with they offerings. Happy sailing, Jenna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendaJ Posted May 20, 2015 #16 Share Posted May 20, 2015 We had ours switched to Grey Goose and Glenlivet. I asked for this when the suite concierge contacted us, and they arrived in the cabin the first or second day. However, with the premium package, we didn't even open them, so we brought them home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheelmjm Posted May 29, 2015 #17 Share Posted May 29, 2015 A Vodka allergy, that's very interesting! Are you allergic to all types of Vodka? Have you tried the French brand Ciroc which is made from grapes? Just a thought. :) I wanted to (further hijack this thread and) let you know that i mixed 3 cocktails with Chiroc this past Friday and had none of the symptoms that I've experienced with the Titos and Luskasova! Thank you for the recommendation! I will think of you when I'm enjoying a real bloody mary this weekend in Oak Island,NC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonedaddy Posted July 6, 2015 #18 Share Posted July 6, 2015 We had ours switched to Grey Goose and Glenlivet. I asked for this when the suite concierge contacted us, and they arrived in the cabin the first or second day. However, with the premium package, we didn't even open them, so we brought them home. So is what I read correct that the prem bev package and specialty dining is included in the royal suite benefits or do you have to book a special promotion to receive these benefits. Also did you use the in room dining and was the menu good? thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachosdelux Posted July 6, 2015 #19 Share Posted July 6, 2015 So is what I read correct that the prem bev package and specialty dining is included in the royal suite benefits or do you have to book a special promotion to receive these benefits. Also did you use the in room dining and was the menu good? thank you Unlimited specialty dining, unlimited internet, and premium bev package are standard amenities for Royal Suite - you do not have to book any special package. In room dining was (essentially) whatever we wanted for breakfast. For dinner it was off the MDR menu. If you wanted something else I'm sure they will do their best to accommodate you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpcruiser Posted July 6, 2015 #20 Share Posted July 6, 2015 We had no problem having the butler swap out the whiskey for a bottle of Bailey's Irish Cream, which I very much enjoyed sipping on our balcony in the evening both times we sailed in a RS. Enjoy your cruise! When do you ask for the swap? (Before your cruise, or as soon as you get to your room?) I'd prefer not to wait hours before the swap. And could you also request which beer and soda are stocked in the fridge before your embarkation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachosdelux Posted July 6, 2015 #21 Share Posted July 6, 2015 (edited) When do you ask for the swap? (Before your cruise, or as soon as you get to your room?) I'd prefer not to wait hours before the swap. And could you also request which beer and soda are stocked in the fridge before your embarkation? In our case, the Michael's Club concierge e-mailed us a day or two before the cruise. It was a generic e-mail. I responded with my specific request for the bar set-up, including the types of soft drinks and mixers. Once on board, your butler will get you whatever you need, and refill the mixers/soft drinks. I am not a beer drinker, but there were 2-3 types of beer in the fridge. They will stock it with your preference, however. Edited July 6, 2015 by Nachosdelux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpcruiser Posted July 6, 2015 #22 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Cool. Then we'll wait for the e-mail the week before the cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chemmo Posted July 6, 2015 #23 Share Posted July 6, 2015 You will receive an email from your Michael's Club conceirge about a week before you sail. He/she will arrange any bookings or special requests. If you add to this what spirits and mini-bar beers and sodas you want it will be forwarded to your butler. We were reluctant to do this on our last cruise as we did not want to impose but both the conceirge and butler said it actually made their job easier. We will do this on our next cruise. As it was, we explained our choices of spirits, mixers, beers to the butler, went for lunch and when we came back it was all sorted. Beers, mixers and sodas miraculously replaced themselves every day...the only problem we had was that two of the beers we asked to be stocked were on the Classic not Premium package and our butler wanted to be very sure we knew we could get more expensive beers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpcruiser Posted July 6, 2015 #24 Share Posted July 6, 2015 You will receive an email from your Michael's Club conceirge about a week before you sail. He/she will arrange any bookings or special requests. If you add to this what spirits and mini-bar beers and sodas you want it will be forwarded to your butler. We were reluctant to do this on our last cruise as we did not want to impose but both the conceirge and butler said it actually made their job easier. We will do this on our next cruise. As it was, we explained our choices of spirits, mixers, beers to the butler, went for lunch and when we came back it was all sorted. Beers, mixers and sodas miraculously replaced themselves every day...the only problem we had was that two of the beers we asked to be stocked were on the Classic not Premium package and our butler wanted to be very sure we knew we could get more expensive beers! Making your liquor selection ahead of time makes sense. Why should he stock the room, then make changes? I guess you can also mention snack preferences at this time too. I just want to get into my room and spend the week there :) !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project_gal Posted July 7, 2015 #25 Share Posted July 7, 2015 He/she will arrange any bookings or special requests. If you add to this what spirits and mini-bar beers and sodas you want it will be forwarded to your butler. We were reluctant to do this on our last cruise as we did not want to impose but both the conceirge and butler said it actually made their job easier. We will do this on our next cruise. I will second this. I was embarrassed pre-cruise about the length of the email I sent the Michael's Club Concierge as I thought that it made us sound very demanding. I could not have been more wrong. When we first met our butler he was overjoyed and insisted on showing me how everything was in place. He insisted that our detailed email had made his life so much easier and thanked me. The response was similar in Michael's Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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