ss3437 Posted April 21, 2015 #1 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Is there any happy hour at any of the Independence of the Seas bars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 21, 2015 #2 Share Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) Is there any happy hour at any of the Independence of the Seas bars? I've not heard of any happy hour beyond the normal Diamond and Concierge lounge functions, which are for suite guests and higher level loyalty members. Edited April 21, 2015 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul65 Posted April 21, 2015 #3 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I've not heard of any happy hour beyond the normal Diamond and Concierge lounge functions, which are for suite guests and higher level loyalty members. I don't know about Independence of the Seas, but on our Serenade cruise, there were some "Happy Hour" specials advertised at times for places like the Crown & Castle Pub and Rita's Cantina. I didn't partake of them, so I don't know what kind of specials were involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss3437 Posted April 21, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Thanks for the info. Guess I will just have to stay with Holland America for my cheap afternoon drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcgrumpy Posted April 21, 2015 #5 Share Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) There are occasional specials listed in the cruise compasses linked here http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=46095565#post46095565. For exapmple 2 for 1 margaritas for an hour at Boleros and Schooner Bar, $5 WooWoos for an hour at the casino bar Edited April 21, 2015 by dcgrumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleafvoyage Posted April 21, 2015 #6 Share Posted April 21, 2015 There are occasional specials listed in the cruise compasses linked here http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=46095565#post46095565. For exapmple 2 for 1 margaritas for an hour at Boleros and Schooner Bar, $5 WooWoos for an hour at the casino bar Was on the Grandeur for New Years cruise, and they too had the 2 or 1 margarita special one night. Fast forward to last week, and gone was the 2 for 1 special.. instead it was $5.99 margarita specials... was waiting and waiting for the 2 for 1.. sadly, the prices were way up for the drinks.. my drink and my dh drink was over $25 US... then add the exchange for Canadian dollar:eek: needless to say, we drank more on the islands than on the ship:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted April 21, 2015 #7 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Yes, Indy usually offers some sort of drink specials and they vary by day. This will be listed in the daily Compass. I've seen the 2 for 1 margaritas and other specials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donsyb Posted April 22, 2015 #8 Share Posted April 22, 2015 On Bugsy's live report from Quantum, the Compass showed Happy Hours specials - 20% off drinks at certain bars between (I think) 3-5pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 22, 2015 #9 Share Posted April 22, 2015 On Bugsy's live report from Quantum, the Compass showed Happy Hours specials - 20% off drinks at certain bars between (I think) 3-5pm That sounds like BOGOHO for drinks: raise the drink prices 50% and then give you 20% off and call it a sale.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleafvoyage Posted April 22, 2015 #10 Share Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) That sounds like BOGOHO for drinks: raise the drink prices 50% and then give you 20% off and call it a sale.:rolleyes: No kidding. We scanned the compass daily to find the buy one get one offer- but it didn't come :( Just the $5.99 deal- which I guess is a deal. But not one we purchased. We were quite shocked at the prices. Compared to just New Years. And no drink of the day glasses- I finally asked the last day and was told you had to pay extra. As I have stated- prices are way up- from cruise fare to drinks. Our 2 drinks came to about $30CAN- we ended up having only a couple a day. Oh well, saved us money in the end :D we still had an ok cruise Edited April 22, 2015 by mapleleafvoyage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsnanny Posted April 22, 2015 #11 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Was on the Grandeur for New Years cruise, and they too had the 2 or 1 margarita special one night. Fast forward to last week, and gone was the 2 for 1 special.. instead it was $5.99 margarita specials... was waiting and waiting for the 2 for 1.. sadly, the prices were way up for the drinks.. my drink and my dh drink was over $25 US... then add the exchange for Canadian dollar:eek: needless to say, we drank more on the islands than on the ship:cool: Hey Chris, were leaving on the Quantum of the Seas on Friday. A few questions. Can we carry soda and water on? Drinks for the two of you came to 25.00? OMG, that is ridiculous. What were you drinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orlandodolly Posted April 22, 2015 #12 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Just got off the Allure this past Sunday. $22 bar tab was for one Ketel one martini and one 16oz draft beer. Way over my budget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsnanny Posted April 22, 2015 #13 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Thats ridiculous! Everyone says NCL nickel and dimes people to death. Most expensive drink I had on our recent NCL Gem cruise in February came to 7.50 and my go to drink, Malibu and Coke was less than 6.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleafvoyage Posted April 22, 2015 #14 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Hey Chris, were leaving on the Quantum of the Seas on Friday. A few questions. Can we carry soda and water on? Drinks for the two of you came to 25.00? OMG, that is ridiculous. What were you drinking? Yes, we each had a 12 pack of coke. In our luggage- in Baltimore. I had a Black Russian and Jeff had either amaretto sour or frozen mojito, or piña colada. Etc. nothing toooo extravagant. But soon pricey- and with at least a $3 tip already added on- we gave no extra- sad really. Like I have said- prices up- service understandably lower now) even our Bermuda cruise is up $1000- but hey, I got a window now ;) I'm checking out Carnivale and quite seeing what I'm seeing... So I have a fist full of $$$ and a bunch of vacation days per year- time will tell who gets it :) Have a great cruise!!!! Can't wait to hear all about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouhunter Posted April 22, 2015 #15 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Thanks for the info. Guess I will just have to stay with Holland America for my cheap afternoon drinks. If "cheap afternoon drinks" are the priority in a vacation decision.......:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted April 22, 2015 #16 Share Posted April 22, 2015 are we the only people who almost never drink alcohol during the day? at best he'll have a beer with Trivia. but it's too hot in the Caribbean to drink heavily. I have no desire to be dehydrated and headachy by drinking a lot. the free drinks in the Lounge are enough for us, now that we can bring 2 bottles of wine on board and no more corkage fee for the dining room( and even then we really only drink at dinner on Formal nights) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orlandodolly Posted April 23, 2015 #17 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Being Diamond+, I thought I would never do it but based on prices on Allure last week, this week I booked the new Norwegian Escape for Sept 2016. Got a mini suite, ultimate beverage package and OBC enough to pay the gratuities for the same price I paid for last week on the Allure for a Central Park View with no beverage package. It comes down to what is the best value for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
depplep Posted April 23, 2015 #18 Share Posted April 23, 2015 If you have the drink package how does this happy hour work? I assume not at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 23, 2015 #19 Share Posted April 23, 2015 If you have the drink package how does this happy hour work? I assume not at all? As long as the drinks are $12 or less, they are included with the Premium and Ultimate packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauvichick Posted April 24, 2015 #20 Share Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) are we the only people who almost never drink alcohol during the day? at best he'll have a beer with Trivia. but it's too hot in the Caribbean to drink heavily. I have no desire to be dehydrated and headachy by drinking a lot. the free drinks in the Lounge are enough for us, now that we can bring 2 bottles of wine on board and no more corkage fee for the dining room( and even then we really only drink at dinner on Formal nights) I'm on the same page as you. No alcohol during the day in the Caribbean for me as well. CL drinks are sufficient and 2 bottles of wine are plenty. Edited April 24, 2015 by sauvichick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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