marinaro44 Posted June 13, 2016 #51 Share Posted June 13, 2016 ...but where is Spirits Lounge Beachseeker? By Max's piano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spursgirl Posted June 13, 2016 #52 Share Posted June 13, 2016 By Max's piano. You learn something every day. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottie A Posted June 13, 2016 #53 Share Posted June 13, 2016 By Max's piano. You'd think we would know that as we spend most of our evenings sat chatting to him and listening to his great music! We just always called it the Casino Bar! As he is on Quest now, I guess it's next to Ed's piano on Journey. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dd214 Posted June 14, 2016 #54 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I am so happy you are happy with the daily wine choices. My "one opinion" has been confirmed by others who are choosy about their wines. There is a HUGE difference between a reisling and a chardonnay, or pinot grigio, or prosecco, or sauvignon blanc. Then there are WHERE the wines are from. If you don't care, then that's fine for you. Azamara is FABULOUS, I love that they have superior crew, food, and more. All I'm saying is that the wine choices should be better. And I'm saying they're just fine and you're expecting too much from "included" wines. If you want fine Chardonnays then open up your wallet. Yech! Only one white? You have to be kidding. Why not only a Jim Beam Bourbon and a cheap gin? No other hard stuff. They even have three choices of beer. Azamara has dropped the ball here. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted June 14, 2016 #55 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Yech! Only one white? You have to be kidding. Why not only a Jim Beam Bourbon and a cheap gin? No other hard stuff. They even have three choices of beer.Azamara has dropped the ball here. :( I agree they are dropping the ball here on the wine. But I don't agree they have a choice of three beers--Bud and Bud Lite don't count as beers in my book, which means they really only have one viable choice included, Becks. Not a bad beer, but still, choice would be a fine thing. If they have only one white, I presume only one red too. What does it tend to be, pray tell? For whites I like chardonnay myself, but a good one, alas, and I particularly don't like pinot grigios. Oh well, I'm not drinking much these days anyways, so I guess I'll be good on this trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dd214 Posted June 14, 2016 #56 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I agree they are dropping the ball here on the wine. But I don't agree they have a choice of three beers--Bud and Bud Lite don't count as beers in my book, which means they really only have one viable choice included, Becks. Not a bad beer, but still, choice would be a fine thing. If they have only one white, I presume only one red too. What does it tend to be, pray tell? For whites I like chardonnay myself, but a good one, alas, and I particularly don't like pinot grigios. Oh well, I'm not drinking much these days anyways, so I guess I'll be good on this trip! Sorry, I didn't realize two of the beers were buds.:o I drink chardonnay. A sweet white won't do. Neither will a bad chardonnay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted June 14, 2016 #57 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Sorry, I didn't realize two of the beers were buds.:o I drink chardonnay. A sweet white won't do. Neither will a bad chardonnay. Agreed. I also like a nice red from time to time. But I'll do without, or have a cocktail instead, if the wine's not good. It doesn't take much to please me, really, it doesn't have to be hugely expensive, just decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted June 15, 2016 #58 Share Posted June 15, 2016 It's only really 'one' wine on the first day, after that you can always ask for a wine that's been the wine of the day on another day. I've never been refused, except when they ran out of the Rose. The Rose is a constant wine. They had a lovely one (think it was Portuguese), when it ran out the new one was sweet - not nice at all. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinaro44 Posted June 15, 2016 #59 Share Posted June 15, 2016 It's only really 'one' wine on the first day, after that you can always ask for a wine that's been the wine of the day on another day. I've never been refused, except when they ran out of the Rose. The Rose is a constant wine. They had a lovely one (think it was Portuguese), when it ran out the new one was sweet - not nice at all. I think we have to understand that the ten or so whites and ten or so reds are not a wine list for us to choose from each day when we'd like a glass of wine. You really don't just say " I'd like the so-amd-so wine tonight with my lunch or dinner." They bring up cases of the white and red of the day to the dining room or buffet or wherever you are and these are what they expect to be serving that day. They don't have all the wines on hand waiting for you to choose the one you'd especially like, and it's a real burden if you expect your waiter or bartender to run down to the wine storage locker to get your specific choice. If they had to do that for everyone they'd have no time to serve meals or mix drinks. What I find works if I'm not keen on the white or red of the day is to ask if there's a bottle of another white or red (whichever color I'd prefer with my meal) handy that I might have instead. The waiter will usually have a bottle from the prior day or two somewhere close by and if I'd prefer that one he or she will bring it to me. By the way, Regent works the same way. They offer a white and red each day, and don't give you a list of all the "included" wines and ask you to make a choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted June 15, 2016 #60 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I have asked for a specific wine that I liked and always got it, regardless of how many days ago it was offered. I prefer Sauvignon Blanc and once they have served one, I tend to ask for it every day. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted June 15, 2016 #61 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I have asked for a specific wine that I liked and always got it, regardless of how many days ago it was offered. I prefer Sauvignon Blanc and once they have served one, I tend to ask for it every day. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app We love it as well but hardly if it's a California one. Hopefully they will have the Austrailian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mermen Posted June 15, 2016 #62 Share Posted June 15, 2016 :confused: I think it's all rather subjective, born and raised in SF, Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino all have wines worthy of enjoying, not to mention the Sierra foothills and Monterey - central coast regions. We also enjoy some dry Chardonnays from Australia and a good Tempranillo or Rioja from Spain or Portugal. Bottom line though, you can't please everyone - kudos for Azamara offering this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted June 15, 2016 #63 Share Posted June 15, 2016 We love it as well but hardly if it's a California one. Hopefully they will have the Austrailian. Preferably New Zealand Marlborough SB for me, but not seen that on Azamara! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted June 15, 2016 #64 Share Posted June 15, 2016 They do have a lovely Marlborough SB onboard. Last few cruises we have been on it has been the one served on the White Nights day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted June 15, 2016 #65 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Preferably New Zealand Marlborough SB for me, but not seen that on Azamara! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app If they had that we would be happy as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillC Posted June 15, 2016 #66 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Over the last few cruises we've done Oyster Bay sauvignon blanc has been available. They also offer a South African s.b. from the Stellenbosch area. Both are quite drinkable IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted June 16, 2016 #67 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Over the last few cruises we've done Oyster Bay sauvignon blanc has been available. They also offer a South African s.b. from the Stellenbosch area. Both are quite drinkable IMO. Would be very happy with Oyster Bay SB - I often buy it at home. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted June 16, 2016 #68 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Over the last few cruises we've done Oyster Bay sauvignon blanc has been available. They also offer a South African s.b. from the Stellenbosch area. Both are quite drinkable IMO. The Oyster Bay is too drinkable Bill IMHO ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted June 16, 2016 #69 Share Posted June 16, 2016 The Oyster Bay is too drinkable Bill IMHO ;) Agree! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridafolks Posted July 2, 2016 #70 Share Posted July 2, 2016 You can find the list of complementary spirits and cocktails here https://www.azamaraclubcruises.co.uk/booked-guests/onboard-packages/complimentary-beverages soon to be first time azamara- So do they not include limoncello, Baileys or Frangelico? How is the lemon drop made from the included list that has been mentioned here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workingtocruise-59 Posted July 2, 2016 #71 Share Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) soon to be first time azamara- So do they not include limoncello, Baileys or Frangelico? How is the lemon drop made from the included list that has been mentioned here? Limoncello, Baileys and Frangelico are not on the complimentary/ included list. A lemon drop Martini can be made with included vodka, triple sec, lemon juice and sugar syrup. Wishing you a wonderful Azamara cruise and hoping that it's the first of many! Edited July 2, 2016 by workingtocruise-59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabbycat Posted July 2, 2016 #72 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I am fairly fussy about my wines, but find the variety (five per day), sufficent enough to have one I like. If not, I can switch to martinis! However, I have not encountered this problem yet! :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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