TaylorMace Posted September 24, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 24, 2016 This will be our first time with the AIBP. Do you have a favorite spot to have your first drink? A fun place to hang out before the muster or during sail away? The last few cruises we did the sail away on our balcony, but I always remember our first cruise and watching from the top deck as the ship pulled away. Not sure what we will do this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted September 24, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 24, 2016 This will be our first time with the AIBP. Do you have a favorite spot to have your first drink? A fun place to hang out before the muster or during sail away? The last few cruises we did the sail away on our balcony, but I always remember our first cruise and watching from the top deck as the ship pulled away. Not sure what we will do this time. Which ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoRoy218 Posted September 24, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Regal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted September 24, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 24, 2016 This will be our first time with the AIBP. Do you have a favorite spot to have your first drink? A fun place to hang out before the muster or during sail away? The last few cruises we did the sail away on our balcony, but I always remember our first cruise and watching from the top deck as the ship pulled away. Not sure what we will do this time. Always at the sail away. After the first, I need the next ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msg74 Posted September 24, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) At sailaway, we are usually topside along a railing if we aren't on our balcony. We usually sail out of Ft. Lauderdale, so we're waving to the people fishing on the starboard side or in the condos on the port side. As far as a drink -- I drink Scotch every sailaway. It's my policy. Edited September 24, 2016 by msg74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted September 24, 2016 #6 Share Posted September 24, 2016 We pick up our drinks (gin and tonic for me) and head to our balcony for sail away. Some times though we just enjoy our bottle of wine we brought with us after calling room service for two wine glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishh Posted September 24, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 24, 2016 This will be our first time with the AIBP. Do you have a favorite spot to have your first drink? A fun place to hang out before the muster or during sail away? The last few cruises we did the sail away on our balcony, but I always remember our first cruise and watching from the top deck as the ship pulled away. Not sure what we will do this time. Since we normally sail out of Melbourne we like to be beside an outside bar as high up in the ship as possible, watching the view as we sailaway from the Melbourne Skyline. 2 years ago we had an aft balcony cabin sailing out of Sydney so we just sat on our balcony having a drink and watching the gorgeous view. We always get on the ship and say we're going to have a Whiskey Sour (hubby) and a Gin and Lemonade (me). It always turns into a beer for him and a wine for me! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorMace Posted September 24, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted September 24, 2016 We will be on the Regal. We loved the back of the crown and CB, but have not found a favorite hangout on the regal. Love hearing the sail away spots. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoRoy218 Posted September 24, 2016 #9 Share Posted September 24, 2016 We're on the Regal for the first time, in 3 weeks -- yay!!!! Have been studying the deck plans particularly for sail away. We may start on deck 16 by the Outrigger bar but since it looks like a fairly small area, may get crowded quickly. So, I thought about going up one deck and staying aft and starboard to appreciate NY harbor headed out. Once we leave the harbor, will probably roam for the best pictures. Drink? DH and I always enjoy the "drink of the day" so may do that, depending. And of course enjoying our AIBP. Happy sailing! Would love to hear suggestions from those who have sailed Regal re: good spots for sail away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis Posted September 24, 2016 #10 Share Posted September 24, 2016 We're on the Regal for the first time, in 3 weeks -- yay!!!! Have been studying the deck plans particularly for sail away. We may start on deck 16 by the Outrigger bar but since it looks like a fairly small area, may get crowded quickly. So, I thought about going up one deck and staying aft and starboard to appreciate NY harbor headed out. Once we leave the harbor, will probably roam for the best pictures. Drink? DH and I always enjoy the "drink of the day" so may do that, depending. And of course enjoying our AIBP. Happy sailing! Would love to hear suggestions from those who have sailed Regal re: good spots for sail away. Outrigger's is a great place, and surprisingly spacious, with tables, chairs and sofas...and super views Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjohn40787 Posted September 24, 2016 #11 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Favorite sailaway spot on Coral? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser411 Posted September 24, 2016 #12 Share Posted September 24, 2016 My favorite sailaway drink is a Beverly Hills Iced Tea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonit964 Posted September 24, 2016 #13 Share Posted September 24, 2016 My favorite sailaway drink is a Beverly Hills Iced Tea... Mine as well. They are THE best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoRoy218 Posted September 24, 2016 #14 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Sounds like I need to try Beverly Hills Iced Tea -- do you know ingredients? 🍹 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonit964 Posted September 24, 2016 #15 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Sounds like I need to try Beverly Hills Iced Tea -- do you know ingredients? 🍹 Beverly Hills Iced Tea 10 ½ oz Glass ½ oz Cointreau ½ oz Bombay Sapphire Gin ½ oz Bacardi White Rum ½ oz Grey Goose Vodka ½ oz Cuervo Tequila Pouring Sparkling Wine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoRoy218 Posted September 24, 2016 #16 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Yum Tonit -- may be the perfect sail away cocktail. 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Kinkacruiser Posted September 24, 2016 #17 Share Posted September 24, 2016 For the best all round views and atmosphere - top deck or Outrigger (aft panorama views). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f-mattox Posted September 24, 2016 #18 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Pardon my ignorance but what is AIBP? Favorite drink is whatever the special of the day is and favorite spot is the Outrigger at the very back of Lido Deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedprincess Posted September 24, 2016 #19 Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) Pardon my ignorance but what is AIBP? Favorite drink is whatever the special of the day is and favorite spot is the Outrigger at the very back of Lido Deck. AIBP = All Inclusive Beverage Package.... Favorite drink is Ketel One with splash of club soda and a lime. Sailaway spot is wherever the band is on deck.... Edited September 24, 2016 by reedprincess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f-mattox Posted September 24, 2016 #20 Share Posted September 24, 2016 AIBP = All Inclusive Beverage Package.... Favorite drink is Ketel One with splash of club soda and a lime. Sailaway spot is wherever the band is on deck.... Thank you so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acp1119 Posted September 24, 2016 #21 Share Posted September 24, 2016 If you will be on Regal leaving out of New York, the best place will be up on deck. I just watched her on the harbor web cam. She goes past the Statue of Liberty and then under the Verrazano Narrows Bridge. You can only appreciate going under the bridge from up on deck. You really think the ship won't fit under. It's fun. But if you have early traditional dinner at 5:30 you will miss it. She went past the Statue of Liberty around 5:30 and under the Verrazano around 5:50. Unless they schedule the traditional later on the 1st night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladysgoing Posted September 25, 2016 #22 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Outrigger's is a great place, and surprisingly spacious, with tables, chairs and sofas...and super views That sounds wonderful! I can't wait until we are back there on our Regal cruise. Sounds like I need to try Beverly Hills Iced Tea -- do you know ingredients? They are good, but strong.:eek::eek::eek: I like a margarita with an extra shot of rum, Mucho Mangos are good, vodka on the rocks is always good.:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted September 25, 2016 #23 Share Posted September 25, 2016 May have to try that or at least get one for my wife. Our next two cruises were booked under the Sip n Sail promo. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorMace Posted September 25, 2016 Author #24 Share Posted September 25, 2016 My favorite sailaway drink is a Beverly Hills Iced Tea... My DW Loves sweet tea. I know it is not good on Princess ships, so maybe this will be a good substitute! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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