bmac1 Posted May 18, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Just off Grandeur and was surprised by how weak the drinks have gotten I tried every bar on board and it was the same at all of them they are using a shot glass for all alcohol pours and it is one short pour and I tried the old tip in advance but it made no difference in the pour. I asked a bar tender about it and was told they must use a shot glass and give no more than a single shot pour and are being watched to make sure the follow that guideline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atalante Posted May 18, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Definitely not the case in January. We found our favorite bartenders and got some generous pours (although we were on a drink package so it really didn't matter at the end of the day). Was a great week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguy1016 Posted May 18, 2017 #3 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Definitely not the case in January. We found our favorite bartenders and got some generous pours (although we were on a drink package so it really didn't matter at the end of the day). Was a great week. That's the difference. You were eligible for unlimited alcohol so it didn't matter how much they put in your glass. I have never had a weak pour on an RCI ship. I hope this "only one shot" policy is not fleet wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juiceman Posted May 18, 2017 #4 Share Posted May 18, 2017 On my Adventure cruise last month, most bartenders would measure 1 or 2 shots (depending on what the drink required) & pour a little more from the bottle as he poured the shot in. I remember only one bartender seemed to only do the required pour. I have never really had a weak drink on any cruise I've been on as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmac1 Posted May 18, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Up until this cruise I also always was very happy with the drinks but this time it was a totally different story every drink at every bar was very weak also I like a good spicy Bloody Mary in the morning and in the past they were decent but they are using a different mix now and it also is very watered down it and has little if any spice in it. I asked them to add some more hot sauce but it still tasted very watered down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheProfessor74 Posted May 18, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I think the drinks are usually hit or miss depending on the bartender... I can order the same drink from 10 different bartenders on board and maybe 5 are very good, while 3 are below good and 2 are terrible... That's drinking Whiskey Sours which should be super easy. A few times I cant even tell whats in my drink, but over half are good usually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheProfessor74 Posted May 18, 2017 #7 Share Posted May 18, 2017 That's one of the biggest advantages of the drink package imo, When you get a dud, you can just toss it istad of having to complain again and again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted May 18, 2017 #8 Share Posted May 18, 2017 just got off the 24 night Trans-Pacific on Explorer and the drinks were weak. The drinks were measured but if I had tipped the bar staff sometimes they'd do an extra squirt, nothing more. The pricing was ridiculous. Royal Signature cocktails were $17, Royal cocktails were $14, and favorites were $11-$11.50. Then there was the pre-mixed crap that sold for $8.50. This was the Cosmo and Jack 'n Coke among others, they poured it out of a plastic jug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted May 18, 2017 #9 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Definitely not the case in January. We found our favorite bartenders and got some generous pours (although we were on a drink package so it really didn't matter at the end of the day). Was a great week. that was January, this is now. RCI has started to enforce new policies, new rules. See what you get on a cruise now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted May 18, 2017 #10 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Cruising is not an "anything goes" affair anymore, apparently. Our drinks have always been so strong, I've asked for them NOT to put so much vodka in! I mean, you don't want to get a buzz from the smell of the drink!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 18, 2017 #11 Share Posted May 18, 2017 The only thing worse than a weak drink is a strong drink Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted May 18, 2017 #12 Share Posted May 18, 2017 that was January, this is now. RCI has started to enforce new policies, new rules. See what you get on a cruise now. Welcome home, I followed your roll call. We plan to book the spring 2019 TP. Hope you had a great time. Sorry for the hijack:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellwingri Posted May 18, 2017 #13 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I hope this isn't the case in 9 days when we board. My daughter has the drink package but she'll be unhappy with weak drinks. I drink for free in the casino but out of Baltimore, the casino will be closed almost as much as its open. Since this was the first cruise after dry dock, maube they'll loosen up. (I can hope, can't I?????) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted May 18, 2017 #14 Share Posted May 18, 2017 That's one of the biggest advantages of the drink package imo, When you get a dud, you can just toss it istad of having to complain again and again... The only time my drink has been weak was because of all the ice in the glass but now i always say no ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodtime Cruizin Posted May 18, 2017 #15 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I believe that there is no reason to limit 'Happy' to just one hour a day, so we always get the deluxe package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 18, 2017 #16 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I believe that there is no reason to limit 'Happy' to just one hour a day, so we always get the deluxe package. I think it's 3.5 hours, actually. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodtime Cruizin Posted May 18, 2017 #17 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I think it's 3.5 hours, actually. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Huh. Interesting. It's 5 o'clock everywhere w/ a Deluxe Package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted May 18, 2017 #18 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Huh. Interesting. It's 5 o'clock everywhere w/ a Deluxe Package. Or Drink o'clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 18, 2017 #19 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Huh. Interesting. It's 5 o'clock everywhere w/ a Deluxe Package. My liquor bill was $0 on the Rhapsody TA. I stayed pleasantly buzzed all 14 days. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floatel_lvr Posted May 18, 2017 #20 Share Posted May 18, 2017 My liquor bill was $0 on the Rhapsody TA. I stayed pleasantly buzzed all 14 days. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app John, They also kept leaving wine in your cabin... LOL.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 18, 2017 #21 Share Posted May 18, 2017 John,They also kept leaving wine in your cabin... LOL.. Just be nice to people. All it takes. Plus buying a liter of vodka on the last night of a B2B. [emoji2] Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof359 Posted May 18, 2017 #22 Share Posted May 18, 2017 when I was younger strong was the way to go, then I discovered weaker was better, better a buzz than passing out and waking up and not wanting to do any thing but lie there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 18, 2017 #23 Share Posted May 18, 2017 when I was younger strong was the way to go, then I discovered weaker was better, better a buzz than passing out and waking up and not wanting to do any thing but lie there Plus overly strong drinks taste awful. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodtime Cruizin Posted May 19, 2017 #24 Share Posted May 19, 2017 My liquor bill was $0 on the Rhapsody TA. I stayed pleasantly buzzed all 14 days. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app As Martha would say, "That's a good thing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoLoHa Posted May 19, 2017 #25 Share Posted May 19, 2017 My last two cruise we had deluxe drink pkg but we noticed that the drinks are not strong like they were in the past. I would wait until pina colada complete then ask for Capt Morgan on top. I think they do try to keep us in line Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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