Rare Niagarawine Posted October 12, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 12, 2017 my husband only drinks beer. I noticed that the room service price for a bucket was 38 tom40 dollars but in the bar the bucket is 26 dollars. Could I buy the beer there and take it to our cabin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberta Quilter Posted October 12, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Yes. There will likely be a Happy Hour in one or two of the bars (details will be in the daily program) and you can purchase your beer at the HH pricing (first one at full price, second at $2). We did that a few times to take advantage of HH pricing and then, depending on whether or not we had a fridge, either kept in the fridge or in the ice bucket on the desk. Sometimes, we even took the beer to the MDR to have with dinner. (It's a shame he only drinks beer when you live in Niagara!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted October 12, 2017 #3 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Remember that the $26 bar price is before the 15% service charge is added, and I believe the room service price includes it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trub Posted October 12, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 12, 2017 i think the bucket delievred to the room contains 6 beers and the one in the bars 5 hence the price difference. but yes once youve got it you can take it and drink wherever you wish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Niagarawine Posted October 12, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Thank you, good to know, looking forward to my cruise so much!:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dashwood100 Posted October 13, 2017 #6 Share Posted October 13, 2017 If you have warm beer it is simply a trip to an open bar and they will exchange it for a cold one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster50 Posted October 13, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 13, 2017 This is a bit of a longshot but can you pick what brand of beer you get in the bucket? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted October 13, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 13, 2017 This is a bit of a longshot but can you pick what brand of beer you get in the bucket? Paul Absolutely! They even have different prices for different brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avian777 Posted October 13, 2017 #9 Share Posted October 13, 2017 i think the bucket delievred to the room contains 6 beers and the one in the bars 5 hence the price difference... No need to guess about such things when a call to HAL Ship Services would provide a definitive/reliable answer. JMO Smooth sailing :beer-mug: :beer-mug: :beer-mug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted October 13, 2017 #10 Share Posted October 13, 2017 No need to guess about such things when a call to HAL Ship Services would provide a definitive/reliable answer. Maybe. Or maybe you will get the answer that the random phone person thinks is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted October 13, 2017 #11 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Maybe. Or maybe you will get the answer that the random phone person thinks is true. I would bet a beer on option two ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avian777 Posted October 13, 2017 #12 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Maybe. Or maybe you will get the answer that the random phone person thinks is true. And maybe the "random" CCer will guess the correct answer ... but how will you know, when (as demonstrated in this Thread) there are conflicting answers (guesses) posted on here? JMO; YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted October 13, 2017 #13 Share Posted October 13, 2017 my husband only drinks beer. I noticed that the room service price for a bucket was 38 tom40 dollars but in the bar the bucket is 26 dollars. Could I buy the beer there and take it to our cabin? If you (or a friend traveling on the same cruise) is a 4 or 5 star Mariner, the cheapest beer is found in the mini-bar (since you get a 50% discount). With the discount I think you pay around $3 per can/bottle plus the 15% service charge, so under $4 total. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj42 Posted October 14, 2017 #14 Share Posted October 14, 2017 I would go with the happy hour specials, usually late afternoon and 10-11 (drink servers on the Zaandam gave happy hour prices in the Lido buffet at lunch also). My experience with buying a bucket on the last night of a cruise (unexpected credit to use) was negative, since they would only give one brand of beer, not a variety, and they wouldn't bring me a bottle opener, nor was there one in the room. My happy hour trick is to buy 2 Grolsch's (Dutch beer in keeping with the Holland spirit), which are 16 oz, so you get good value, and they have resealable locking caps, so I can carry them around the ship in my shoulder pack, keep one in the fridge, and drink where I'm at, whether it's on a Promenade deck chair, in a Crow's Nest lounger, or in my room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster50 Posted October 15, 2017 #15 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I like your style RJ. :D. You sound like me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metgame24 Posted October 15, 2017 #16 Share Posted October 15, 2017 How would it work if you had a drink package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted October 15, 2017 #17 Share Posted October 15, 2017 How would it work if you had a drink package? Unless you are over your allotted 15 drinks a day, you do not need to worry about it. Whenever you want a beer, you just order one. ;) If you are over your 15 drinks a day, I do not know the answer and you need more help than I can give you. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nang Posted October 17, 2017 #18 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Maybe. Or maybe you will get the answer that the random phone person thinks is true. Yes the random poster is correct - 6 beers to a bucket in room service and 5 from the bar. Copied from another thread a few days ago (need to add 15%) .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avian777 Posted October 17, 2017 #19 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Yes the random poster is correct - 6 beers to a bucket in room service and 5 from the bar. Copied from another thread a few days ago (need to add 15%) .... Interesting ... but only adds to the confusion, as the current (10-17-2017) prices for the (6-pack) Bucket of Beer posted on HAL's website are $37.50 for Imported brands and $40 for Domestic (US) brands. And, adding 15% to the prices shown in the Room Service menu that you posted would only bring those prices up to $34.50 and $36.80, respectively. I'd wager a beer that the current information from HAL is more accurate than that posted by your "random poster". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomsPaPa Posted October 17, 2017 #20 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Interesting ... but only adds to the confusion, as the current (10-17-2017) prices for the (6-pack) Bucket of Beer posted on HAL's website are $37.50 for Imported brands and $40 for Domestic (US) brands. And, adding 15% to the prices shown in the Room Service menu that you posted would only bring those prices up to $34.50 and $36.80, respectively. I'd wager a beer that the current information from HAL is more accurate than that posted by your "random poster". Are you wagering a Domestic or Imported beer? Just asking :') dh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avian777 Posted October 17, 2017 #21 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Are you wagering a Domestic or Imported beer? Just asking :') dh Winner's choice, of course!!! :)(y):beer-mug::beer-toast::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dashwood100 Posted October 17, 2017 #22 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Some beer is 12 oz and some 16. Could affect the price as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKLYNPONY Posted October 17, 2017 #23 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I would go with the happy hour specials, usually late afternoon and 10-11 (drink servers on the Zaandam gave happy hour prices in the Lido buffet at lunch also). My experience with buying a bucket on the last night of a cruise (unexpected credit to use) was negative, since they would only give one brand of beer, not a variety, and they wouldn't bring me a bottle opener, nor was there one in the room. My happy hour trick is to buy 2 Grolsch's (Dutch beer in keeping with the Holland spirit), which are 16 oz, so you get good value, and they have resealable locking caps, so I can carry them around the ship in my shoulder pack, keep one in the fridge, and drink where I'm at, whether it's on a Promenade deck chair, in a Crow's Nest lounger, or in my room. Nice. thanks for that tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Niagarawine Posted October 17, 2017 Author #24 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Thanks for all the beer tips. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nang Posted October 18, 2017 #25 Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) Interesting ... but only adds to the confusion, as the current (10-17-2017) prices for the (6-pack) Bucket of Beer posted on HAL's website are $37.50 for Imported brands and $40 for Domestic (US) brands. And, adding 15% to the prices shown in the Room Service menu that you posted would only bring those prices up to $34.50 and $36.80, respectively. I'd wager a beer that the current information from HAL is more accurate than that posted by your "random poster". Not sure how quoting bar service prices/quantities and comparing to room service prices adds confusion. However quoting prices for gifts purchased prior to cruise may well do so which is what I believe you have done (I have just checked this on my live booking and copied (poorly) below). Perhaps you could clarify what the prices you quote are for - bar service, room service or pre cruise gifts. (geez, I need to get a life, surely there are more important things to debate but then beer is important!!) Miller Genuine Draft domestic beer: 6-pack Miller Genuine Draft domestic beer: 6-pack $40.00Add to Wish List Miller Genuine Draft domestic beer: 6-packBUY NOW $40.00 Miller Lite domestic beer: 6-pack Miller Lite domestic beer: 6-pack $40.00Add to Wish List Miller Lite domestic beer: 6-packBUY NOW $37.50 Heineken imported beer: 6-pack Heineken imported beer: 6-pack $37.50Add to Wish List Heineken imported beer: 6-packBUY NOW and bar serivce prices from June 17 ...http://www.rogerjett-photography.com/here/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Pool-Bars.pdf Edited October 18, 2017 by Nang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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