20YearsBetweenCruises Posted May 10, 2018 #126 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Just off a 2-day preview cruise on Bliss.NO straws at the bars. Not even upon request. A couple times when I ordered a mango meltdown, bartenders told me up front there were no straws. Often I had a mango moustache as a result! There were straws available in Starbucks. Also, I got a milkshake at Coco's, and it came with - you guessed it - a big ol' plastic straw. On the Bliss now. You’ve just given me a reason to order a milkshake. I’ll recycle the straw for my mango meltdowns [emoji4] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElaineKeagy Posted May 10, 2018 #127 Share Posted May 10, 2018 There's plenty of articles out there if you Google them on the impact of straws on marine life and how the straws get there if you believe the only way for them to get there is by throwing them overboard. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk Yep. You’ve convinced me. Banning straws will probably help halt climate change too..... although indirectly. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gampy1967 Posted May 10, 2018 #128 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Yep. You’ve convinced me. Banning straws will probably help halt climate change too..... although indirectly. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Banning plastic straws will never offset the effect of cow farts on the ozone. We are doomed anyway and as a result I am going to use all of the plastic straws I want. When I am done with each straw I will feed it to a puppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElaineKeagy Posted May 10, 2018 #129 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Well, I think PETA wants to ban cows so that will take care of that !!! [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grouchomarx Posted May 10, 2018 #130 Share Posted May 10, 2018 I don't know why it has to be a full on ban of straws. Why not ease into it, have a transition period. Make the straws available only by request. So those of us truly feel we want or need one can have one, and plenty of other people will say no thanks. Just like they try to get you to reuse your bath towels in hotels, but make it optional, the usage of straws should be optional and kept to the minimum (many drinks truly do not require a straw). There are biodegradable straws available, why can't they use those? Maybe they cost too much and they don't wanna absorb the cost. Lets face it, they are saving money by not giving out the straws, even if that's not the primary motive for doing so. They whole situation just stinks for a straw loving, sensitive toothed person like me. If ice touches my teeth, it's just over. So I guess my next cruise I'll need to pack my own straws, which is just incredibly lame. Will there someday be a ban on bringing your own straws too? Hopefully it doesn't come to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceanwench Posted May 10, 2018 #131 Share Posted May 10, 2018 On the Bliss now. You’ve just given me a reason to order a milkshake. I’ll recycle the straw for my mango meltdowns [emoji4] I got a mini version of one of the milkshakes, and it was plenty. I didn't see it on the menu but our server told us we could order it. I am jealous of you! LOL Such a beautiful ship. We had so much fun! Wyland was onboard - don't know if he was staying for your cruise. Guy Harvey was too. Tip: Go to The Cavern to see The Beatles tribute band -- and get there EARLY. It's a small venue and very, very popular. It was so much fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmoniz Posted May 10, 2018 #132 Share Posted May 10, 2018 I can't believe this thread is 7 pages long about straws! If it's that important just bring your own! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceanwench Posted May 10, 2018 #133 Share Posted May 10, 2018 I don't know why it has to be a full on ban of straws. Why not ease into it, have a transition period. Make the straws available only by request. So those of us truly feel we want or need one can have one, and plenty of other people will say no thanks. Just like they try to get you to reuse your bath towels in hotels, but make it optional, the usage of straws should be optional and kept to the minimum (many drinks truly do not require a straw). There are biodegradable straws available, why can't they use those? Maybe they cost too much and they don't wanna absorb the cost. Lets face it, they are saving money by not giving out the straws, even if that's not the primary motive for doing so. They whole situation just stinks for a straw loving, sensitive toothed person like me. If ice touches my teeth, it's just over. So I guess my next cruise I'll need to pack my own straws, which is just incredibly lame. Will there someday be a ban on bringing your own straws too? Hopefully it doesn't come to that. There will be straw-sniffing dogs as you pass through security! My daughters will take their kids' reusable straws from DIsney World on the next cruise. Do you think we'll see similar straws for sale onboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceanwench Posted May 10, 2018 #134 Share Posted May 10, 2018 I can't believe this thread is 7 pages long about straws!If it's that important just bring your own! Why not? To some people - those with sensitive teeth - it's important. And significant enough that some bartenders warn up front that there are no straws when you order a frozen drink. Whenever there is a change, people all want to weigh in on it. Or ridicule people weighing in. I've seen it on so many issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted May 10, 2018 #135 Share Posted May 10, 2018 (edited) Has NCL made an announcement I've missed? It would be much more effective for them to come out and announce their reasons.I have no idea, I just posted what Celebrity is thinking of doing with regard to plastic bottles, not straws, responding to another poster who wondered why they didn't ban plastic bottles and NCL has nothing to do with Celebrity. Why does NCL have to make an announcement that they are not giving out straws? Edited May 10, 2018 by NLH Arizona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceManCan Posted May 10, 2018 #136 Share Posted May 10, 2018 I'm on the NCL Jewel and just ordered a frozen Bushwhacker at the pool bar. The bartender brought it to me and apologized that there is no straw. I thought at first he meant they ran out or just didn't have any, but he went on to explain that the company said to no longer give out straws. It's not easy to drink a frozen drink without a straw. And this is the third day. I had no issues in earlier days of getting a straw. I had to ask for one each time, but I got one. So I'm not sure if it's just a pool bar thing or a shipwide policy. To whom do I complain? Americans alone use 500 million straws daily. So sorry your drink is hard to consume. You will get better at it or bring one reusable straw with you on your vacation. Little things to save the planet. One day at a time. Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&S Cruisers 1983 Posted May 10, 2018 #137 Share Posted May 10, 2018 I have not read all the posts since there are so many, so I don't know if this has been brought up. Upon telling my daughter that they are doing away with straws on ships, she said that I should get a reusable straw and just put it on a lanyard. I bet all the people that hate lanyards would go nuts with this. Not only the ship card, but straws on lanyards too! I thought it was funny and wanted to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand and Seas Posted May 10, 2018 #138 Share Posted May 10, 2018 I have no idea, I just posted what Celebrity is thinking of doing with regard to plastic bottles, not straws, responding to another poster who wondered why they didn't ban plastic bottles and NCL has nothing to do with Celebrity. Why does NCL have to make an announcement that they are not giving out straws? I was trying to point out that they could make an announcement that it was to help the environment......somewhere along the line of 'if you hang up your towel....'. If they posted a notice to explain it might make it easier on the bartenders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceanwench Posted May 10, 2018 #139 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Maybe the cruise line can put an announcement in the dailies, stating its "green" efforts include the elimination of straws in drinks. Although Starbucks gives them out, and there were tons of people with Starbucks drinks ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted May 10, 2018 #140 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Maybe the cruise line can put an announcement in the dailies, stating its "green" efforts include the elimination of straws in drinks. I agree, they could put something in the dailies would be nice, but I don't think they have to do a press release/announcement. Easy solution is to just bring a refillable glass with a built in straw (think the glasses they sell at Starbucks) and have them put your drink (or do it yourself) in the container. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moby0215 Posted May 10, 2018 #141 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Maybe the cruise line can put an announcement in the dailies, stating its "green" efforts include the elimination of straws in drinks. Although Starbucks gives them out, and there were tons of people with Starbucks drinks ... Yea, I don’t get why Starbucks doesn’t have to abide by the straw ban. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trela1234 Posted May 11, 2018 #142 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Just got off the Escape on Sunday. We received straws with all of our frozen drinks. Maybe they were trying to use up their supply? I’m not sure why the inside bars gave us those drinks in disposable plastic cups though. Seems like that would be just as an environmental concern as the straws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sotermarler Posted May 11, 2018 #143 Share Posted May 11, 2018 What about those little stirrer straw, are they gone too? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniferandwhatnot Posted May 11, 2018 #144 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I was on the Pearl last week and received straws roughly 50% of the time. They were available if requested. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fincherson Posted May 11, 2018 #145 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Americans alone use 500 million straws daily. So sorry your drink is hard to consume. You will get better at it or bring one reusable straw with you on your vacation. Little things to save the planet. One day at a time. Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Thanks for the suggestion. So sorry it bothers you but I'll bring my own box of straws. You'll get over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger-91 Posted May 11, 2018 Author #146 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Guess what? I ordered a Bushwhacker just now and got a straw without asking. I remarked, "Oh, we get straws again!" The bartender shook his head and said, "Don't ask me. It changes every two days!" I'll keep the hundred plastic straws that I bought in port today for 100yen in my cabin as backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted May 11, 2018 #147 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Guess what? I ordered a Bushwhacker just now and got a straw without asking. I remarked, "Oh, we get straws again!" The bartender shook his head and said, "Don't ask me. It changes every two days!" I'll keep the hundred plastic straws that I bought in port today for 100yen in my cabin as backup. If they stop giving them out again maybe you can sell your stash quietly in a dark corner of the casino on the black market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadien Posted May 11, 2018 #148 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Starbucks is experimenting with biodegradable straws. I want to use the current paper ones some places offer but they dissolve way too quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SClakeliving Posted May 11, 2018 #149 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Frozen drinks...use a spoon! You get to enjoy it more and faster! hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homosassa Posted May 11, 2018 #150 Share Posted May 11, 2018 For those of you who don't seem to grasp the concept of damage a plastic straw can cause, here is a video that may start to help you learn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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