TBone2K Posted February 15, 2019 #26 Share Posted February 15, 2019 It was interesting to watch as a novelty, but they could easily program the robots to do some interesting things while making the drinks, or even when they are idle. Anyway seemed kind of boring. On our Anthem cruise, so many people couldn't figure out how to operate it that when it was actually open, they had to have a staff member there running it for people (I know, weird, huh? Why can't a robotic bar be open 24x7). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted February 15, 2019 #27 Share Posted February 15, 2019 I also say get rid of the Bionic Bar. Love the Champagne Bar. We were on the Harmony and 80% of the time especially after the third day of the cruise it was always empty. What a waste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasukkie Posted February 15, 2019 #28 Share Posted February 15, 2019 I like it haha. I wish it didn't use plastic cups though. I would gladly trade in the giant freestyle cup for a reusable bionic bar tumbler. Contingent on them being able to have it operating reliably. Confession: I also love self-checkout lines. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisuretraveler223 Posted February 15, 2019 Author #29 Share Posted February 15, 2019 It seems that location hasn't really had a "winner" on Oasis class ever. The Champagne Bar was okay, but also underutilized. Would be a cool spot for an ice bar like the Martini Bar on Celebrity. Or maybe some sort of craft cocktail bar. Oh well, I can always dream! As many of you have pointed out, it must be profitable, or they wouldn't keep it. I just wish there were more options and better glasses.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted February 15, 2019 #30 Share Posted February 15, 2019 I’d like to know who came up with this theory of the 18% surcharge going to a “crew welfare fund”? That is laughable. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbielecki Posted February 15, 2019 #31 Share Posted February 15, 2019 I'm going to disagree and say that I actually really like the Bionic Bar. First saw it on Anthem and I'll be visiting it again on Symphony. It had a crowd that was cheering on the robot and when it inevitably failed, people laughed and boo'd it. In my opinion, it's something unique that other cruise lines don't have. It's definitely not an ordinary bar that you would find on land. Part of me wishes they treated it as a mini nightclub at night, complete with lights, DJ (who plays electronic music) and perhaps a fog machine? It would give it more personality that it currently has. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyster Posted February 15, 2019 #32 Share Posted February 15, 2019 (edited) We had our first experience two years ago on Anthem. I thought it was pretty cool. I loved that I could go through all the different kind of drinks and try one out. It gives you names of drinks and ingredients. I would not usually ask a bartender to tell me a list of drinks and what is in them. I was able to take my time and choose something I had never tried before. We had the drink package so it made it worth "trying it out". I would definitely go there again. At the same time, once we got our drink, we left. No reason to hang out unless it was to watch other drinks being made. Edited February 15, 2019 by slyster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted February 15, 2019 #33 Share Posted February 15, 2019 It's not going anywhere anytime soon. If it was unsuccessful, it wouldn't have been kept on Symphony. It is also shown twice in the short promo video for the new Odyssey due out in 2020. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted February 15, 2019 #34 Share Posted February 15, 2019 It doesn't require a salary or a place to sleep or food. It brings in an 18% gratuity. It's not going anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njkruzer Posted February 15, 2019 #35 Share Posted February 15, 2019 You can make it fun. Dh and son created their own drink combinations. Not sure I would drink anything they created but it was fun. Don't look at as a regular but an amusement, as other amusements that exist. Fun for some not so fir others. Interesting to watch and play with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted February 15, 2019 #36 Share Posted February 15, 2019 (edited) I tried it twice had drinks that were poured over and the plastic cup wet. I don't support a robot or computer that takes away people's jobs! The robot isn't friendly, the robot isn't speaking to me and part of my always cruising is to meet and speak to the workers/staff, they make my cruise, not a metal robot. On another note, they not going to take it out of the ship, I am sure they spent a fortune for these robots so it will be staying, as for me, I find it stupid and those seats there are not very comfortable either to just hang out at. I would love an ice bar, they can convert the bionic bar with that and keep it as an ice bar and no worker has to freeze lol. Edited February 15, 2019 by Cruisegirl6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddangerousdan Posted February 15, 2019 #37 Share Posted February 15, 2019 6 hours ago, NateUpNorth said: No wages to the bartender. People lining up for bottom shelf liquor options. Plastic throw-away cups rather than actual glass that needs to be washed. I think the Bionic Bar won't be going anywhere.......... AND an 18%gratuity on top of that!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeyVictoria Posted February 15, 2019 #38 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Are Diamond HH drinks included? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted February 15, 2019 #39 Share Posted February 15, 2019 39 minutes ago, ZoeyVictoria said: Are Diamond HH drinks included? No, at least not on Harmony last year they weren’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted February 15, 2019 #40 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Our first time on Anthem in 2016, we saw some drinks being made and more people just watching when we passed by multiple times. Our last trip this past Oct, we never saw anyone ordering a drink any of the times we walked by. It's really just a novelty and it's wearing off for most people. They'd do better to just put a small bar in that space with a real bartender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted February 15, 2019 #41 Share Posted February 15, 2019 (edited) 43 minutes ago, ZoeyVictoria said: Are Diamond HH drinks included? No. Edited February 15, 2019 by BND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacMarauder Posted February 15, 2019 #42 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Gotta disagree on this one, bionic bar is cool and kids love the robots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted February 15, 2019 #43 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Kids can't drink and parents watching the kids drinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted February 15, 2019 #44 Share Posted February 15, 2019 8 minutes ago, Cruisegirl6 said: Kids can't drink and parents watching the kids drinking? It can make non-alcoholic drinks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonsai3s Posted February 15, 2019 #45 Share Posted February 15, 2019 On the Ovation a couple of years ago, we observed the Bionic Bar wasting a lot of liquor...repeatedly spilling the mix when pouring into the cups. Perhaps it's been programmed better since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted February 15, 2019 #46 Share Posted February 15, 2019 19 minutes ago, bonsai3s said: On the Ovation a couple of years ago, we observed the Bionic Bar wasting a lot of liquor...repeatedly spilling the mix when pouring into the cups. Perhaps it's been programmed better since. I'm sure the 18% "gratuity" covers the spillage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zooma Posted February 15, 2019 #47 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Didn't realize this was instead of Champagne Bar that we loved on Oasis (and maybe other ships we've been on) ... though we often were the only 2 or 4 people in there. Glad to know I can kind of customize my drink. And note to self: bring own martini glass along to pour drink from plastic (most likely wet and sticky) cup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted February 16, 2019 #48 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Yes, the bionic bar waste liquor, many times it doesn't all get into the glass, which means your getting less alcohol lol. Then the cup is all wet and sticky when you hold it. They did not improve this problem. You also have to wait for the robot to make your drink if other people ordered it before you, but it was always empty by the third day so there was no wait then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawniepoo Posted February 16, 2019 #49 Share Posted February 16, 2019 8 hours ago, twangster said: I miss the Champagne Bar. Bionic is one and done. Did it on Harmony, walked right past on Anthem and Symphony. Eliminate plastic straws but retain disposable one-use plastic cups at the Bionic Bar. Makes perfect sense. Oh no! I didn't realize this took the place of the champagne bar! It was my favorite on the Oasis. Now I'm bummed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoopy2110 Posted February 16, 2019 #50 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Royal Caribbean have listened to your feedback and, despite installing it on multiple ships, they are currently pulling the Bionic Bar out at the moment 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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