Old Soulja Posted January 30, 2022 #1 Share Posted January 30, 2022 So, I was thinking about our last X cruise. Do you hate the paper straws as much as we do ? I know its an environmental move to switch from plastic to paper, which is good, but... We were thinking about bringing our own straws, plastic, rubber and metal re-usable. Do you think X will object ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted January 30, 2022 #2 Share Posted January 30, 2022 I have seen people with their own metal straws. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted January 30, 2022 #3 Share Posted January 30, 2022 22 minutes ago, Old Soulja said: So, I was thinking about our last X cruise. Do you hate the paper straws as much as we do ? I know its an environmental move to switch from plastic to paper, which is good, but... We were thinking about bringing our own straws, plastic, rubber and metal re-usable. Do you think X will object ? Just don't tell them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrhdhd Posted January 30, 2022 #4 Share Posted January 30, 2022 I hate the paper straws with the heat of 1,000 suns. I bought a pack of 500 plastic straws on Amazon and bring a few on each cruise. Particularly for a frozen drink, they work much better - - and longer. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted January 30, 2022 #5 Share Posted January 30, 2022 I guess I am showing my age, but when I was a kid there were ONLY paper straws, in school, at the drug store soda fountain etc. Never heard anyone complain about them, then again, if one tries to take my HDTV color TV away from me, better be afraid. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted January 30, 2022 #6 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Celebrity does not object to you bringing your own straws, water bottles, travel mugs or adult sippy cups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted January 30, 2022 #7 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Have Yeti will travel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandhop9 Posted January 30, 2022 #8 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Don't think they care, just don't do refill cups/thermos from the machines. Considering all of Celebrity's sanitation efforts I always roll my eyes at their drink station hygiene... Metal straws work well when you really need one. I'm used to not using a straw and find it annoying some restaurants automatically throw a plastic straw in sodas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SbbquilterUT Posted January 30, 2022 #9 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Use our own metal/glass straws. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted January 30, 2022 #10 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Bring your own if you want, but please don't use plastic and contribute to the environmental damage. If you don't like the mouth feel of glass or metal, consider getting some bamboo ones. Reusable and biodegradable. 6 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare keesar Posted January 30, 2022 #11 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Drink directly out of the glass or plastic cups. Straws will give you gas. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted January 30, 2022 #12 Share Posted January 30, 2022 13 minutes ago, keesar said: Drink directly out of the glass or plastic cups. Straws will give you gas. Lol. Now there's an old wives tale I haven't heard in years. My granny used to say that. She also said ice in your drinks was bad for your stomach. Yet she'd gulp down 3 scoops of ice cream faster than anyone I knew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808lady Posted January 30, 2022 #13 Share Posted January 30, 2022 You can also ask for a second paper straw and switch out mid drink. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunlover33 Posted January 30, 2022 #14 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Why do people need straws? Surely that’s what your lips are for, to fit around a cup / glass.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillygirl2400 Posted January 30, 2022 #15 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Hate paper straws. Packing my own reusable straws. 😃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrk2cruise Posted January 30, 2022 #16 Share Posted January 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Islandhop9 said: Considering all of Celebrity's sanitation efforts I always roll my eyes at their drink station hygiene... They currently have the drink stations manned by a crew member for sanitation reasons. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted January 30, 2022 #17 Share Posted January 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Old Soulja said: So, I was thinking about our last X cruise. Do you hate the paper straws as much as we do ? I know its an environmental move to switch from plastic to paper, which is good, but... We were thinking about bringing our own straws, plastic, rubber and metal re-usable. Do you think X will object ? They will only object if you start sharing your used straw with lots of other people. Be selfish. don't share your straw! 🥤 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted January 31, 2022 #18 Share Posted January 31, 2022 3 hours ago, LGW59 said: I guess I am showing my age, but when I was a kid there were ONLY paper straws, in school, at the drug store soda fountain etc. Never heard anyone complain about them, then again, if one tries to take my HDTV color TV away from me, better be afraid. And the funnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted January 31, 2022 #19 Share Posted January 31, 2022 49 minutes ago, davekathy said: And the funnel. dk, this is Celebrity, a respectful proper forum, save the funnel comments for Carnimart 🍺 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jg51 Posted February 2, 2022 #20 Share Posted February 2, 2022 On 1/30/2022 at 5:01 PM, sunlover33 said: Why do people need straws? Surely that’s what your lips are for, to fit around a cup / glass? . We too never use straws. The reason their use is favored by restaurants and bars is to lessen the chance of passing micro-organisms from one patron to the next. Sometimes the washing of glasses is done in a cursory fashion (especially in land-based taverns), so bacteria/viruses/etc. from saliva may remain on a glass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jg51 Posted February 2, 2022 #21 Share Posted February 2, 2022 On 1/30/2022 at 4:39 PM, keesar said: Drink directly out of the glass or plastic cups. Straws will give you gas. On 1/30/2022 at 4:53 PM, mom says said: Lol. Now there's an old wives tale I haven't heard in years. ... . Actually, "keesar," you are correct -- not passing along "an old wives' tale." Your comment is confirmed about 1/3 of the way down this page (not to mention that it is confirmed by your and our personal experience): https://www.healthline.com/health/drinking-through-a-straw . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miched Posted February 2, 2022 #22 Share Posted February 2, 2022 (edited) Straws are called straws because they were originally a straw. The straw was the stalk of a grain. Someone found that they could be used as a drinking tool. One problem with a straw is that whole dining and sucking on one it can cause choking as you are sucking on the drink with food in your mouth causing the food to get sucked into your windpipe. That is why there are so many issues with choking in restaurants. Hard noodles were also used as straws. Those straws were replaced by paper straws and then plastic They all serve a useful function. During the summer time it is recommended when drinking any liquid out of a can to use a straw to prevent swallowing a bee/ Yellowjacket that may have gotten in the can I would just use the paper straw and if you need a other ask for it or take one from the bar. Why would you want to carry your own straws? Keep life simple Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅 Edited February 2, 2022 by miched 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ipeeinthepools Posted February 2, 2022 #23 Share Posted February 2, 2022 On 1/30/2022 at 4:35 PM, mom says said: Bring your own if you want, but please don't use plastic and contribute to the environmental damage. If you don't like the mouth feel of glass or metal, consider getting some bamboo ones. Reusable and biodegradable. Plastic does not harm the environment if you have proper disposal. I'm sure Celebrity uses proper disposal practices. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucknmarilyn Posted February 2, 2022 #24 Share Posted February 2, 2022 I've never been a fan of paper straws but have no problem with the ones on Silhouette. I drink frozen drinks pretty slowly but haven't had one disintegrate or stick to my lips. Much better than previous ones we've had so I am happy to use them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted February 2, 2022 #25 Share Posted February 2, 2022 On 1/30/2022 at 4:19 PM, wrk2cruise said: They currently have the drink stations manned by a crew member for sanitation reasons. Not on all ships. Sillhouette was self serve last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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