Mariner Society comp drink card

[LMaxwell]

Cleaned out my sons bag and found a blue card for a Mariner Society cocktail; didn't even know they had given him one. Can he just save it for next cruise; is it good for a mocktail or soda instead of an alcohol drink? 

[DFD1]

Unless there's an expiration date, I'd expect you could use it later. We used one on a recent cruise. Not much of a drink, no choice and it came in an odd small glass . If you don't use it, you probably won't miss much.

[SJSULIBRARIAN]

Substitutions were not allowed when I used the card last week. It is the "Mariner Society Cocktail" which I was told is Prosecco and sparkling water. Pretty tasteless to me.

[LMaxwell]

Well, my son is a minor so I don't think they will give him prosecco. I'd hope not 

 

I didn't realize it was for an actual, particular cocktail. We used ours on the Tamarind menu for two diff ones. 

[Red Haired Lady]

5 hours ago, LMaxwell said:

Cleaned out my sons bag and found a blue card for a Mariner Society cocktail; didn't even know they had given him one. Can he just save it for next cruise; is it good for a mocktail or soda instead of an alcohol drink? 

I have used it for non-alcoholic drinks such as a NA Pina Colada.  Just did so last month. Also for soda. And I have used them on other cruises than the one when I was given it.

Edited December 21, 2022 by Red Haired Lady

[oaktreerb]

I decided to try the drink but would not order it again.  I’ve been saving them for a non HIA cruise someday.  I hadn’t thought of using it for something nonalcoholic.  Good idea.  

38 minutes ago, Red Haired Lady said:

I have used it for non-alcoholic drinks such as a NA Pina Colada.  Just did so last month. Also for soda. And I have used them on other cruises than the one when I was given it.

 

[highscar]

Never had this beverage card. How you get it. ?

[Red Haired Lady]

27 minutes ago, highscar said:

Never had this beverage card. How you get it. ?

It is in your room on the first day of the cruise usually.  This has only been since the restart. 

Edited December 21, 2022 by Red Haired Lady

[highscar]

@Red Haired Ladymust have hidden under the bed.   I’ll “I’ll spy next January “ lol.   

[SilvertoGold]

Room steward put it on your bed on embarkation.  The "real" Mariners Cocktail includes St Germaine liquor, sparkling wine and soda with a twist of orange peel and a mint leaf.  YUM! Koningsdam does it very well!

[san diego spartan]

3 minutes ago, SilvertoGold said:

Room steward put it on your bed on embarkation.  The "real" Mariners Cocktail includes St Germaine liquor, sparkling wine and soda with a twist of orange peel and a mint leaf.  YUM! Koningsdam does it very well!

That's what I was told as well.  I forgot to use it though.  I have kept ours (no expiration date on it). So hopefully will use it next time around. 

[boeckli]

Is this only for higher mariner levels?

[Nickelpenny]

18 minutes ago, boeckli said:

Is this only for higher mariner levels?

I am only a 2* and I have received one on every cruise after my first.

[boeckli]

12 minutes ago, Nickelpenny said:

I am only a 2* and I have received one on every cruise after my first.

 

Me too (2*)  but did not get one on my recent Westerdam cruise. Not sure about pre-Covid sailings (too long ago ...)

[FlaMariner]

The Mariner free drink card we got on our cruise last month did not have an expiration date.

 

You should bring it onboard next cruise and see what happens.

 

The Mariner cocktail is good.  We enjoyed ours.  

 

The "benefit" is listed in the Mariner Benefits list for all stars....Here is the info:

 

"Mariner Cocktail" voucher to be used anytime during the cruise

[LMaxwell]

3 hours ago, highscar said:

Never had this beverage card. How you get it. ?

Was in our rooms on boarding day.  Blue and white card

[kdakda]

Could use our cards for any beverage under $11 on the Rotterdam last month.  This included non-alcoholic.

[shack]

12 hours ago, SJSULIBRARIAN said:

Substitutions were not allowed when I used the card last week. It is the "Mariner Society Cocktail" which I was told is Prosecco and sparkling water. Pretty tasteless to me.

Sounds like the Aggie cocktail - Perrier and water.

[SilvertoGold]

6 hours ago, shack said:

Sounds like the Aggie cocktail - Perrier and water.

Ask for the one outlined in post 10!

[adoris]

I asked about using it for a non-alcoholic drink on the NA in October and was told that it was only for the Mariner Cocktail—no substitutions.

[LMaxwell]

14 minutes ago, adoris said:

I asked about using it for a non-alcoholic drink on the NA in October and was told that it was only for the Mariner Cocktail—no substitutions.

Clueless employee you encountered unfortunately. You are allowed a non-alcohol substitution 

[OmarOak]

We were allowed to substitute wine and beer respectively on Koningsdam earlier this month.

[12cruise2]

If the first bartender won't take it for other than the real Mariner cocktail, go to another bar/bartender.  Rather than make a fuss, we have had to do that once or twice and it's worked out for us.

Edited December 23, 2022 by 12cruise2

[NCTribeFan]

I have 2 or 3 somewhere.  Will find them and pack for my Rotterdam sailing.  Have HIA on the TA but the 2 5-night cruises following are casino offers, so have free drinks while gambling.  I can use these for pre-dinner drinks a few nights on those legs.

 

Just have to find them! 😄

[MisterMatthew]

My 1st cruise on HAL, this last April, i got the card.  It was in my cabin.  I suppose i was a 1 star? Or, zero star mariner?  Not sure the lingo.  Anyhow--i asked the bartender "what can i get with this?".  His answer was "just tell me what you would like".  I gave him the card + $2.00 in cash.