srobinet63 Posted August 28, 2023 #1 Share Posted August 28, 2023 We are not drinkers so we purchased the Bubbles package. If you go to the bar to request a soda will they give it to you in a can? How are the drink stations? Is the soda watered down/too syrupy/flat ? I read a post from someone commenting on how bad the sodas were. I'm not sure which ship other than it was a Carnival ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happycruiser220 Posted August 28, 2023 #2 Share Posted August 28, 2023 8 minutes ago, srobinet63 said: We are not drinkers so we purchased the Bubbles package. If you go to the bar to request a soda will they give it to you in a can? How are the drink stations? Is the soda watered down/too syrupy/flat ? I read a post from someone commenting on how bad the sodas were. I'm not sure which ship other than it was a Carnival ship. I usually bring one case of minis with me and I'm good with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobinet63 Posted August 28, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Thanks we may end up taking a 12 pack with us just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted August 28, 2023 #4 Share Posted August 28, 2023 While you might luck out and get a can, technically it's supposed to be poured into a cup, with or without ice as you prefer. I don't believe Carnival has fountain "guns" anywhere and always pours from a can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz-s Posted August 28, 2023 #5 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Bottomless Bubbles is served by the glass, not by the can. I have heard that there are fountains on the Excel class ships like Mardi Gras but no first hand experience. In general, you'll get 8 ounces of warm canned soda poured over ice. Meaning it'll be watered down and fairly flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Illbcruzn4life Posted August 28, 2023 #6 Share Posted August 28, 2023 when on the Celebration in April we got a whole can every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplelife Posted August 30, 2023 #7 Share Posted August 30, 2023 (edited) Sometimes they will give you the can. It is easier for them Edited August 30, 2023 by simplelife 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike45LC Posted August 30, 2023 #8 Share Posted August 30, 2023 I did not have any package. I was given a cold can of soda almost every time I ordered a soda. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike45LC Posted August 30, 2023 #9 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Oh, sparkling water was NOT included in the Bubbles package. Which is why I didn’t buy the package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz-s Posted August 30, 2023 #10 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Yes sometimes you can get a whole can but the fact remains that Bubbles is a by the glass program meaning don’t act surprised when they say no to giving you a can. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coondog99 Posted August 30, 2023 #11 Share Posted August 30, 2023 I believe that the location of where you are on the ship will determine what sort of soda (can vs fountain) you will receive. Not all locations will have both. However, if you prefer a certain type, the waiter will likely get it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted August 30, 2023 #12 Share Posted August 30, 2023 20 minutes ago, coondog99 said: I believe that the location of where you are on the ship will determine what sort of soda (can vs fountain) you will receive. Not all locations will have both. However, if you prefer a certain type, the waiter will likely get it for you. Few bars have soda guns. They crack open a can and pour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted August 30, 2023 #13 Share Posted August 30, 2023 8 hours ago, Mike45LC said: I did not have any package. I was given a cold can of soda almost every time I ordered a soda. Yes, without a package this is expected as you are paying for the can. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasJohn82 Posted August 30, 2023 #14 Share Posted August 30, 2023 9 hours ago, Mike45LC said: Oh, sparkling water was NOT included in the Bubbles package. Which is why I didn’t buy the package. You can get Bubly on the bubbles package for sparkling/zero sugar water 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare angelsfort Posted August 30, 2023 #15 Share Posted August 30, 2023 (edited) We had the bottomless bubbles on our last cruise (on the Liberty) - we also brought 30 oz double walled stainless cups (that I personally designed / created for our trip). We took our cups to the bar and gave them to the bartender, who filled them with ice and our choice of soda... the cups were large enough that we got the entire can of soda AND because they were double walled stainless, they stayed cold and the ice melted very slowly, so our drinks didn't get watered down. It was a win / win! LOL my BF is a huge Purdue fan (and Purdue graduate) so of course the cup I made for him had to be Purdue related!! Edited August 30, 2023 by angelsfort 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastShip24 Posted August 30, 2023 #16 Share Posted August 30, 2023 On 8/28/2023 at 6:59 AM, 1025cruise said: While you might luck out and get a can, technically it's supposed to be poured into a cup, with or without ice as you prefer. I don't believe Carnival has fountain "guns" anywhere and always pours from a can. I've gotten cans 99 percent of the time. Bars, mdr etc. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywalkr2 Posted August 30, 2023 #17 Share Posted August 30, 2023 2 hours ago, FastShip24 said: I've gotten cans 99 percent of the time. Bars, mdr etc. same. My only issue with the program is the wait in line... the cans are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobinet63 Posted August 31, 2023 Author #18 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Can we request sodas at any of the dining locations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted August 31, 2023 #19 Share Posted August 31, 2023 29 minutes ago, srobinet63 said: Can we request sodas at any of the dining locations? yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare angelsfort Posted August 31, 2023 #20 Share Posted August 31, 2023 12 hours ago, srobinet63 said: Can we request sodas at any of the dining locations? absolutely! But be sure to do it quickly after you sit down, on our last cruise we had issues with getting our drinks halfway or towards the end of our meals also this cruise was the first time our server didn't remember that we had a drink package. On all of our past cruises, they've remembered and gotten our drinks to us almost as soon as we sat down! This server also forgot my name (Dianna) and started calling me by a different one (Nicole) halfway through the first night... and that was my name the rest of the cruise! I corrected him on day two and he apologized and referred to me by my own name but the next time he addressed me, I was Nicole again (so I gave up!) In his defense, our table was a hot mess that entire cruise - it was a table for 10 and not once did we have a full table. each night a different couple came to dinner and NEVER on time, they were always 30-40 minutes late to the dinner seating. and then they'd take FOREVER to get their food ordered... we were generally done with dessert by the time the others at our table even got their appetizers. I felt bad for our server! (the irony here is that I can't remember HIS name!!! LOL) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Illbcruzn4life Posted September 1, 2023 #21 Share Posted September 1, 2023 11 hours ago, angelsfort said: absolutely! But be sure to do it quickly after you sit down, on our last cruise we had issues with getting our drinks halfway or towards the end of our meals also this cruise was the first time our server didn't remember that we had a drink package. On all of our past cruises, they've remembered and gotten our drinks to us almost as soon as we sat down! This server also forgot my name (Dianna) and started calling me by a different one (Nicole) halfway through the first night... and that was my name the rest of the cruise! I corrected him on day two and he apologized and referred to me by my own name but the next time he addressed me, I was Nicole again (so I gave up!) In his defense, our table was a hot mess that entire cruise - it was a table for 10 and not once did we have a full table. each night a different couple came to dinner and NEVER on time, they were always 30-40 minutes late to the dinner seating. and then they'd take FOREVER to get their food ordered... we were generally done with dessert by the time the others at our table even got their appetizers. I felt bad for our server! (the irony here is that I can't remember HIS name!!! LOL) they should have just eaten in the buffet. That's downright rude to everybody at the table and to the waitstaff. Wouldn't you agree Nicole? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare angelsfort Posted September 1, 2023 #22 Share Posted September 1, 2023 15 hours ago, Illbcruzn4life said: they should have just eaten in the buffet. That's downright rude to everybody at the table and to the waitstaff. Wouldn't you agree Nicole? LOL too funny - maybe I should just change my name! maybe more folks would pronounce it right if I WAS Nicole?! LOL and yeah, I completely agree - it was very rude and disruptive to the service. (and I feel like maybe it affected the next seating as well? We don't know... we didn't stick around to find out. We usually left before they even did any of the silliness that usually ensues in the dining room around "dessert" time... after the cruise was over, I realized that I missed that!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Illbcruzn4life Posted September 2, 2023 #23 Share Posted September 2, 2023 12 hours ago, angelsfort said: LOL too funny - maybe I should just change my name! maybe more folks would pronounce it right if I WAS Nicole?! LOL and yeah, I completely agree - it was very rude and disruptive to the service. (and I feel like maybe it affected the next seating as well? We don't know... we didn't stick around to find out. We usually left before they even did any of the silliness that usually ensues in the dining room around "dessert" time... after the cruise was over, I realized that I missed that!!) Dianna I found it a funny story. I wonder why he kept calling you Nicole. Youll definitely remember that for a long time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byanks7 Posted September 3, 2023 #24 Share Posted September 3, 2023 I recently had the bubbles package. I never had a problem getting a can of soda and a glass with ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemony32 Posted January 13 #25 Share Posted January 13 On 8/30/2023 at 9:59 AM, TexasJohn82 said: You can get Bubly on the bubbles package for sparkling/zero sugar water On the Venezia, we could only find Bubly in the MDR and it was available at the San Marco lobby bar 1 night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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