kmor37 Posted October 1, 2023 #1 Share Posted October 1, 2023 First time sailing Carnival, we will be on the Horizon. I have read through TONS of posts to get a feel for what to expect and what to try. Many people mentioned getting a "fun ship" cocktail as their first drink on board, but I looked at the 2023 drink menus and don't see it listed anywhere. Help! How and where (which bar specifically) do I order this amazing concoction 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted October 1, 2023 #2 Share Posted October 1, 2023 It's basically a rum punch and likely what waiters will be walking around with the first day. I imagine any bar can make them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theosprey247 Posted October 1, 2023 #3 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Yup. Most bars will make them. Any Lido Deck bar will make them. Plus on day one there will be waiters walking around selling them as either Funship or Rum Punch. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VentureMan_2000 Posted October 1, 2023 #4 Share Posted October 1, 2023 On my last 3 cruises, I never saw any "Fun Ship" drinks being offered. Nor were those words ever used. This leaves me to believe that they are promoting a new drink in its place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane0226 Posted October 1, 2023 #5 Share Posted October 1, 2023 1 hour ago, VentureMan_2000 said: On my last 3 cruises, I never saw any "Fun Ship" drinks being offered. Nor were those words ever used. This leaves me to believe that they are promoting a new drink in its place. what ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyntil8ing Posted October 1, 2023 #6 Share Posted October 1, 2023 2 hours ago, VentureMan_2000 said: On my last 3 cruises, I never saw any "Fun Ship" drinks being offered. Nor were those words ever used. This leaves me to believe that they are promoting a new drink in its place. They found us on the Magic a few weeks ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted October 1, 2023 #7 Share Posted October 1, 2023 3 hours ago, VentureMan_2000 said: On my last 3 cruises, I never saw any "Fun Ship" drinks being offered. Nor were those words ever used. This leaves me to believe that they are promoting a new drink in its place. What drink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80sGal Posted October 1, 2023 #8 Share Posted October 1, 2023 It may not be the EXACT combination of spirits that used to be promoted as the Day One "Fun Ship Special" but the Pirate Punch that's available shipwide is basically the same drink. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VentureMan_2000 Posted October 1, 2023 #9 Share Posted October 1, 2023 12 hours ago, hurricane0226 said: what ships? Miracle and Glory. I think they were pushing the "Pirate Punch"... so my guess is that Pirate Punch replaced the Fun Ship. Also, I didn't see the classic Fun Ship glass being offered either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VentureMan_2000 Posted October 1, 2023 #10 Share Posted October 1, 2023 10 hours ago, BlerkOne said: What drink? I think they were pushing the "Pirate Punch"... so my guess is that Pirate Punch replaced the Fun Ship. Also, I didn't see the classic Fun Ship glass being offered either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VentureMan_2000 Posted October 1, 2023 #11 Share Posted October 1, 2023 I'm not saying that you can't request the Fun Ship... I know that St. Greg still orders them... but they are not on any menus I saw, and the bar wait staff are not mentioning or pushing the Fun Ship, hence, why I think Carnival has moved away from the drink name "Fun Ship". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterbean1000 Posted October 1, 2023 #12 Share Posted October 1, 2023 37 minutes ago, VentureMan_2000 said: I'm not saying that you can't request the Fun Ship... I know that St. Greg still orders them... but they are not on any menus I saw, and the bar wait staff are not mentioning or pushing the Fun Ship, hence, why I think Carnival has moved away from the drink name "Fun Ship". They haven't offered a special plastic glass in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VentureMan_2000 Posted October 1, 2023 #13 Share Posted October 1, 2023 1 minute ago, Butterbean1000 said: They haven't offered a special plastic glass in a while. On our first cruise in 1987 on the Jubilee, they gave everyone boarding a complementary Fun Ship in a Fun Ship Glass... real glass - not plastic. They may still be around in a box, in the garage... somewhere... 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterbean1000 Posted October 1, 2023 #14 Share Posted October 1, 2023 5 hours ago, VentureMan_2000 said: On our first cruise in 1987 on the Jubilee, they gave everyone boarding a complementary Fun Ship in a Fun Ship Glass... real glass - not plastic. They may still be around in a box, in the garage... somewhere... 🤣 Yeah, they haven't done this for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane0226 Posted October 2, 2023 #15 Share Posted October 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Butterbean1000 said: Yeah, they haven't done this for years. must not be making a profit to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmor37 Posted October 4, 2023 Author #16 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Thank you all, looks like I will either be ordering a "pirate punch" or just picking a different drink as my first Carnival drink. I also appreciate the memories shared here 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mdin Posted October 4, 2023 #17 Share Posted October 4, 2023 We ordered Fun Ships on Mardi Gras in March. They were $1 off at sailaway I believe. Just ask for the Fun Ship at most bars and they will know what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyntil8ing Posted October 4, 2023 #18 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Ok, this was not Carnival, but we held a fruity rum drink run-off a few months ago The drinks were (in order) Bahama Mama, Rum Punch (Fun Ship), and Rum Runner. As you can see, it was a very serious competition. The winner was the Rum Punch. Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydney dog Posted October 4, 2023 #19 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Do they just go around now saying "Pirate Punch" instead of "Fun Ship" to everyone as they pass by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VentureMan_2000 Posted October 4, 2023 #20 Share Posted October 4, 2023 8 hours ago, sydney dog said: Do they just go around now saying "Pirate Punch" instead of "Fun Ship" to everyone as they pass by? Yes, pretty much. And they are usually offered in a specialty container of sorts... like a thermos mug, a shark-head, a dolphin head, a coconut, and I think one other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacsmom Posted October 5, 2023 #21 Share Posted October 5, 2023 I get a funship special and a Guy's Burger first thing every cruise. Order a funahip special at any bar or from any roving waiter. They are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tensixmom Posted October 6, 2023 #22 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Well I am going to be sad if they don't do them any more. By now it's tradition that it's the first thing I do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephPS79 Posted October 6, 2023 #23 Share Posted October 6, 2023 5 minutes ago, tensixmom said: Well I am going to be sad if they don't do them any more. By now it's tradition that it's the first thing I do! We have never had any problem ordering a "Funship." As mentioned, they are the exact same thing as the Pirate Punch, but every waiter I've encountered knows a Funship. Could change 10 years down the road, but I've asked for a Funship as recently as June without a question. Seems like an odd choice on Carnival's part to change the name lol, as lots of people can't wait to order a "Funship" as soon as they board. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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