Mango Tango Posted March 22, 2008 #1 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Does anyone know if you can buy Tortuga Rum Cakes on the Vision? We bought the 6 pack assortment when we were on our B2B on the Jewel in January. We loved them... they remind us of the Caribbean. :) We're sailing the Mexican Riviera on the Vision in November and are wondering if we'll be able to buy more then. I know that you can go online and order them directly from the Tortuga website. I may have to if I can't get them on the Vision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtgirl Posted March 22, 2008 #2 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I am struggling with this one, as all my cruises are tended to meld into one, but I do believe they do. I seem to recall seeing them, and resigning myself to the fact that there was no room in my suitcase.:o Hopefully, someone who was on more recently can confirm.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aprille Posted March 22, 2008 #3 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I can't give you a definitive answer but just wanted to say thanks for pointing me to the Tortuga Rum Cake website! I just requested a brochure. YUM! Ya know, now that I think about it, I think the rum cakes were available on both of our Alaska cruises (Vision and Radiance). I'm not positive but DH says he thinks he remembers seeing them there too. Hopefully someone can give you a more definitive answer. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted March 22, 2008 #4 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Our ship had them available too. If you happen to stop in the Cayman Islands, Blackbeards Rum Cakes most say are better and they have a better deal. $30 for the 6 pack (yes thats higher, they are 27.50 on the ship for the other brand), but you get to pick a free 2 lbs cake. We got the banana, yum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_In_Maine Posted March 22, 2008 #5 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Love Blackbeards rum cakes the best....but all are good. Banana is my favorite (really enjoy the "sampling" of cakes/rum in Grand Cayman... . We have only been on 3 cruises to date (none the Vision) and all had Tortuga rum cakes. Although if I remember, they had limited varieties. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeAtSea Posted March 22, 2008 #6 Share Posted March 22, 2008 You can't beat Tortuga Rum Cakes!!! They are the standard that all others are judged. There are some upscale grocery stores which carry them. I know that Tortuga Rum is now available state-side, sometimes our liquor store runs cake and rum promotions. www.tortugarumcakes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn the Cruiser Posted March 22, 2008 #7 Share Posted March 22, 2008 They've been on every cruise ship that I've been on and I bought them every time, too. They are great gifts for people. Everyone LOVES them!!!!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisePRN Posted March 22, 2008 #8 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I've seen them on all the ships I've been on. Do check the dates, last cruise I bought a tortoga rum fudge and it was hard and had turned white with age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickaroonie Posted March 22, 2008 #9 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Last wk a neighborhood store in FL had them 50% off. I wouldn't let my DH buy any or coconut patties on our Jan cruise as I knew we could get a better deal.;) Beallsflorida.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Morgsmom Posted March 23, 2008 #10 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Making my mouth water for a Tortuga cake! Last week I saw them in my local BJ's warehouse!! Didn't buy it as I feared it just wouldn't taste the same without the Calypso music in the background. Even DD loves them in limited quantity... (I guess she thinks she is sneaking some forbidden adult treasure). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lablvr2 Posted March 23, 2008 #11 Share Posted March 23, 2008 They have been on every cruise I have taken. Aren't they just the best? Friends are sailing on Serenade in two weeks. I have an order for them! Those coconut cakes are just to die for :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsPete Posted March 23, 2008 #12 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Before you spend too much effort on these cakes, listen to my story: We'd never tasted these cakes before we visited Grand Cayman during our November cruise, and we LOVED them! We bought a couple and carefully transported them back home. In December I was shopping at Lowe's Foods (not my usual grocery store), and I found that they sell the EXACT SAME CAKES in the exact same packages FOR LESS MONEY! It's a small world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Tango Posted March 23, 2008 Author #13 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Thanks for all of your replies! Being from Minnesota, I don't think there's a store anywhere near here that sells Tortuga rum cakes. I do remember seeing them in shops at most of the ports in the Caribbean. I think I saw them in Key West too, but I didn't buy any until the last night of the cruise from the gift shop on board. YUMMMM! If I get a craving before November, I'll just order them online. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsPete Posted March 23, 2008 #14 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Being from Minnesota, I don't think there's a store anywhere near here that sells Tortuga rum cakes. I do remember seeing them in shops at most of the ports in the Caribbean. You might be surprised. I'm in North Carolina -- that's not just next door to the factory, yet they're here! I did see them in other ports in the Caribbean, but since it was several months ago, I can't say with any certainty where I saw them. The grocery store two miles down the road, though, I'm sure of that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtgirl Posted March 23, 2008 #15 Share Posted March 23, 2008 The OP will be doing the Mexican Riviera, and I can honestly say that I have never seen the rum cakes in those 3 ports (though that doesn't mean they aren't)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whyrlygig Posted March 23, 2008 #16 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I believe I saw these at Byerlys! No need to wait for your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Tango Posted March 23, 2008 Author #17 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I believe I saw these at Byerlys! No need to wait for your cruise. I work for Lunds (which owns Byerlys) I don't recall seeing them at Byerlys, but I'll have to check it out! Thanks for the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpiorose Posted March 23, 2008 #18 Share Posted March 23, 2008 they do.....enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Tango Posted March 23, 2008 Author #19 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Which Byerlys store? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogfuzz Posted March 23, 2008 #20 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Was on Vision in February, yes they did definately have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Tango Posted March 23, 2008 Author #21 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Was on Vision in February, yes they did definately have them. OOOOOHHHH Goody! Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whyrlygig Posted March 24, 2008 #22 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Most likely it was Roseville but could have been Maple Grove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristieNJ Posted March 24, 2008 #23 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I am struggling with this one, as all my cruises are tended to meld into one, but I do believe they do. I seem to recall seeing them, and resigning myself to the fact that there was no room in my suitcase.:o Hopefully, someone who was on more recently can confirm.;) Carol - My aunt just read the OP's post on this thread to me over the phone. I then said to her "I bet Dirtgirl can answer that!" And lo and behold, guess who was the very next poster? hahahahaha!!!! I know you too well! ;) Must be all that Rocking of the Casbah!!!! lololol :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtgirl Posted March 24, 2008 #24 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Carol - My aunt just read the OP's post on this thread to me over the phone. I then said to her "I bet Dirtgirl can answer that!" And lo and behold, guess who was the very next poster? hahahahaha!!!! I know you too well! ;) Must be all that Rocking of the Casbah!!!! lololol :D Hi Christie! :D Yup, you are my 80's dancing bud! Anything regarding the Vision, and I am so there. She's one of my favourite ships! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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