free/cheap drink-a-roos

[chicruzgal]

Hey crew...question:

 

I want to know where all the free/discount adult beverages are on the cruise. I don't want to sneak anything on (I have limited space).

 

I know there is the returner's reception (I qualify), the captain's reception for free...what else?

 

Anything besides drink du jour?

 

Let's hear ya! Thanks! :-)

[cb at sea]

Drink of the day isn't really a bargain, IMO. Most of the "foo-foo" type drinks don't have much "kick".

Any of the "receptions" that you are invited to will have an open bar (no top-shelf liquor, tho, and only a few types of beer/wine) But, there's no charge for them! Nice!

[mckinna]

The Captain's Gala does have free champagne- it's not bad. There is a C&A gathering, also, and if you are Platinum or above, there may be a luncheon, where they serve wine.

 

Of course, there's the dreaded "art auction," with free champagne, but that's a whole other thread.:D

 

Regarding the drink of the day, you can ask for it without the souvenir glass, and it makes it cheaper.

[VampyBuff]

Art Auctions - Just don't drink so much champagne you actually buy something!

 

Casino - Especially the first day they usually have a lot of drink girls walking around. On NCL they'd give you drinks if you were playing @ the tables, don't recall how RCCL is.

 

Alcohol Samplings - Just little cups of rum or whatever, but hey, they can add up!

[Merion_Mom]

Hey crew...question:

 

I want to know where all the free/discount adult beverages are on the cruise. I don't want to sneak anything on (I have limited space).

 

I know there is the returner's reception (I qualify), the captain's reception for free...what else?

 

Anything besides drink du jour?

 

Let's hear ya! Thanks! :-)

 

Keep cruising until you reach Diamond in C&A, and you will have access to the Concierge Lounge, where there is a complimentary cocktail hour every evening.

 

By the way, the different receptions vary from ship to ship, depending on the length of your cruise.

[silentbob007]

 

Casino - Especially the first day they usually have a lot of drink girls walking around. On NCL they'd give you drinks if you were playing @ the tables, don't recall how RCCL is.

 

All drinks in the casino have a charge without a pit boss's specific command for a comp. (from my experience at least)

[pach]

The Captain's Gala does have free champagne- it's not bad. There is a C&A gathering, also, and if you are Platinum or above, there may be a luncheon, where they serve wine.

 

Of course, there's the dreaded "art auction," with free champagne, but that's a whole other thread.:D

 

Regarding the drink of the day, you can ask for it without the souvenir glass, and it makes it cheaper.

 

In our experience, the drink of the day was the same, with or without the glass. I asked numerous times, because I hate those plastic RC glasses and wanted to know if I'd get the drink cheaper without. Each time I asked it was the same answer, same price with or without glass.

 

The Welcome Back Capt. gathering we got invited to had open bar.

[bethco]

When they are offering samples of all of the flavored rums and liquors in the shops, you can consume quite a bit a free alcohol one little bitty plastic cup shot at a time.:D

[Merion_Mom]

The Captain's Gala does have free champagne- it's not bad. There is a C&A gathering, also, and if you are Platinum or above, there may be a luncheon, where they serve wine.

 

Of course, there's the dreaded "art auction," with free champagne, but that's a whole other thread.:D

 

Regarding the drink of the day, you can ask for it without the souvenir glass, and it makes it cheaper.

 

I have never seen anything alcoholic being offered for free at a Meet & Mingle.

 

That doesn't mean that someone else hasn't had this, but I haven't.

[Merion_Mom]

In our experience, the drink of the day was the same, with or without the glass. I asked numerous times, because I hate those plastic RC glasses and wanted to know if I'd get the drink cheaper without. Each time I asked it was the same answer, same price with or without glass.

 

The Welcome Back Capt. gathering we got invited to had open bar.

 

I am really sorry to hear that you had this experience, Pach.

 

I have ALWAYS been able to get the DOD in a plain glass for less.

[Julma]

We were on the Enchantment a few years ago and before dinner we would head up to Viking Crown Lounge and have martinis that were discounted. Not very well advertised, we just happened apon it one night. Also tipping a favorite bartender can go a long way.

[pach]

I am really sorry to hear that you had this experience, Pach.

 

I have ALWAYS been able to get the DOD in a plain glass for less.

 

wow, not the case last year on Navigator. We'll see about Explorer this year, we'll find out shortly!!!!

[mgmigs]

in your c & a coupon book you will find a free admission to a wine tasting. make sure you check the cruise compass b/c it only happens 1X per sailing (usually early on).

[cruisercr]

In our experience, the drink of the day was the same, with or without the glass. I asked numerous times, because I hate those plastic RC glasses and wanted to know if I'd get the drink cheaper without. Each time I asked it was the same answer, same price with or without glass.

 

The Welcome Back Capt. gathering we got invited to had open bar.

 

When is the welocme back capt gathering and how do you get invited?

[Crosboro]

Well, if you're on a cruise that has to skip a port for some reason, they may offer a 2 hour free drink session:rolleyes:......

[Merion_Mom]

in your c & a coupon book you will find a free admission to a wine tasting. make sure you check the cruise compass b/c it only happens 1X per sailing (usually early on).

 

It depends on the length of your cruise. These are usually only held on cruises of at least 7 nights. (although I had one on a 6 night Jewel cruise)

[Merion_Mom]

When is the welocme back capt gathering and how do you get invited?

 

The Welcome Back party is for returning passengers, so first of all, you have to have sailed with Royal Caribbean before.

 

Then, you need to have registered for the Crown & Anchor Society, RC's loyalty program.

 

They will give you a membership number.

 

When you reserve your cruise, be sure to give them your C&A number.

 

Then, when you sail, you should automatically receive an invitation in your cabin to the Captain's Welcome Back reception.

[cruisercr]

The Welcome Back party is for returning passengers, so first of all, you have to have sailed with Royal Caribbean before.

 

Then, you need to have registered for the Crown & Anchor Society, RC's loyalty program.

 

They will give you a membership number.

 

When you reserve your cruise, be sure to give them your C&A number.

 

Then, when you sail, you should automatically receive an invitation in your cabin to the Captain's Welcome Back reception.

 

Is it usually held on the first night?

[mgmigs]

Is it usually held on the first night?

 

no, not on the first night. i think

[mgmigs]

Is it usually held on the first night?

 

no, not on the first night. i think the welcome back is usually

[mgmigs]

Is it usually held on the first night?

 

no, not on the first night. i think the welcome back is usually on

[mgmigs]

Is it usually held on the first night?

 

no, not on the first night. i think the welcome back is usually on the 2nd night between

[mgmigs]

Is it usually held on the first night?

 

no, not on the first night. i think the welcome back is usually on the 2nd night between the formal night

[mgmigs]

Is it usually held on the first night?

 

no, not on the first night. i think the welcome back is usually on the 2nd night between the formal night dinner

[mgmigs]

Is it usually held on the first night?

 

no, not on the first night. i think the welcome back is usually on the 2nd night between the formal night dinner seatings.