Buckets of Beer?

[FCOWHER]

Does HAL sell the buckets of beer, you know where you can buy 6 beers for the price of 5 etc.? Joe V.

Zuiderdam 4/23/05
RCI - 2 times
Princess - 3 times
QE2 - 1 time
Royal Majesty - 1 time
Carnival - 1 time

[dakrewser]

Does HAL sell the buckets of beer, you know where you can buy 6 beers for the price of 5 etc.?

On all of their ships with the Carnival logo....

[Sea Island Lady]

I asked this question before because my husband likes to keep beer in the room for "cocktail hour" while getting ready for dinner. I was told "yes." Another option is the in-room Beverage Package. You can order 6 domestic beers for $15 - $16 to be delivered to your room. :)

[Appgrad]

On all of their ships with the Carnival logo....
Why the sarcastic remark? The poster was just asking a question. I realize that HAL offered a different experience in the past (and still does on their other ships), but the Zuiderdam is attracting a different demographic. I respect that some people want a more sedate experience and do not make sarcastic comments about people who chose that. I think the respect should go both ways.

[Orcrone]

Does HAL sell the buckets of beer, you know where you can buy 6 beers for the price of 5 etc.? Joe V.

Zuiderdam 4/23/05
RCI - 2 times
Princess - 3 times
QE2 - 1 time
Royal Majesty - 1 time
Carnival - 1 timeOn the Maasdam last fall they sold a bucket of four Coronas for a couple of hours one afternoon.

[dakrewser]

Why the sarcastic remark? The poster was just asking a question. I realize that HAL offered a different experience in the past (and still does on their other ships), but the Zuiderdam is attracting a different demographic. I respect that some people want a more sedate experience and do not make sarcastic comments about people who chose that. I think the respect should go both ways.

Did you say a "sarcasm" smiley in my response (this one :rolleyes: )? Didn't think so, as I always put that in my sarcastic rejoinders. In case you weren't aware, both Carnival and HAL are owned by the same corporation. Carnival's ships feature buckets of beer around the pool. HAL's do not. If "buckets of beer" (that is, 4-6 bottles already opened as opposed to the 6-pak of unopened bottles that HAL's beverage service will deliver) is important, then it's better to sail with Carnival.

Do you have some problem with either Carnival or HAL? Some hidden agenda here? Or are you simply easily offended? :rolleyes: [look: there's that sarcasm indicator!]

-dave
"Thank you. We're all refreshed and challenged by your unique point of view."

[MetathoraX]

:cool: Why is it that everytime someone posts a question about beer or liquor someone has respond with a smart (not really) ____ answer. All of us do not drink prune juice and perrier.:mad:

As for FCOWHER I will let you know on April 11th after I return from my Zuiderdam cruise.:D

[anngie]

The answer is yes. We bought them twice on the Westerdam in December.
They were 6 Miller Lites for $15. You could get Budweiser as well. We got them from room service to keep in the fridge in the room.

[FCOWHER]

Dekrewser, if I had wanted an answer about a Carnival cruise than I would have went on the Carnival board.:rolleyes: Perhaps you did not know that this was a HAL board.:rolleyes: Joe V.

Zuiderdam 4/23/05-where hopefully I can enjoy a few cold ones while relaxing.:rolleyes:
RCI - 2 times
Princess - 3 times
QE2 - 1 time
Royal Majesty - 1 time
Carnival - 1 time

[mountainmare]

Actually I think the title could be a red flag for traditional HAL lovers. I saw it and will confess that my first thought was "sign up for Carnival". Now instead if the title had been gallons of cheap wine I would have been wondering where to sign up for the special !!
For the record, if you saw someone recently strolling through some of the ports in Mexico trying to bargain down prices for Corona (almost free!!!), that would be me.

[FCOWHER]

Thanks anngie. Joe V.


Zuiderdam 4/23/05-where hopefully I can enjoy a bucket of cold ones while relaxing.:rolleyes:
RCI - 2 times
Princess - 3 times
QE2 - 1 time
Royal Majesty - 1 time
Carnival - 1 time

[ekerr19]

Why bash all the beer drinkers? Come on folks, it's a cruise! Some of us like to kick back and have a few beers by the pool, geez!!!

To answer this question -
YES - they sell beer by the bucket. It is a great deal, we like to get the Corona bucket, sometimes they even have a special price for them, but they are still cheaper than buying them individually!

[doone]

Ekerr, is that something new? I didn't notice they did that on the Rotterdam last year, but then again, I am not a beer drinker. I still like the idea of buying so many glasses of wine for a certain price. Hope they have those onboard the Zuiderdam and Volendam.

[FCOWHER]

For the record I am not trying to change HAL's demographic. I just wanted to know if I would be able to order a few beers, kept cold together in a bucket, while relaxing by the pool or while out on deck. While I am on vacation I enjoy drinking some beers during the day. I hope I did not offend any tradational HAL clients. I am intending to go on this cruise and relax, but if my ordering a few beers during the day is going to bother anyone then perhaps I picked the wrong cruise for my group ages 25-70. I choose HAL because DW and I love the tradational cruise features that HAL offers. I have been on Carnival and do not want to enjoy what they have to offer again. I enjoyed Carnival when I was 22 but I loved my last few Princess and RCI cruises and thought HAL would be an upgrade. But if me drinking a few beers while on deck is going to bother my fellow passengers than I have defintely chosen the wrong line. I hope this is not the case. Joe V.

Zuiderdam 4/23/05
RCI - 2 times
Princess - 3 times
QE2 - 1 time
Royal Majesty - 1 time
Carnival - 1 time

[ekerr19]

Ekerr, is that something new? I didn't notice they did that on the Rotterdam last year, but then again, I am not a beer drinker. I still like the idea of buying so many glasses of wine for a certain price. Hope they have those onboard the Zuiderdam and Volendam.

doone- I am really excited about the wine by the glass option, but to answer your question - yes, we've gotten beer by the bucket on almost every cruise, starting with our Amsterdam Panama Canal Holiday cruise in 2000. Sometimes we have to ask the bartender to fix us up a bucket and they always do - and discount the price a bit - sometimes it is a special of the day.

Also, we have only ordered this from the Lido pool area bars, not in the Crow's Nest or Ocean Bar... or any other inside bar.

[dakrewser]

YES - they sell beer by the bucket. It is a great deal, we like to get the Corona bucket, sometimes they even have a special price for them, but they are still cheaper than buying them individually!

There were no buckets of beer on the O'dam last month. Well, there was in the Queen's Lounge but only during the football game.

And, for the record, no one got bashed! Certainly not by this beer drinker (right now, in my fridge, you'll find some Tecate, Moosehead, Negra Modelo, Guinness and Newcastle Brown). WE did buy a "bucket of beer" at the No-name cafe in Puerto Vallarta, though.

Anngie: buying a 6-pack for your fridge isn't the same as a "bucket of beer" (which are delivered opened).

MetathoraX: I've never partaken of the juice of the "dried plum" (can't call them prunes any more, at least in California) and if I want bottled water it'll be Evian, but the stuff from the tap is good enough for me.

[ekerr19]

I hope I did not offend any tradational HAL clients by I am intending to go on this cruise and relax, but if my ordering a few beers during the day is going to bother anyone then perhaps I picked the wrong cruise for my group ages 25-70.

Joe - No offense here. You will find many cruisers enjoying their buckets of beer by the pool. :)

DH loves to have a few beers during the day, especially when we are sitting out by the pool. Have a great cruise and drink your beers!

[ekerr19]

There were no buckets of beer on the O'dam last month. Well, there was in the Queen's Lounge but only during the football game.


Dave - sometimes we have to ask, and we've only asked at the Dolphin Bar or whatever the Lido pool bar is called on various ships... they put them in a metal bucket filled with ice and you can take them to your lounge chair. Some ships have the baby Coronas which I prefer, sometimes it's hard for me to finish one before it gets warm. :)

[dakrewser]

Does HAL sell the buckets of beer, you know where you can buy 6 beers for the price of 5 etc.?

Sorry you got caught in the crossfire here where some seem to see the word "Carnival" as a red flag. If by "bucket of beer" you actually meant "6-pack I can keep in the fridge" then, yes, that is available on HAL ships.

-dave

PS - I wonder, if I'd said "NCL" (or Princess, for that matter), whether the responses would have been so outrageous?

[Esme]

They sold buckets of beer the night of the BBQ on the Westerdam in December. Don't remember if they sold it any other night, but they could have.

[FCOWHER]

dakrewser, there was a reason you did choose Carnival and not Princess or NCL. You got the results you were looking for. You have too many posts all over these boards to not know what you were implying. But its all water under the ship now, I know the answer to my question and I will be drinking my ice cold brewskies from my bucket on 4/23/05. Thanks all. Joe V.



Zuiderdam 4/23/05
RCI - 2 times
Princess - 3 times
QE2 - 1 time
Royal Majesty - 1 time
Carnival - 1 time

[Appgrad]

It had nothing to do with the "C-word." My issue was that the original poster asked a valid question and instead of either ignoring it or answering it, the poster was told to go sail on another cruise line if they wanted buckets of beer.

[DFD1]

One the Volendam in late November, there was a sign sitting at one end of the Lido Pool Bar....."Bucket of Beer $12.95.

They did not seem to be doing a big voulme in buckets, but they were available.

On Carnival last week, there were buckets sold by the bucket-load! Empty beer cans and buckets of empty beer cans everyhere from one end of the Lido deck to the other.

[dakrewser]

dakrewser, there was a reason you did choose Carnival and not Princess or NCL. You got the results you were looking for. You have too many posts all over these boards to not know what you were implying. But its all water under the ship now, I know the answer to my question and I will be drinking my ice cold brewskies from my bucket on 4/23/05. Thanks all. Joe V.

Be sure to come back and tell us if you do. I'm betting you'll be buying them one at a time...

-dave

[FCOWHER]

Agreed appgrad. Joe V.


Zuiderdam 4/23/05
RCI - 2 times
Princess - 3 times
QE2 - 1 time
Royal Majesty - 1 time
Carnival - 1 time

[FCOWHER]

dave, the only thing I am betting on is that you love to irritate people. If I have to order my beers one at a time so be it. I was just hoping in my original post to get a quick honest answer not start a long thread. Maybe I should pack a collapsible bucket. Joe V.

Zuiderdam 4/23/05-where hopefully I can enjoy a few cold ones while relaxing.:rolleyes:
RCI - 2 times
Princess - 3 times
QE2 - 1 time
Royal Majesty - 1 time
Carnival - 1 time

[dakrewser]

It had nothing to do with the "C-word." My issue was that the original poster asked a valid question and instead of either ignoring it or answering it, the poster was told to go sail on another cruise line if they wanted buckets of beer.

Ah, I see, you're with the "response police."

-dave
"It's a thankless job, but I've got a lot of Karma to burn off."

[ekerr19]

Ah, I see, you're with the "response police."

-dave
"It's a thankless job, but I've got a lot of Karma to burn off."


Dave - I saw a bumper sticker yesterday that said "My Karma just ran over your Dogma"

I know it has nothing to do with the topic but I saw the quote under your signature and got a chuckle...

[TeresaJenkins]

"All of us do not drink prune juice and perrier."

Are you sure?
Dang, I guess I need to stop pushing it on ALL my friends! LOL :D

I'm not a big beer drinker, but I choose the "bucket of beer" in Jan/2005 about half way through my cruise because the mixed drinks were so watered down on NCL Majesty.

Yes, I know Majesty is not HAL, but if I find the same to be true on my upcoming Maasdam cruise I'll be looking to buy the bucket of beer again. It tasted good on those hot days too.

Ok, here comes another question sure to stir things up at bit:
Do you know if Maasdam sells Smirnoff Ice? It doesn't matter to me if it comes in a bucket, helmet or a shoe for that matter; I love the stuff!

[FCOWHER]

"Smirnoff Ice", yes HAL sells this swill on all their ships with the Carnival logo. LOL. Joe V.


Zuiderdam 4/23/05
RCI - 2 times
Princess - 3 times
QE2 - 1 time
Royal Majesty - 1 time
Carnival - 1 time

[heyabbott]

I asked this question before because my husband likes to keep beer in the room for "cocktail hour" while getting ready for dinner. I was told "yes." Another option is the in-room Beverage Package. You can order 6 domestic beers for $15 - $16 to be delivered to your room. :)

Isn't there a minibar in all the cabins with beer in it?

[ekerr19]

"
Ok, here comes another question sure to stir things up at bit:
Do you know if Maasdam sells Smirnoff Ice? It doesn't matter to me if it comes in a bucket, helmet or a shoe for that matter; I love the stuff!


Wow, I seem to recall a selection of a few of these. I do recall one of the gals in our CC buddy group ordering a Mike's Hard Lemonade, but I'm not sure about the Smirnoff's... we were on the Maasdam a year ago, so my memory's not so great, sorry.

[bepsf]

You guys have me in stitches....

When I read "Bucket of Beer" I was visualizing something the size of a KFC chicken bucket filled w/ a gallon of Bud like we used to do at keggers in the almond orchards of central CA when I was a kid....

Knowing Dave, I'd be willing to bet a case of Asahi SuperDry that's what he was thinking too...

Enjoy your icy-cold ones in good health!

[TeresaJenkins]

"Smirnoff Ice", yes HAL sells this swill on all their ships with the Carnival logo. LOL. Joe V.
ROTFLMAO!:p

[TeresaJenkins]

Wow, I seem to recall a selection of a few of these. I do recall one of the gals in our CC buddy group ordering a Mike's Hard Lemonade, but I'm not sure about the Smirnoff's... we were on the Maasdam a year ago, so my memory's not so great, sorry.

Thanks for the reply.
I find "Mike's Hard Lemonade" to be too sweet for my taste, but Smirnoff's Ice is just tart enough to be OH SO GOOD. :)

[Sea Island Lady]

Anngie: buying a 6-pack for your fridge isn't the same as a "bucket of beer" (which are delivered opened).

Not true. My DH drinks Coors in a can and they have never been opened, nor do we want them opened. He will take them back to the room, get out the small collapsable cooler, tip the steward a $20 to keep ice in the cooler and have one beer on the veranda before dinner . :) The six will last a 7 day cruise because we sometimes head up early and have cocktails in a lounge. We don't drink beer out on deck while sunning, because we prefer to have a "fun" drink. We order a bottle of wine with dinner.

Isn't there a minibar in all the cabins with beer in it?
I don't know if there is beer in the mini bar or not, because we never open the bars, but chances are that the beer isn't Coors. ;)

PS - I will let you know about the buckets when I return from the Oosterdam in three weeks.

[ekerr19]

Our buckets of beer were not opened - the Lido attendant came by periodically and asked if we wanted a bottle or two opened, otherwise I walked one up to the bartender.

The fridge in the Suite on the Zui was small - I think there were one or two types of beer and a small selection of liquors and a soda or two and water.

I don't think we used the mini bar fridge for anything except our coursages for formal night. :)

[bepsf]

Actually, the beers in the minibar-fridge aren't all that impressive - I recall seeing cans of Sharp's, MGD and something else domestic. I would have expected at least Heineken...

[Chadzbrew]

MetathoraX: I've never partaken of the juice of the "dried plum" (can't call them prunes any more, at least in California) and if I want bottled water it'll be Evian, but the stuff from the tap is good enough for me.

Evian, Naive spelled backwards, how appropriate.:rolleyes:

[heyabbott]

HAl must have a great selection of Dutch Beer. I've been to Amsterdam, and the beer is good. The women are great;)

[dakrewser]

Evian, Naive spelled backwards, how appropriate.:rolleyes:

:)

-dave
"I like you. You remind me of myself when I was young and stupid."

[dakrewser]

When I read "Bucket of Beer" I was visualizing something the size of a KFC chicken bucket filled w/ a gallon of Bud like we used to do at keggers in the almond orchards of central CA when I was a kid....

Knowing Dave, I'd be willing to bet a case of Asahi SuperDry that's what he was thinking too...

Enjoy your icy-cold ones in good health!

<envisioning a gallon of Bud in a KFC bucket>

No, I was thinking of the pail filled with ice and four Pacificos that DW and I got in Puerto Vallarta, which we enjoyed alongside the best darn BBQ in central Mexico! :)

Ekerr19: Laura - I've got a long list of these little "aphorisms", many of which are unsuitable for such semi-polite company. But I could email them to you! :rolleyes:

-dave
"Oh I get it... like humour... but different!"

[Oceanwench]

Aboard the O last fall ... no dark beer.
:-(
But they did sell buckets o' beer on the barbecue night. I didn't go to the barbecue, so I don't know what brands were involved.
Negra Modelo is one of my favorites, but my #1 beer is Blackened Voodoo Lager from N'awlins.

As for the perceived slight way back at the start of the thread ...
It appears that whenever someone says something remotely controversial, along the lines of "I paid for this cruise, I'll wear what I please in the dining room," the person is told to sail on Carnival.

Thus, the mere mention of the "C-word" tends to come across as condescending.

"So, you didn't like the beer on HAL, Oceanwench? Maybe you should book with Carnival next time."
[I made that up.]

[ekerr19]

Ekerr19: Laura - I've got a long list of these little "aphorisms", many of which are unsuitable for such semi-polite company. But I could email them to you! :rolleyes:

-dave
"Oh I get it... like humour... but different!"

I'm game! lskerr@comcast.net

:D

[ekerr19]

Well, since Oceanwench shared her favorite brew - I'll give you mine:

first choice: Blackbeard Ale - from the US Virgin Islands

second favorite - Honker's Ale - Chicago area

[HeatherInFlorida]

And what is the problem with prune juice? I've never tried it with Perrier, but imagine it's quite good;) .

[DavidNDC]

I guess buckets of beer are okay....but I prefer my beer in a bottle, or, better yet, in a cold, frosty mug!

[CDRMark]

"A warrior's drink!" -Lt Worf; USS Enterprise NCC-1701D
btw My grandfather had a beer bucket, a stainless steel pail with a clamp-on lid in which he brought home draft beer for later consumption.
Cheers
MarkB
oh yes; on Maasdam in November they had buckets of beer available.

[JaniceB]

This post has me remembering a very funny moment. We sailed on Carnival 6 years ago with 23 people. Carnival wasn't our first choice, but we had 3 families of 5 and 2 families of 4. Carnival was the only line that would let us put 5 in a cabin. Anyway, back to the buckets of beer. My DH and I would get a bucket of 4 Coronas by the pool everyday. I do not drink very fast and do not like warm beer, so this was a nice way to keep beer cold while you were drinking it. I would just stick it back in the bucket of ice. I have read numerous posters saying to bring an insulated mug for your beverage. The bucket of ice is much better than an insulated mug. They should sell buckets of soft drinks by the pool. Anyway, our friends thought the bucket was pretty funny. My husband retired from the Navy shortly after the cruise and we had a retirement party. One of the couples we cruised with presented my husband with a bucket of coronas with lime sticking out of the top. They placed a bag over the bucket of beer and gave a speech about his arm being sore from cradling the bucket for a week. Everyone laughed.

I am sorry that some people think a bucket of beer is a bad thing. I thought it was very convenient in the hot Caribbean sun. My husband also asked if they sold buckets of beer. He certainly would not book a cruise if they didn't, but we enjoy ice cold beer by the pool. I will be sure and let everyone know if they do sell them on the Zaandam in March. I might even take a picture of him holding one for our friends.

[flamingogal]

On the Westerdam 1/9, buckets of beer (Miller Lite, Coors Lite, Corona) were for sale. These were NOT opened. Unfortunately this didn't last long - first and maybe second day?, but throughout the cruise they did have 2 for 1 at bingo every day. That is a nice way to save a $ or two! :p

Beer may seem a bit pedestrian when sailing on a wonderful and lovely cruise ship, but we all have our tastes. :)

[dakrewser]

I guess buckets of beer are okay....but I prefer my beer in a bottle, or, better yet, in a cold, frosty mug!

Don't sail on HAL, then. I snapped this pic of a bartender drawing a bucket on the aft Lido deck during the BBQ.

http://images.buzznet.com/assets/users3/oneeyedcult/default/gallery-1090708790-msg-16241-1.jpg







[That's a joke, folks. Really! :rolleyes: <- SARCASM symbol!]

-dave
"Sarcasm is just one more service we offer."

[HeatherInFlorida]

I LOVE IT, DAVE!!! Personally, I call it wit, but what do I know;) ?

[OCruisers]

Here a quote from the Daily Program on the 1/15/05 Veendam 14-Night Cruise:

"BEER BUCKET SPECIAL": 5 Domestic Beers for $8.75 and 5 Selected Imported Beers for $13.75.

This special was advertised several times on the cruise!

Happy Sailing! OCruisers :)

[tiffnco]

OMG you guys!

This is by far the funniest post I've read all day!

I saw this originally at work when it was barely one page. Now, I come home and it's up to three!

Keep it coming!

[Dmgernant]

We are having fun now Beer anyone

[Orcrone]

"A warrior's drink!" -Lt Worf; USS Enterprise NCC-1701DAre you referring to blood wine?:eek:

[Orcrone]

Here a quote from the Daily Program on the 1/15/05 Veendam 14-Night Cruise:

"BEER BUCKET SPECIAL": 5 Domestic Beers for $8.75 and 5 Selected Imported Beers for $13.75.

This special was advertised several times on the cruise!

Happy Sailing! OCruisers :) How could it be domestic beer when you're in the middle of the ocean?

[TeresaJenkins]

How could it be domestic beer when you're in the middle of the ocean?

LOL Deep! ;)

But then again, "Riff Raff" like me wouldn't know the difference.

[DavidNDC]

Dakrewser!

I am home sick today and I have to tell you, your pic made my entire day!!! I am laughing my butt off. Thanks for posting!

[dakrewser]

Dakrewser!

I am home sick today and I have to tell you, your pic made my entire day!!! I am laughing my butt off. Thanks for posting!

Just doin' my job, sir. Really! :) Now pull up your socks and get back to work!

-dave
"I'm really easy to get along with once you people learn to see it my way."

[palmgirl]

On the Westerdam 1/9, buckets of beer (Miller Lite, Coors Lite, Corona) were for sale. These were NOT opened. :)

And they were served in a Champagne Bucket. HAL has a reputation to maintain after all. ;)

[OCruisers]

And they were served in a Champagne Bucket. HAL has a reputation to maintain after all. ;)

:D Too Funny! :D

[Golfgrl1911]

Gang,
Don't forget about the all you can drink Pina Coladas ($11.95 I think) on BBQ night. The most delicious I've ever had, served in a hollowed out pineapple! I am typically a beer drinker and had pre-ordered the 6 pack of Coronas for our cabin along with a bottle of "sail away" champagne when we arrived. We met up with some friends and I ordered a Bucket of Corona's at the Lido pool for sail away as well. At disembarkation I still had a couple of unopened beers left in our cabin for the room steward. They (HAL) were extremely accomodating in the Brew department!:D Nancy

[Sea Island Lady]

I don't think I could drink more than one Pina Colada...too filling!

[Cathy p]

Well after all that my only question is.... I like a few beers as well but I don't won't them open for my fridge....does the Zuiderdam sell them by the six pack? Don't hurt me guys....just asking.

[dakrewser]

Well after all that my only question is.... I like a few beers as well but I don't won't them open for my fridge....does the Zuiderdam sell them by the six pack? Don't hurt me guys....just asking.

Why yes, they do. But you'll need to get your cabin steward to clean out the fridge so that there's room to put them in.

-dave
Mary: I want a guy who can play 36 holes of golf, and still have enough energy to take Warren and me to a baseball game, and eat sausages, and beer, not lite beer, but beer. That's my ad, print it up.
Brenda: "Fatty who likes golf, beer, and baseball." Gee, Mary, where are you gonna find a gem like that? - There's Something About Mary (1998)

[FCOWHER]

Only 61 days until I'll be ordering my first busket on the Zuiderdam. Joe V.



Zuiderdam 4/23/05
RCI - 2 times
Princess - 3 times
QE2 - 1 time
Royal Majesty - 1 time
Carnival - 1 time

[flamingogal]

There is something about this thread that doesn't want you to let it die. :p

[viaggiatrice]

Well on Veendam, they certainly had buckets of beer for sale poolside. We purchased them.

[FCOWHER]

How much were they on the Veendam? Joe V.



Zuiderdam 4/23/05
RCI - 2 times
Princess - 3 times
QE2 - 1 time
Royal Majesty - 1 time
Carnival - 1 time

[CruiseVA]

We just got back from the 2/17-2/27 Maasdam cruise. They had buckets of beer (5 to a bucket) available all of the time the bars were open, at least from the Dolphin Bar and the one by the outside pool on Nav deck. The deal was $12 for a bucket of domestic (coors bud, miller), and, $13.95 (I think) for premium (amstel, corona, heineken, beck's, molson). I ordered the mixed buckets of premium all 10 days and requested them to not open the bottles until I wanted to drink them.

The buckets were the way to go, as i just brought the leftovers back to the room & iced them for the next day. That is on those days where I actually had any beer leftover...

PS - there were at least two of us sitting with our buckets all afternoon at one of the pools on sea days, so, enjoy :)

[Kate-AHF]

It IS funny how this thread stuck in my head. Every time I walked by the buckets of beer for sale at both the Lido and aft pools on the Zaandam last week, I thought of fcowher, and how I needed to post this when I got back. So that means I thought of this thread no fewer than 25 times!

But someone beat me to it! It was five to a bucket, and they had them all lined up waiting to be purchased - with limes available for them too. I just didn't check the price, unfortunately. Sorry fcowher!

[FCOWHER]

Kate, I am extremly flattered that you were thinking of me while on your cruise. Its almost like I got to go. I was wondering why I was so happy last week while at work. Thanks for the quality information on the "buckets of beer". I hope "we" had a great cruise, lol. Joe V.


Serenade of the Seas 12/31/05
Zuiderdam 4/23/05
RCI - 2 times
Princess - 3 times
QE2 - 1 time
Royal Majesty - 1 time
Carnival - 1 time

[FCOWHER]

Only 11 days until I am enjoying my first bucket of Beer on the Zuiderdam. Joe V.http://smileys.******************/cat/26/26_25_2.gif

[Classynfun1]

Ok, so we're down to knowing that HAL has buckets of beer (YUK!) and all you can drink pina coladas on BBQ night (YUM!), but what other specials do they have? Just trying to allocate money wisely..;)

[FCOWHER]

Beer yuk? Cmon now, that is no to refer to the nectar of the gods. I do like a Pina Colada in the morning while on a cruise. It is a great way to get your morning vitamin C. Joe V.

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Serenade of the Seas 12/31/05
Zuiderdam 4/23/05
RCI - 2 times
Princess - 3 times
QE2 - 1 time
Royal Majesty - 1 time
Carnival - 1 time

[Gardendog]

They sold buckets of beer for the March Madness Basket ball games. It was perhaps $12 for 5 Coronas. They had set out nachos and chips and dip and had the game going in the Northern Lights night club area. Most people sat at the "sports bar" area across the corridor however. I thought it was very nice, very apropos for a game night.

[Classynfun1]

[QUOTE=FCOWHER]Beer yuk? Cmon now, that is no to refer to the nectar of the gods. I do like a Pina Colada in the morning while on a cruise. It is a great way to get your morning vitamin C. Joe V.]

Sorry, I just hate the stuff! I alway sget sick when I try and drink beer and get bloated on top of that:mad: ! Look at it this way, more beer for you! LOL

[dakrewser]

Only 11 days until I am enjoying my first bucket of Beer on the Zuiderdam. Joe V.

Last week on the local news they were interviewing a priest from San Francisco about papal memories. It seems this priest had been in charge of food & beverage at the cathedral in San Francisco at the time the pope visited in the late 80's.

So the pope was having dinner at the Cathedral residence with the cardinals and monsignori. According to this priest, all of the major wineries in California had shipped in their finest wines in the hope that the pope would find favor with them. As the meal was about to begin, the priest walked up to the pope and asked: "Your Holiness, what would you like to drink?" The Pope thought a moment, then said, "I'd like to have a beer." Well, there was never beer at the cardinal's table, but the priest remembered that, some time before, one of the servants had brought in a six-pack to be offered to some men who were working in the yard. As he headed for the garden refrigerator, the priest prayed over and over, "please, Lord, let their be one beer!" There was one can left...

:) - have a Guinness for me!

[FCOWHER]

Wow, the Pope liked beer. I may have to reform my evil ways and go back to church or at least take a cruise that has a famous church in one of its ports. Joe V.

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[caribbean girl]

FCOWHER: We were recently on the Maasdam and I can tell you that we (thouroughly!) enjoyed our Coronas (delivered perfectly frosty, in a bucket filled with ice) poolside. As I recall, they were 4 for $12 and worth every penny. I can tell...you are going to have a blast on your trip!! Have one for me!!;)

[lovetotravel2]

We recently cruised on the Zuiderdam and were able to purchase buckets of beer on the Lido deck at all times of the day. You could purchase 4 bottles of domestic beer for $10 and 4 bottles of imported (Corona) for $12. Enjoy!

[FCOWHER]

Caribbeangirl and Lovetotravel, thanks for the information. In only 9 days I will be enjoying my first buycket of icy cold Corona's on the big "Z". Thanks again, Joe V.


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[bepsf]

Last week on the local news they were interviewing a priest from San Francisco about papal memories. It seems this priest had been in charge of food & beverage at the cathedral in San Francisco at the time the pope visited in the late 80's.

So the pope was having dinner at the Cathedral residence with the cardinals and monsignori. According to this priest, all of the major wineries in California had shipped in their finest wines in the hope that the pope would find favor with them. As the meal was about to begin, the priest walked up to the pope and asked: "Your Holiness, what would you like to drink?" The Pope thought a moment, then said, "I'd like to have a beer." Well, there was never beer at the cardinal's table, but the priest remembered that, some time before, one of the servants had brought in a six-pack to be offered to some men who were working in the yard. As he headed for the garden refrigerator, the priest prayed over and over, "please, Lord, let their be one beer!" There was one can left...

:) - have a Guinness for me!

That's a great story Dave - I hope our next Pope is as down-to-earth...

[M2D]

yeah we got 4 beers for 10$ out by the pool on the zuiderdam

[dakrewser]

That's a great story Dave - I hope our next Pope is as down-to-earth...

But he still didn't wear jeans in the dining room! :rolleyes:

[bepsf]

But he still didn't wear jeans in the dining room! :rolleyes:

Of course not!

Everybody knows that Popes always wear embroidered floor length evening gowns with a cape and matching hat...

[JaniceB]

We sailed on the Zaandam in March and were able to buy a bucket of beer poolside. It is a great way to keep the beer cold in the sunshine. I don't know anyone who likes warm beer.

[caribbean girl]

And, if the pope ever chose to wear jeans wherever he decided to wear them, who would object? Perhaps he might have a beer (from a bucket) WHILE wearing jeans!! And he might do all of this during formal night!! Yikes!!;)

[dakrewser]

And, if the pope ever chose to wear jeans wherever he decided to wear them, who would object? Perhaps he might have a beer (from a bucket) WHILE wearing jeans!! And he might do all of this during formal night!! Yikes!!;)

Would that be Pope Lido I?

:rolleyes: -dave

[FCOWHER]

Dave, do you think the pope would eat in the Lido or dine exclusively in the Pinnacle Grill? Joe V.


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[fridayeyes]

Would that be Pope Lido I?

:rolleyes: -dave

ROFLMAO!

Now Guinnness - Guinness is not beer. I secretly suspect that Guinness comes from the same family as chocolate. A friend of mine has even had Guinness ice cream which she says is heavenly.

Cheers!

Friday

[caribbean girl]

Okay, Mr. Dakrewser...that was funny!

I saw a funny cartoon today, incidentally. Johnny Cochran is standing before the gates of heaven. The caption read "If the halo fits, you must admit".;)

[cruznon]

Started my morning with this thread....
sure glad I missed the deck covered in beer bottles and beer cans...not my idea of a lovely sea cruise....
Brian and Dave, as usual, LOL!! The imagery...

I personally hate beer, but my DH and DD will be delighted about "the bucket"
I like the foo-foo drinks with little umbrellas!!!:)

[FCOWHER]

Now only 5 days until my first bucket of beer on the big "Z". Joe V.

Serenade of the Seas 12/31/05
Zuiderdam 4/23/05
RCI - 2 times
Princess - 3 times
QE2 - 1 time
Royal Majesty - 1 time
Carnival - 1 time

[swom]

The answer is yes. We bought them twice on the Westerdam in December.
They were 6 Miller Lites for $15. You could get Budweiser as well. We got them from room service to keep in the fridge in the room.

Thanks for this info. We drink only beer. Don't like liquor or wine, so it's good to know we can get it this way and enjoy it on our verandah.

[FCOWHER]

4 days from bucket one on the Zuiderdam. Joe V.



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[richcrow]

Just wondering, but does anyone know what kinds of beer are served on Zuiderdam? Can you get any brand in a "bucket of beer"

[FCOWHER]

Rich, I do know that you can get Corona. http://smileys.******************/cat/12/12_4_1.gifhttp://smileys.******************/cat/12/12_4_1.gifhttp://smileys.******************/cat/12/12_4_1.gif Joe V.

[richcrow]

Rich, I do know that you can get Corona. http://smileys.******************/cat/12/12_4_1.gifhttp://smileys.******************/cat/12/12_4_1.gifhttp://smileys.******************/cat/12/12_4_1.gif Joe V.

Thanks Joe. Corona will make my wife happy, but I was hoping for something more like Grolsh (?) or Sam Adams.:D

Richard

[Scrumpy]

Richard,
Good question! There was a small list somewhere (on this thread? or another?), but I would suspect that they have more selection. Be nice if there were Czech ones, ones from the UK, ones from Germany... DH would be in Heaven with all those (nasty, IMO) imports.
Scrumpy

[Scrumpy]

Here's the list from earlier in the thread:
domestic (coors bud, miller)
premium (amstel, corona, heineken, beck's, molson).

[FCOWHER]

Only 3 days until my 1st bucket! Joe V.


Serenade of the Seas 12/31/05
Zuiderdam 4/23/05
RCI - 2 times
Princess - 3 times
QE2 - 1 time
Royal Majesty - 1 time
Carnival - 1 time

[FCOWHER]

2 days until first bucket! Joe V.

Serenade of the Seas 12/31/05
Zuiderdam 4/23/05
RCI - 2 times
Princess - 3 times
QE2 - 1 time
Royal Majesty - 1 time
Carnival - 1 time

[Oceanwench]

It always disappoints me that they don't have dark beer. I have to settle for Corona.
What's wrong with stocking some Beck's Dark??? :rolleyes:

[FCOWHER]

Ocean, my guess would be that they dont sell the dark beers because they simply are not as popular as, for eg. Corona. Although, true beer drinkers usually enjoy variety as much as a cold beer with a lime. Joe V.

Serenade of the Seas 12/31/05
Zuiderdam 4/23/05
RCI - 2 times
Princess - 3 times
QE2 - 1 time
Royal Majesty - 1 time
Carnival - 1 time

[Oceanwench]

I don't know ... if it's not dark beer, it tastes like water to me!!!
I used to enjoy Red Stripe, Corona, etc. years ago, but then my taste changed.
Blame it on that Blackened Voodoo Lager from new Orleans!

Just wish they'd stock *one* brand of dark beer. :rolleyes:

[FCOWHER]

Ocean, when I was younger I used to collect beer bottles and one of my favorites was that same Blackened Voodoo. Joe V.





Serenade of the Seas 12/31/05
Zuiderdam 4/23/05
RCI - 2 times
Princess - 3 times
QE2 - 1 time
Royal Majesty - 1 time
Carnival - 1 time

[FCOWHER]

First bucket isnow less than 24 hors away! Joe V.http://smileys.******************/cat/13/13_1_200.gif
Serenade of the Seas 12/31/05
Zuiderdam 4/23/05
RCI - 2 times
Princess - 3 times
QE2 - 1 time
Royal Majesty - 1 time
Carnival - 1 time

[dakrewser]

And when you ask for that first bucket, say "supersize me!"

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:rolleyes: -dave

[RuthC]

Will you be posting a running tally of buckets of beer consumed?

[FCOWHER]

I am sure this is a whole new group of cruisers that would like this question answered. Joe V.

Serenade of the Seas 1/7/2006
Zuiderdam 4/23/05
Princess 3 times
QE2 1 time
RCI 2 times Song of America and Monarch of the Seas
Carnival 1 time
Royal Majesty 1 time

[GatorV]

can't wait for the buckets this time, Veendam had them poolside last year and what a treat. Does anyone ever bring beer in their suitcase or just a suitcase with beer? I keep hearing about this being done and it's just checked through, no problem. We have always bring wine for our stateroom with no probem and I know that's permitted.