Hapinowagain Posted August 14, 2005 #1 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Last year when we were on the Coral Princess my husband was able to buy a bottle of bourbon from a bartender. Do they allow you to do this on the Westerdam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted August 14, 2005 #2 Share Posted August 14, 2005 You may order a bottle for delivery to your room. Just call room service. I don't believe a bartender can sell you one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esme Posted August 14, 2005 #3 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Or, pre-order it from Ship's services. Check out HAL's web site "For Booked Guests" and they will give you a list of what can be ordered. I am almost positive that a bartender cannot sell you a bottle of liquour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted August 14, 2005 #4 Share Posted August 14, 2005 On a couple of ships we were able to buy a bottle to take back to our room from the bartenders. They write up the slip, put on the 15% gratuity, hand you the bottle, and away you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two@Sea Posted August 14, 2005 #5 Share Posted August 14, 2005 We just booked the Westerdam for December. My husband would like to purchase a bottle of scotch for our cabin. I checked the "For Booked Guests" area on the HAL site, as suggested, but only found wine listings. The "spirits" section says that a list for "a cocktail or nightcap" (individual drinks delivered to the cabin?) is available upon request, but further notes that "alcoholic beverages purchased onboard will be held until disembarcation." Can someone please clarify the matter, or assure me that he will be able to order a bottle from the ship? If so, how does one go about it? Just call room service? Do not want to start another dreaded "sneak it aboard" thread, but we were advised to pack whatever we wanted for our Celebrity cruises because you could NOT buy a bottle onboard. Would much prefer purchasing directly from the ship to abide by the rules. Thanks for your help and advise. Marsha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy1 Posted August 14, 2005 #6 Share Posted August 14, 2005 We just booked the Westerdam for December. My husband would like to purchase a bottle of scotch for our cabin. I checked the "For Booked Guests" area on the HAL site, as suggested, but only found wine listings. The "spirits" section says that a list for "a cocktail or nightcap" (individual drinks delivered to the cabin?) is available upon request, but further notes that "alcoholic beverages purchased onboard will be held until disembarcation." Can someone please clarify the matter, or assure me that he will be able to order a bottle from the ship? If so, how does one go about it? Just call room service? Do not want to start another dreaded "sneak it aboard" thread, but we were advised to pack whatever we wanted for our Celebrity cruises because you could NOT buy a bottle onboard. Would much prefer purchasing directly from the ship to abide by the rules. Thanks for your help and advise. Marsha The reference to "alcholic beverages purchased on board" refers to purchases made in the duty free shop on board. There will be a book on the desk in your cabin that explains all of the services offered, room service menus, brands of liquer available and the prices. I would wait until onboard and then call room service and order the bottle. The list of available bottles is quite extensive. All of the bottles that I have seen are 1.2 litre (1 quart) not the 750ml size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TidePrideGA Posted August 14, 2005 #7 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Ladyputt, Which December date? We're on the Western Carib 12/11 sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two@Sea Posted August 14, 2005 #8 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Well then, TidePrideGA, we'll just have to *share* that bottle with you! Sailing on the 11th also. Wanted eastern caribbean, but schedule worked better for us on the western. Thank you, Grumpy, for the excellent (and clearly understandable - even for me!) advise. Greatly appreciate it. Among the things I love is an answer that ain't "iffy." Marsha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TidePrideGA Posted August 14, 2005 #9 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Marsha, be sure to come on over to our roll call thread http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=124008 Also, we'll probably have a CC get-together sometime after sailaway, and all CCers on the roll call thread are invited to stop by our orange cabana on HMC! Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted August 14, 2005 #10 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Note: Any liquor you purchase on the ship will have a 15% gratuity added. IF you do not wait until you are 10 miles out of Florida waters, there will be another 6% Florida tax added onto your bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two@Sea Posted August 14, 2005 #11 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Donna - Thanks for the link. Will sign up. Noticed a "small world" thing while perusing the posts there. I owned a property and casualty agency before retirement (mostly Chubb, CNA, Aetna), and DH is a retired Allstate agent. Also had a dachshund as a child. Krazy - Thanks for the FL tax tip. We pay 7% here in Indian River County. Think DH can wait for ten miles, maybe even twenty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TidePrideGA Posted August 14, 2005 #12 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Donna - Thanks for the link. Will sign up. Noticed a "small world" thing while perusing the posts there. I owned a property and casualty agency before retirement (mostly Chubb, CNA, Aetna), and DH is a retired Allstate agent. Also had a dachshund as a child. Krazy - Thanks for the FL tax tip. We pay 7% here in Indian River County. Think DH can wait for ten miles, maybe even twenty! My agency is strictly employee benefits, primarily for the trucking company. Will look forward to seeing you on the roll call thread - and on the 'dam ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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