mafig Posted September 25, 2018 #1 Share Posted September 25, 2018 We usually have champagne on our balcony during sailaway. We'll be bringing a bottle of champagne. Will there be ice in the cabin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulsacoker Posted September 25, 2018 #2 Share Posted September 25, 2018 probably not but track down your cabin steward and they will get it for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted September 25, 2018 #3 Share Posted September 25, 2018 room service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 25, 2018 #4 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Or order champagne pre-cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted September 25, 2018 #5 Share Posted September 25, 2018 room service Good idea There most likely will NOT be ice in your cabin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 25, 2018 #6 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Good idea There most likely will NOT be ice in your cabin I suspect that room service will be swamped at sailaway since it opens right after muster. Plus, there's no way the champagne can get cold enough in that short time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObstructedView2 Posted September 25, 2018 #7 Share Posted September 25, 2018 We usually have champagne on our balcony during sailaway. How did you handle the ice situation for your champagne sailaways in the past during all of your previous cruises that are in your signature?? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted September 25, 2018 Author #8 Share Posted September 25, 2018 How did you handle the ice situation for your champagne sailaways in the past during all of your previous cruises that are in your signature?? . I haven't been on Royal in a while. In my recent, previous cruises, MSC and Celebrity, Champagne (sparkling wine really) and ice was provided by the cruise line. It was in the cabin already. The last time we were on Royal, I believe a full ice bucket was in the cabin at embarkation. This is the first time in years we've brought champagne with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 25, 2018 #9 Share Posted September 25, 2018 I haven't been on Royal in a while. In my recent, previous cruises, MSC and Celebrity, Champagne (sparkling wine really) and ice was provided by the cruise line. It was in the cabin already. The last time we were on Royal, I believe a full ice bucket was in the cabin at embarkation. This is the first time in years we've brought champagne with us. A few years ago, Royal stopped automatically providing ice in the staterooms. They will still provide ice now, but only upon request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimeglaser Posted September 25, 2018 #10 Share Posted September 25, 2018 A few years ago, Royal stopped automatically providing ice in the staterooms. They will still provide ice now, but only upon request. So, it's been a decade since I've cruised (we will be on harmony in a few weeks though!)... I can't remember... but are the ice machines kept on lockdown? We can't just go fill a bucket when we want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypo Posted September 25, 2018 #11 Share Posted September 25, 2018 So, it's been a decade since I've cruised (we will be on harmony in a few weeks though!)... I can't remember... but are the ice machines kept on lockdown? We can't just go fill a bucket when we want? No, you cannot go and fill your own ice bucket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbie0253 Posted September 25, 2018 #12 Share Posted September 25, 2018 If you don’t see your room steward right away , I’d grab the bucket and go to a bar and ask them to fill it. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted September 25, 2018 #13 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Go to a bar - pool deck is a good idea - and ask for a beer bucket without the beer. You'll get a big plastic ice bucket full of ice. (larger than the cabin ice buckets, and better for a bottle of champagne.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted September 25, 2018 Author #14 Share Posted September 25, 2018 If you don’t see your room steward right away , I’d grab the bucket and go to a bar and ask them to fill it. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Go to a bar - pool deck is a good idea - and ask for a beer bucket without the beer. You'll get a big plastic ice bucket full of ice. (larger than the cabin ice buckets, and better for a bottle of champagne.) ****** Two excellent suggestions. Thanks! That's what I'll do.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aturnee Posted September 25, 2018 #15 Share Posted September 25, 2018 A little off topic but can ice be ordered from room service? If so is there a charge. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting out there Posted September 25, 2018 #16 Share Posted September 25, 2018 I asked room attendent to bring me a bucket of ice each night so I could fill water bottles the next morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EatonDoolittle Posted September 25, 2018 #17 Share Posted September 25, 2018 As you live in Florida - do you drive to the port? Here's how I handle the exact dilemma. I chill the champagne and freeze one or two bottles of water, fill a gallon zip lock with ice cubes just before I leave home, and put it all, along with a cold Diet Coke, in an insulated Publix bag. I loop the bag handles over my carry on, and voila, as soon as I get to my cabin I have chilled champagne, a cold drink of water, and/or a cold soda. The ice easily lasts until the steward comes on his evening rounds. There will probably be "That's too much trouble, I'm on vacation" responses, but it works easily for me, and I enjoy being to get into relaxation mode quickly, without having to go to the pool bar to track down a bucket of ice. I did do that, once, before I figured how to be self sufficient.That would be the way to go, if you don't want to DIY Agree with others that the stewards and room service will be either unavailable or too busy to help chill your wine on boarding day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mistral wind Posted September 26, 2018 #18 Share Posted September 26, 2018 We usually have champagne on our balcony during sailaway. We'll be bringing a bottle of champagne. Will there be ice in the cabin? I am not usually a picky person . But i need to have ice in my cabin. On the first day when your cabin steward introduces himself to you ask for ice. He will gladly bring it . You can also request glasses they will do this for you. Everytime i cruise i do this. They usually remember for the rest of the cruise that i like to have a bucket of ice . If you're lucky enough to have a good attendant . I usually do on rccl:cool::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mistral wind Posted September 26, 2018 #19 Share Posted September 26, 2018 As you live in Florida - do you drive to the port?Here's how I handle the exact dilemma. I chill the champagne and freeze one or two bottles of water, fill a gallon zip lock with ice cubes just before I leave home, and put it all, along with a cold Diet Coke, in an insulated Publix bag. I loop the bag handles over my carry on, and voila, as soon as I get to my cabin I have chilled champagne, a cold drink of water, and/or a cold soda. The ice easily lasts until the steward comes on his evening rounds. There will probably be "That's too much trouble, I'm on vacation" responses, but it works easily for me, and I enjoy being to get into relaxation mode quickly, without having to go to the pool bar to track down a bucket of ice. I did do that, once, before I figured how to be self sufficient.That would be the way to go, if you don't want to DIY Agree with others that the stewards and room service will be either unavailable or too busy to help chill your wine on boarding day. I don't mean this in a rude way . Please don't misunderstand. But it is their job. Ice should be a staple in the cabin. I don't consider this request an imposition. Also it use to be standard practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted September 26, 2018 Author #20 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I am not usually a picky person . But i need to have ice in my cabin. On the first day when your cabin steward introduces himself to you ask for ice. He will gladly bring it . You can also request glasses they will do this for you. Everytime i cruise i do this. They usually remember for the rest of the cruise that i like to have a bucket of ice . If you're lucky enough to have a good attendant . I usually do on rccl:cool::cool: Oops, I forgot glasses. There won't be glasses either? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 26, 2018 #21 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Oops, I forgot glasses. There won't be glasses either? Not usually. However, you can easily get glasses at any bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mistral wind Posted September 26, 2018 #22 Share Posted September 26, 2018 A little off topic but can ice be ordered from room service? If so is there a charge. Sent from my iPad using Forums NO there is not a charge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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