Fruit Punch - Will it be back?

[John&John]

John Heald recently mentioned that Carnival is still looking for a fruit punch that won't stain the carpets.

 

I wonder if they ever considered a fruit punch of a different color than red?

It's just food coloring anyway!

 

How about just a tiny bit of coloring or just a touch of grenadine?

 

Just wondering....Any thoughts?

[DMKahlan]

That would be nice. After all, I need something to mix with my rum :D

[Martini Mom]

If they can make CLEAR fruit-flavored (no stain) fever medicine for my kids, then they should be able to.

[Pour-Tour-Snore]

What.....no fruit punch???? When did this happen? Oh no how am I suppose to mix my drinks? I might have to change what I carry on.

[Joie]

I loved the punch....the lemonade is way too sour.

But I think alot of people were using it for mixing drinks and it cut down on the bar $$$.

i think they were using the kids as an excuse maybe....just a little.

[golfadj]

They claimed they discontinued it due to staining but wonder why they cannot use a clear color.

[BaconIsGood]

I vote for replacing the fruit punch on tap, with beer on tap.. Beer wont stain the carpets ;-)

[bankerbabe]

We just bring the Crystal Lite individual-serve packets of fruit punch. It's good, and REALLY good with rum.

[SkyMaster]

Carnivals first excuse for discontinuing the fruit punch was that they were changing vendors for it. Then after quite a long period of time,,and no fruit punch,,,they said it was because too many kids spilled it on their spotless carpet, and it was difficult to clean. I LOVED the fruit punch, and agree that the lemonade is too sour, and the ice tea just taste like crap. BRING BACK FRUIT PUNCH! :mad:

 

"SKY"

[klmorg]

We just bring the Crystal Lite individual-serve packets of fruit punch. It's good, and REALLY good with rum.

 

Yep... we always bring those Crystal Light To-Go packets for our mixers. They travel well, mix well with alcohol, and no calories! :D

[MikeM]

We stock up on OJ on Lido as a mix. Use coffee pot from room service.

Explained to me it was a staining problem with carpet and tile grout so did away with punch.

[millerboy88]

I did not know they did away with the fruit punch. I used to love that stuff. If they have done away with it, what do they have to offer now? Lemonade, water, tea,...is the Guava punch the same as "fruit punch"

[Frank12]

I loved the punch....the lemonade is way too sour.

But I think alot of people were using it for mixing drinks and it cut down on the bar $$$.

i think they were using the kids as an excuse maybe....just a little.

IMO, you are correct!

[TheTravelista]

That would be nice. After all, I need something to mix with my rum :D

 

What.....no fruit punch???? When did this happen? Oh no how am I suppose to mix my drinks? I might have to change what I carry on.

 

And people wonder why they got rid of the fruit punch in the first place :rolleyes:

[mjl1960]

Don't let them kid you, they knew everyone was using the punch as a mixer, and if they discontinued it, people would use the bar to get their fruity drinks. It is all about money - the fruit punch will never reappear on a Carnival ship.

[crewsweeper]

They claimed they discontinued it due to staining but wonder why they cannot use a clear color.

 

And your kids would drink clear fruit punch? :rolleyes:

 

 

 

Or you or your spouse would pour perfectly good clear rum into clear fruit punch and walk around with a drink that looks and tastes like spiked Sprite?:eek:

 

Just look at how well clear Coke went over:p

[hlb76]

I too miss the fruit punch. I like lemonade but it's so hit or miss if the glass will be good. For some reason they don't seem to get a good mix. I dont drink tea. So I drink a lot of pop that I carry on and water.

 

I have never smuggled but I do love me a vodka lemonade and I'm sure others do as well. So sure ppl are mixing w/ this as well.

 

Guava punch is only out in the mornings. It's very tasty! Nothing like fruit punch though.

[Gone_Kroozin]

Very interesting...not sure if anyone else who has taken the Beyond the Fun Tour has noticed, but Fruit Punch is served in the juice machines in crew areas.

 

BTW-It's also in every Funship Special served on Embarkation Day

[Frank12]

Very interesting...not sure if anyone else who has taken the Beyond the Fun Tour has noticed, but Fruit Punch is served in the juice machines in crew areas.

 

BTW-It's also in every Funship Special served on Embarkation Day

 

Very good observations! :)

[MikeM]

We stock up on OJ on Lido as a mix. Use coffee pot from room service.

Explained to me it was a staining problem with carpet and tile grout so did away with punch.

Just to add

You can take Punch powder similar to Kool Aid.....mix is never a problem

[H82seaUgo]

i hate having to pack juicy juice. it's so heavy.

[platinum.wannabe]

I plan to carry these when we criuse with our kids. :)

[elcuchio24]

So no one likes the Passion/Guava juice they have instead of the Punch? I think it's just as good.

[WES143]

so no one likes the passion/guava juice they have instead of the punch? I think it's just as good.

they only serve that guava juice during breakfast though. I guess you would have to stock up during breakfast. Its good but not as good as the fruit punch;)

[babyblue78]

So no one likes the Passion/Guava juice they have instead of the Punch? I think it's just as good.

 

I love the Passion Guava, just wish they had it available all day!