Is it difficult for the room steward to remove the mini fridge contents from the room

[Peachypooh]

I overheard someone out in the hallway (didn't see him) ask the room steward on embarkation day to empty his mini fridge because it has alcohol in it. The room steward asked if it is because he had children in the room and would make sure to "hide" it well someplace. Awkward silence. Steward said OK. Then a few hours later I heard him again ask the steward (He must have been in a nearby cabin as I could hear him talking right through our door) to please remove the alcohol from his room. I am assuming it then got done. Is it a big deal for the room steward to remove/put back the alcohol? Could the passenger just called special needs and asked to have his cabin prepped this way? I felt badly for this man as it seemed like he was struggling having the stuff in his room.

Edited December 24, 2017 by Peachypooh

[NLH Arizona]

I've never had an issue with them removing the items.

[roger001]

Not at all. However, the room steward is usually very busy right after everyone first boards and might not get to it for a while. So I always just do it myself and tell the steward where I put it so he/she can put it all back in the fridge for next time. It's about a two minute process. All that stuff is cycled in and out of the fridge so many times, I wonder how fresh it really is. But, I've never used any, especially not with the now popular drink package.

[mizLORInj]

Norwegian still stocks the mini fridge? Wow, on all my non-NCL cruises these past 2.5 years the fridge has always been empty.

[garycarla]

We either move it around, or move it out and put in cabinet. We let the steward know we moved it, and they we put it all back at the end.

[chengkp75]

Typically, the room steward does not do this, they have to notify room service who sends someone to remove and inventory the contents.

[shof515]

instead of removing the items, if you do not plan on using the mini fridge you call tell the room steward to LOCK the fridge. that might be easier and quicker for them to do

[Viv0828]

Maybe the person who wanted the alcohol removed is in recovery and didn’t want temptation around. If the mini fridge was stocked with chocolate, I would want the chocolate removed!!

 

 

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[Nebr.cruiser]

I've never had a problem having the items removed. I do tell the steward that I realize he is busy and there is no hurry, but it is always gone by dinner, or while we are gone for the evening. I don't know where he put it, but did not see it in the room.

 

On our recent cruise it was not back in the fridge on the last night as often happens.

[deliver42]

We just got off the Escape 2 weeks ago, and the fridge was empty when we boarded.

[cml4958]

Maybe the person who wanted the alcohol removed is in recovery and didn’t want temptation around. If the mini fridge was stocked with chocolate, I would want the chocolate removed!!

 

 

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This was my thought as well. Someone who didn't want the temptation right there. Had to be physically gone from the room.

[DarkJedi]

Or it could have been someone else who would be sharing the cabin who may have a problem...

[BirdTravels]

I overheard someone out in the hallway (didn't see him) ask the room steward on embarkation day to empty his mini fridge because it has alcohol in it. The room steward asked if it is because he had children in the room and would make sure to "hide" it well someplace. Awkward silence. Steward said OK. Then a few hours later I heard him again ask the steward (He must have been in a nearby cabin as I could hear him talking right through our door) to please remove the alcohol from his room. I am assuming it then got done. Is it a big deal for the room steward to remove/put back the alcohol? Could the passenger just called special needs and asked to have his cabin prepped this way? I felt badly for this man as it seemed like he was struggling having the stuff in his room.

Room stewards usually don’t remove items from the room. They usually just move it to a cabinet or behind an end table in the room.

 

We have our fridge emptied and always see the contents somewhere in the room.

[BeeeJay]

We had steward do it last trip, was all gone by first time we returned to room after unpacking. Total non-issue.

[tokidoki]

we always request contents be removed and its done by the time we return after dinner, no problem, as we need the empty space. :cool:

[DarkJedi]

I think it has something to do with the way the person stressed the fridge be emptied because of the alcohol in it as opposed to just being emptied.

[casofilia]

One of the first things we do when we see our steward is to ask for the fridge to be emptied, never had a problem. Then we ask for two pool towels, two robes and two wine glasses.

[Rhea58]

I always empty it myself & tell tell the steward such & ask him to bring me a coffeepot & a robe.

[JZenkow]

I can understand not wanting alcohol around minors, but other than that , why empty the fridge?You cannot bring your own water, soda etc onboard to replace it with

[shof515]

I can understand not wanting alcohol around minors, but other than that , why empty the fridge?You cannot bring your own water, soda etc onboard to replace it with

if you purchase the water package like the 6/12 pack of waters, you can put that in the fridge. if you bring chocolate candy from home, you can put that in the fridge to keep it cool.

[NLH Arizona]

I can understand not wanting alcohol around minors, but other than that , why empty the fridge?You cannot bring your own water, soda etc onboard to replace it with

The empty fridge is where they put my pitcher of iced tea and water.

[Nebr.cruiser]

Some cruise lines do let you bring on water. If not, I bring a few empty bottles and fill them on the ship, then store them in the fridge. I drink a lot of water and don't want to have to go to a buffet or bar every time I want some, so I keep them in the refrigerator.

 

Cruise do have water packages you can buy, but they are often way over-priced. Princess does have a reasonably priced package.

[LMaxwell]

This is a simple and reasonable request and should be filled same day. Even if it is someone from bar services or a different department besides the room attendant, they should make the arrangement so it is done in a reasonable period of time.

 

Some hotels and resorts now charge for the minibar to be emptied but mainly places with business travelers who would likely be able to expense such a request. I find the charge a little absurd, but there you have it.

 

I think as ships go through dry dock there will be refrigerators in rooms that will be empty and you can pay a nominal fee for the week to unlock/rent.

[ColeThornton]

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I think as ships go through dry dock there will be refrigerators in rooms that will be empty and you can pay a nominal fee for the week to unlock/rent.

 

 

No. :rolleyes:

[LMaxwell]

No. :rolleyes:

 

I'd like it to be No as well.