Atlas Bar on Onward

[Riocca]

New for Azamara Onward the Drawing Room is going to be an upscale cocktail bar called the Atlas Bar.

Serving premium cocktails not included in the included beverage package.

 

https://www.azamara.com/our-ships/azamara-onward?ecid=em_23749021&rid=343705897&emsc=GBR_PG_PLUS_MH_YESBKFUTURE&emct=E&lnkid=https%3a%2f%2fwww.azamara.com%2four-ships%2fazamara-onward

Edited March 22, 2022 by Riocca
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[takemewithyou]

Well that is interesting!  We hadn’t heard about this before.  I wonder if the cocktails will be covered by the Ultimate Beverage Package.    
 

So no more library!  Some people will not be happy about this.  I am not sure how I feel about this!  It is taking a library a and making it into a revenue generating venue.  

Edited March 22, 2022 by takemewithyou

[Riocca]

3 minutes ago, takemewithyou said:

Well that is interesting!  We hadn’t heard about this before.  I wonder if the cocktails will be covered by the Ultimate Beverage Package.    
 

So no more library!  Some people will not be happy about this.  I am not sure how I feel about this!  It is taking a library a and making it into a revenue generating venue.  

Only just received the email so still digesting the information, but yes it will be covered by the Ultimate Package. There’s also an additional Chef’s Table in Aqualina, I know the bar has been removed from Aqualina just wondering now about Prime C.

[BBQ Lover]

I am also still digesting the information, but I definitely do not like that Atlas Bar. I don't like it at all.

[takemewithyou]

I have a hunch that the Prime C bar may be removed to allow for more tables in Prime C.  Remember there will be more suites on Onward, thus more people trying to get reservations in the specialties.  

Edited March 22, 2022 by takemewithyou

[Mackdogmolly]

Just got an email about a new “specialty” bar, Atlas, on deck 10, only on Onward. Not sure how I feel about this.

[lisiamc]

 I’ve not seen anything about this yet, even though we’re booked on an Onward cruise.  What makes it a speciality bar?

[Mackdogmolly]

2 minutes ago, lisiamc said:

 I’ve not seen anything about this yet, even though we’re booked on an Onward cruise.  What makes it a speciality bar?

It’s not complimentary 

[lisiamc]

I’ve just seen the other thread.  That doesn’t sound like a step forward, does it?

[Mackdogmolly]

1 hour ago, BBQ Lover said:

I am also still digesting the information, but I definitely do not like that Atlas Bar. I don't like it at all.

I’m with you! And @hostjazzbeau, could you merge the 2 Atlas threads?

 

[merged ––Jazz]

Edited March 22, 2022 by Host Jazzbeau

[Mackdogmolly]

2 minutes ago, lisiamc said:

I’ve just seen the other thread.  That doesn’t sound like a step forward, does it?

No, it certainly doesn’t.

[B17]

I wonder if it will work like Celebrity if you are on the normal drinks package and want a drink off the premium you just pay the odd $1 or $2 supplement to purchase a singular drink 

[Grandma Cruising]

1 minute ago, B17 said:

I wonder if it will work like Celebrity if you are on the normal drinks package and want a drink off the premium you just pay the odd $1 or $2 supplement to purchase a singular drink 

I doubt it, it certainly doesn’t wrk like that now for non-included drinks - you pay the full price. However you can ask for any cocktail to be made using the included spirits at no charge.

[B17]

Because of the pandemic I havent sailed with Celebrity for a couple of years but certainly 3 years ago if I wanted something like a singapore sling or a B52 that wasnt on the classic cocktails list I would just get charged and extra $1 which was far cheaper than purchasing a whole premium package for the duration.  Hence I wondered if Azamara did the same.

[Mackdogmolly]

From the hype, it sounds like this will not be the case. It smacks of a new classism I don’t like at all

[Grandma Cruising]

2 minutes ago, B17 said:

Because of the pandemic I havent sailed with Celebrity for a couple of years but certainly 3 years ago if I wanted something like a singapore sling or a B52 that wasnt on the classic cocktails list I would just get charged and extra $1 which was far cheaper than purchasing a whole premium package for the duration.  Hence I wondered if Azamara did the same.

I think that’s probably because as I understand it Celbrity’s drinks packages are based on a price point, Azamara’s are not. On Azamara a spirit, or beer is either included or it’s not. For example there are no included Cognacs/Brandies.

[Riocca]

This is the information in the email:

 

[excitedofharpenden]

Of more interest than the concept is that they've ripped out the Drawing Room. Hmmm. 

 

Phil 

[Mackdogmolly]

4 minutes ago, excitedofharpenden said:

Of more interest than the concept is that they've ripped out the Drawing Room. Hmmm. 

 

Phil 

😢

[PirateWife]

5 minutes ago, excitedofharpenden said:

Of more interest than the concept is that they've ripped out the Drawing Room. Hmmm. 

 

Phil 

Oh, no.

[KirkNC]

Who would go there and why?

[BBQ Lover]

1 minute ago, KirkNC said:

Who would go there and why?

Exactly. If I wanted a cruise line with a specialty bar, then Carnival has the Alchemy Bar. Do you know what Carnival doesn't have? A Drawing Room.

[Host Jazzbeau]

Yes, it takes the place of the drawing room [revised deck plans available on the Azamara website].  And it's only complimentary if you are on the Ultimate Beverage Package.  I DO NOT like this idea – clear evidence of a nickel-and-diming trend on Azamara.

 

From the email received today:

[marinaro44]

Bad move by Azamara.

[LeCommandant]

The trend in the same in the whole industry. Not surprised. Recall that Azamara is now owned by a private equity fund. They are here to make money. 

 

Hopefully it will remain an isolated move 😉