F19810 Posted September 2, 2006 #1 Share Posted September 2, 2006 I know that they serve free drinks at the cocktail party, can I go to the bar and get a foo foo drink for free? judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindDancer Posted September 2, 2006 #2 Share Posted September 2, 2006 nope, it is what they have there only.. if I remember right it was tequllia sunrise, tom collens, mellon ball and a couple others, we always go to the same part of the ship and use the same wait staff for drinks, so when we do go to the party, we look for them, and sit in their area, and they treat us GREAT! last time he gave us 3 drinks at a time. and a platter full of finger food. the couple we were with, all he drank was beer, and he had about 7 of those, but I can't say for sure if beer was part of it or not, because I didnt see anyone else with beer.but I know he didnt get charged for it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanneful Posted September 2, 2006 #3 Share Posted September 2, 2006 If I remember right you can go up to the bar and order whatever you like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoinCruisin Posted September 2, 2006 #4 Share Posted September 2, 2006 I've always asked the bar waiters for whatever I want... I have never ordered anything frozen though. I don't think I've ever seen the captains party held where there is a bar... I just ask the waiters, who are typically waiters that we seek out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clgcrusier Posted September 2, 2006 #5 Share Posted September 2, 2006 When we were on the Valor, they brought us drinks other than what they had on their trays-but no one ordered a fu-fu drink, I believe. Perhaps I'll try asking for that next time! BTW, does anyone know what the glop is on the little spoons they pass around at that party? I didn't try it-I always get highly suspicious of unidentifiable food. . .:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucksta63 Posted September 2, 2006 #6 Share Posted September 2, 2006 I have no problems getting martinis....:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty dingo Posted September 2, 2006 #7 Share Posted September 2, 2006 I have ordered martinis at the bar. I would not ask for a frozen drink - too much trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Posted September 2, 2006 #8 Share Posted September 2, 2006 All the parties I've been to have been in the main showlounge, and yes, there was a bar in there. They don't make the fru-fru drinks like you can get on Lido - but you can walk up to the bar and order whatever you want, i.e., martini, beer, wine, soft drinks, etc. The waiters who are passing out drinks and hors d'oeuvres can get something other than what's on their trays, but you'll have to wait awhile. Better to walk up to the bar for faster service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvdoxies Posted September 2, 2006 #9 Share Posted September 2, 2006 All the parties I've been to have been in the main showlounge, and yes, there was a bar in there. They don't make the fru-fru drinks like you can get on Lido - but you can walk up to the bar and order whatever you want, i.e., martini, beer, wine, soft drinks, etc. The waiters who are passing out drinks and hors d'oeuvres can get something other than what's on their trays, but you'll have to wait awhile. Better to walk up to the bar for faster service. Yeppers Cotton--my husband always asks for beer, no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizaMM Posted September 2, 2006 #10 Share Posted September 2, 2006 All the parties I've been to have been in the main showlounge, and yes, there was a bar in there. They don't make the fru-fru drinks like you can get on Lido - but you can walk up to the bar and order whatever you want, i.e., martini, beer, wine, soft drinks, etc. The waiters who are passing out drinks and hors d'oeuvres can get something other than what's on their trays, but you'll have to wait awhile. Better to walk up to the bar for faster service. This is exactly what I was about to say. I usually get martini's and opt to start at the bar so I don't have to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmysmommy Posted September 2, 2006 #11 Share Posted September 2, 2006 I prefer a glass of wine so my DH always goes straight to the bar for our complimentary drinks. On our recent Glory cruise they also had fruit punch drinks for the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Posted September 2, 2006 #12 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Em, I do that. I'm usually a solo cruiser, and I stop at the bar first and get myself two glasses of white wine, then find a table.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinchick06 Posted September 2, 2006 #13 Share Posted September 2, 2006 this party is formal attire right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizaMM Posted September 2, 2006 #14 Share Posted September 2, 2006 this party is formal attire right? No...Formal attire is not required. The invitation will state something about the attire AND it can vary as the times of this party can vary greatly. I have been to past guest parties that were held just before my dinner time on Formal night and then of course you do see a lot of people dressed in formal wear (including me!) but the invite did not require it. There were people there who were dressed much more casually - espescially those who opt for alternative dining and skip the Dining Room. I have seen the past guest party held at 4:30 in the afternoon and obviously that one was much more casual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changes_In_Lattitudes Posted September 2, 2006 #15 Share Posted September 2, 2006 I wasn't aware that you could go to the bar and make request. I sucked down the drinks even though they weren't the brands that I liked. Are you allowed to request "anything" at the bar - like a Grey Goose Martini? Or do they stick to the house brands only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizaMM Posted September 2, 2006 #16 Share Posted September 2, 2006 I wasn't aware that you could go to the bar and make request. I sucked down the drinks even though they weren't the brands that I liked. Are you allowed to request "anything" at the bar - like a Grey Goose Martini? Or do they stick to the house brands only? They stuck to house brands as far as I can recall and they are on the small side so I order 2 ;) You can go to the bar and order what you want. You can also make the request from one of the waitstaff and they will bring it to you.....this takes more time obviously. I usually head to the bar first and get myself 2 drinks then find a spot to sit and relax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Posted September 2, 2006 #17 Share Posted September 2, 2006 this party is formal attire right? Since the Captain's Cocktail Party is held on Formal Night, almost everyone there will be nicely dressed in their evening attire. However, those folks who don't choose to go to the dining room on Formal Night can still attend the party dressed more casually, although they will most definitely be in the minority. The party will be announced in the Capers, no invitations, and there is no dress code mentioned that I recall. (The Past Guest Party is a whole 'nother animal.):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizaMM Posted September 3, 2006 #18 Share Posted September 3, 2006 No...Formal attire is not required. The invitation will state something about the attire AND it can vary as the times of this party can vary greatly. I have been to past guest parties that were held just before my dinner time on Formal night and then of course you do see a lot of people dressed in formal wear (including me!) but the invite did not require it. There were people there who were dressed much more casually - espescially those who opt for alternative dining and skip the Dining Room. I have seen the past guest party held at 4:30 in the afternoon and obviously that one was much more casual. OOP!!!! Sorry!! I was answering the wrong question here :eek: WHat Cotton said is what I would have said if i was paying attention to what thread I was on!!! Most people are dressed for dinner but there are the more casual folks who are not planning on eating in the Dining Room. Actually, on my last cruise I had a late dinner seating but I visited the bar during the early dinner seating Captains Party and got a drink to have with my sushi. I was NOT dressed for dinner yet and had on a sundress over my bathing suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveCruiser Posted September 3, 2006 #19 Share Posted September 3, 2006 I know that they serve free drinks at the cocktail party, can I go to the bar and get a foo foo drink for free? judy We always go to the bar and order what we want. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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