Alcohol Tasting Events on board

[jlynch924]

We've done the chocolate and liquor tasting several times and are doing it again on our next cruise. Totally worth the $35 price as the whiskey you taste is worth that much per ounce. So good. Plus, we've learned some great pairings that we use at home, as well.

 

[ghtx]

I did a mixology class on the Dream a couple of years ago and really liked it.

I seem to remember reading here on the boards a few months ago that they have recently changed the mixology classes, and now the guests don't actually get to mix drinks on their own anymore. Is that true? That would be too bad, since that was the fun part.

 

[MushuHill]

I did a mixology class on the Dream a couple of years ago and really liked it.

I seem to remember reading here on the boards a few months ago that they have recently changed the mixology classes, and now the guests don't actually get to mix drinks on their own anymore. Is that true? That would be too bad, since that was the fun part.

We did one on the Dream in September and the only drink we poured and mixed ourself was the mojito. The rest the lead bartender stood in front of us and told us what was in it as he mixed them up.

 

[DCLDVC1]

We did one on the Dream in September and the only drink we poured and mixed ourself was the mojito. The rest the lead bartender stood in front of us and told us what was in it as he mixed them up.

We experienced the same thing. Mixology used to be a lot of fun when we could mix our own drinks but I understand the reasoning for the change.

 

[matt&jakesmom]

We did one on the Dream in September and the only drink we poured and mixed ourself was the mojito. The rest the lead bartender stood in front of us and told us what was in it as he mixed them up.

We are booked for the mixology next week. Last cruise we did this on we made all are drinks and they were good except the mojito. I would rather the bartender mix that then. Thanks for the heads up about what you experienced. I still think we will have a good time so I'll keep it scheduleded.

 

[clten]

I did a mixology class on the Dream a couple of years ago and really liked it.

I seem to remember reading here on the boards a few months ago that they have recently changed the mixology classes, and now the guests don't actually get to mix drinks on their own anymore. Is that true? That would be too bad, since that was the fun part.

We were on the Fantasy a couple of weeks ago. The leader of our mixology made it a point to tell us that the Fantasy is the only ship which still allows guests to mix drinks during mixology classes but he said he had a feeling that change would be coming soon. He didn't come out and say it but hinted that it was due to issues/complaints (over/under pours; cleanliness; glasses being chipped/broken causing safety concerns). So we've probably taken our last mixology class as the fun was being guided in actually making the drink. If I just wanted to watch a bartender do it, I'll go to the bar and order a drink I'd like to see made and enjoy drinking! (On the same cruise, the leader of our mojito tasting, had people come up to mix several of those drinks.)

 

[allashore]

On the Fantasy 2018 over Xmas my DD21 & I did the Mojito tasting on Castaway, each person made their own full sz drinks, think it was 4 diif ones, cant remember, after drinking that much in less then an hr.

 

[mlayman7]

Do you just book the class the day that you'll be in San Juan?

We have been able to book onboard even though online the class appears to be booked. @wacowgirl I think your chances of signing up on board would be good because it's just you. I'd recommend heading to the bar where they are handling reservations as soon as you board to see what's available.

We attended the whiskey tasting on our last cruise and it was not my favorite, but mostly because there were no mixers and it was all whiskey and it was at 10:30 p.m. If I loved whiskey, it would be a completely different story. I'd note that one person talked his way into the class on the day of the class and a few people didn't show up.

We've also done the tequila tasting which was awesome, but they did have mixers and I like tequila straight. Mojitos and Caipirinhas was similarly good.

Also on our last cruise on the Fantasy, we did mixology at Meridian and Damian was awesome! We made 5 drinks and it was really a lot of fun. While the drinks were strong, we didn't have problems with the amount of alcohol--the mixers helped and, because it's a cruise, our bellies had already been full for three days by the time we got to the class so we were well prepared for the intake of alcohol. Damian also gave us recipes for the drinks.

If your cruise should have a stop in San Juan, PR, I'd recommend the mixology class at Bacardi. That was a really amazing experience with a well appointed bar set up for each participant. We learned a lot about rum and proper mixology techniques.

 

[allashore]

Do you just book the class the day that you'll be in San Juan?

Are you are asking about the Bacardi mixology? You can book a reservation ahead on the Bacardi website, was confirmed by email, & paid when we got there. We did this summer of '18, on our own, since DCL will not allow under 21 on this excursion. 6 of us had a blast, 2DS19, DD21, DH, & Aunt81. DS15 stayed on ship.
short walk to ferry, then taxi, or you could take a taxi right from port. Highly recommend this, upon check in get a choice of one full sz drink, tour, and mixology, maybe 4 more drinks.

 

[mlayman7]

Are you are asking about the Bacardi mixology? You can book a reservation ahead on the Bacardi website, was confirmed by email, & paid when we got there. We did this summer of '18, on our own, since DCL will not allow under 21 on this excursion. 6 of us had a blast, 2DS19, DD21, DH, & Aunt81. DS15 stayed on ship.
short walk to ferry, then taxi, or you could take a taxi right from port. Highly recommend this, upon check in get a choice of one full sz drink, tour, and mixology, maybe 4 more drinks.

Thanks! Was wondering if it was the same mixology as Disney but they did it at the Bacardi site instead of on the ship that day. Through Bacardi sounds great too. I'll look into that.