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Drink Around the Ship: The Ultimate Cruise Bar Crawl Guide 🍹

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Introduction

If you’ve ever β€œdrank around the world” at EPCOT 🌐, you already understand the concept. Now imagine bringing that same fun to your cruise.

Welcome to the Drink Around the Ship challenge, one of the most fun, social, and memorable ways to experience a cruise.

Whether you’re sailing with Virgin Voyages or planning a future trip on Royal Caribbean, this guide will show you exactly how to turn your cruise into the ultimate onboard bar crawl.

🍹 What Is β€œDrink Around the Ship”?

β€œDrink Around the Ship” is a self-guided (or group) challenge where you:

  • Visit every bar and lounge onboard
  • Try a signature drink at each stop
  • Track your progress as you go

Instead of wandering the ship randomly, you now have a fun mission.

πŸ‘‰ It transforms your cruise from: β€œLet’s grab a drink” into β€œLet’s complete the challenge.”

🚒 Why It’s the Perfect Cruise Activity

πŸŽ‰ 1. Built-in Fun for Groups

It is perfect for:

  • Bachelor & Bachelorette trips
  • Birthday cruises
  • Friend groups
  • First-time cruisers

πŸ—ΊοΈ 2. Explore the Entire Ship

Most cruisers never discover every bar.

This challenge guarantees you’ll:

  • Find hidden lounges
  • Experience different vibes
  • See more of the ship

πŸ“Έ 3. Create Amazing Memories

Each stop becomes:

  • A photo opportunity
  • A story
  • A shared experience

πŸ₯‚ 4. Easy to Customize

You can:

  • Do it all in one day
  • Spread it across your cruise
  • Focus on mocktails, cocktails, wine, or beer

🍸 How to Do the Drink Around the Ship Challenge

Here’s a simple step-by-step plan:

βœ… Step 1: Make Your Bar List

Start with:

  • All bars and lounges onboard
  • (Most ships average 10–20 stops)

βœ… Step 2: Set Your Rules

Decide:

  • One drink per bar?
  • Half drinks?
  • Shots?
  • Mocktails ONLY?

πŸ‘‰ Customize it for your group

βœ… Step 3: Plan Your Route

Group bars by:

  • Deck
  • Location

πŸ‘‰ This makes the crawl smoother

βœ… Step 4: Track Your Progress

This is where it gets fun.

Many cruisers use a Drink Around the Ship shirt to:

  • Check off each bar
  • Keep track visually
  • Start conversations with others

πŸ‘• Why a Drink Around the Ship Shirt Changes Everything

A shirt turns the challenge into an experience.

With a Drink Around the Ship shirt, you can:

  • βœ” Track every bar you visit
  • βœ” Easily see what’s left
  • βœ” Coordinate your group
  • βœ” Meet other cruisers doing the same challenge

πŸ‘‰ It also becomes a built-in souvenir

🚒 Virgin Voyages: The Perfect Ship for a Bar Crawl

Ships like:

…are ideal for this experience because:

  • They feature unique, themed bars
  • Everything is walkable
  • The social vibe is strong

Many cruisers even incorporate events like the onboard Grog Walk into their challenge.

🎯 Pro Tips for Success

🧠 Pace Yourself

You don’t need to finish in one night.

πŸ’§ Stay Hydrated

Water between stops = better experience

πŸ“ Mix It Up

Try:

  • Signature cocktails
  • Bartender recommendations

πŸ‘― Coordinate With Your Group

Set:

  • Meeting points
  • Start times
  • β€œFinish line” celebration
  • Coordinate Outfits

πŸš€ Ready to Start Your Drink Around the Ship Challenge?

If you’re planning your cruise, this is one of the best ways to make it unforgettable.

πŸ‘‰ Explore shirts designed for specific ships:

Each one is designed to help you track every bar onboard and turn your cruise into a complete experience.

πŸ₯‚ Final Thoughts

A cruise is already fun, but the Drink Around the Ship challenge takes it to another level.

It’s:

  • Interactive
  • Social
  • Memorable

…and once you do it once, you’ll want to do it on every ship.

CHEERS! πŸ₯‚

Happy Cruising! πŸ’ŽπŸš’πŸ‘•

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