While most of us will be celebrating this New Year’s Eve at home, it doesn’t mean that we can’t dream about ringing in the new year with friends and family at one of the many great watering holes at sea. A homemade cruise cocktail will have to do this year, but we definitely plan on enjoying these Best Cruise Ship Bars once cruising resumes in 2021! Did your favorite spot make our list?
Our Picks for Best Cruise Ship Bars
Sugarcane Mojito Bar
You don’t have to head to Miami or Havana for the ultimate mojito. You have several options to choose from at the Sugarcane Mojito Bar on Norwegian Cruise Line. This venue has both indoor and outdoor seating on the Waterfront.
With so many signature drinks to try, one stop is never enough at this popular lounge. Our go-to favorites are the raspberry-guava and jalapeno-cucumber mojitos!
Sample Sugarcane Mojito Bar Menu
Schooner Bar
Royal Caribbean’s signature piano bar is a favorite on any ship in the fleet. The Schooner Bar boasts a specialty drink menu with martinis including our personal favorites, the Sidecar and Lavender Daiquiri.
Generally located in front of the theater, cruisers tend to congregate here pre-show or post-show. With a great mixture of craft cocktails and live music, the Schooner Bar is definitely one of our best cruise ship bars.
Sample Schooner Bar Menu: Signature Cocktails | Mixed Drinks | Wine List
Related Post: Complete Guide to Royal Caribbean Drink Packages
Alchemy Bar
Our favorite bar on a Carnival Cruise Line ship is the Alchemy Bar. This craft cocktail bar is a throwback to medieval chemistry where the bartenders don lab coats while mixing up your favorite elixirs and potions.
This specialty menu offers creatively named drinks like the Remedy, the Deal Closer, and Forty is the New Twenty. We particularly liked the light and fresh Cucumber Sunrise and the Alchemist’s twist on a Sidecar.
Sample Alchemy Bar Menu
Martini Bar
Possibly the most happening bar onboard Celebrity Cruises is the Martini Bar. Filled with an energetic crowd and highly talented bartenders, you will probably find yourself frequenting this venue for the specialty drinks and the show.
Order up your favorite martini off the menu, then watch as your drink is skillfully prepared by the staff. The new and improved Martini Bar on Edge-class ships is unlike anything you have seen or tasted before.
Sample Martini Bar Menu: Page 1 | Page 2
District Brew House
Craft beer drinkers can rejoice. The District Brew House is your spot for a few brews and live music on Norwegian Cruise Line, featuring the most extensive beer selection at sea. Offering over two dozen draft selections, 50 additional bottled options, and some exclusive cocktails, the menu at the District Brew House is as craft as you will find at any pub on a cruise ship.
Sample District Brew House Menu: Signature Cocktails | Beers on Tap | Bottled & Canned Beers
Related Post: Guide to Norwegian Cruise Line Drink Packages
Lime & Coconut
The new Lime & Coconut Bar on amplified Royal Caribbean ships might just be the best pool bar out there. The newest rendition recently debuted on the Amplified Freedom of the Seas. This 3-story venue offers vibrant colors, trendy seating, two bars, and a 3rd story lounge for relaxing day or night.
With a new and improved pool bar menu, the Lime & Coconut offers some unique drinks on its specialty menu including the signature Lime & Coconut. Of course, you can still order classic favorites like a pina colada or mudslide too.
Sample Lime and Coconut Menu
Sunset Bar
Located aft on ships in the Celebrity Cruises’ fleet, this aptly named venue is the perfect place to relax before or after dinner and watch the sunset. With a signature menu offering some distinct beverages, we can’t blame you if you decide to head to this bar even before the sun hits the horizon. We enjoy the Sunset Pina Colada and Key West Daiquiri at this venue while watching the wake views.
Sample Sunset Bar Menu: Sip and Share Cocktails | Libations | Wine List | Beers
Guy’s Pig & Anchor Brewhouse
If you are a beer lover, then you will be a fan of Guy’s Pig & Anchor Brewhouse on select Carnival Cruise Line ships. This venue is home to Carnival’s exclusive Parched Pig craft brews. There are plenty of beer selections to choose at this brewhouse, but that’s not the only thing it offers.
You can also find whiskey, cocktails like the Smoky Watermelon Margarita, a Bacon Manhattan, or the signature Pig & Anchor Bloody Mary.Â
Sample Guy’s Pig & Anchor Brewhouse Menu (multiple pages)
Related Post: Guide to Carnival Cruise Line’s Drink Packages
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