That was the pledge across many cruise lines. Go to paper or even no straws. From 2018:Disney cruise won’t be coming back to plastic straws. Those are gone for good on Disney properties and the incentive for disposable plastic to leave the ships is even greater.
Interesting how all this started…That was the pledge across many cruise lines. Go to paper or even no straws. From 2018:
Much of the plastics found in the ocean comes in the form of single use items like water bottles, plastic bags and of course, straws. Major cruise lines like Norwegian Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International and Virgin Voyages have all pledged to stop using plastic straws aboard their ships, replacing them with paper straws or no straws at all.
Most of those straws with have a type of gluten in them to bind them so anyone who is gluten intolerant or Coeliac cannot use them either. We bring our own straws.We were on the last EBTA Magic. I’m unable to use straws made from wood because I am allergic to Maple and Pines. So I can’t have syrup or adhesive either.
I had heard that Mediterranean cruises had plastic straws by request. This did turn out correct.
We heard it worded a few different ways, but it mainly boiled down to crazy Americans throw straws in the ocean. European’s throw straws in the garbage. And other’s comments addressed other larger wasteful concerns but Americans only cared about straws. It hurt to hear that’s how they looked at Americans.
I don’t know if the Dream was set up with plastic straws this year but I would bet that they had them by the end of the Med season.
So do weWe just pack our own problem solved
Carnival uses Sorbos straws, which are terrible.Something kinda cool that Carnival was doing on one of my cruises is using candy straws. They kinda reminded me of whatever the dip stick for Fun Dip is made out of. Not exactly the best but better than paper IMO. I have super sensitive teeth so a drink with ice in it I can't drink unless I have a straw of some sort.
Personally, I will say I didn't notice them changing the flavor of the drink, unless you took a bite out of it while drinking. I also never had an issue with them melting or getting sticky. I'm sure they'd get sticky if you licked them and let it dry maybe? Idk they're sugary so yes if you put it on your hands I'm sure your hands will get sticky. Mine never left my glass except when I ate it.Carnival uses Sorbos straws, which are terrible.
1. They contain bovine gelatin, so they aren't vegetarian/vegan friendly.
2. They melt and become sticky.
3. They're made with sugar, which adds calories to what's likely an already unhealthy drink.
4. They claim to not alter the flavor of the drink, but that seems impossible given #2 and #3.
No, thanks.
My dentist recommends that I use a straw when consuming a drink with sugar in it because that allows some of the liquid to bypass my front teeth. Unfortunately, my front teeth have always been problematic.I understand people with disabilities that need straws but when did adults become straw users? I remember very clearly that straws were NOT a thing in the early 80's except for specialty drinks like milkshakes. I'm perfectly capable of drinking without one.
Generally curious why you continue to drink sugary drinks? I have bad teeth and avoid them and fruit juice.My dentist recommends that I use a straw when consuming a drink with sugar in it because that allows some of the liquid to bypass my front teeth. Unfortunately, my front teeth have always been problematic.
Besides, straws make some drinks better and give you an easy way to remix them if the ingredients start to separate.
I'm with the above poster. My dentist recommends I use straws. Not because I have bad teeth but I have overly sensitive teeth. I need some kind of barrier between the ice in my drink and my teeth. Whether it be a straw of some sorts, or a lid with a little spout I can drink out of (sometimes still have an issue with these but not as bad) -- essentially like the coffee cup lids.Generally curious why you continue to drink sugary drinks? I have bad teeth and avoid them and fruit juice.