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Pirates at Norman Island $$$ #97227
05/12/2016 04:19 PM
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rmoretti49 Offline OP
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Not sure if anyone has commented upon this previously, but....

I've been to Pirates many times over the years, but our last trip had been three years ago. This time (last week), I was surprised and unhappy to experience the dramatic increase in the price of drinks. This is worst at their "club" on the left side of the beach, where a common drink such as a painkiller was $14. There were no drinks less than $12. Even juices were outrageously priced. At the regular restaurant, drinks were still about $10. This will be an anchorage where, in the future, we don't drink ashore.

Food prices at the restaurant were also considerably more expensive than I remember them being, but the quality had definitely improved.

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Re: Pirates at Norman Island $$$ [Re: rmoretti49] #97228
05/12/2016 04:28 PM
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Yep, we saw $16 Bushwackers in March.

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Re: Pirates at Norman Island $$$ [Re: RickG] #97229
05/12/2016 04:58 PM
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Prices seem to have soared most places. I was surprised to pay 9 dollars for a painkiller at cow wreck. I guess that was not so bad!
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Re: Pirates at Norman Island $$$ [Re: GeorgeC1] #97230
05/12/2016 06:13 PM
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Just wait until Mal reads this thread and tells the story of the wine he bought at that same "club" side of the new establishment!


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Re: Pirates at Norman Island $$$ [Re: Zanshin] #97231
05/12/2016 06:16 PM
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Guess we make our own. I use Walkers directions and make it by the gallon. A boda bag or some other container might be in order. Hood River Insulated Stainless Steel Frigid Flask Vacuum Sealed Black 32 oz for Hot or Cold Drinks 100% Guarantee Life Time Warranty

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Re: Pirates at Norman Island $$$ [Re: rmoretti49] #97232
05/12/2016 07:21 PM
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Tortola/ Sonoma, California
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$20 wines and they add a service charge at the bar...AVOID!

Re: Pirates at Norman Island $$$ [Re: Manpot] #97233
05/12/2016 08:10 PM
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Just to explain Mal's post - that $20 wasn't for a bottle, but what he was charged when just asked for a glass of red...


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Re: Pirates at Norman Island $$$ [Re: Zanshin] #97234
05/12/2016 09:02 PM
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Agreed. Went ashore in January. Last time I'll go there without a cocktail already in my hand for the dinghy ride. I think the PK's were about $12 - for happy hour.


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Re: Pirates at Norman Island $$$ [Re: Zanshin] #97235
05/12/2016 09:37 PM
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Yikes. That is crazy..


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Re: Pirates at Norman Island $$$ [Re: Zanshin] #97236
05/12/2016 10:53 PM
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It was $20 for a glass of Beringer I can buy a bottle of for $8..plus service charge..and a barkeep who thinks its hilarious when you point it out..no thanks..

Re: Pirates at Norman Island $$$ [Re: Manpot] #97237
05/13/2016 08:28 AM
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Killing the goose!!!!!

Re: Pirates at Norman Island $$$ [Re: Manpot] #97238
05/13/2016 08:29 AM
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Livin' up to their name is my guess...my favourite is the 15% "service" charge applied to have the wait staff show up at your table. Shame really, could be a great spot, but someone has to pay for the new build. But until the cruisers vote with their wallets, expect little to change.

Re: Pirates at Norman Island $$$ [Re: macpete] #97239
05/13/2016 09:23 AM
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I miss Billy Bones!

Re: Pirates at Norman Island $$$ [Re: GeorgeC1] #97240
05/17/2016 05:39 PM
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The prices for drinks are crazy! We typically head ashore for happy hour and/or dinner in every destination we moor to support the local establishments, but this feels like gouging! Drink prices have practically doubled since our first trip.

For our upcoming trip, think we will opt for drinks aboard and moor in Kelly Cove, NI. Do not feel like paying those prices. I do hope word gets back to Pirates as it is a shame, their new venue is quite nice but their prices ridiculous.


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