Thecatlady Posted June 6, 2020 Report Posted June 6, 2020 What's everyone's favorite embarkation lunch? Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted June 6, 2020 Report Posted June 6, 2020 Chops or Giovannis JohnK6404, Thecatlady and cruisellama 3 Quote
JohnK6404 Posted June 6, 2020 Report Posted June 6, 2020 Filet Mignon at Chops Grille with the Key embarkation day lunch (back when it was actually served in Chops!). Jmille58, Thecatlady and loki007 3 Quote
Ogilthorpe Posted June 6, 2020 Report Posted June 6, 2020 It's a real toss up. Coastal Kitchen after a time at the Lime and coconut or sky bar wins ... Giovanni's is a close second. Baked Alaska, Big Tule and Thecatlady 3 Quote
arebee Posted June 6, 2020 Report Posted June 6, 2020 Us poor people go to the windjammer for a cheese burger. sryan, Snowchaser, PaulRC and 24 others 10 17 Quote
JohnK6404 Posted June 6, 2020 Report Posted June 6, 2020 15 minutes ago, arebee said: Us poor people go to the windjammer for a cheese burger. LOL! It's usually the Windjammer, but last time we had the Key and we were a little spoiled! Thecatlady 1 Quote
Quilter620 Posted June 6, 2020 Report Posted June 6, 2020 Is it possible to make reservations for embarkation day at Chops if you don't have the Key or are in a suite? Thecatlady 1 Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted June 6, 2020 Report Posted June 6, 2020 13 minutes ago, Quilter620 said: Is it possible to make reservations for embarkation day at Chops if you don't have the Key or are in a suite? Yes. If you don't mind paying full price, you can purchase Chops for lunch on embarkation day on the Cruise Planner. Thecatlady, Ogilthorpe, Quilter620 and 1 other 3 1 Quote
sk8erguy1978 Posted June 6, 2020 Report Posted June 6, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, arebee said: Us poor people go to the windjammer for a cheese burger. Team Windjammer here too! When sailing with friends it's a great meeting spot. Also, there is a man with a beer cart who wants to be my friend. Edited June 6, 2020 by sk8erguy1978 Typo Eaglelover, Thecatlady, Neesa and 3 others 3 3 Quote
Bean79 Posted June 6, 2020 Report Posted June 6, 2020 4 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Yes. If you don't mind paying full price, you can purchase Chops for lunch on embarkation day on the Cruise Planner. So you can get the Chops Embarkation lunch cheaper when you board? I bought it for 21.99 for my Sept Mariner Cruise through the planner. Thecatlady 1 Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted June 6, 2020 Report Posted June 6, 2020 31 minutes ago, Bean79 said: So you can get the Chops Embarkation lunch cheaper when you board? I bought it for 21.99 for my Sept Mariner Cruise through the planner. No. Sorry if my post was confusing. It’s always cheaper to pre purchase. Thecatlady 1 Quote
codyh21 Posted June 7, 2020 Report Posted June 7, 2020 We really enjoy Playmakers. On our last Navigator sailing we had UDP so used that instead of somewhere like WJ upon boarding. Fair amount getting a drink there but very few ordering food so service was very quick. I think many either assumed it was just a bar or didn't realize they could get food right away. Thecatlady and Ogilthorpe 2 Quote
Al Horner Posted June 7, 2020 Report Posted June 7, 2020 Right now, I don't care where I eat lunch just so long as I am ON THAT SHIP!!! Thecatlady, Big Tule, sryan and 18 others 9 4 8 Quote
Andrew72681 Posted June 7, 2020 Report Posted June 7, 2020 As chops takes valuable time from seeing everything onboard, I’ll make a vote for playmakers. JasonL and Thecatlady 2 Quote
Vacation Crazy Posted June 8, 2020 Report Posted June 8, 2020 For my Symphony sailing in August Chops shows they are closed for lunch on embarkation day. I hope the app is incorrect. We were planning on Chops for lunch on Day 1. Thecatlady 1 Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted June 8, 2020 Report Posted June 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Vacation Crazy said: For my Symphony sailing in August Chops shows they are closed for lunch on embarkation day. I hope the app is incorrect. We were planning on Chops for lunch on Day 1. It wouldn't surprise me at all if Chops is closed on embarkation day. Chops is closed on embarkation day on Oasis. I think they just couldn't handle the crowd of both the Key people (who dine in the MDR) and a restaurant full of UDP people. They just don't have the staff. We had to eat at Giovanni's when we were on Oasis in December. Ogilthorpe, Thecatlady and Vacation Crazy 2 1 Quote
Traveler Posted June 8, 2020 Report Posted June 8, 2020 50 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: and a restaurant full of UDP people I am considering the UDP for the next cruise , it says that lunch included on sea days , as far as I know embarkation day considered as port day so UDP still get to eat lunch at a special restaurant on this day ? Thecatlady 1 Quote
mworkman Posted June 8, 2020 Report Posted June 8, 2020 I bring my own, i see people starring at me and just know they are envious of my fine dining cuisine! Don't judge me! I don't judge you while you're eating them snails. Big Tule, SimGuy, WAAAYTOOO and 9 others 12 Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted June 8, 2020 Report Posted June 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Traveler said: I am considering the UDP for the next cruise , it says that lunch included on sea days , as far as I know embarkation day considered as port day so UDP still get to eat lunch at a special restaurant on this day ? For the past year or more (I think this basically started when they changed the "Ultimate Dining Plan to the "Unlimited Dining Plan"), there has always been at least 1 specialty restaurant open on embarkation day here in the US. I have never been turned away from using my UDP on embarkation day. It is easier when you are in a suite, as the Suites Concierge can make your reservation for you, but even when not in a suite I have been able to get in. If you are sailing from the US, I think you can assume that you will be able to eat in a specialty restaurant on embarkation day if you have the UDP. Ogilthorpe, Neesa, Ron Rico and 2 others 4 1 Quote
SpeedNoodles Posted June 8, 2020 Report Posted June 8, 2020 1 hour ago, WAAAYTOOO said: but even when not in a suite I have been able to get in. Wait, when did THIS happen? Yo2slick, PRebecca, Neesa and 3 others 6 Quote
Andrew72681 Posted June 8, 2020 Report Posted June 8, 2020 2 hours ago, SpeedNoodles said: Wait, when did THIS happen? There must have been one time and it was probably a very traumatizing experience for her Thecatlady, SpeedNoodles, Ron Rico and 1 other 4 Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted June 8, 2020 Report Posted June 8, 2020 As a matter of fact, we sailed in a D6 Ocean View Balcony on 8 April 2018 on Allure !! If it hadn't been cancelled, we were going to sail in a <heaven forbid> Oceanview room on Majesty in May. We are sailing in a JS in August on August. So there !! Al Horner, PRebecca, Ogilthorpe and 7 others 3 6 1 Quote
SpeedNoodles Posted June 9, 2020 Report Posted June 9, 2020 2 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: As a matter of fact, we sailed in a D6 Ocean View Balcony on 8 April 2018 on Allure !! If it hadn't been cancelled, we were going to sail in a <heaven forbid> Oceanview room on Majesty in May. We are sailing in a JS in August on August. So there !! We tease you because we love you! PRebecca, Ogilthorpe, Big Tule and 3 others 4 1 1 Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted June 9, 2020 Report Posted June 9, 2020 8 hours ago, SpeedNoodles said: We tease you because we love you! Right back atcha SpeedNoodles and Thecatlady 2 Quote
marti314 Posted June 9, 2020 Report Posted June 9, 2020 On 6/7/2020 at 5:18 PM, Andrew72681 said: As chops takes valuable time from seeing everything onboard, I’ll make a vote for playmakers. My experience has been that playmakers is terrrrriblly slow for food. Wings took longer than a full 3 course lunch meal at chops. Thecatlady, Ogilthorpe and WAAAYTOOO 3 Quote
Andrew72681 Posted June 9, 2020 Report Posted June 9, 2020 34 minutes ago, marti314 said: My experience has been that playmakers is terrrrriblly slow for food. Wings took longer than a full 3 course lunch meal at chops. Interesting. Last time on Navigator chops lunch took two and a half hours. Big Tule and Thecatlady 2 Quote
SpeedNoodles Posted June 9, 2020 Report Posted June 9, 2020 6 hours ago, marti314 said: My experience has been that playmakers is terrrrriblly slow for food. Wings took longer than a full 3 course lunch meal at chops. Our experience at Playmakers on Symphony last February was totally opposite. The first time we stopped by it was very busy, but I caught the eye of one of the servers and smiled and he found our waiter immediately. After that, we were generally recognized and always had someone at our table within a few minutes, and meals and beverages came out at a very reasonable rate with very good, friendly, service. Maybe they just have it together on Symphony. I really enjoyed Playmakers. Can I just go now? Ogilthorpe, Baked Alaska, SebagoSue and 2 others 4 1 Quote
jaredhamburg Posted June 9, 2020 Report Posted June 9, 2020 And I am just here wishing I could complain about experiencing slow food service on a cruise ship..... PRebecca, USCG Teacher, SpeedNoodles and 5 others 7 1 Quote
ehw51 Posted June 9, 2020 Report Posted June 9, 2020 We go to the Solarium Bistro on the Anthem, usually very quiet . In Nov we, have the key, so it´s Chops in the MDH. Thecatlady 1 Quote
krhardy Posted July 17, 2020 Report Posted July 17, 2020 I'll eat anywhere as long as there is an endless supply of watermelon WAAAYTOOO, ehw51 and Yo2slick 3 Quote
GMartin32 Posted July 21, 2020 Report Posted July 21, 2020 We usually have a big breakfast beforehand and I get my lunch at the Pool Bar. (Might have a snack from Windjammer poolside) coneyraven 1 Quote
cruisellama Posted August 29, 2020 Report Posted August 29, 2020 Not an elegant lunch, but to avoid the crowds on embarkation, we go to Park Central cafe when on Oasis class. Its fast, and enough to recharge as we're walking the ship. Baked Alaska, WAAAYTOOO and wstephensi 2 1 Quote
shorebird618 Posted August 31, 2020 Report Posted August 31, 2020 Is there lunch served in the English Pub? Quote
twangster Posted September 1, 2020 Report Posted September 1, 2020 4 hours ago, shorebird618 said: Is there lunch served in the English Pub? Quantum class ships have food for purchase in the pubs but I don't know if that is available on boarding day. Most ships don't offer food in the pub but the pub is typically a short walk to a venue that has included lunch options. Quote
Wethen Posted September 1, 2020 Report Posted September 1, 2020 21 hours ago, twangster said: Depends on your taste. Decent Sauvignon Blanc wines are covered, not so many Cabs or Pinots. When I'm eating a specialty steak I'll generally pay the $3 or $4 uplift to a decent Cab. I may have to change to cocktails except at dinner lol Quote
Ray Posted September 19, 2020 Report Posted September 19, 2020 Pizza and a beer ( No Corona from now on lol ) Hoski, Eaglelover, acesandeights and 4 others 6 1 Quote
ehw51 Posted September 27, 2020 Report Posted September 27, 2020 Anthem is now Brass and Bock, they have't served embarkation lunch on any of the cruises we have been on. Side note: We Liked the food better when it was Michael s. Quote
CrimsonCruiser Posted December 1, 2020 Report Posted December 1, 2020 Room service! I know this probably sounds crazy given the embarkation day hecticness, but (and maybe it's cuz we get a suite) the food comes fairly quick and is always yummy. Plus we can unpack while waiting for the food to arrive (if luggage has made it to us) or just chill after the adventure of getting on the ship without bumping into the EVERYBODY. lol. In fact, in all 3 past cruises, we rarely left our room before muster because the boarding process just crowded all the halls. ehw51, JasonL, Revenge and 2 others 4 1 Quote
parkyy2k Posted December 2, 2020 Report Posted December 2, 2020 We usually get on pretty early around 10:30am and head straight to Windjammers when it opens, it's never too busy early on. ehw51 1 Quote
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