GinGeorgia Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 OK trying to seek clarity once and for all. If you get the Unlimited Dining plan. There is still additional charges at the Specialty restaurants, correct? For instance, There is a Hibachi upcharge for dining at Izumi… plus additional a la carte charges depending on your entree choice? Both of these are NOT covered by unlimited dining. Correct? We are also looking at Chops, Giovannis and 150 Central Park is this the case for these restaurants as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 If you look at the specialty dining menus anything with a price is not included with the exception of Izumi. At Izumi each visit you get up to $35 per person and then you will have to pay for the overage. cruisellama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 Teppanyaki/Izumi Hibachi has a $10 surcharge, $15 if selecting two proteins/meats. If ordering sushi as part of the meal it wouldn't be included and you'd be charged menu prices. Izumi Sushi, either $35 credit or you can order a small plate, two large plates, and dessert. Chef's Table has a $50 surcharge. At Chops the whole lobster entrée would be extra. Might get push back if trying to order two entrées. For Giovanni's and 150 Central Park the menus have nothing that'd be extra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 Food you can order at the pub or Vintages are not included. Al Miller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barjpoe Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 What about the Royal Lunch? Would that have a surcharge like the Chef's Table? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 13 hours ago, barjpoe said: What about the Royal Lunch? Would that have a surcharge like the Chef's Table? Isn't the Royal Lunch just an amalgamation of selections from various specialty restaurants? If so, and you have the UDP, not sure why you'd want to book it. SpicyCherry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda R Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 I did not know you can use unlimited dining for Chef's Table? I had thought it was excluded? That would be great if it is only $50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpicyCherry Posted January 24, 2022 Report Share Posted January 24, 2022 On 1/10/2022 at 9:45 PM, SpeedNoodles said: Isn't the Royal Lunch just an amalgamation of selections from various specialty restaurants? If so, and you have the UDP, not sure why you'd want to book it. SpeedNoodles!! You saved me from myself!! I booked the Taste of Royal Lunch and then later decided to book the UDP since it went on sale. All this was done back in September. Here I am thinking all this time: 'I'm all set!!' Then I just read this thread and you made me realize that I really would be paying twice for a Specialty Lunch. DUH!! I just cancelled the Taste of Royal. Thanks for waking me out of my stupor Neesa, KristiZ, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted January 24, 2022 Report Share Posted January 24, 2022 1 hour ago, SpicyCherry said: SpeedNoodles!! You saved me from myself!! I booked the Taste of Royal Lunch and then later decided to book the UDP since it went on sale. All this was done back in September. Here I am thinking all this time: 'I'm all set!!' Then I just read this thread and you made me realize that I really would be paying twice for a Specialty Lunch. DUH!! I just cancelled the Taste of Royal. Thanks for waking me out of my stupor Happy to help. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingNewb Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 Although it is technically a drink, does the UDP work for milkshakes at Johnny Rockets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 26 minutes ago, CruisingNewb said: Although it is technically a drink, does the UDP work for milkshakes at Johnny Rockets? Nope, but they are covered with the Refreshment and Deluxe beverage packages. Everything on the Johnny Rockets menu is included with the Ultimate Dining Package except for the milkshakes and the beer. Soda is actually covered if you dine there even without a package. Confused yet? cdixon22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Gray Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 If you’re on a Freedom class ship, does the UDP cover Ben & Jerry’s ice cream? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 On 1/9/2022 at 10:11 PM, SpeedNoodles said: Food you can order at the pub or Vintages are not included. I said this earlier, however on my Odyssey sailing food at the pub and Giovanni's Wine Bar WERE included. So it varies. Just ask. CruisingNewb and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johar4469 Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 So wait if I get the refreshments package (the one under the alcohol one) will johny rockets milkshakes be free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johar4469 Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 And also is the Unlimited dining package priced per day or is it the total it shows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 18 minutes ago, Johar4469 said: And also is the Unlimited dining package priced per day or is it the total it shows The price you see is total (gratuities may be added prior to check out, depending on what version of the Cruise Planner is being shown). It typically comes out to $25-30 per person per day, before gratuities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 On 2/19/2022 at 7:41 AM, Robert Gray said: If you’re on a Freedom class ship, does the UDP cover Ben & Jerry’s ice cream? Nope. paid snacks aren't included with any plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 On 2/19/2022 at 12:26 PM, Johar4469 said: So wait if I get the refreshments package (the one under the alcohol one) will johny rockets milkshakes be free Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTA Gaming Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 20 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: Nope. paid snacks aren't included with any plans. Doesn't Playmakers count asa paid snacks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 13 minutes ago, RTA Gaming said: Doesn't Playmakers count asa paid snacks? Playmaker's is considered as dining venue. With the UDP you'd get a $20 credit. SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuRo Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 On 1/11/2022 at 5:02 PM, Linda R said: I did not know you can use unlimited dining for Chef's Table? I had thought it was excluded? That would be great if it is only $50 Yup - Just $50 more for the Chef's Table - great deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_A Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 the last two times I went to Izumi Hibachi, I was NOT charged the 10 dollars. not sure why though cruisellama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junius Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 Hello, i was wondering if my partner and i both have UDP and want to try chef’s table, does the surcharge of $50 apply to each of us? So its $100 for two person? Another question is.. do we have to pay for the wine in chef’s table or its included? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 12 hours ago, Junius said: Hello, i was wondering if my partner and i both have UDP and want to try chef’s table, does the surcharge of $50 apply to each of us? So its $100 for two person? Another question is.. do we have to pay for the wine in chef’s table or its included? Thanks! Chef's table isn't included in the UDP. So you will pay full price and that would be per person. I believe if you do it as an addon with star class you pay for the wine extra but if it is purchased outright, the wine will be included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rackham Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 14 hours ago, Junius said: Hello, i was wondering if my partner and i both have UDP and want to try chef’s table, does the surcharge of $50 apply to each of us? So its $100 for two person? Another question is.. do we have to pay for the wine in chef’s table or its included? Thanks! From Royal's Website: "What's Included Unlimited visits to speciality dining restaurants every night of your sailing and lunch on sea days. For restaurants with a la carte pricing, you’ll receive a $35 food credit, with the exception of Port Side BBQ and Playmakers which will be $20. For ships with these venues, Teppanyaki/Izumi Hibachi is included, with a $10 surcharge, Chef's Table is included, with a $49.99 surcharge, and Dadong is included, with a $35 surcharge. These will be charged once onboard." So it'd be, basically, $100 for two people for the Chef's Table. And the wine is included (probably where that $50 charge is mostly coming from). Junius and KristiZ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyg1479 Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 Most posts in this thread cover the whats covered/not covered stuff. However, I would just also additionally advise to people to advertise loud and proud to servers/cashiers that you have UDP. I had assumed in our world of computers and such, it would automatically compute that our account has UDP and places wouldn't charge you, but I had two instances where I was incorrectly charged the cover fee for meals- I was charged $60+ for my family of four for dinner at Johnny Rockets (plus another $20 for milkshakes, as I didn't have beverage plan, I EXPECTED to pay for that, but not the food). We even brought this up to the waiter at Johnny Rockets about the charge for food when they handed me the slip to sign, who insisted no coverage under UDP, and said to "take it up with Guest Relations" if we wanted to dispute. Also, Portside BBQ charged me for a lunch. Upon visiting Guest Relations, both Johnny Rockets and Portside BBQ were quickly credited back to our account and we were assured both are absolutely covered under UDP (which everything I read and researched prior to the trip told me they were.) But yeah, anytime you hand over your room card for payment, or check in for reservation- tell them you have UDP- because they do mess up on this, and its annoying to have to visit Guest Relations to correct this stuff. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 3 hours ago, mikeyg1479 said: Most posts in this thread cover the whats covered/not covered stuff. However, I would just also additionally advise to people to advertise loud and proud to servers/cashiers that you have UDP. I had assumed in our world of computers and such, it would automatically compute that our account has UDP and places wouldn't charge you, but I had two instances where I was incorrectly charged the cover fee for meals- I was charged $60+ for my family of four for dinner at Johnny Rockets (plus another $20 for milkshakes, as I didn't have beverage plan, I EXPECTED to pay for that, but not the food). We even brought this up to the waiter at Johnny Rockets about the charge for food when they handed me the slip to sign, who insisted no coverage under UDP, and said to "take it up with Guest Relations" if we wanted to dispute. Also, Portside BBQ charged me for a lunch. Upon visiting Guest Relations, both Johnny Rockets and Portside BBQ were quickly credited back to our account and we were assured both are absolutely covered under UDP (which everything I read and researched prior to the trip told me they were.) But yeah, anytime you hand over your room card for payment, or check in for reservation- tell them you have UDP- because they do mess up on this, and its annoying to have to visit Guest Relations to correct this stuff. JR will automatically charge you even with star class it seems. But I agree that you should specify that you have the UDP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Done Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 If anything this discussion has soured us on the UDP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingNewb Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 20 minutes ago, Toby said: If anything this discussion has soured us on the UDP. Wut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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