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We had Matt on the Glory in December....he was one of the better CDs that I have encountered! Very personable, very friendly.....I'd love to sail with him again some day! :)

I was told you don't have to share even if more than one person at the table orders the same sides/appetizers.

 

I have an immune system issue, and choose not to share anything while eating, even with my family. I'm intending to inform my waiter and hope for no problems.

you will have absolutely NO PROBLEMS! They are not forcing anything on you....i don't understand the change in serving procedure...but you can get served the way you are used to with no issue! Enjoy your cruise! :)

I was on the Glory the first week that this new menu/serving idea came out.

In my opinion, the food quality was still what we expect from Carnival, which to me is perfectly fine! :) We have never gone hungry on a cruise and always found something to eat at each mealtime.

What was different was the options they offered and the way they served them. Many of the 'old favourites' were gone, but there were many new alternatives too. The only thing that we were expected to share, and no different than before was the bread basket. IF MORE THAN ONE PERSON at the table wanted caesar salad or calamari, THEN they brought out a large portion for sharing. IF MORE THAN ONE PERSON ordered the same side dish, THEN they brought out a large portion. Otherwise, everyone got their own. It was not a 'free for all' or 'grab fest' as some people seem to be envisioning.

It is different, it is new....and I can promise you that once those who have sailed many times before on Carnival adjust to the change, everyone will be happy. The servers really were trying very hard that first week, and succeeded to keep everyone in our party happy. Go with an open mind, expect the change and just enjoy!!!!

 

Side dishes were automatically brought in large serving bowls.

 

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Did they EVERY one of the side dishes out? :confused:

 

LuLu

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No...only if you ordered it

I was on this cruise as well. The food quality, plating etc was just fine. We always enjoyed the food. The options were not plentiful. My daughter is very picky and she ate mashed potatoes most evenings...period...a big bowl of mashed potatoes. They did allow her to order from the kids menu and she got chicken nuggets one night (she is 18). The first elegant night was disasterous and seemed as tho the servers didn't know what they were doing. The 'family style' was not great. If two people ordered the same side option, they brought a larger bowl and put it in the middle of the table. Our experience was that they did not even offer serving utensils, just help yourself. Thankfully, we were all family. As for the dancing etc from the waitstaff...it was poor. We always have enjoyed it, but they did a lame dance one night, they did one dance that wasn't terribly energetic and then sang Leaving on a Funship the last night. All in all, we were disappointed with the dining options. For new cruisers who don't know any different, I'm sure they are the ones that will think it was great, but for those that know better...not so much

when was past guest party on this cruise?

last year i was on the Miracle, embarking New Years Day....the decoration were all down by the end of the week.

We recently did a B2B on the Liberty and had the great pleasure of dining each evening with Corinna and her crew. They were awesome! Always pleasant, eager to please. The hostesses knew as we approached the podium each and every night to just seat us in her area!

Hi El!!! I thoroughly enjoyed your review!!! We are doing this exact cruise in October and can't wait! Your pictures were great! Happy Sailing! :)

When are you off on the Splendor Chris? We are going in October!~

Oh dam didnt realize all the many Alex's!!! LOL He was quite the guy, so much so my youngest asks you think he'll be on our breeze cruise? lol, Very personable!!

I did see a pic of Alex on Chris and Cassandra's review...and YES! IT IS THE SAME ALEX!!! I'm sad he has left the Miracle (I have 2 cruises on her left before she leaves the East coast!)

Move it to September 28th! Problem solved:D

Thank you so much for posting so many beautiful picture of my absolute favourite ship! I love the grapes too! Madhatter's Lounge is absolutely the cutest place on the ship! I'm looking forward to spending New Years on her and my family will be onboard for her transit to the west coast! :D

Great review! Loving your pictures...but where did you go???

***bump****:)

I spent some time this morning looking at possibilities for excursions! I know it is a long way off yet, but I like to be on top of the game! There are some very good ones out there! I am intrigued by one in Antigua "Lawrence of Antigua" and it almost sounds like you can get your own private tour, if you have the numbers to do so. Has anyone started giving any thought to excursions?

I believe this is great advice, and why we also booked thru the ship! I think "better safe than sorry" is very sound advice on this port of call!

I haven't been here in ages! I still have to finish our deposit..I read some of you talking about the Mastercard offer..I did this a year ago when they offered it, and it was 100% legit! I got $50 OBC when we registered at the ship with my MC! I wish it was valid til March 16th tho, as that is the date we board the Miracle for Panama! Figures! One lousy day!

I look forward to hanging out some on that HUGE BALCONY too!!!

We are recently back from the Splendor to Mexican Riviera! It was a great cruise and we spent 3 days in Long Beach prior to embarkation! It was great!

Are most of you changing over to ES for this B2B? We got in under the wire with the FCC, and bought 2 more. I think I will use one of them for the 8 day on this cruise.

We did book another cruise while onboard the Splendor (Liberty, September 2013) and we immediately got $100 OBC for that one. We also were given 2 Friends and Family Certificates. I hope I can convince someone to join us! Always nice to sail with some friends! :)

I don't know if this will work...but this is Amy and myself when we met for lunch! Amy, I need to get a pedometer too..as I am certain we walked 20 miles in the two days we were there!

Nope..did not work...I was hoping to post a picture of us...oh well...maybe if someone can tell me how to do that!

Hi Sandy. I am doing better myself. It is five weeks post surgery for me. At therapy they finally measured my bend and the therapist said I would be disappointed. I said just tell me what it is, and he said 115!!! I almost cried. I have no pain just some stiffness still, but that is from the scar tissue. The therapist can pop it loose in spots but I haven't been able to do that myself. I don't press as hard because I know my incision is still tender. I saw my doctor tuesday, and he said I was doing well and could start driving, but I haven't done that yet. I think it will be hard to get in driver side since it was my right knee that was replaced. I am glad to hear you are doing alot better. My cousin had his right knee replaced six weeks ago and his left knee done yesterday. NO WAY I could have done that. Take care, and fellow cruisers on here, sorry we talk about our knees...we are just getting healthy for our next cruise!!!:-)

Glad to hear everyone is doing well (including all of your knees!!!) I had the pleasure of meeting Amy and Austin last week in NYC! We had a lovely lunch and spent some time getting to know each other a little better (in person!) before this sailing! Have a Happy Friday the 13th everyone! Beautiful day here in Southern Ontario! :)

You made me go and check mine! Whew! All is good!

:)

I hope someone responds as to who this tour operator is!!! I have someone booked for September too...starting with a "B"!!!!!!!:confused: