e71465 Posted October 26, 2009 #1 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Is it really true? Soft Serve Ice Cream is now served 24/7 on all Princess ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davaller Posted October 26, 2009 #2 Share Posted October 26, 2009 We just got off the Sun Princess a week ago after 35 great days and the soft serve was available from 11am to 5pm each day could be different on other ships it come in cones or tubs and sprinkles were available to help you put on a little more weight if you wanted to David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted October 26, 2009 #3 Share Posted October 26, 2009 was only available til about 6pm on our Diamond cruise in September. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clutterlady Posted October 26, 2009 #4 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I believe they served the free soft serve until 6:00 pm. They had chocolate, vanilla or twist. The cones are small....enjoy:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted October 26, 2009 #5 Share Posted October 26, 2009 No 24/7 complimentary soft serve. But it is complimentary the hours the ice cream shop is open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billet Posted October 26, 2009 #6 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Soft serve ice cream was available from 10am to 6pm on the Sapphire in August from the ice cream bar by the pool on Lido deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted October 26, 2009 #7 Share Posted October 26, 2009 It was available as long as what use to be called "Sundees" ice cream bar was open. When they use to charge for it, the ice cream bar offered a wide varitey of yummy treats. Now that it's for free, the only thing I saw sereved on the Ruby was soft serve with the option of sprinkles. Noticed the same thing in the International Cafe since it is now free (except gelato) as options are fewer. Tapas are now served in Vines but the variety and quailty (IMHO) is not as good as when they cost a few dollars. Don't know about everyone else, but I would be willing to pay for the items if they went back to the way it was when I was on the Emerald a year ago.....:(:(:( Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted October 26, 2009 #8 Share Posted October 26, 2009 11:00 to 4:30 on the Coral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clutterlady Posted October 26, 2009 #9 Share Posted October 26, 2009 It was available as long as what use to be called "Sundees" ice cream bar was open. When they use to charge for it, the ice cream bar offered a wide varitey of yummy treats. Now that it's for free, the only thing I saw sereved on the Ruby was soft serve with the option of sprinkles. Noticed the same thing in the International Cafe since it is now free (except gelato) as options are fewer. Tapas are now served in Vines but the variety and quailty (IMHO) is not as good as when they cost a few dollars. Don't know about everyone else, but I would be willing to pay for the items if they went back to the way it was when I was on the Emerald a year ago.....:(:(:( Bob Have to agree with Bob. Since they did away with the extra charge items (except for Gelato), the variety at the IC is not there. Still good, but miss the extra tapas choices. The tapas at vines is very limited, plus you have to buy a glass of wine if you want free tapas or sushi. Still not a bad deal as I enjoy a nice glass of wine:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomCruises Posted October 26, 2009 #10 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Do they have this on the Grand even though she is still without International Cafe or vines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted October 26, 2009 #11 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Do they have this on the Grand even though she is still without International Cafe or vines? The free soft serve is not at the IC, it's at the stand alone ice cream bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoTL Posted October 27, 2009 #12 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I miss the sushi that you could purchase at Vines. I used to like to have it for lunch, but now you have to have wine and then they offer it for free. However, I don't drink at lunch hour.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billet Posted October 27, 2009 #13 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I miss the sushi that you could purchase at Vines. I used to like to have it for lunch, but now you have to have wine and then they offer it for free. However, I don't drink at lunch hour.:( Do they not sell the sushi at Vines if you don't have a glass of wine? I would have thought that would be a logical thing to continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorset Cruiser Posted October 27, 2009 #14 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Served from 10 to 6 on Dawn Princess last month but it was nasty stuff - too sweet and melted almost instantly - not a nice experience. Would much prefer them to bring back the one hour sundae station in HC:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted October 27, 2009 #15 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Do they not sell the sushi at Vines if you don't have a glass of wine? I would have thought that would be a logical thing to continue. Our friends just got off the Ruby on Sunday. Venice to FLL. They had sushi every day and since neither of them drink; no wine purchased. No charge for sushi. The only food with a charge is the cheese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaLuvCruising Posted October 27, 2009 #16 Share Posted October 27, 2009 We loved the soft-serve available for purchase during MUTS at night. Recent changes are very disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billet Posted October 27, 2009 #17 Share Posted October 27, 2009 We loved the soft-serve available for purchase during MUTS at night. Recent changes are very disappointing. but... Princess gives it away now. How can that be disappointing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted October 27, 2009 #18 Share Posted October 27, 2009 We loved the soft-serve available for purchase during MUTS at night. Recent changes are very disappointing. Your statement makes no sense. Free is bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcacace Posted October 27, 2009 #19 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Your statement makes no sense. Free is bad? I think that most people will agree that if the quality has degraded as much as some people say it has, it's not exactly a great deal. But it's free. I'll have to judge for myself next cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billet Posted October 27, 2009 #20 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I think that most people will agree that if the quality has degraded as much as some people say it has, it's not exactly a great deal. But it's free. I'll have to judge for myself next cruise. Soft serve ice cream is a relatively new option. The scoops that you bought were hard ice cream. It is more a change than a degradation in quality. If can't be too bad since ever other person was eating ice cream on the Alaska cruise when it was raining and freezing cold - unless they too were just taste testing! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare karatemom2 Posted October 27, 2009 #21 Share Posted October 27, 2009 The new soft serve ice cream on Princess is actually very good. It is a better quality and very creamy. It is nice that they actually serve it to you so it doesn't turn into a messy, dripping free for all like you find on some lines. And they even put the sprinkles on for you if you want them. And its FREE. What is to complain about? Yes the actual ice cream that we used to have to pay for was really good, but honestly I can think of only one time when we actually went and bought a sundae there. I really couldn't justify paying for the ice cream when it was available in the dining rooms at lunch and dinner everyday for free. And it's not like we were so lacking for desserts that we had to have the fancy ice cream at a price, especially with the free hot cookies coming just around the corner! We really enjoyed the free soft serve on our Diamond Princess trip to Alaska last summer and I'm sure we'll enjoy it again on our Christmas trip on the Golden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted October 27, 2009 #22 Share Posted October 27, 2009 The new soft serve ice cream on Princess is actually very good. It is a better quality and very creamy. It is nice that they actually serve it to you so it doesn't turn into a messy, dripping free for all like you find on some lines. Agree with you 100%. We enjoyed it multiple times recently on the Crown Princess. And the day the soft serve machine was broken, they served free real ice cream (just chocolate and vanilla). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted October 27, 2009 #23 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Unfortunately I liked it too much and will like it too much again while on the Coral in December. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaGolden Posted October 27, 2009 #24 Share Posted October 27, 2009 Unfortunately I liked it too much and will like it too much again while on the Coral in December. :) I agree! I like my soft serve to be to very soft--piratically melting as I eat it. :eek: From what I've heard Princess soft serve sounds perfect for my taste. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted October 27, 2009 #25 Share Posted October 27, 2009 I agree! I like my soft serve to be to very soft--piratically melting as I eat it. :eek: From what I've heard Princess soft serve sounds perfect for my taste. :D If it's a hot day it'll melt even faster. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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