Balcony Dinner

[sirwired]

And you would not believe how many people were boarding in FLL with sweat pants and tee shirts as well as women in their 50's with ragged denim mini skirts.

It looked like a Wal-Mart on a Saturday evening.:eek:

 

Mike:)

 

I might be upset if I saw this at dinner, but at embarkation, I don't expect people to be dressing up. If I'm gearing up for a long day of traveling, waiting in lines, and walking around in the heat, I go for comfort.

 

Fellow pax sometimes do a lot of strange/inappropriate/embarassing things, but dressing for comfort during embarkation certainly isn't one of them.

 

SirWired

[awhcruiser]

I'm planning on wearing my bikini on embarkation day just in case my luggage doesn't arrive right away.

 

:D

 

Well the ship was beautiful and the staff terrific; but the extra 500 passengers were quite noticeable at times.

 

And you would not believe how many people were boarding in FLL with sweat pants and tee shirts as well as women in their 50's with ragged denim mini skirts.

It looked like a Wal-Mart on a Saturday evening.:eek:

 

It will take us a long time before we can get on another ship with more passengers than the Grand class (2600).

 

Just my opinion, mind you.

 

Mike:)

[cruzintiger]

I'm looking at the Princess site and can't seem to find where to pre-book the UBD...could someone please tell me where to do that? Thanks

[suzyed]

I booked the ubd just a few days ago with a princess rep for our cruise on the ruby in 3 weeks and was quoted $115.00, i had my date and time ready to book but was told i had to do both when i got on board. so will do it as soon as we get on. I so looking forward to it. Thank you for the info on the table as i was wondering about it as well.

:)

How was it?

[Colo Cruiser]

I'm looking at the Princess site and can't seem to find where to pre-book the UBD...could someone please tell me where to do that? Thanks

 

You can't "pre" book it but you can pay for it ahead of time.

Still have to set up a time once onboard.

[cruzintiger]

How do you pre-pay for it? I can't locate that....Thanks!

[nickels549]

Does anyone have pictures of the ultimate balcony breakfast? We are not big meat eaters and I'm afraid we wouldn't get the value out of the dinner, but we may enjoy breakfast instead! Thank you!

[Colo Cruiser]

How do you pre-pay for it? I can't locate that....Thanks!

 

 

I think you just have to purchase onboard credit for it.

[Colo Cruiser]

Does anyone have pictures of the ultimate balcony breakfast? We are not big meat eaters and I'm afraid we wouldn't get the value out of the dinner, but we may enjoy breakfast instead! Thank you!

 

 

I know its alot of food, way too much for 2 people. ;)

[Island wannabe]

What would you tip for the UBD and would the waiter have to put in in the kitty for all staff to share?

[bjkTX]

How do you pre-pay for it? I can't locate that....Thanks!

 

The easiest way to pre-prder is simply call 1-800-princess and tell them you want to order the Ultimate Balcony Dinner (UBD) - you'll need your booking number. It will be charged to whatever charge card you have on your account. Once you get on board there will be a card waiting in your cabin and you will need to call (DINE) and schedule it for whatever evening you like - I'd do that as soon as you get on the ship!

[kymbakitty]

Don't forget, this is one of those special ocassions where you want to be prepared to have cash on hand to tip.

 

The service is that good....you'll probably end up tipping more than you thought.

 

I read a post where someone completely forgot about getting cash for the tip and had to run down to the casino because they really wanted to tip the waiter. So we make sure we have cash ready for this event.

 

Excellent service!!!! And definitely--above and beyond.

 

Our anniversary is on Halloween and even though it might be a "special" night on board, we still decided the UBD would be perfect for our 19th wedding anniversary. It is a sea day so it will likely be formal.

 

:)