Zuiderdam dining options

[kinsetta]

We embark on the Zuiderdam on July 9. During two of our port calls, some of our 10-person party will not return from shore excursions until after our early/fixed dining time. (The age range in our group is 18 months to 90 years, so early was the obvious choice!) even though my husband and I always eat later -- for precisely this reason. At any rate, are there any options besides the Lido for these late returners? Could they take their chances on open seating? What alternative restaurants are there and what is the upcharge? Thanks in advance.

[RuthC]

They could try for later reservations in Canaletto or the Pinnacle. Canaletto might be a better choice, if they like Italian food, as the dress code is more casual and they wouldn't have to worry about cleaning up and changing.

Or, they could call room service and order from the room service menu. They could also try to order room service from the dining room menu, but the opportunity to do that does cut off at some point.

Generally, if you're on fixed seating you can't opt for open seating on a one-shot deal.

[kazu]

What alternative restaurants are there and what is the upcharge? Thanks in advance.

 

There is no charge to eat in the Canaletto or for room service. :D If you are back in time you can order off the dining room menu for room service or, you can order the regular room service menu.

[Krazy Kruizers]

You didn't mention how late you may be returning from your excursions.

If you are assigned fixed dining -- you can not go to the Open Seating option.

The Lido is open from 5:30 - 8.

The Canaletto (which is free) is open from 5:30 - 9:30.

The Pinnacle Grill ($20 per person) is open from 5:30 - 9:30 -- need to make reservations.

There is room service:

Available 24 hours:

 

Smoked Atlantic Salmon - pickled red onion, capers & cream cheese

 

Mesclun Garden Greens - tomato, cucumber, alfalfa sprouts & blue cheese crumbles

 

Triple Decker Club Sandwich - sliced turkey, ham, bacon, tomato & lettuce served on toasted bread of your choice

 

All American Hamburger - broiled 1/4 pound beef patty on a sesame bun with dill pickle & coleslaw - add cheddar or Swiss cheese

 

Open faced Omelet - ham & cheese or vegetables

 

Selection of assorted cheese with crackers

 

Apple tart with whipped cream

 

Chocolate cake with raspberry sauce

 

A plate of chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk

 

Fruit salad - selected fruits in season

　

　

Available from 12 noon until 10 PM:

 

Appetizers & Soups:

Bay shrimp cocktail with cocktail sauce

Smoked Atlantic Salmon

French onion soup baked with Gruyere cheese

Soup of the day

 

Salads:

Mesclun Garden Greens

Chef salad - mixed greens, ham, salami, swiss cheese, turkey, hard boiled egg - choice of Italian or blue cheese dressing

Caesar salad - tossed with Caesar dressing, croutons & parmesan - add bay shrimp or grilled chicken breast

 

Sandwiches & Burgers:

All are served with a choice of potato salad or potato chips

 

Triple decker club sandwich

Broiled California chicken breast sandwich on multi=grain bread with avocado & honey mustard sauce

Grilled tuna melt - tuna salad & Swiss cheese on rye bread with pickle spears

Thai Vegetarian wrap - eggplant, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts & cilantro rolled with rice & green curry sauce in a tomato tortilla

Steak sandwich - sirloin steak on sourdough bread sauteed with onion & bell pepper

All American Hamburger

 

Entrees:

Seared salmon steak - dill-lime fusion, broccoli florets, carrot batonnet & country mashed potatoes

Penne Primavera - tossed in marinara sauce with Italian roasted vegetables - add grilled chicken breast

Pizza:

margarita (tomato sauce & cheese)

Pepperoni

Vegetarian (mushroom & bell pepper)

 

Desserts:

Apple tart

Chocolate cake

Creme caramel surrounded in berry compote

Fruit jello

fruit salad

Vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce

Selection of assorted cheese with crackers

[mskaufman]

See you there next Sat

[kinsetta]

Thanks so much -- this is exactly the info we needed. Any opinions as to the food quality/service in Canaletto? Thx.

[Krazy Kruizers]

We have eaten in the Canaletto -- it was great -- but this was on our recent Amsterdam cruise.

 

It can vary by ship and cruise adte.

[kansasdj]

We were on the Zuiderdam in late May. On the Juneau port day our ship excursion did not return until 9:45, to our dismay the Lido and the Canelleto was closed for the preparation of the late night snack. There were many disgruntled and hungry passengers who were not in the mood for a room service sandwich and had to wait for something to eat. We were very disappointed. Our other late day was in Skagway but we planned our own excursion into the Yukon and returned within the dining hour times for both the MDR and Lido and Canelleto. We were very surprised that the ship (being aware of the late return of their excursions) were not prepared to feed PAX. We had always cruised on Princess before and had never had this happen. Have a great time! The scenery is MAGNIFICENT!

[kazu]

We were on the Zuiderdam in late May. On the Juneau port day our ship excursion did not return until 9:45, to our dismay the Lido and the Canelleto was closed for the preparation of the late night snack. There were many disgruntled and hungry passengers who were not in the mood for a room service sandwich and had to wait for something to eat. We were very disappointed. Our other late day was in Skagway but we planned our own excursion into the Yukon and returned within the dining hour times for both the MDR and Lido and Canelleto. We were very surprised that the ship (being aware of the late return of their excursions) were not prepared to feed PAX. We had always cruised on Princess before and had never had this happen. Have a great time! The scenery is MAGNIFICENT!

 

I have to confess I am surprised at this. when we did the Baltics, our shore excursions got us back too late for either lunch or dinner. Both times, there was a nice set up for us on the aft lido. Tremendous and geared to the areas we had been to. We really enjoyed it.

 

But I will take a HAL club anytime on room service;)

[Crazy Gramps]

a $20 tip will get you into the MDR.

 

Gramps