zship Posted November 20, 2011 #1 Share Posted November 20, 2011 How would you say the food quality on Marina compares with the quality offered on Seabourn and/or Crystal cruise lines ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted November 21, 2011 #2 Share Posted November 21, 2011 How would you say the food quality on Marina compares with the quality offered on Seabourn and/or Crystal cruise lines ? We have cruised with O 10 times (3 times on the Marina) but only once on Seabourn (Sojourn) and never on Crystal. My biggest disappointment on Seabourn, in fact, happened to be the food. While it was fine, especially when compared to many other cruise lines, it paled in comparison to Oceania in general and Marina in particular. While food is subjective, I am quite certain that you will enjoy the food on the Marina at least as much as Seabourn, but most likely you will like it even better. I have said it here before and I will say it again - Marina serves the best food at sea (and we have cruised on all lines except Crystal). Give Marina a try. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledobles Posted November 21, 2011 #3 Share Posted November 21, 2011 We've cruised on O 23 times, Crystal 2 times, Regent 4 times, but never on Seaborn. I would say that O's food is the best. As a matter of fact, Travel and Leisure Magazine, in last month's issue, rated Oceania as a cruise ship for "foodies." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtamchay Posted November 21, 2011 #4 Share Posted November 21, 2011 We've cruised on O 23 times, Crystal 2 times, Regent 4 times, but never on Seaborn. I would say that O's food is the best. As a matter of fact, Travel and Leisure Magazine, in last month's issue, rated Oceania as a cruise ship for "foodies." We cruised on Oceania Insignia (Baltic Cruise 2011) and several times on Crystal, there is no comparison in my opinion...Crystal wins hands down. I understand that food is subjective but based on our experience we found the food and service in the MDR lacking. The food in both specialty restaurants was quite good to excellent. Our Oceania Insignia experience was definitley not a "foodies " experience. YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted November 22, 2011 #5 Share Posted November 22, 2011 We cruised on Oceania Insignia (Baltic Cruise 2011) and several times on Crystal, there is no comparison in my opinion...Crystal wins hands down.I understand that food is subjective but based on our experience we found the food and service in the MDR lacking. The food in both specialty restaurants was quite good to excellent. Our Oceania Insignia experience was definitley not a "foodies " experience. YMMV While I totally respect your opinion, OP is asking about Marina - a VERY different "foodie" experience from Insignia's MDR. Not only does Marina have 4 excellent specialty restaurants, but the Terrace Cafe is outstanding (nothing like the Terrace Cafe on R ships). So much so, that on our 3 consecutive Marina cruises we dined in the MDR only a couple of times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledobles Posted November 22, 2011 #6 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I agree with PaulChili, the Terrace Cafe on the Marina is outstanding. On our last cruise (14 days) we ate in the GDR only twice. The rest of the time we went to the specialty restaurants or the Terrace Cafe (Tapas). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skandls Posted November 23, 2011 #7 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Last year we did the O Insignia and the Seabourn Pride because of the ports. We are booked on the Marina next spring and I am looking forward to the food on board. On these two cruises I found the food to be very similar both in selection and quality (both very good). On Seabourn there was a if you want it we will do it. But it was a ship with a little over 200 passengers. We do like spicy and ethnic foods - and there should be a better selection for us on the Marina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted November 26, 2011 #8 Share Posted November 26, 2011 On Seabourn there was a if you want it we will do it. That was the policy throughout first class on Cunard, back in the day, and it still is in the Queens Grills.......but whenever the headwaiter mentions the policy, somebody invariably asks for rattlesnake. If I've heard that old chestnut once, I've heard it a thousand times. And yes, I know that it tastes like chicken :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skandls Posted November 27, 2011 #9 Share Posted November 27, 2011 That was the policy throughout first class on Cunard, back in the day, and it still is in the Queens Grills.......but whenever the headwaiter mentions the policy, somebody invariably asks for rattlesnake. If I've heard that old chestnut once, I've heard it a thousand times. And yes, I know that it tastes like chicken :p My very first cruise - upgraded on the QE2 to Grill Class. DH asked for beluga caviar every night until they gave him the 'LOOK'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricki Posted November 28, 2011 #10 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Crystal offers the same service--given 24 hours notice, they will prepare any dish you like (as long as the ingredients are available). Ricki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted November 28, 2011 #11 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Crystal offers the same service--given 24 hours notice, they will prepare any dish you like (as long as the ingredients are available). Ricki At their prices, they should do something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricki Posted November 28, 2011 #12 Share Posted November 28, 2011 At their prices, they should do something! Actually, Crystal offers a great deal more in terms of enrichment, entertainment, variety and quality of food, and, particularly service than many other lines. They become all-inclusive in March, 2012. Perhaps you should sail them and see for yourself. Ricki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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