check in day

[cabinboy1945]

We have our cruise this Saturday on the Westerdam and wondering where we can go for lunch other than the Lido restaurant as being so crowded at that time?

[rkacruiser]

If you are a member of the Mariners Society, the dining room should be open for a Mariners Embarkation Lunch.

 

The Terrace Grill, near the Lido Restaurant, will also be available.

[catl331]

If you have sailed on any of the "Carnival family" lines (Princess, Costa, Cunard, etc) you can go to the MDR. Does your OnLine CheckIn show a ?

 

If not, you can get a hamburger at the Terrace Grill out by the pool, but that's liable to be busy too.

 

I don't think the PG will be open for lunch, but you might check. ($10)

Edited November 26, 2013 by catl331

[KirkNC]

Yes we always enjoy the lunch in the MDR, technically you are supposed to be a Mariner but I am not sure they turn anyone away.

[Krazy Kruizers]

The Pinnacle Grill is not open on Embarkation day -- the waiters are on wheelchair duty as well as some of the dining staff.

But if you know the hotel manager very well - there is always the chance he will invite you to dine with him there -- in the private area of the PG. Trust me -- we witnessed a couple from this site having lunch with the Hotel Director and his wife on a ship a number of years ago.

[doublebzz]

Yes we always enjoy the lunch in the MDR, technically you are supposed to be a Mariner but I am not sure they turn anyone away.

 

You are absolutely right. I never saw anyone check ID's and doubt any of the staff care.

[startwin]

You are absolutely right. I never saw anyone check ID's and doubt any of the staff care.

 

Interesting. We have always been asked our cabin number, or had to show our card. Having said that, I don't know if they would turn anyone away, there is always lots of seating available.

 

KK, why would you mention knowing the Hotel Manager in connection with the OP's question?

[erewhon]

You are absolutely right. I never saw anyone check ID's and doubt any of the staff care.

 

We have always been asked to show our stateroom card.

One cruise we were seated at the table we had requested for dinner, what a coincidence.:)

[Thebes]

The Pinnacle Grill is not open on Embarkation day -- the waiters are on wheelchair duty as well as some of the dining staff.

But if you know the hotel manager very well - there is always the chance he will invite you to dine with him there -- in the private area of the PG. Trust me -- we witnessed a couple from this site having lunch with the Hotel Director and his wife on a ship a number of years ago.

 

I booked PG dinner for embarkation day online. Hope it's open

[Thebes]

If you have sailed on any of the "Carnival family" lines (Princess, Costa, Cunard, etc) you can go to the MDR. Does your OnLine CheckIn show a ?

 

If not, you can get a hamburger at the Terrace Grill out by the pool, but that's liable to be busy too.

 

I don't think the PG will be open for lunch, but you might check. ($10)

 

What does this sign refer to ? I see it online when I go to my itinerary.

Edited November 27, 2013 by Thebes

[boards]

one star mariner. Two stars is reached after 75 days and we have reached the three-star level after a 100 days.

Edited November 27, 2013 by boards

[Thebes]

one star mariner. we have reached the three-star level.

 

Thanks. Haven't sailed HA before and it's showing online. Does that mean I can eat lunch @ MDR according to the poster of the sign ?

[boards]

I believe so. We have never made it - get to wrapped up in finally being on the ship.

[cabinboy1945]

We did sail Carnival a long time ago and we also have that "star" by our names on the online check in.We have sailed 4 other cruise lines in the past but this our first with HAL as we are trying them all before we settle into one cruise line. Thanks for the info on where to eat.:)

[jtl513]

one star mariner. Two stars is reached after 75 days and we have reached the three-star level after a 100 days.

2* at 30 days, 3* at 75, nothing at 100. Next step is 4* at 200. The medallion program levels are 100, 300, 500, 700.

 

Thanks. Haven't sailed HA before and it's showing online. Does that mean I can eat lunch @ MDR according to the poster of the sign ?

Yes. You must have sailed some ship in the Carnival Corp group to be a 1*.

 

I booked PG dinner for embarkation day online. Hope it's open

It is ... or you wouldn't have been able to book it. :)

 

KK, why would you mention knowing the Hotel Manager in connection with the OP's question?

Exactly my thought! :D Edited November 27, 2013 by jtl513

[boards]

Thanks for correcting me. I sure had that messed up.

Edited November 27, 2013 by boards

[tangerinebunny]

We did sail Carnival a long time ago and we also have that "star" by our names on the online check in.We have sailed 4 other cruise lines in the past but this our first with HAL as we are trying them all before we settle into one cruise line. Thanks for the info on where to eat.:)

 

I hope that after your HAL cruise you have time to come back and give us your opinions and comparisons.

[sherilyn70]

If you have sailed on any of the "Carnival family" lines (Princess, Costa, Cunard, etc) you can go to the MDR. Does your OnLine CheckIn show a ?

 

I'm glad I read this. I was showing with a 0 level. I checked and my carnival information was under my maiden name so they probably missed this. I've emailed them and asked them about updating me to 1.

[Crew News]

We have our cruise this Saturday on the Westerdam and wondering where we can go for lunch other than the Lido restaurant as being so crowded at that time?

 

Before you get into the Lido buffet line, find a table and occupy it (leave someone there) and take turns getting food. .

 

Another alternative is to bring your filled Lido buffet plates back to your room (make sure you grab some napkin-wrapped silverware). If you have a verandah, your first meal there gets the cruise off to a great start.

[catl331]

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I like your signature that really is a signature! :)

[kakalina]

I booked PG dinner for embarkation day online. Hope it's open

 

It will be open for dinner. It is closed for lunch that day so the wait staff can assist with boarding passengers. We too have embarkation night booked at the PG.

 

The system won't let you book a night that it is closed. So far anyway. ;)