sail7seas Posted December 16, 2013 #126 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I don't think it is fine for Carnival ........ Certainly not fine for HAL but I don't sense there is any risk of HAL doing away with lovely table settings anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
startwin Posted December 16, 2013 #127 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I don't think it is fine for Carnival ........ Certainly not fine for HAL but I don't sense there is any risk of HAL doing away with lovely table settings anytime soon. I think you're right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 16, 2013 Author #128 Share Posted December 16, 2013 There's now another -- New, started today -- tablecloth thread on the Carnival board. "Maybe tablecloths will be back...." http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1956299 ``````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` In addition to the above there's another new one from someone just off Carnival Glory. Seems sweat from the glasses left puddles of water all over the table. "Carnival Glory New Dining :( " http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1956362 LuLu ~~~~ Thanks LuLu for this information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemancruiser Posted December 16, 2013 #129 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I would hate it, just way too cheap looking and it would also increase teh volume in the MDR. Tablecloths help to dampen the sound. If you look at the written respones on the Carnival board you'll soon discover there is a valid case for this change. On any other line I don't believe it would be considered. Carnival is basic cruising = Feed Me, Water Me, Entertain Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted December 16, 2013 #130 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I've been following the thread over in the Carnival forum, and am dismayed to hear about this, as I have an Alaskan cruise booked on the Carnival Miracle for next September. The dining experience on any cruise line is one of the things that sets it apart from other vacations, and tablecloths are part of the ambience. Don't assume that Carnival cruisers limit their landside dining to Denny's and IHOP. Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 16, 2013 Author #131 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I've been following the thread over in the Carnival forum, and am dismayed to hear about this, as I have an Alaskan cruise booked on the Carnival Miracle for next September. The dining experience on any cruise line is one of the things that sets it apart from other vacations, and tablecloths are part of the ambience. Don't assume that Carnival cruisers limit their landside dining to Denny's and IHOP. Roz I hope for your sake that by the time your cruise date hits, Carnival will listen to the people who want table cloths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summersigh Posted December 16, 2013 #132 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I can't see how they can drop tablecloths in the MDR - most of the tabletops are raw plywood type material.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted December 16, 2013 #133 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Supposedly they're changing out the tables. Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 16, 2013 Author #134 Share Posted December 16, 2013 That is sad to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelsuz Posted December 16, 2013 #135 Share Posted December 16, 2013 This seems like such a silly thing, except the whole ambiance that the tablecloths provide. I think it would be a huge downgrade for HAL to do away with them. When we walked into the MDR on the NA in November on formal night, I was seriously mesmerized. The whole dining room was beautiful! It really does just make it beautiful having the table cloths. Plus I can't imagine using the china without one. https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1509106_10201901402634339_1845655241_n.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted December 16, 2013 #136 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Anything goes on CCL. If you've ever been on a Carnival ship take a look at their passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted December 16, 2013 #137 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Anything goes on CCL. If you've ever been on a Carnival ship take a look at their passengers. Them, Sir, are fightin' words! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summersigh Posted December 17, 2013 #138 Share Posted December 17, 2013 This seems like such a silly thing, except the whole ambiance that the tablecloths provide. I think it would be a huge downgrade for HAL to do away with them. When we walked into the MDR on the NA in November on formal night, I was seriously mesmerized. The whole dining room was beautiful! It really does just make it beautiful having the table cloths. Plus I can't imagine using the china without one. https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1509106_10201901402634339_1845655241_n.jpg We agree ... couldn't have said it better :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
startwin Posted December 17, 2013 #139 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Anything goes on CCL. If you've ever been on a Carnival ship take a look at their passengers. That is so untrue, and a very unfair generalisation. I know someone who regularly cruises Carnival, and a very classy person at that. And there is a CC regular on this thread who also cruises Carnival - I have met her, so I know exactly what she's like. Exactly like HAL passengers.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheWASide Posted December 17, 2013 #140 Share Posted December 17, 2013 (edited) :eek: What's coming next ... a roll of paper towels in the middle of the table to replace the napkins??? :D LuLu ~~~~ Yes! I love Joe's Crab Shack! Edited December 17, 2013 by InTheWASide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djhsolara Posted December 17, 2013 #141 Share Posted December 17, 2013 In the current MDR situation, I would miss the tablecloths. If they did a complete revamp of the MDR and were going for a very modern feel, then no tablecloths would be appropriate...but for me it would require a modern table setting, etc. Sent from my iPad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheWASide Posted December 17, 2013 #142 Share Posted December 17, 2013 For the record, the tables are beautiful... I see no issue with it unless someone is really wound THAT TIGHT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 17, 2013 #143 Share Posted December 17, 2013 What is that a photo of? Dining room where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper1 Posted December 17, 2013 #144 Share Posted December 17, 2013 For the record, the tables are beautiful... I see no issue with it unless someone is really wound THAT TIGHT I guess we'll have to concede that beauty lies in the eye of the beholder because I honestly see a stark and sterile looking room. If you think that is being wound tightly that's OK. No offence taken. Part of the cruise experience for me is dining in attractive surroundings with good china and proper table linens. If I want to chow down I'll go to Applebee's. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelly Posted December 17, 2013 #145 Share Posted December 17, 2013 MDR is noisy as is. Remove all those tablecloths and the noise level increases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 17, 2013 #146 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Not a flower or anything 'pretty' in sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper1 Posted December 17, 2013 #147 Share Posted December 17, 2013 MDR is noisy as is. Remove all those tablecloths and the noise level increases. That too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarpeian Rock Posted December 17, 2013 #148 Share Posted December 17, 2013 For the record, the tables are beautiful... I see no issue with it unless someone is really wound THAT TIGHT Also curious as to which ship this is. From the way folks look, appears this might be lunch and not dinner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 17, 2013 #149 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I also wonder why there are so many empty seats in that dining room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
496and706 Posted December 17, 2013 #150 Share Posted December 17, 2013 That actually looks like a massively large pinball game with miniature people placed inside. Look at the 4 big bumpers in the middle. Where is the big silver ball? Ding, ding, ding!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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