bigguy6 Posted February 21, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Some one on these boards indicated that as of a couple weeks ago Cafe Caribe on the Emerald was converted into the Crab Shack on a couple nights during the cruise. Is this true and if so how does that work? Is there waiter service? Is there an up charge like a specialty restaurant? If Cafe Caribe is not a buffet those nights how does it affect the Horizon Court on those night (i.e. more crowded)? Also , it is my understanding that the Crab Shack is similar to Joes Crab Shacks on land (i.e. buckets of seafood) is that correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedward Posted February 21, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Some one on these boards indicated that as of a couple weeks ago Cafe Caribe on the Emerald was converted into the Crab Shack on a couple nights during the cruise. Is this true and if so how does that work? Is there waiter service? Is there an up charge like a specialty restaurant? If Cafe Caribe is not a buffet those nights how does it affect the Horizon Court on those night (i.e. more crowded)? Also , it is my understanding that the Crab Shack is similar to Joes Crab Shacks on land (i.e. buckets of seafood) is that correct? Hi: This information is correct, and the upcharge is $20 pp. We asked about the fare, which was mostly steamer shellfish. We felt it would not be worth it, and passed, so can't comment on the setup... Regards, Ned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 21, 2014 #3 Share Posted February 21, 2014 There is a menu for this in Dave's Royal thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortie Posted February 21, 2014 #4 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Does anyone have a link to Dave's Royal Thread as mentioned previously? Would love to see the menu. Thanks :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Working 2 Cruise Posted February 21, 2014 #5 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Go to the countdown to Regal Princess thread. Dave's signature is in his post, including all the Royal Princess where you will find the info you need. I have to disagree with Ned. Crab Shack looks great. I will take advantage of it on my next cruise. Dave has a lot of photos as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!David! Posted February 21, 2014 #6 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Will they have the Crab Shack on the Grand next month? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Sails Posted February 21, 2014 #7 Share Posted February 21, 2014 On Dave's Royal thread, there are some lovely pictures of the Crab Shack on Page 20, but there is no menu posted. I got as far as page 40 before I gave up (he'd alread departed the ship by then). Just a lovely hour spent searching through Dave's thread...:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasperdo Posted February 21, 2014 #8 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Here's a link to the Crab Shack menu from Dave's Flickr account: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 21, 2014 #9 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Here's a link to the Crab Shack menu from Dave's Flickr account: I knew I saw it somewhere! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasperdo Posted February 21, 2014 #10 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I knew I saw it somewhere! Thanks.No problem. All the photos Dave puts up on CC are also on Flickr. Here's another one he took of the steam pots at the Crab Shack: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredNTraveling Posted February 21, 2014 #11 Share Posted February 21, 2014 On Dave's Royal thread, there are some lovely pictures of the Crab Shack on Page 20, but there is no menu posted. I got as far as page 40 before I gave up (he'd alread departed the ship by then). Just a lovely hour spent searching through Dave's thread...:( Where and how did you get the sea turtle image? Really like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri1 Posted February 22, 2014 #12 Share Posted February 22, 2014 We just came off the Feb 7th/Emerald sailing. Went to crab shack once- LOVED it. Wish we had figured it out sooner, would have gone twice.!!!! Manager there, Dennis, very accomodating. Wait staff very professional. Atmosphere , food was delicious, well worth the 20.00 /person charge. Four of us at dinner. Each couple ordered just one entree. I was skeptical about that, but the waiter was so right. One entree was enough for two. We had some left in our dish that went back and that included King Crab Legs. My favorite, but just a LOT of food. I m sure if you wanted a second entree , they would bring it. Under 'normal' circumstances at home, Im sure one entree could have fed 4 easily. Do it, make reservations. You won't regret it. I think it was on 'select' nights, so ask ahead of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disconnections Posted February 22, 2014 #13 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Is this on any other ships besides Royal, Regal and Emerald? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhopal21 Posted February 22, 2014 #14 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Is this on any other ships besides Royal, Regal and Emerald? Thanks It was on the Ruby February 10th but not very good. The king crab legs were filled with mush, so much so that you could not remove the meat in one piece. I suspect they had been frozen for months. This was the first evening of Crab Shack on the Ruby. Hopefully it will improve. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted February 22, 2014 #15 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Hi: This information is correct, and the upcharge is $20 pp. We asked about the fare, which was mostly steamer shellfish. We felt it would not be worth it, and passed, so can't comment on the setup... Regards, Ned While I didn't try it on the a Royal, I walked by it and saw what was offered. I wasn't too impressed with what was being served. I still might try it on the Emerald in October just to say I tried it once.....:):):) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosethorn40 Posted February 22, 2014 #16 Share Posted February 22, 2014 We just came off the Feb 7th/Emerald sailing. Went to crab shack once-LOVED it. Wish we had figured it out sooner, would have gone twice.!!!! Manager there, Dennis, very accomodating. Wait staff very professional. Atmosphere , food was delicious, well worth the 20.00 /person charge. Four of us at dinner. Each couple ordered just one entree. I was skeptical about that, but the waiter was so right. One entree was enough for two. We had some left in our dish that went back and that included King Crab Legs. My favorite, but just a LOT of food. I m sure if you wanted a second entree , they would bring it. Under 'normal' circumstances at home, Im sure one entree could have fed 4 easily. Do it, make reservations. You won't regret it. I think it was on 'select' nights, so ask ahead of time. How do you go about making reservations for the Crab Shack? Can you make them the first day? Where? Going to have a busy first hour when I first get on board this Thursday; Run to Sanctuary and hope I get lucky and there is availability for cruise length passes, then off to the thermal suite, now I need to make reservations for the Crab Shack, all before I put down my carry on, or grab a bite to eat.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhopal21 Posted February 22, 2014 #17 Share Posted February 22, 2014 You can do this on the DINE line just like Crown Grill and Sabatini's Mike:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted February 22, 2014 #18 Share Posted February 22, 2014 The Crab Shack is being offered on the Emerald Princess three times per cruise in one side of Cafe Caribe. I suspect you could simply walk in and be seated. It is $20 pp but set up for a couple, which is a bit of an issue. DH won't touch seafood, so we haven't been able to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmd98052 Posted February 22, 2014 #19 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Caribbean Princess had Crab Shack in the Caribe Café this week as well. We didn't go so cannot comment further unfortunately! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhopal21 Posted February 22, 2014 #20 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I hope someone else will go soon and report back on the king crab. I know it has to get better than what we had on the Ruby two weeks ago as I think that had been frozen since Princess launched the original Pacific Princess. Mike:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis Posted February 22, 2014 #21 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I hope someone else will go soon and report back on the king crab. I know it has to get better than what we had on the Ruby two weeks ago as I think that had been frozen since Princess launched the original Pacific Princess. Mike:) We might try on the Emerald in a couple of weeks :D Did you actually have King Crab?...all the photos and menus that I have seen show Snow Crab. It would be great to have King, instead. Too much work getting the small amount of meat from the snow's legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhopal21 Posted February 22, 2014 #22 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Yes we had king crab and lots of it. For the two of us we had two large claws and an additional 6-8 legs. Needless to say I was very excited when they brought it out. I didn't see any snow crab anywhere. (thank goodness) Mike:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted February 22, 2014 #23 Share Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) Yes we had king crab and lots of it. For the two of us we had two large claws and an additional 6-8 legs. Needless to say I was very excited when they brought it out. I didn't see any snow crab anywhere. (thank goodness) Mike:) Mike; King crab sounds great. I just might have to try the CS in October.....:):):) Bob Edited February 22, 2014 by Woobstr112G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhopal21 Posted February 22, 2014 #24 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I hope you guys try it. I know that Princess is capable of better than we were served and I am looking to you to prove that our meal was a fluke. Mike:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri1 Posted February 22, 2014 #25 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Call the Dine Line, or just go up to Horizon Court/Cafe Caribe area and ask to speak to a supervisor. Check with Dennis there, he starts at 4 pm. Yes King Crab Leg, my favorite !!! Our friends had their bucket with snow crab / mussels and more. We loved it, just sorry we didn't do it more than once :( Sherri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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