Neptune Lounges - Sideboards- All Ships

[sail7seas]

Would CC'ers who have recently been in Neptune/Pinnacle Suites please comment if Neptune Lounge on your ship offered the full range of choices for breakfast and lunch/mid-afternoon selections on the side boards. I know they all have the round chilled server filled but I am interested to learn if HAL is still setting out all we have been accustomed to but apparently removed from Westerdam's Neptune.

 

I seem to recall someone commenting Noordam has cut back on their choices.

 

I am not willing to pay what it costs us to sail in Neptune Suites and have HAL get stingy about offering a muffin, cookie, bagel, wedge of cheese, danish, pound cake and the other things they took away on Westerdam.

 

Thanks.

Edited February 25, 2014 by sail7seas

[GmaPajama]

On the Noordam, just less than a month ago, there were regular sized plates with plastic covers on the sideboard. I didn't use the Neptune Lounge till after 11am or so, so don't know about breakfast offerings - but they did have plates of cookies, pound cake and chocolates on that sideboard. I saw chocolate covered strawberries a few times, and there were also plates of sugar free cookies. The variety was limited, as there was just the one level - flat on the surface - but I was satisfied with what I found there.

 

Hope this helps some.

[Two@Sea]

Thank you, Sail, for this inquiry. I have been inappropriately jumping into threads trying to find out about the Neptune situations!

Edited February 25, 2014 by Two@Sea

[visagrunt]

On the Amsterdam in December/January, the breakfast offerings were as complete as I expected. A full range of cereals and pastries on the side, and the usual range of fruits, berries, yogurts and other items in the magic food bubble!

[Krazy Kruizers]

On the Noordam, just less than a month ago, there were regular sized plates with plastic covers on the sideboard. I didn't use the Neptune Lounge till after 11am or so, so don't know about breakfast offerings - but they did have plates of cookies, pound cake and chocolates on that sideboard. I saw chocolate covered strawberries a few times, and there were also plates of sugar free cookies. The variety was limited, as there was just the one level - flat on the surface - but I was satisfied with what I found there.

 

Hope this helps some.

 

 

Where there any chocolates?

[Krazy Kruizers]

We had everything on the Nieuw Amsterdam in November -- no cut backs.

[CORealtor]

Zuiderdam seemed to have everything -- no cutbacks...breakfast, lunch/mid afternoon.

[sail7seas]

Thanks, everyone.

 

Appreciate the responses. :)

 

[DaveOKC]

Statendam in Oct - all items as usual, but the concierge had to get them for us the first two days - never had that before.

 

Westerdam in Sept - no sideboard items as others have reported - a real pain to get what you wanted, and even then they were out of it.

 

DaveOKC

[Tampa Girl]

The Ryndam in November had a full selections, although they had miniature dishes of muesli, rather than allowing one to help themselves from a large bowl.

[Krazy Kruizers]

The Ryndam in November had a full selections, although they had miniature dishes of muesli, rather than allowing one to help themselves from a large bowl.

 

About the last 3 years we have noticed that the Muesli has been in miniature dishes on the ships we have been on.

[kjw869]

Where there any chocolates?

 

There were some chocolates on the sideboard as Donna mentioned in her post. There were chocolate covered strawberries which my granddaughter loved.

 

As I stated in an earlier post, I was told new cabinets were being built for the ships that complied with US Health laws. He didn't know when they would be installed when asked.

Edited February 25, 2014 by kjw869

[sail7seas]

There were some chocolates on the sideboard as Donna mentioned in her post. There were chocolate covered strawberries which my granddaughter loved.

 

As I stated in an earlier post, I was told new cabinets were being built for the ships that complied with US Health laws.

 

 

I wonder how long it can take to build a cabinet to hold food/snacks for Westerdam's Neptune Lounge?

It's been a long time. The ships do have carpenters on board. :) Our friends' whole house was built faster. :D

 

Edited February 25, 2014 by sail7seas

[Linda&Vern]

Would CC'ers who have recently been in Neptune/Pinnacle Suites please comment if Neptune Lounge on your ship offered the full range of choices for breakfast and lunch/mid-afternoon selections on the side boards. I know they all have the round chilled server filled but I am interested to learn if HAL is still setting out all we have been accustomed to but apparently removed from Westerdam's Neptune.

 

I seem to recall someone commenting Noordam has cut back on their choices.

 

I am not willing to pay what it costs us to sail in Neptune Suites and have HAL get stingy about offering a muffin, cookie, bagel, wedge of cheese, danish, pound cake and the other things they took away on Westerdam.

 

Thanks.

Sail - I'm about to lose my connection - so I'll write more after our trip on the Z. Yesterday we boarded and there was nothing in the NL until afternoon. Then four small plates under the dome in the afternoon. That was it. I think today is better, but I've not been in there yet, only looked thru the glass. What surprised me yesterday while we were in there talking to staff was someone asked for a tiny glass of water. I looked over and realized there were no coffee cups, no water, no juice - not one thing to drink. The coffee machine did not appear to even be turned on. Odd?

Edited February 25, 2014 by Linda&Vern

[SJSULIBRARIAN]

I wonder how long it can take to build a cabinet to hold food/snacks for Westerdam's Neptune Lounge?

It's been a long time. The ships do have carpenters on board. :) Our friends' whole house was built faster. :D

 

 

You're correct Sail!

 

I think it has been almost a year since the issue was first reported about the Westerdam NL.

[PathfinderEss]

Statendam in November and December had a full compliment of offerings including the side board stuff.

[DaveOKC]

Statendam in November and December had a full compliment of offerings including the side board stuff.

 

Did they restrict your access to the items the first two days (had the concierge serve you)?

 

Dave

[Krazy Kruizers]

I wonder how long it can take to build a cabinet to hold food/snacks for Westerdam's Neptune Lounge?

It's been a long time. The ships do have carpenters on board. :) Our friends' whole house was built faster. :D

 

 

 

The reports of nothing on the side board started March 1, 2013 -- just a few days from now it will be a year.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Sail - I'm about to lose my connection - so I'll write more after our trip on the Z. Yesterday we boarded and there was nothing in the NL until afternoon. Then four small plates under the dome in the afternoon. That was it. I think today is better, but I've not been in there yet, only looked thru the glass. What surprised me yesterday while we were in there talking to staff was someone asked for a tiny glass of water. I looked over and realized there were no coffee cups, no water, no juice - not one thing to drink. The coffee machine did not appear to even be turned on. Odd?

 

 

This does sound strange.

[Krazy Kruizers]

There were some chocolates on the sideboard as Donna mentioned in her post. There were chocolate covered strawberries which my granddaughter loved.

 

As I stated in an earlier post, I was told new cabinets were being built for the ships that complied with US Health laws. He didn't know when they would be installed when asked.

 

Thank you

It sure doesn't take a year to build cabinets.

[rkacruiser]

I was aboard the Westerdam in January; first time in a Neptune Suite. As far as I am concerned, there were more than enough goodies, both in quantity as well as variety. The stand that held them had 2 or 3 levels that were full and a Pinnacle Grill steward kept it full. I remember small sandwiches, platters of meat and cheese, sweets, and fruit. I was in the Lounge only once in the morning; I saw boxes of cereal and a toaster, but nothing to toast at that time. HAL's breakfast parfait was also available. Did not see any danish, but when I was in the Lounge, it was somewhat beyond the normal breakfast hour.

 

Coffee machine was on and working. Two juices and water available as well.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Sail - I'm about to lose my connection - so I'll write more after our trip on the Z. Yesterday we boarded and there was nothing in the NL until afternoon. Then four small plates under the dome in the afternoon. That was it. I think today is better, but I've not been in there yet, only looked thru the glass. What surprised me yesterday while we were in there talking to staff was someone asked for a tiny glass of water. I looked over and realized there were no coffee cups, no water, no juice - not one thing to drink. The coffee machine did not appear to even be turned on. Odd?

 

If the Zuiderdam has nothing open for 48 hours -- then once again -- another "treat" is being taken away from the PS and Neptune Suites.

According to HAL's write up, we are suppose to get a free glass of sparkling wine on embarkation day in the Neptune Lounge:

Neptune Suite (Deluxe Verandah Suite)

 

 

 

Lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, a large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows, no-host mini-bar and walk-in closet*, (488-700 sq. ft. with verandah*).

*Refer to Deck Plans for specific information

Neptune Suites Include all the Superior Suite amenities, plus:

 

• Use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge and personal concierge service*
  
• Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise
  
• Complimentary sparkling wine served in the Neptune Lounge upon embarkation
  
• Complimentary bottled water provided in suite at embarkation
  
• Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night
  
• Cold hors d’oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request
  
• Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise
  
• Cocktail party with ship’s officers
  
• Priority boarding for tendered ports of call
  
• Special disembarkation service
  
• Priority dining and seating requests
  
• Exclusive daily breakfast service
  
• High tea service in suite on request
  
• Elegant wooden clothing brush, lint remover and shoehorn for keeping clothing immaculate
  
• Fragrant bath salts and exfoliating loofah mitt for an invigorating shower experience
  

 

 

*A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Neptune or Pinnacle Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge

is closed.

[rkacruiser]

Aboard Westerdam: No sparkling wine in the Neptune Lounge shortly after embarkation, at least none that I saw. But, there was a bottle of sparkling wine on ice in the suite when I arrived.

[bshow]

Eurodam in Dec. was fully stocked.

[Lotsasmiles]

Oosterdam in December 'Down Under' fully stocked