Oville Posted December 31, 2014 #1 Share Posted December 31, 2014 (edited) Who can eat in the MDR on embarkment day? Are suites guests included? Thanks Edited December 31, 2014 by Oville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psbtrvlr Posted December 31, 2014 #2 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Who can eat in the MDR on embarkment day? Are suites guests included? Thanks Past guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted December 31, 2014 #3 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Normally, anyone who has ever sailed on a Carnival Corporation ship can eat lunch in the dining room on embarkation day. On occasion the dining room is limited to high ranking Mariners, due to anticipated high demand that day. There are times when the dining room is closed to passengers on embarkation day, due to a special event being held there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted December 31, 2014 #4 Share Posted December 31, 2014 (edited) Sometimes if there is a high number of mariners on board they will limit it to only the higher ranking mariners such as 3 star/4 star/5 star. If you have never cruised on Hal but have cruised on let say Carnival you will be considered a 1 star mariner. Just check your embarkation/room card and see if there is a star on it. Also if you are friends with a mariner they can bring you along even if you are not. oops sorry Ruth, didn't see your post, apparently I type to slowly. Edited December 31, 2014 by PathfinderEss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted December 31, 2014 #5 Share Posted December 31, 2014 It is better than going to Lido.. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted December 31, 2014 #6 Share Posted December 31, 2014 It is better than going to Lido.. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app That would be a matter of widely debated opinion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oville Posted December 31, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted December 31, 2014 (edited) Thanks everyone, so what do they serve for lunch in the Neptune Lounge on embarkment day? Thanks Edited December 31, 2014 by Oville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbunger Posted December 31, 2014 #8 Share Posted December 31, 2014 They do not serve lunch in the Neptune Lounge, at certain times of day they have some breakfast items, canapés, baked goods etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 31, 2014 #9 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Thanks everyone, so what do they serve for lunch in the Neptune Lounge on embarkment day? Thanks There is usually 2 types of tiny bagel sandwiches -- just a couple of bites. There will be a wrap sandwich -- just bites. A choice of several desserts. Some cheeses and cookies and a few chocolates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 31, 2014 #10 Share Posted December 31, 2014 A couple of pictures of the Neptune lunch offerings: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HALrunner Posted December 31, 2014 #11 Share Posted December 31, 2014 (edited) If I recall, the lunch menu is always the same on embarkation day? Guacamole burger, etc? It just occurred to me, maybe we should try PG for lunch on embarkation day (next week, hooray for me:)!) Is PG open for lunch on embarkation day? If so, is it pretty busy? Edited December 31, 2014 by HALrunner misspelled guacamole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 31, 2014 #12 Share Posted December 31, 2014 If I recall, the lunch menu is always the same on embarkation day? Guacamole burger, etc? It just occurred to me, maybe we should try PG for lunch on embarkation day (next week, hooray for me:)!) Is PG open for lunch on embarkation day? If so, is it pretty busy? Sorry -- Pinnacle Grill is not open on Embarkation Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HALrunner Posted December 31, 2014 #13 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I knew there must have been a good reason I hadn't thought of it before:) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 31, 2014 #14 Share Posted December 31, 2014 That would be a matter of widely debated opinion... I agree. My DH and I always preferred Lido on Embarkation Day. I love the happy energy and watching people with smiles. :) I particularly enjoy seeing those who appear to be new cruisers taking it all in. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summersigh Posted December 31, 2014 #15 Share Posted December 31, 2014 We look forward to lunch in the MDR (I get the Salumi and soup, DH gets the shrimp cocktail and soup). Not a big meal but pleasantly filling. After a busy morning getting organized at the hotel, shuttling to the port, and embarkation we like just chilling and letting someone else wait on us :D. We normally request a table with others so have a nice time getting to know some of our fellow travelers. Rested and relaxed we head for the cabin to hopefully unpack before muster then on to the Seaview pool area for an "umbrella drink" to kick off the wonderful week waiting for us.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oville Posted December 31, 2014 Author #16 Share Posted December 31, 2014 A couple of pictures of the Neptune lunch offerings: Thanks for the pix. We'll stop by when we get on the ship and then head off to the MDR or buffet (or maybe just stay put). It's interesting comparing the suites perks on Celebrity to HAL. So far Celebrity wins hands down but I'll see what HAL offers on our Jan 11 HAL cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted December 31, 2014 #17 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I agree. My DH and I always preferred Lido on Embarkation Day. I love the happy energy and watching people with smiles. :) I particularly enjoy seeing those who appear to be new cruisers taking it all in. :) Agree totally on all counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted December 31, 2014 #18 Share Posted December 31, 2014 It is better than going to Lido.. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Totally agree. I get my fill of crowds of people in my everyday life. I get sick often enough already without dealing with the lido germ pit. The less time spent there the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted December 31, 2014 #19 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Thanks for the pix. We'll stop by when we get on the ship and then head off to the MDR or buffet (or maybe just stay put). It's interesting comparing the suites perks on Celebrity to HAL. So far Celebrity wins hands down but I'll see what HAL offers on our Jan 11 HAL cruise. Do you mind saying why? Folks do complain about the suite perks but I can tell you they are much nicer than princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 31, 2014 #20 Share Posted December 31, 2014 It is better than going to Lido.. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Totally agree. I get my fill of crowds of people in my everyday life. I get sick often enough already without dealing with the lido germ pit. The less time spent there the better. Even before I had to start using a walker' date=' we also preferred to eat lunch in the dining room.[/size'] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 31, 2014 #21 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Thanks for the pix. We'll stop by when we get on the ship and then head off to the MDR or buffet (or maybe just stay put). It's interesting comparing the suites perks on Celebrity to HAL. So far Celebrity wins hands down but I'll see what HAL offers on our Jan 11 HAL cruise. Please tell us about Celebrity's Suite perks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted December 31, 2014 #22 Share Posted December 31, 2014 It is better than going to Lido.. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app If you enjoy the very limited offerings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oville Posted December 31, 2014 Author #23 Share Posted December 31, 2014 (edited) Please tell us about Celebrity's Suite perks. Check out this article. Celebrtity is treating suites guess very sweet.;) on embarkment day you are escorted on to the ship to a private function. All perks are up and running except the restaurants which will open in April across the fleet. http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2014/02/13/celebrity-cruises-suites-perks/5447379/ Edited December 31, 2014 by Oville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 31, 2014 #24 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Thank you for the link. Those soon to be perks sound really great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oville Posted December 31, 2014 Author #25 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Thank you for the link. Those soon to be perks sound really great. The only one currently not in place is the private dining room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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