New Room Service Menu Coming April 12th - w/some pay items

[asalligo]

I just saw this posted on a FB group that I'm in. I don't know the source or how truthful it is.

 

Carnival just announced this: Carnival Cruise Line is piloting an expanded 24-hour stateroom service menu to include a variety of new in-cabin dining options for a fee. The fee-based choices include sushi, chicken wings, fried shrimp, quesadillas, personal pizzas and more. Each of these items will be individually priced.

 

A wide range of items are still available at no charge, including seven different hot and cold sandwiches, three salad choices, three desserts and eight beverages, along with a Continental breakfast menu.

 

The expanded room service menu is designed to significantly broaden and upgrade the line’s culinary choices available for in-room delivery. There continues to be a wide range of complimentary choices and these new fee-based options are simply intended to create even greater choice and variety for our guests.

 

The pilot will start on Carnival Imagination, Carnival Conquest and Carnival Pride April 12 and, based on guest feedback, may be expanded to other ships in the future.

 

Sushi! Damn!, they have found my kryptonite! I would pay for Sushi on my Balcony.

[Kel040]

I'm totally fine with this. Carnival is maintaining what is already offered, and adding more for those who wish to purchase it.

 

I agree !

 

We will be on the Pride April 12th sailing, so I will try to post the room service menu before sail away (while I can still get online with my phone) :D

[Love2Cruz2015]

I just returned from a 6 day sailing on the Conquest for Spring Break. I had a fabulous time, but I did notice a little change. No chocolates at turn down. :eek: Did it ruin my cruise, of course not. My 5 y/o was disappointed, so I took her to Cherry On Top and let her make a baggie of chocolates that she can have for nights, so crisis avoided..lol So Carnival made money on me with that small change lol.

 

I had a NCL Getaway cruise booked, but after so much reading about getting nickel and dimed to death, I slept on it and even until this morning was on the fence...but in the end, Carnival won over and I will be booking the Glory because of itinerary and past experience on Carnival.

 

As long as Carnival doesn't follow NCL business model, I will choose them over and over again over any other line. I cruise often, and with the exception of a DCL cruise that I do for my DD, Carnival is the right line for me, the fun factor is worth it. Their value is unmatched, as is their food and service is always a win/win with me. (Disney does well with service, no so much with food and value) I work in a conservative field so I like the feeling of just unwinding and having fun on vacation.

[Love2Cruz2015]

Sushi! Damn!, they have found my kryptonite! I would pay for Sushi on my Balcony.

 

As would I! BTW, what did you decide? Getaway or staying with Carnival..I decided on the latter.:D

Edited April 3, 2015 by Love2Cruz2015

[evanAction]

Sushi! Damn!, they have found my kryptonite! I would pay for Sushi on my Balcony.

 

 

Me 2

[cdamion]

Cumulative effect, I have no intention of arguing the merits:

 

Booked balcony cabin in May.

 

July Carnival announced no smoking on balconies.

 

February announced replacing free drink with water.

 

March announced new menu effective May 31 on the ship. No chateau briand, only 2 cold fruit soups and won't go into any other details.

 

March, no chocolate at turndown.

 

If true, charging for room service would be fifth unilateral change.

 

Add changes in entertainment - reduced band sizes, possible elimination of show band in theater depending on ship.

 

(side note - I actually found the bottle of water more helpful than a free drink much to my surprise)

[cdamion]

(Lurker only, and my first cruise is still months away, but with all the developments across many lines I've seen in the last month, I really feel like I picked the wrong year to start cruising.)

 

No you didn't. Carnival is far from my favorite brand and I just got off a Carnival ship a week ago and it was just a fantastic cruise with very few complaints. I have some nitpicky complaints, but really nothing that detracted from the experience at all.

 

Enjoy and sorry for the future cruising addiction the rest of us suffer from.

[cdamion]

I would pay for hot breakfast on the room service menu.

 

Ssshhh!!!

[asalligo]

As would I! BTW, what did you decide? Getaway or staying with Carnival..I decided on the latter.:D

 

I have not really decided, but I am leaning toward Carnival Conquest. I would love to try a new line, but I know Carnival and 7 days on NCL means I could be 7 days closer to platinum.

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

Ssshhh!!!

 

Well, a free option will never be in the cards! :(

 

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[frostburgern]

Here is a recap

The new features of the menu include:

• More choices and more variety including our core complimentary offer

• A new section of 9 specialty items including pizza, wings, fried shrimp and more for a nominal charge

• Ships with Bonsai Sushi also offer select items from Bonsai Sushi

Please remember to tip your waiter/waitress if you feel they deserve it and please…………….make sure your Carnival bathrobe is tightly fastened together.

cheers and here is the menu.

B R E A K FA S T

Continental Breakfast available upon request. Simply

complete the door hanger menu and hang it outside your

stateroom by 5 AM the evening prior or call anytime.

S A N D W I C H E S

Served with Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Potato Chips or

Pretzels. Choose White, Whole Wheat or Rye Bread.

C O L D S A N D W I C H E S

Tuna Salad

Roast Turkey

Ham and Cheese

Peanut Butter and Jelly

Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato

H O T S A N D W I C H E S

Grilled American Cheese

Grilled Reuben

with Corned Beef and Swiss Cheese

S A L A D S

Garden Salad

Choice of Ranch, 1,000 Island, Balsamic Vinaigrette,

Blue Cheese or Fat Free Honey Mustard Dressing

Caeser Salad

House Made Dressing, S

AVA I L A B L E AT A N

A D D I T I O N A L C H A R G E

Totally Awesome Wings $ 5.00

Tossed in Your Choice of Honey BBQ or Buffalo Sauce

Spicy Fried $ 6.00

Firecracker Shrimp

Spiced Shrimp, Panko Coated and Fried

with Chili Ginger Dip, Served with French Fries

Cobb Salad $ 4.00

Chicken, Eggs, Bacon, Lettuce, Romaine, Tomato,

Olives, Blue Cheese, Original Cobb Dressing

Killer Chicken Quesadilla $ 5.00

Grilled Chipotle Seasoned Chicken, Onions,

Peppers and Grated Monterey Jack Cheese.

Fresh Pico de Gallo, Guacamole

Authentic Philly Cheesesteak $ 5.00

Frizzled Steak, Melted Cheese and Grilled Onions

on a Hoagie Roll, Served with French Fries

Pan Pizza $ 5.00

Hand-Stretched Dough, Topped with Fresh

Ingredients and Baked to Order. Cheese or Pepperoni

Side of Fries $ 1.50

Just Right for You…Tell the Others to Order Their Own

Cheese and Crackers $ 6.00

A Selection of Cheeses Garnished with Fresh Grapes,

Assortment of Crackers, Bread and Lavosh

Mediterranean shaved Parmesan Cheese

Mediterranean Mezzes $ 6.00

Hummus and Tzatziki Served with Grilled

Pita Bread, Olives, Lavosh and Feta Cheese

A D E S S E R T S

New York Cheesecake

Assorted Cookies

Chocolate Cake

B E V E R A G E S

Bottled Spring Water is Available in your

Stateroom for a Nominal Fee

JUICES

Orange, Tomato, Apple, Grapefruit, Yak

Regular or Decaffeinated Coffee

Hot Tea - Iced Tea

Hot Chocolate - Milk

Skim Milk - Chocolate Milk

B E V E R A G E M E N U

At Regular Bar P rices

Coke — Diet Coke — Sprite

Diet Sprite — Club Soda

Ginger Ale — Tonic Water

D O M E S T I C B E E R

Budweiser — Bud Light

Miller Lite — Coors Light

Michelob Ultra

I M P O RT E D B E E R

Heineken — Corona — Beck’s

And on the Carnival Breeze fresh from the Bonsai Sushi we will deliver:

Bonsai Sushi!

Delivered Fresh to Your Stateroom

from 5:30 PM until Midnight

*California Roll $ 5.00

Crab, Avocado, Cucumber, Sesame, Tobiko Mayo

*Spicy Tuna $ 5.00

Spicy Tuna, Tempura Flakes, Asparagus, Azuki,

Tobiko, Yukon Gold Potato Straws, Spicy Mayo

*Tempura Roll $ 7.00

Fried Shrimp, Cucumber, Tenka, Yuzu Mayo,

Bonsai Sushi Sauce

*Bonsai Triple E Roll $ 7.00

Fresh Water Eel, BBQ Eggplant, Tamago

(Japanese Egg Omelet), Pankossorted Garden Vegetables with Dips

[MrMileStoner]

I seriously doubt the free items will remain free in the long term. It's called unbundling, and the airline industry started doing it years ago. A cruise ship is an unbundling dream, with so many small included items to cut or start charging for. The airline industry wishes they had as much to unbundle as cruise ships. It adds a lot to the bottom line without raising fares. Airlines would charge you for use of a seat cushion if it made economic sense. The cruise industry will follow suit, slowly, over time.

 

 

Cheap customers are what leads to what you call "unbundling." All they look for is the cheapest fare and so that is what companies try to give them. Then cheap customers complain about being nickle and dimed. Be careful what you ask for.

 

Carnival is still the best value out there. You can still take a Carnival cruise and not spend a dime on the ship. Bags still cruise free. :)

[goduckies05]

Here is a recap

The new features of the menu include:

• More choices and more variety including our core complimentary offer

• A new section of 9 specialty items including pizza, wings, fried shrimp and more for a nominal charge

• Ships with Bonsai Sushi also offer select items from Bonsai Sushi

Please remember to tip your waiter/waitress if you feel they deserve it and please…………….make sure your Carnival bathrobe is tightly fastened together.

cheers and here is the menu.

B R E A K FA S T

Continental Breakfast available upon request. Simply

complete the door hanger menu and hang it outside your

stateroom by 5 AM the evening prior or call anytime.

S A N D W I C H E S

Served with Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Potato Chips or

Pretzels. Choose White, Whole Wheat or Rye Bread.

C O L D S A N D W I C H E S

Tuna Salad

Roast Turkey

Ham and Cheese

Peanut Butter and Jelly

Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato

H O T S A N D W I C H E S

Grilled American Cheese

Grilled Reuben

with Corned Beef and Swiss Cheese

S A L A D S

Garden Salad

Choice of Ranch, 1,000 Island, Balsamic Vinaigrette,

Blue Cheese or Fat Free Honey Mustard Dressing

Caeser Salad

House Made Dressing, S

AVA I L A B L E AT A N

A D D I T I O N A L C H A R G E

Totally Awesome Wings $ 5.00

Tossed in Your Choice of Honey BBQ or Buffalo Sauce

Spicy Fried $ 6.00

Firecracker Shrimp

Spiced Shrimp, Panko Coated and Fried

with Chili Ginger Dip, Served with French Fries

Cobb Salad $ 4.00

Chicken, Eggs, Bacon, Lettuce, Romaine, Tomato,

Olives, Blue Cheese, Original Cobb Dressing

Killer Chicken Quesadilla $ 5.00

Grilled Chipotle Seasoned Chicken, Onions,

Peppers and Grated Monterey Jack Cheese.

Fresh Pico de Gallo, Guacamole

Authentic Philly Cheesesteak $ 5.00

Frizzled Steak, Melted Cheese and Grilled Onions

on a Hoagie Roll, Served with French Fries

Pan Pizza $ 5.00

Hand-Stretched Dough, Topped with Fresh

Ingredients and Baked to Order. Cheese or Pepperoni

Side of Fries $ 1.50

Just Right for You…Tell the Others to Order Their Own

Cheese and Crackers $ 6.00

A Selection of Cheeses Garnished with Fresh Grapes,

Assortment of Crackers, Bread and Lavosh

Mediterranean shaved Parmesan Cheese

Mediterranean Mezzes $ 6.00

Hummus and Tzatziki Served with Grilled

Pita Bread, Olives, Lavosh and Feta Cheese

A D E S S E R T S

New York Cheesecake

Assorted Cookies

Chocolate Cake

B E V E R A G E S

Bottled Spring Water is Available in your

Stateroom for a Nominal Fee

JUICES

Orange, Tomato, Apple, Grapefruit, Yak

Regular or Decaffeinated Coffee

Hot Tea - Iced Tea

Hot Chocolate - Milk

Skim Milk - Chocolate Milk

B E V E R A G E M E N U

At Regular Bar P rices

Coke — Diet Coke — Sprite

Diet Sprite — Club Soda

Ginger Ale — Tonic Water

D O M E S T I C B E E R

Budweiser — Bud Light

Miller Lite — Coors Light

Michelob Ultra

I M P O RT E D B E E R

Heineken — Corona — Beck’s

And on the Carnival Breeze fresh from the Bonsai Sushi we will deliver:

Bonsai Sushi!

Delivered Fresh to Your Stateroom

from 5:30 PM until Midnight

*California Roll $ 5.00

Crab, Avocado, Cucumber, Sesame, Tobiko Mayo

*Spicy Tuna $ 5.00

Spicy Tuna, Tempura Flakes, Asparagus, Azuki,

Tobiko, Yukon Gold Potato Straws, Spicy Mayo

*Tempura Roll $ 7.00

Fried Shrimp, Cucumber, Tenka, Yuzu Mayo,

Bonsai Sushi Sauce

*Bonsai Triple E Roll $ 7.00

Fresh Water Eel, BBQ Eggplant, Tamago

(Japanese Egg Omelet), Pankossorted Garden Vegetables with Dips

 

Sounds good to me, might actually use room service now

[Kristi Williamson]

I believe the real point is this: As long as they add a few things and charge ONLY for those items, I'm good. But, we all know that as long as everyone remains silent, that won't happen. Eventually, they'll faze out the inclusive food on a ship.

 

We utilize room service a good bit and based on the NCL post and this one, so do other loyal cruisers. I would be very unhappy if all room service ended up having a charge, or even if they reduced the inclusive items on the menu to almost nothing.

 

We order room service almost every morning and at least two or three times for evening dessert and tea. I tip the person who brought it to me, but I should NOT have to pay extra for items that are free elsewhere on the ship because someone rode an elevator and walked down a hallway. That's bull.

 

Flame all you want, but I would be extremely unhappy if they start charging for room service. That is a long time perk that needs to stay in place. Charge a dollar more for tips if you must, but I don't want to pay 75 bucks a week to have a danish and coffee on my balcony in the morning.

 

At some point, enough is enough. Stop taking away the things that really make cruising special and unique. :mad::cool:

[CRU1Z1N]

[MrMileStoner]

There goes the theory/rumor that Carnival will be charging for what is free elsewhere. Most certainly isn't and not available all hours.

 

 

Here is a recap

The new features of the menu include:

• More choices and more variety including our core complimentary offer

• A new section of 9 specialty items including pizza, wings, fried shrimp and more for a nominal charge

• Ships with Bonsai Sushi also offer select items from Bonsai Sushi

Please remember to tip your waiter/waitress if you feel they deserve it and please…………….make sure your Carnival bathrobe is tightly fastened together.

cheers and here is the menu.

B R E A K FA S T

Continental Breakfast available upon request. Simply

complete the door hanger menu and hang it outside your

stateroom by 5 AM the evening prior or call anytime.

S A N D W I C H E S

Served with Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Potato Chips or

Pretzels. Choose White, Whole Wheat or Rye Bread.

C O L D S A N D W I C H E S

Tuna Salad

Roast Turkey

Ham and Cheese

Peanut Butter and Jelly

Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato

H O T S A N D W I C H E S

Grilled American Cheese

Grilled Reuben

with Corned Beef and Swiss Cheese

S A L A D S

Garden Salad

Choice of Ranch, 1,000 Island, Balsamic Vinaigrette,

Blue Cheese or Fat Free Honey Mustard Dressing

Caeser Salad

House Made Dressing, S

AVA I L A B L E AT A N

A D D I T I O N A L C H A R G E

Totally Awesome Wings $ 5.00

Tossed in Your Choice of Honey BBQ or Buffalo Sauce

Spicy Fried $ 6.00

Firecracker Shrimp

Spiced Shrimp, Panko Coated and Fried

with Chili Ginger Dip, Served with French Fries

Cobb Salad $ 4.00

Chicken, Eggs, Bacon, Lettuce, Romaine, Tomato,

Olives, Blue Cheese, Original Cobb Dressing

Killer Chicken Quesadilla $ 5.00

Grilled Chipotle Seasoned Chicken, Onions,

Peppers and Grated Monterey Jack Cheese.

Fresh Pico de Gallo, Guacamole

Authentic Philly Cheesesteak $ 5.00

Frizzled Steak, Melted Cheese and Grilled Onions

on a Hoagie Roll, Served with French Fries

Pan Pizza $ 5.00

Hand-Stretched Dough, Topped with Fresh

Ingredients and Baked to Order. Cheese or Pepperoni

Side of Fries $ 1.50

Just Right for You…Tell the Others to Order Their Own

Cheese and Crackers $ 6.00

A Selection of Cheeses Garnished with Fresh Grapes,

Assortment of Crackers, Bread and Lavosh

Mediterranean shaved Parmesan Cheese

Mediterranean Mezzes $ 6.00

Hummus and Tzatziki Served with Grilled

Pita Bread, Olives, Lavosh and Feta Cheese

A D E S S E R T S

New York Cheesecake

Assorted Cookies

Chocolate Cake

B E V E R A G E S

Bottled Spring Water is Available in your

Stateroom for a Nominal Fee

JUICES

Orange, Tomato, Apple, Grapefruit, Yak

Regular or Decaffeinated Coffee

Hot Tea - Iced Tea

Hot Chocolate - Milk

Skim Milk - Chocolate Milk

B E V E R A G E M E N U

At Regular Bar P rices

Coke — Diet Coke — Sprite

Diet Sprite — Club Soda

Ginger Ale — Tonic Water

D O M E S T I C B E E R

Budweiser — Bud Light

Miller Lite — Coors Light

Michelob Ultra

I M P O RT E D B E E R

Heineken — Corona — Beck’s

And on the Carnival Breeze fresh from the Bonsai Sushi we will deliver:

Bonsai Sushi!

Delivered Fresh to Your Stateroom

from 5:30 PM until Midnight

*California Roll $ 5.00

Crab, Avocado, Cucumber, Sesame, Tobiko Mayo

*Spicy Tuna $ 5.00

Spicy Tuna, Tempura Flakes, Asparagus, Azuki,

Tobiko, Yukon Gold Potato Straws, Spicy Mayo

*Tempura Roll $ 7.00

Fried Shrimp, Cucumber, Tenka, Yuzu Mayo,

Bonsai Sushi Sauce

*Bonsai Triple E Roll $ 7.00

Fresh Water Eel, BBQ Eggplant, Tamago

(Japanese Egg Omelet), Pankossorted Garden Vegetables with Dips

[cruizinisthebest]

Thanks for pasting the menu.

 

Are the deserts still free?

 

Lots of choices! I see nothing wrong with this. Bonsai Sushi isn't free anyway. And the pizza line can be a complete turn off to getting it sometimes. I would gladly pay $5 late at night to skip that.

 

This is a far better roll-out than what NCL did simply because they've made everyone aware and the most expensive items are still cheaper than their charge of $7.95.

Edited April 3, 2015 by cruizinisthebest

[ready2cruzagain]

I don't know where you have been, but on my cruise a month ago, they still have lamb chops in the MDR for free.

Yes, one night were the $20 chops you get from the Steakhouse which are a better cut (NZ Lamb), but another night, they still had the regular free lamb chops and let me tell you they were yummo....

 

Andy

 

Well they must have started serving it this past year because they served lamb SHANK on my last 7 Carnival cruises.

 

I have not been on a Carnival cruise since Dec. 2013...switched to Princess because of the downhill spiral of entertainment and food.

 

I am going on Carnival again but doing the longer Carnival Journeys.

 

I sure hope you are right and they have lamb chops again.

[frostburgern]

Yea the deserts are still free it's just the ones with the price next to them that have a extra fee.

[Love2Cruz2015]

I was on the Conquest last month and they did not have rack of lamb in the MDR, but they did have chateau briand and filet of beef.

[Love2Cruz2015]

thanks for pasting the menu.

 

Are the deserts still free?

 

Lots of choices! I see nothing wrong with this. Bonsai sushi isn't free anyway. And the pizza line can be a complete turn off to getting it sometimes. I would gladly pay $5 late at night to skip that.

 

This is a far better roll-out than what ncl did simply because they've made everyone aware and the most expensive items are still cheaper than their charge of $7.95.

 

 

this. :d

[Sweet Dutch Girl]

People choose room service because it is convenient even though you can eat elsewhere on the ship. I, too, would miss my early morning coffee and croissant but if they charged I'd walk the steps to procure it, myself, as long as it was available when I get up at 6am.

 

Maybe the key would be for the buffet to offer "to go" trays so that you could easily carry the stuff back to your room if you so desire as well as sealable coffee mugs (paper or otherwise).

[frostburgern]

Does any one know what the yak juice that's on the menu is? Doesn't sound appetizing

[ready2cruzagain]

I believe the real point is this: As long as they add a few things and charge ONLY for those items, I'm good. But, we all know that as long as everyone remains silent, that won't happen. Eventually, they'll faze out the inclusive food on a ship.

 

We utilize room service a good bit and based on the NCL post and this one, so do other loyal cruisers. I would be very unhappy if all room service ended up having a charge, or even if they reduced the inclusive items on the menu to almost nothing.

 

We order room service almost every morning and at least two or three times for evening dessert and tea. I tip the person who brought it to me, but I should NOT have to pay extra for items that are free elsewhere on the ship because someone rode an elevator and walked down a hallway. That's bull.

 

Flame all you want, but I would be extremely unhappy if they start charging for room service. That is a long time perk that needs to stay in place. Charge a dollar more for tips if you must, but I don't want to pay 75 bucks a week to have a danish and coffee on my balcony in the morning.

 

At some point, enough is enough. Stop taking away the things that really make cruising special and unique. :mad::cool:

Very well stated and I totally agree!! My feeling is that the free delivery items will disappear soon or will get a charge added due to the attitude of many that "We don't care if it makes our cruise cheaper".

 

Personally, I am not seeing Carnival as being the mega cheap they were the past couple of years.

 

Our last 4 cruises were on Princess and they cost LESS than anything closely related on Carnival.

[MrMileStoner]

Well they must have started serving it this past year because they served lamb SHANK on my last 7 Carnival cruises.

 

I have not been on a Carnival cruise since Dec. 2013...switched to Princess because of the downhill spiral of entertainment and food.

 

I am going on Carnival again but doing the longer Carnival Journeys.

 

I sure hope you are right and they have lamb chops again.

 

Free lamb on Carnival Miracle 8 day Alaska last September

 

 

 

Not sure about American Table ships, but they have other tasty options.