Midnight buffet ?

[jerryb48]

Last time I cruised on RCCL they still had the grand midnight buffet. The one with the ice carvings and the RCCL ship made with butter. They had one which wasn't fancy up near pool one night. I haven't seen any one talking about them. Just wondering, do they still have any?

Edited February 17, 2016 by jerryb48
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[I&J Cruisers]

Haven't seen a midnight buffet in many years.

[mcatmcat]

The last time I saw the midnight buffet was like 3-4 years ago. I'm glad the stopped doing that, that's the only cut from royal that I approve since it was such a waste of food in every single plate from passengers.

[Ashland]

Sorry...but I miss those midnight buffets...however...just wish there was an area of the WJ open very late at night that served some breakfast items...I've suggested this often.;)

[cb at sea]

Yeah, the mid-night buffet was a photo-op...few actually partook! Total waste of time and food! A few years ago, instead of a buffet, they would have servers in the public areas with late-night munchies....sometimes savory, sometimes, sweet....it was a nice touch for those who wanted a little "something" around 11:30pm.

[Clarea]

Last one I was was 2007.

[cruisingsince94]

Last one I was was 2007.

 

Glad someone remembers a year. Bob, do you know when Sovereign left the fleet? I recall that particular midnight buffet because our MDR waiter from almost 5 years before was doing set-up for it and called to us by name. Still have no idea how or why he remembered us.

[39august]

However, most ships host a late night pool party with casual buffet items.

[Clarea]

Glad someone remembers a year. Bob, do you know when Sovereign left the fleet? I recall that particular midnight buffet because our MDR waiter from almost 5 years before was doing set-up for it and called to us by name. Still have no idea how or why he remembered us.

I believe Sovereign left the fleet around Oct 2008.

[constable145]

Radiance in Alaska in 2013 had a midnight dessert buffet one night.

[camofwilliamsburg]

The buffet closes at 9 pm.

[cruisingsince94]

I believe Sovereign left the fleet around Oct 2008.

 

Sounds about right. Checked our history, we sailed her last at the end of 2006. I also went through some cruise photos and the last midnight buffet my wife has photos for is 2007.

[garnetpalmetto]

Glad someone remembers a year. Bob, do you know when Sovereign left the fleet? I recall that particular midnight buffet because our MDR waiter from almost 5 years before was doing set-up for it and called to us by name. Still have no idea how or why he remembered us.

 

Sovereign's last revenue cruise for Royal was on 10/31/08.

[warezbabe]

Recently on the Explorer we sailed away at midnight from our stop in the Bahamas. There was a midnight buffet on the pool deck. It was very small, mostly finger sandwiches and cookies. There was however the large ice sculpture.

[Retired LEO]

Sovereign's last revenue cruise for Royal was on 10/31/08.

 

That was the Bud Light cruise.

[CanadaRob]

Sovereign's last revenue cruise for Royal was on 10/31/08.

 

So what you're saying is "Yup Bob Nailed it". (Again):)

[The Fun Researcher]

I've never seen a midnight buffet since we started cruising in 2012. It doesn't sound like something we would enjoy anyway.

 

They make almost no sense to me other than to gawk at some food/ice carvings and such. To me, the sandwiches, pizza, panini's and cookies that are offered every night are perfect for us. ...but that's just us. :)

 

Dan

[jerryb48]

Thanks for the replies.

[taxibabe]

Radiance had one on her TP in 2013 :-)

[sg1phileshipper]

Had one back in 2009 on the 14-night Alaska Repo cruise on the Radiance. If I remember correctly it was actually a midnight chocolate delight buffet held in the Windjammer. Very crowded and so delicious. :D

Cindy

[yuvraj]

Sorry...but I miss those midnight buffets...however...just wish there was an area of the WJ open very late at night that served some breakfast items...I've suggested this often.;)

 

I agree with you. A couple of years ago, I spent a little too long in the Diamond lounge enjoying the drinks and the company. By the time I managed to get to WJ (one or two detours en route), it was closed.

 

There are snacks on the promenade but it was disappointing. Much better if WJ had some evening snacks. I have been on P&O Ventura and they have a nice range of savoury evening snacks.

 

BTW I saw long lines for the Pizza and snack venues on the promenade so clearly there is a demand. Plus the pizza guy was rushed off his feet trying to serve everyone.

 

Yes I could order room service. There were alternatives on board but still I felt that I missed out. Personally I believe WJ closes too early.

 

As for midnight buffet, fond memories from my youth. Not sure at my age it is something I would enjoy. It is for the younger crowd who stay up that late.

[sky0000547]

I'm more than happy with the late night party on the pool deck with some buffet food, desserts and small ice-sculptures rather than the grand midnight buffet in the MDR. I haven't had one of these pool party since Monarch.