SoulMatters Posted March 3, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Does anyone know if Miracle has an afternoon tea service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahsndpro Posted March 3, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 3, 2016 They do! It was very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahsndpro Posted March 3, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Only on sea days, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern Crest Posted March 3, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 3, 2016 How about the Valor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted March 3, 2016 #5 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Never been on a Carnival cruise that did not have Tea on the sea days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyhoss Posted March 3, 2016 #6 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Are kids allowed? I was just thinking my 5 year old would enjoy a tea party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizardhowson Posted March 3, 2016 #7 Share Posted March 3, 2016 How about the Valor? Yes, on sea days about 3:00 or 3:30 PM in one of the dining rooms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florings Posted March 3, 2016 #8 Share Posted March 3, 2016 (edited) Yes, kids are allowed, but I wouldn't call it a "tea party". It is like any other meal service in the MDR, except they bring you tea and roll around a cart with treats on it, which you choose from. Then you sit at the table and talk to your tablemates. I enjoy it for sure, but it is not like a tea party you would book on land, with music and china teapots, etc. Edited March 3, 2016 by Florings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofycruiser Posted March 3, 2016 #9 Share Posted March 3, 2016 They charge $1.95 for any specialty tea now. They used to be free! It kind of spoils it for me because I do not drink regular tea. I only like the flavored ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springs741 Posted March 3, 2016 #10 Share Posted March 3, 2016 They charge $1.95 for any specialty tea now. They used to be free! It kind of spoils it for me because I do not drink regular tea. I only like the flavored ones I agree goofycruiser. I understand Carnival removing the tea box from the Lido deck. On more than one occasion I have seen cruisers pocket or purse the entire stock of their preferred flavor. But certainly at Tea Time they would have control of inventory. It would have been a way to make Tea Time even more special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&Jfamily Posted March 3, 2016 #11 Share Posted March 3, 2016 So far every carnival ship I have been on does tea at 3 pm on sea days. The food offered is very similar with scones, salmon and cucumber finger sandwiches, macaroons, mini fruit tarts and chocolate cake. What has varied is location. Many have been done in the MDR (if you want to do a tea party, just request a smaller table) and many have been done in places like the piano bar or another bar - which makes for more of an intimate feel/tea party like atmosphere. My tween son has been going since he was tiny - he's a sucker for desserts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky2 Posted March 3, 2016 #12 Share Posted March 3, 2016 We did a B2B on Glory this past January. I missed it the first week because on the tear off strip it was listed as "Veteran's Table". On the back of tear off strip under the heading of places to eat, tea time was listed. Another cruiser pointed it out to me when I mentioned that I didn't see "tea time" listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjn911 Posted March 3, 2016 #13 Share Posted March 3, 2016 (edited) I think I might be tempted to stick a couple flavored tea bags in if you don't like regular. I too think this is bad..and sad people do this and we all loose...It makes it fancy and fun to select a tea out of box which they could monitor..if they would allow one soul to be that tea person...or manage it somehow. If you have little ones and are so inclined...stick in gloves, or fancy funny jewelry, or purses. My favorite little girl birthday memories are still there around tea, hats and silly cut out purses with all the contents. I think they could keep this nice for everyone and add a little bit for little ones having tea choices....maybe paper top hats for guys..lol....don't want them left out... Edited March 3, 2016 by sjn911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephkd Posted March 3, 2016 #14 Share Posted March 3, 2016 So far every carnival ship I have been on does tea at 3 pm on sea days. The food offered is very similar with scones, salmon and cucumber finger sandwiches, macaroons, mini fruit tarts and chocolate cake. What has varied is location. Many have been done in the MDR (if you want to do a tea party, just request a smaller table) and many have been done in places like the piano bar or another bar - which makes for more of an intimate feel/tea party like atmosphere. My tween son has been going since he was tiny - he's a sucker for desserts! I want to do Tea Time, but my husband and son were very uninterested. Now that my mom is joining us, she will go with me...but my son may come also if he hears about the desserts! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatloafsfan Posted March 3, 2016 #15 Share Posted March 3, 2016 You're also not limited to "tea" at tea time. My dad has had both coffee and lemonade brought for him when we've gone (he doesn't drink tea). You get a small, metal pot of water and then tea (and yes, on the Pride they had only the regular liptons, decaf liptons, and green tea). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seventhwardhustler Posted March 4, 2016 #16 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Yes, kids are allowed, but I wouldn't call it a "tea party". It is like any other meal service in the MDR, except they bring you tea and roll around a cart with treats on it, which you choose from. Then you sit at the table and talk to your tablemates. I enjoy it for sure, but it is not like a tea party you would book on land, with music and china teapots, etc. yes, my daughter was 2ish at the time and i expected it to be an "experience" but it's not. my daughter was kinda bored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMatters Posted March 5, 2016 Author #17 Share Posted March 5, 2016 They do! It was very nice! Thank you for responding. Happy to hear they have afternoon tea:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustCruiseMe Posted September 30, 2016 #18 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Yes it's "real" tea time not a kids party or entertainment. Your kids will be bored and "playing tea time" I don't think that's what it's meant for but wouldn't ruin my time if you tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maldenmusic Posted September 30, 2016 #19 Share Posted September 30, 2016 I know my husband would never go to this so I'm on my own for my December cruise. It sounds like something I want to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Rose Posted October 1, 2016 #20 Share Posted October 1, 2016 It's a nice quiet time for an afternoon cup of hot tea with finger sandwiches (salmon/lox, and cucumber) and lots of different mini-desserts. They bring the sandwiches and desserts on trays and carts and serve you whichever ones you choose. And just visit/chat with your tablemates. I think some of the men may go just for the desserts that I don't see on the buffet or in the dining room. They are really good too! On several cruises, there was a piano at the side with someone playing soft relaxing music. On others, they had soft music playing in the background---Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin---the wonderful old stuff! Everyone should try Tea Time at least once! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beshears Posted October 2, 2016 #21 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Sounds good, as I have done it in the past, and there are 8 of us that may do it on the Glory next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Banditswife Posted October 2, 2016 #22 Share Posted October 2, 2016 We did a B2B on Glory this past January. I missed it the first week because on the tear off strip it was listed as "Veteran's Table". On the back of tear off strip under the heading of places to eat, tea time was listed. Another cruiser pointed it out to me when I mentioned that I didn't see "tea time" listed. This is true of the HUB app also. I mentioned I didn't see "tea time" listed in the FUNTIMES, someone told me it is listed under places to eat. I don't like that we have to pay for specialty tea either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelinggrands Posted October 2, 2016 #23 Share Posted October 2, 2016 You just never know...I was bound to try it & husband had better things to do with our group. I was fine with sitting alone & was matched with a gal who was just taking a break from the casino. I could care less about tea, but love salmon & wanted to taste some of the sweets. We were chatting when hubby came wandering in with a can of beer in his hand. His poker game had been cancelled; or was he just checking on me? He joined us, drank some tea & ate a couple of treats. I've gone several times by myself & have met some nice guys & gals. I would think they would make special arrangements for a well behaved little girl & her mom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beshears Posted October 3, 2016 #24 Share Posted October 3, 2016 OK for tea time. Do they charge anything now, or is the "regular" hot tea they serve, along with the other, still FREE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanmarcosman Posted October 3, 2016 #25 Share Posted October 3, 2016 OK for tea time. Do they charge anything now, or is the "regular" hot tea they serve, along with the other, still FREE? Only Lipton Orange Pekoe or a green tea are no charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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