caribill Posted June 19, 2016 #1 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I noticed the following cutbacks on a recent cruise on the CB. o In the dining room, there was only one set of salt and pepper shakers on tables for eight. There used to be two sets. o At the Culinary Demonstration in the Princess Theater there were no handouts of recipes as in the past. o At the Platinum/Elite past passenger party in Club Fusion there were no canapes handed out to eat. Was told they were eliminated because too many were not being eaten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted June 19, 2016 #2 Share Posted June 19, 2016 There have been "cut backs" on ALL the cruise lines. Cruising is not what it used to be! Either do some other vacation or get used to it...it's on a decline....one day, it might come back..but don't count on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted June 19, 2016 #3 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Well I can live with those cutbacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted June 19, 2016 #4 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Having spent over 3 years on cruise ships (14 cruise lines) we cannot admit to ever having noticed how many salt/pepper shakers there were at a table for 8. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki'smommy Posted June 19, 2016 #5 Share Posted June 19, 2016 This sounds about like every other line I've cruised in the last 5-6 years. There are cutbacks and increased upcharges everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr DK Posted June 19, 2016 #6 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I noticed the following cutbacks on a recent cruise on the CB. o In the dining room, there was only one set of salt and pepper shakers on tables for eight. There used to be two sets. o At the Culinary Demonstration in the Princess Theater there were no handouts of recipes as in the past. o At the Platinum/Elite past passenger party in Club Fusion there were no canapes handed out to eat. Was told they were eliminated because too many were not being eaten. Seriously??[emoji33] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted June 19, 2016 #7 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I noticed the following cutbacks on a recent cruise on the CB. o In the dining room, there was only one set of salt and pepper shakers on tables for eight. There used to be two sets. o At the Culinary Demonstration in the Princess Theater there were no handouts of recipes as in the past.This has happened a couple of times on & off. Maybe depends on the CD? o At the Platinum/Elite past passenger party in Club Fusion there were no canapes handed out to eat. Was told they were eliminated because too many were not being eaten.We never go anyway. Over the last 3 years. Sometimes they're there, sometimes they aren't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idratherbeatsea Posted June 19, 2016 #8 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I noticed the following cutbacks on a recent cruise on the CB. o In the dining room, there was only one set of salt and pepper shakers on tables for eight. There used to be two sets. o At the Culinary Demonstration in the Princess Theater there were no handouts of recipes as in the past. o At the Platinum/Elite past passenger party in Club Fusion there were no canapes handed out to eat. Was told they were eliminated because too many were not being eaten. We were on the CB in April, and while there were no canapés at the CC party there were more servers with trays of drinks than our last Princess cruise. Easy to get second or third drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooguy Posted June 19, 2016 #9 Share Posted June 19, 2016 The Past Passenger Party canapés were not worth eating anyway. So long as they don't cut our the free drinks, I'm good with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted June 19, 2016 #10 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Thank you for posting about your experiences. We all have features of cruising that are critical to our enjoyment, and there are likely no four of us looking for the same thing. (For me, it's washcloths and twice daily cleaning). BTW, we noticed the same thing about the Captains Circle party hors doerves (or lack of) on the Emerald last winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliair Posted June 19, 2016 #11 Share Posted June 19, 2016 (edited) I noticed the following cutbacks on a recent cruise on the CB. o In the dining room, there was only one set of salt and pepper shakers on tables for eight. There used to be two sets. o At the Culinary Demonstration in the Princess Theater there were no handouts of recipes as in the past. o At the Platinum/Elite past passenger party in Club Fusion there were no canapes handed out to eat. Was told they were eliminated because too many were not being eaten. We've had canapes on all the Princess ships we've cruised on at the Elite/Platinum party - 4/16. We didn't particularly care for the canapes except for one of them. We liked the cheese filled pastry. It was flaky and buttery. Eliminating them is not a deal breaker for me, just give me the booze. Don't really care about getting recipes, and reducing the number of S&P shakers on a table is not a deal breaker for me either. When they start cutting into my internet minutes, free laundry, no happy hour then I'll get concerned and may look elsewhere. Edited June 19, 2016 by elliair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare donswife Posted June 20, 2016 #12 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Given that I am booked in an ocean view cabin to Alaska this summer at approximately the same price I payed 13 years ago for a similar trip, I can live with a few cutbacks. It is my choice how many extras I want to pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gp1oseg Posted June 20, 2016 #13 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Last cruise they took off the everyday tri-tip and medillions does anyone know if they have put them back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted June 20, 2016 #14 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Well I can live with those cutbacks. Ditto.....:):):) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted June 20, 2016 #15 Share Posted June 20, 2016 So far it's nothing major to worry about but it makes me wonder what else they have on the back burner to save money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishywood Posted June 20, 2016 #16 Share Posted June 20, 2016 (edited) Leftover canapes at the Captains Circle party? My experience has always been that if you weren't in the front half of the line they were all gone by the time you were seated. Though on Emerald in April I did notice more bar waiters serving the drinks than previously as reported above. As for the salt and pepper shakers, maybe half of them are refusing to come out of the galley each night in solidarity with the butter dishes :rolleyes: Edited June 20, 2016 by fishywood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WupperAV Posted June 20, 2016 #17 Share Posted June 20, 2016 "You know that makes me sick? You know it makes me so angry I just want to nail mah tongue to a port-a-john seat?" (Earl Pitts) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska05 Posted June 20, 2016 #18 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Just got off the Coral in Alaska. There were canapés served at the past passenger reception. Although all the Alaska cruises have a large number of first time Princess cruisers who weren't invited, so less canapés to supply. They weren't that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted June 20, 2016 #19 Share Posted June 20, 2016 FYI 1) There is a serious worldwide shortage of salt mine workers. Wall Street is calling salt the "New Gold" Thus the hoarding of salt and lack of shakers 2) A certain cruise line is being sued for recipe card copyright infringement. Something to do with cane vs beet sugar. 3) The staff is confused about the difference between Canape', hor duervers, and Crudite's. After this has been hashed out, I'm sure the little food snacks will return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted June 20, 2016 #20 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I noticed the following cutbacks on a recent cruise on the CB. o In the dining room, there was only one set of salt and pepper shakers on tables for eight. There used to be two sets. o At the Culinary Demonstration in the Princess Theater there were no handouts of recipes as in the past. o At the Platinum/Elite past passenger party in Club Fusion there were no canapes handed out to eat. Was told they were eliminated because too many were not being eaten. You are worried about a salt shaker, please!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted June 20, 2016 #21 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Over the years the only cut backs that have really jarred my preserves is the closing of the MDR for lunch on port days and the printing of my own luggage tags....other than that nothing particularly troubles me. We never have attended a CC reception, really have no interest in watered drinks and limp canopies. so changes there have no impact on our enjoyment. I will say that we were surprised to be invited to the "most cruised" luncheon earlier this month and it was terrific from beginning to end. One much heralded cutback that doesn't seem to have occurred is removal of bread and butter from the tables at dinner. At least on the May 26th cruise of the Regal there was lots of buns and butter on the tables in the MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted June 20, 2016 Author #22 Share Posted June 20, 2016 One much heralded cutback that doesn't seem to have occurred is removal of bread and butter from the tables at dinner. At least on the May 26th cruise of the Regal there was lots of buns and butter on the tables in the MDR. Plenty of bread and butter on the CB also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekka49 Posted June 20, 2016 #23 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Given that I am booked in an ocean view cabin to Alaska this summer at approximately the same price I payed 13 years ago for a similar trip, I can live with a few cutbacks. It is my choice how many extras I want to pay for. I agree :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted June 20, 2016 #24 Share Posted June 20, 2016 FYI 1) There is a serious worldwide shortage of salt mine workers. Wall Street is calling salt the "New Gold" Thus the hoarding of salt and lack of shakers 2) A certain cruise line is being sued for recipe card copyright infringement. Something to do with cane vs beet sugar. 3) The staff is confused about the difference between Canape', hor duervers, and Crudite's. After this has been hashed out, I'm sure the little food snacks will return. hilarious Leftover canapes at the Captains Circle party? My experience has always been that if you weren't in the front half of the line they were all gone by the time you were seated. Though on Emerald in April I did notice more bar waiters serving the drinks than previously as reported above. As for the salt and pepper shakers, maybe half of them are refusing to come out of the galley each night in solidarity with the butter dishes :rolleyes: so we have a salt strike on our hands! :D We have spent a week on the regal and two weeks on the caribbean so far this year and have not found anything different. The elite/platinum party was great - I managed to score three drinks (don't care for the canapes) and all the salt shakers were still not on strike as yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Cruiser78 Posted June 20, 2016 #25 Share Posted June 20, 2016 The Past Passenger Party canapés were not worth eating anyway... Agreed. Those on my most recent sailing on the Ruby looked as though they were left over from the previous cruise. It was disappointing :(. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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