Rare jimbo5544 Posted August 13, 2016 #51 Share Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) They could put it that small comedy club ;) They could........ Maybe we can wrap it up and make this a tipping thread, chair hog thread also. Sent from my iPhone Edited August 13, 2016 by jimbo5544 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDidly Posted August 13, 2016 #52 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Don't see why not , threads go astray every single day on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted August 13, 2016 #53 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Don't see why not , threads go astray every single day on here. That make it OK....? ummm no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDidly Posted August 13, 2016 #54 Share Posted August 13, 2016 That make it OK....? ummm no. Opinions are like xholes , everybody has one, even you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted August 13, 2016 #55 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Opinions are like xholes , everybody has one, even you. You wound me so.... But alas, that is off topic also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khewston Posted August 14, 2016 #56 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I don't know what I'm expecting. If it was fresh fish and chips, then the $6 might be worth it but I am, like you, not assuming it's good quality all around. The lobster is altogether overpriced, as is the clam chowder, but the fish actually isn't priced badly for AMAZING fish and chips. Lobster rolls are the same price on land though! I guess people just go nuts for lobster and that's what they're counting on. I do agree with you and doubt it will be amazing. But your comment as to how different it "could" be is what I was replying to. In theory, it could be WAY better because it was pretty awful before (the actual fish and chips...I liked a few things at the old F&C venue). I have seen pics of the lobster and soup but none of the "new fried seafood so no data at all to judge on. It'd take a lot, at this point, for me to pay fo fish and chips on a Carnival ship after taking a few bites of the old stuff multiple times and being unable to eat it because it was so bad (only thing on ship I can think of that was this way except dishes I knew I might not like due to personal tastes). I am from Connecticut and we pay a lot more for seafood here. A lobster roll would be at over $15. We went out for seafood tonight and I had a fried seafood combo ( scallops, a piece of fish, 2 shrimp and a few whole belly clams) for almost $30! I don't really like the idea of Carnival charging for certain items but I would probably pay the extra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMHC Posted August 14, 2016 #57 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Seems Carnival is going more in the way of Norwegian with more pay restaurants and the pay items via room service. I hope the a la carte is a way to keep initial fares low, which is fine with me. I do enjoy having choices, but certainly would have frequented the old free Fish and Chips more than this new seafood corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalgeek Posted August 14, 2016 #58 Share Posted August 14, 2016 But how many napkins do they give you? Because I know I'll need to make a tablecloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnyval Posted August 14, 2016 #59 Share Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) So they removed the included Fish and Chips place on Conquest, and we now have to pay for fish and chips. SMH. No, they replaced the included Fish and Chips station with an included BBQ station. In addition, they added a seafood station. It is optional. Replacing Fish and Chips on deck 10 aft is a. On branded BBQ area and judging by first reports it is massively popular Here is the menu What would you have? BBQ: Pork Butt Bone in butt, dry-rubbed, slow braised and pulled Chicken Dry rubbed and grilled Smoked Beef Low and slow cooked beef, thin sliced Sides: Mac N Cheese Potato Salad Scratch - Made Slaw Molasses Baked Beans - Slightly Smoky with bacon and burnt ends Soft Bun BBQ Sauces: Brown Sugar Kansas City Spicy Sriracha BBQ Sauce Edited August 14, 2016 by Karnyval Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzn buckeye Posted August 14, 2016 #60 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Seems Carnival is going more in the way of Norwegian with more pay restaurants and the pay items via room service. I hope the a la carte is a way to keep initial fares low, which is fine with me. I do enjoy having choices, but certainly would have frequented the old free Fish and Chips more than this new seafood corner. Norwegian was also first to have anytime dining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCal Posted August 14, 2016 #61 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Also you get (2) lobster rolls for the $12 so it's a total deal 😜....plus you can order them with just drawn butter instead of drenched in mayo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lsshulman Posted August 14, 2016 #62 Share Posted August 14, 2016 We started cruising in the mid 70's and "all inclusive" actually meant something back then. Times have changed and I guess the cruise lines figure that if they can keep the prices low (yeah, right) and charge upgrade fees for everything, they accommodate everyone. The economy minded people will eat at the buffets or MDR and anything goes from there. It is just a matter of time until they start upscale charging for everything other than the buffet areas. There was a $6 upgrade fee per person for Johnny Rockets on the last RCCL ship we were on. Really, Johnny rockets ... a burger joint? All things aside, I am really looking forward to the next cruise in about a month now. Yes ... we are going to the steak house for $30 / person but that is a special anniversary celebration and well worth it! A few of the airlines switched to ala-carte pricing (Frontier, Spirit, Ryan air ....) a few years back and I think that is totally bad decision. Pay for the ticket, a seat, carry-ons, checked baggage, soft drinks, .... I think this is a sign of the times, more changes on the way! Sorry about the rant - it just really ticks me off but I am over it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalgeek Posted August 14, 2016 #63 Share Posted August 14, 2016 And Johnny Rockets isn't even that good. I can think of 5 better burgers without trying and probably more if I put my mind to it. If I ever cruise with them I'll be skipping Johnny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepeka Posted August 14, 2016 #64 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Yep, and also Mongolian Wok. Why she doesn't have the Wok (and Serenity), since she IS the class ship, is a mystery for the ages. Correct. That used to be the late-night hot-dog and whatever grill, but it was closed and never opened during my cruise on Conquest last October. However, Pizza Pirate expanded their menu to include lasagna after 11 pm -- and it was quite good! Very few people noticed that offering. I'll be on Conquest again in October. Really looking forward to the BBQ place, which is another FREE (i.e., "included") option on Carnival. At least when they're nickle-ing and diming us to death, they offer us back a couple of nickles. :) So the new seafood place is in the aft pool area, opposite the Pizza Pirate (on the starboard side)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldocruiser1 Posted August 14, 2016 #65 Share Posted August 14, 2016 It is when you purchase it in the quantities that Carnival does. I always thought there was a big open hole in the front of the ship and the fish were just sucked in at random. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaineBirdBrain Posted August 14, 2016 #66 Share Posted August 14, 2016 You wound me so.... But alas, that is off topic also. The whole thread is off topic. The opening premise is off topic. Fish and chips was replaced by the BBQ, not seafood corner. This thread is like complaining about the cost of hats while swapping baseball cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haoie Posted August 14, 2016 #67 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I like JH, but it's obvious he's trying to put a positive spin on the removal of a free item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted August 14, 2016 #68 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I like JH, but it's obvious he's trying to put a positive spin on the removal of a free item. If there was an olympic gold medal for best at spinning he would be a shoe in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnyval Posted August 14, 2016 #69 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Norwegian was also first to have anytime dining. Nope. Renaissance certainly had before NCL. Even had ships built for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StolidCruiser Posted August 14, 2016 #70 Share Posted August 14, 2016 The whole thread is off topic. The opening premise is off topic. Fish and chips was replaced by the BBQ, not seafood corner. This thread is like complaining about the cost of hats while swapping baseball cards. That's Cruise Critic. You don't have to be accurate, you just have to sling some reasonably sounding mud to get the masses whipped into a frenzy. Entertainment at its finest. Kinda like how Jerry Springer stayed on the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnyval Posted August 14, 2016 #71 Share Posted August 14, 2016 The whole thread is off topic. The opening premise is off topic. Fish and chips was replaced by the BBQ, not seafood corner. This thread is like complaining about the cost of hats while swapping baseball cards. Pretty much. Some should get a gold medal for stretching (the truth) and complaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnyval Posted August 14, 2016 #72 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I wonder why they didn't call it the Seafood Shack, like on the Vista. I would think they'd want to keep the same restaurant names fleetwide. No? Maybe they don't have the fresh fish option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnyval Posted August 14, 2016 #73 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Seems Carnival is going more in the way of Norwegian with more pay restaurants and the pay items via room service. I hope the a la carte is a way to keep initial fares low, which is fine with me. I do enjoy having choices, but certainly would have frequented the old free Fish and Chips more than this new seafood corner. You still have the same number of free stations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruzinScotty Posted August 15, 2016 #74 Share Posted August 15, 2016 (edited) You still have the same number of free stations. That is true. But, Carnival set a precedent by taking Fish and Chips (the dish) and taking it from free to fee. Now that they have done this, you can't say that they will NEVER take another free lunch item and make it available only with a fee. Guy's? Pizza? Blue Iguana? Don't believe it can happen - go back to the the Fish and Chips dish. THEY JUST DID IT. Edited August 15, 2016 by CruzinScotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted August 15, 2016 #75 Share Posted August 15, 2016 That is true. But, Carnival set a precedent by taking Fish and Chips (the dish) and taking it from free to fee. Now that they have done this, you can't say that they will NEVER take another free lunch item and make it available only with a fee. Guy's? Pizza? Blue Iguana? Don't believe it can happen - go back to the the Fish and Chips dish. THEY JUST DID IT. Very true. If they think they can get away with it you will see a charge for some of the above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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