cruzinchris Posted January 5, 2005 #76 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Thank you so much for the fine review of the Ultimate Balcony Dinner. DH and I did the Mayan Champagne Breakfast last year on the [i]Grand[/i] which was also a very special dining experience. We thought it was a bit too much to eat early in the day, but we saved the sweets tray and enjoyed it later. I will celebrate my 55th birthday while on board the [i]CP [/i]and wondered if UBD would be better than going to the dining room on what I believe will be the second formal night of the cruise. We will also go to the Captain's Circle Cocktail Party that evening (usually on second formal night). It might actually be nice to be all dressed up for photos on our balcony. Your comprehensive review has convinced me that this might be one of the best birthday celebrations I'll ever have! [i]Chris[/i] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcumberl Posted February 1, 2005 #77 Share Posted February 1, 2005 This needs a bump. Great review for a unique experience. Am thinking of doing this myself on our Cruise in March. Interesting that the original poster (rob_ n_tam) mentioned they had Christian as their waiter. If he's the same person as the Christian we knew on the Golden last May - he was from Romania, btw - he was the best waiter we had and I would highly recomend his service if you run across him. ~Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronp101 Posted March 19, 2005 #78 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Love the review! Has anyone tried the Ultimate Balcony Breakfast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusdiva Posted March 19, 2005 #79 Share Posted March 19, 2005 ronp101, Yes. DH and I enjoyed the ultimate balcony breakfast on the Coral during our transit through the Gatun locks. It's pretty amazing. So much food, so little time. ;) There's a picture of it in our Coral pictures, follow the link in my signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Coast Posted March 20, 2005 #80 Share Posted March 20, 2005 [quote name='ronp101']Love the review! Has anyone tried the Ultimate Balcony Breakfast?[/QUOTE] We had this on the Dawn - 10 day Southern Caribbean. For the $25 for two, it's a great deal. 1/2 bottle of champagne huge basket of assorted pastries crab leg appetizer (2-3 big legs each) (X2) quiche and some other stuff [fancy potatoes, greens] for main (X2) huge assorted/sliced fruits plate (X2) I have to say, there was far too much food! We had it on my birthday - it was a perfect way to start the day :) ps - this topic is discussed in more detail here: [url="http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=143172"][color=#0000ff]http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=143172[/color][/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEinTIME Posted March 20, 2005 #81 Share Posted March 20, 2005 Great review, thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronp101 Posted March 20, 2005 #82 Share Posted March 20, 2005 Hi West Coast, The Ultimate Balcony Breakfast sound great! I'll have to try that! Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jax23 Posted March 23, 2005 #83 Share Posted March 23, 2005 Hi Rob n Tam - what ship were you on? You said you were in B751 - did you have an obstructed view off your balcony? How did you like the room? and what was the cost of the balcony dinner? Thx for review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEinTIME Posted March 25, 2005 #84 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Based on what I am reading, I want to try both the Ultimate Dinner & Breakfast, at least once ! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Coast Posted March 25, 2005 #85 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Based on what I am reading, I want to try both the Ultimate Dinner & Breakfast, at least once! Tom That's a great perspective, Tom - and also one that I share! Also, if indifferent after the first time, I will try a second. Case in point - The Sterling Steakhouse. First tried it on the Dawn last October - food was okay - probably a bit better than dinning room but not to (overrated?) expectations. Plus, the atmosphere/ambiance of a 'converted' Horizon Court location just didn't seem to have the real pizzaz of a SteakHouse. So, I decided to try it again, this past February on the Grand. Food was of similar quality (not fantastic, like I was expecting) and the service was sub-par. As it was my partner's b-day and we had invited friends to join us, for an extra $60, there was not a lot of value in the experience. So, I doubt I will be eating at the Sterling Steakhouse again (unless on the Diamond/Sapphire, of course!). Live and learn - but it certainly won't stop me from sailing on Princess (our preferred line - 15 cruises and counting!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEinTIME Posted March 26, 2005 #86 Share Posted March 26, 2005 You don't know unless you try, you should experience everything at least once ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittys Posted March 26, 2005 #87 Share Posted March 26, 2005 Thanks for the great review. Pictures were great, everything looked so elegant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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