sldispatcher Posted January 27, 2017 Author #151 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Sea Bass dish (very rich) Crepes w/ Grand Marnier Sauce Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of DaNile Posted January 27, 2017 #152 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) If you visited EPCOT Center’s World Showcase Mexican pavilion and placed it on a steady diet of poultry growth enhancing steroids, you would have Costa Maya. Now I actually liked what they were trying to achieve. We were joined at port by some wanting a BIG “Getaway” and others looking for a little “Magic”. You can imagine how that looked with crowded streets. Was there another ship in, I hope? That seems like a really large crows for the Marina. Norwegian "Getaway" - 3963 passengers Disney "Magic" - 2700 passengers Edited January 27, 2017 by Queen of DaNile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamthesea Posted January 27, 2017 #153 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Oh my goodness! That's a lot of people. :eek: That's a stay on the ship day. Bit harsh calling them crows (I know the "s" and "d" keys are next to each other on the keyboard) :D It was suppose to say crowds. Instead of crows, they look like a bunch of confused passengers trying to find their way out of a maze. Crab salad Onion Soup Duck Entree Sent from my iPhone using Forums Goat cheese souffle...another favorite. Where's the crab? How was the duck? And finally, how is everyone feeling? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted January 27, 2017 #154 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) Where's the crab? It's a delicious crab salad inside the lettuce wrap. One of my favorites at Jacques. I leave the lettuce for the rabbits and devour the crab :D Edited January 27, 2017 by Paulchili Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamthesea Posted January 27, 2017 #155 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Thank you, my husband will love that! We had Dover Sole on the last cruise, so we both want to try something different for both entree's and appetizers. Though it's hard to beat that goat cheese for me. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted January 27, 2017 #156 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I found one of my new favorite desserts in Jacques Favorite Apple Tart. With a scoop of vanilla of course. One of the best desserts I had on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted January 27, 2017 #157 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) Thank you, my husband will love that! We had Dover Sole on the last cruise, so we both want to try something different for both entree's and appetizers. Though it's hard to beat that goat cheese for me. :) Try the Iberico pork at Jacques - much better than in Polo. Have it med rare (perfectly safe) - that way it's juicy and not dry; or the Lobster Thermidor :) Edited January 27, 2017 by Paulchili Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blambition Posted January 27, 2017 #158 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Where is it best to order lamb chops? We will be on marina next week! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted January 27, 2017 #159 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Where is it best to order lamb chops? We will be on marina next week! Sent from my iPhone using Forums The baby lamb chops at breakfast in the Grand Dining Room (also in the Terrace, since all of the ships now have grille stations at their Buffets) are heaven! The rack of Lamb in Polo is also excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blambition Posted January 27, 2017 #160 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) I am definitely going to order them in Polo! They look wonderful. Hopefully I will get up and go to breakfast one of the mornings, I am so not a morning person. At least I have to go the last morning LOL Thanks for the info and the pictures! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited January 27, 2017 by blambition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sldispatcher Posted January 27, 2017 Author #161 Share Posted January 27, 2017 The Marina has taken a bit of a 180 on the approach into Roatan's Mahogany Bay. The rising sun, off the starboard side, is sneaking behind a large cloud just above the horizon. The result is a copper colored sky and the resulting reflection over very still waters of the sea. Roatan, looking like an overgrown Loch Ness monster resting on top of the ocean surface, is a green hilly oasis a mile or so away. It does not appear overcrowded from this vantage point. Humidity, that dreaded creature we flee from, has found us again but that is okay as well. It is expected. Waves Grill for breakfast this morning with eggs and a Sunrise Smoothie. I like the way they do the eggs on Marina. Soft scrambled. You can get them further cooked, of course, but you can't undo the cooking. That would be like trying to turn a well done steak into medium rare. It ain't happenin'. Dinner will be in MDR tonight. The seasoned suite cruiser has now been infected with 'Omania' and plotting a return to the Marina or Riviera. The relative newbies are having a blast. Everyone is feeling better. Today is a checkbox for the DW as we are going on a dolphin swim at Anthony's Key Resort. This appeared to be the highest quality of them all on our itinerary. It is in open ocean waters. This writer is nowhere near as excited as the DW about the experience. In spite of years of going to the pool in summer, I've reached a point in life where I think I would sink and drown in a water bed. ;) But for her, the thrill will be worth the effort. At some point during the event, we will be grabbing the dorsal fins of the two dolphins and be pulled around. After one week on the Marina, I am almost certain I will require helper service with a third dolphin shoving at my feet. If I survive my perilous journey today, I will give an update and menu reports when able. As we nimbly slide backwards into the dock, I can see why Roatan is such a popular place already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Iamthesea Posted January 27, 2017 #163 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Try the Iberico pork at Jacques - much better than in Polo. Have it med rare (perfectly safe) - that way it's juicy and not dry; or the Lobster Thermidor :) I am not a big pork person, but DH will probably like it. Lobster sounds like a dish to share. Duck anyone? Where is it best to order lamb chops? We will be on marina next week! Sent from my iPhone using Forums I love lamb, and the best I had last year looked like the lamb in the Red Ginger photo. It was served one evening in the MDR. Every morning I said to myself that I would order the lamb tenderloins, but every single time, I could not stomach the thought. :( I am going to order them next week, even if I do not eat them!:D Today is a checkbox for the DW as we are going on a dolphin swim at Anthony's Key Resort. This is something that I have thought about doing. So anxiously awaiting your thoughts on the excursion. :) We have been to Anthony Key before. It was a pretty island, though desolate with some caged birds and animals. Good food and service. You can actually walk around the entire island in about 30 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted January 27, 2017 #164 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I am one of the many fans of the lamb chops in the GDR at breakfast ... Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogie Posted January 27, 2017 #165 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) Sent from my iPhone using Forums First off, I'm enjoying your posts. DW and I will be on Marina in March so following your cruise is almost like having a practice run for our cruise. Keep up the great commentary. Secondly, seeing your photo of the wreck brought back memories of our visit to Roatan in 2014 (we were also on Marina for that cruise). Here's my photo of the wreck. I thought it was hilarious to be sailing by a rusted out old hull on a beautiful cruise ship. Quite the dichotomy. Edited January 27, 2017 by Gogie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sldispatcher Posted January 27, 2017 Author #166 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Yes, who knew Costa sailed to Roatan? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sldispatcher Posted January 27, 2017 Author #167 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Doughnuts showed up this AM Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arima22 Posted January 27, 2017 #168 Share Posted January 27, 2017 The lamb chops are excellent in every restaurant- including the 7 spice lamb medallions in Red Ginger- 3 large medallions cut out from the chop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo-b Posted January 27, 2017 #169 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Good to see the healthy option of oatmeal alongside the goodies :) Thanks so much for all the time you are taking with this excellent report very entertaining! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherInFlorida Posted January 27, 2017 #170 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Oh Oh Oh!!!! Yes:p. Just when my mouth was watering from all the food photos, I scroll down and you post a picture of my FAVORITE donuts. They are all the better for their rare appearance. Soooooo yummy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgesGal Posted January 27, 2017 #171 Share Posted January 27, 2017 sldispatcher, thank you so much for your continuing commentary while aboard the Marina. We will be sailing with her 4-10 through 5-11-17 Miami to Rome, and your photos of the food on-board are tantalizing! Although I don't wish my life to go too fast, can't wait to board her in April! Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetchpeople Posted January 27, 2017 #172 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Posting all these pictures of Oceania's wonderful food surely constitutes cruel and unusual punishment, something I thought our constitution protected us from..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted January 27, 2017 #173 Share Posted January 27, 2017 It's not often that we get a real love fest on these boards. Nice to read 99% good things about a cruise. :):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandy's mommy Posted January 27, 2017 #174 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Doughnuts showed up this AM Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thanks so much for your posts. We will be on the Feb. 8th cruise and am drooling over the food posts. Who is your CD on this cruise and will he/she be staying on until Feb. 8th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ronrick1943 Posted January 27, 2017 #175 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Yes, thanks for the post, enjoying them all. And the Pork Chop is really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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