DrivesLikeMario Posted November 18, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 18, 2017 For us, it's "pancake" in the buffet at breakfast. There are never "pancakes", just "pancake". Obviously, something is lost in translation. lol What weird little oddities have you noticed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie2 Posted November 18, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Same fruit every day. Pineapple and cantaloupe unpeeled. Tacky Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted November 18, 2017 #3 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Rolls dry as dust on the outside. Same for all bread-type foods - breakfast rolls, coffee cakes all dry, dry, dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted November 18, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 18, 2017 In the MDRs, Princess has long had their "everyday" or "always" menu items which are there all the time as an alternative to the menu of the days. Traditionally there is a meat, chicken, fish (usually salmon) entree on that list. At one time I recall that Princess had some kind of steak (my senior mind is not sure but it might have been a strip steak). Then I believe it changed to some kind of beef medallions. On our most recent cruise (2 weeks ago) it has now changed to a "hamburger." Some may disagree, but we find this shameful. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted November 18, 2017 #5 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Rolls dry as dust on the outside. Same for all bread-type foods - breakfast rolls, coffee cakes all dry, dry, dry. We just came off the Regal where we thought all the rolls and bread were excellent. At a couple of our tables the consensus was that the bread baker onboard...really knew his/her business. On other cruises it has not been as good. Cruise lines do try to maintain consistency across their ships but the reality is that some bakers, cooks, chefs, hotel managers, etc. are just better then others. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted November 18, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 18, 2017 We just came off the Regal where we thought all the rolls and bread were excellent. At a couple of our tables the consensus was that the bread baker onboard...really knew his/her business. On other cruises it has not been as good. Cruise lines do try to maintain consistency across their ships but the reality is that some bakers, cooks, chefs, hotel managers, etc. are just better then others. Hank Well, sadly, the 3 ships I've been on the bread situation was the same. Hopefully, one day, I'll hit a ship that has that great break baker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishfulone Posted November 18, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 18, 2017 We just came off the Regal where we thought all the rolls and bread were excellent. At a couple of our tables the consensus was that the bread baker onboard...really knew his/her business. On other cruises it has not been as good. Cruise lines do try to maintain consistency across their ships but the reality is that some bakers, cooks, chefs, hotel managers, etc. are just better then others. Hank We certainly agree with you. We got off the Regal onto the Crown and the bread rolls were not nearly as good. In fact I think I lost the weight I'd put on during the first cruise by not eating the bread rolls on the second cruise :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted November 18, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Shmoo - Try the ones called "butter rolls". They melt in your mouth! They're soft inside and out and I always find them in the buffet but rarely in the dining room. They are so fresh and delicious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneharborlady Posted November 18, 2017 #9 Share Posted November 18, 2017 In the MDRs, Princess has long had their "everyday" or "always" menu items which are there all the time as an alternative to the menu of the days. Traditionally there is a meat, chicken, fish (usually salmon) entree on that list. At one time I recall that Princess had some kind of steak (my senior mind is not sure but it might have been a strip steak). Then I believe it changed to some kind of beef medallions. On our most recent cruise (2 weeks ago) it has now changed to a "hamburger." Some may disagree, but we find this shameful. Hank Me too, quite pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetbeachgal Posted November 18, 2017 #10 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Agree about the hamburger. This should not be a dinner entree offering at a cruise ship dining room unless it is on the children’s menu, period. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susancruzs Posted November 19, 2017 #11 Share Posted November 19, 2017 I loved the rolls on the Royal Princess recently. In fact, we were all trying different ones each night, bread basket emptied out pretty much. I don't think the hamburger thing is a big deal, not at all. I don't order it but look at it as a sign of the times. People want simpler food, cruise lines have adjusted to it with the all American menu choices in particular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHOENIXfire Posted November 19, 2017 #12 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Wow don't mess with people's rolls!! Any who. I always look for the peanut butter cookies. Takes me back to my childhood school days yum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHOENIXfire Posted November 19, 2017 #13 Share Posted November 19, 2017 This maybe a holdover from the old days but the desk will give you a postage type "stamp" for your current cruise that is for a passport type book. Pretty neat along with our pins for each level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted November 19, 2017 #14 Share Posted November 19, 2017 This maybe a holdover from the old days but the desk will give you a postage type "stamp" for your current cruise that is for a passport type book. Pretty neat along with our pins for each level. We were able to get one for each of the first two cruises we took. The Princess stopped it. But, apparently, for whatever reason, they've started them again, as we were able to get them on our recent cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susancruzs Posted November 19, 2017 #15 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Somewhere I have some old pins, wish I had saved those stamps! :) The one thing I've been bummed about, I broke my crystal glass with sea witch etched in it. It was very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigredcrusier Posted November 19, 2017 #16 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Didn't know you could get the stamps at the desk. Would have grab one. We were on the Royal last week and went from ruby to platinum. Nothing was sent to us, is on the website now. We did get the daily spa and jewelry ads! :') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyancho Posted November 19, 2017 #17 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Fish knives and lemon forks in the MDR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishfulone Posted November 19, 2017 #18 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Somewhere I have some old pins, wish I had saved those stamps! :) The one thing I've been bummed about, I broke my crystal glass with sea witch etched in it. It was very cool. I agree, the pins are somewhere but I used to throw the stamps away when we were still on the ship. Sorry I did that now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted November 19, 2017 #19 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Same fruit every day. Pineapple and cantaloupe unpeeled. Tacky Sent from my iPad using Forums I wonder what happened to Papaya? They used to have nice big ones, then little pieces and now it seems gone completely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long cruiser Posted November 19, 2017 #20 Share Posted November 19, 2017 I just went on a two-week princess southern caribbean cruise and stayed away from the rolls.I didn't `gain a pound. long cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted November 19, 2017 #21 Share Posted November 19, 2017 In the MDRs, Princess has long had their "everyday" or "always" menu items which are there all the time as an alternative to the menu of the days. Traditionally there is a meat, chicken, fish (usually salmon) entree on that list. At one time I recall that Princess had some kind of steak (my senior mind is not sure but it might have been a strip steak). Then I believe it changed to some kind of beef medallions. On our most recent cruise (2 weeks ago) it has now changed to a "hamburger." Some may disagree, but we find this shameful. Hank Agree. Having a burger as only beef choice is not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie2 Posted November 19, 2017 #22 Share Posted November 19, 2017 I wonder what happened to Papaya? They used to have nice big ones, then little pieces and now it seems gone completely? we found out late in the cruise from our MDR waiter that we could ask for it. So, we did. Alas, it also arrived on a plate unpeeled ... but we got some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pms4104 Posted November 19, 2017 #23 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Recently on Caribbean Princess, noted "Tarter Tots" signage above the Tater Tots at HC breakfast. Little thing, but kinda cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted November 19, 2017 #24 Share Posted November 19, 2017 you can't take the Vines stemware out of Vines. They will pour your remaining wine in a different glass that is used ship wide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteTraveler Posted November 19, 2017 #25 Share Posted November 19, 2017 you can't take the Vines stemware out of Vines. They will pour your remaining wine in a different glass that is used ship wide This is also true of the specialty restaurants. I can understand that they don't want to lose their Reidel (or whatever) crystal. BTW, the best bread I have ever had at sea was on a MSC cruise - they had an Italian bakery onboard and in the Yacht Club offered around 5 choices - all very petite so you could sample them all. The bread they made was fresh daily and just incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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