travelingla Posted May 12, 2018 #1 Share Posted May 12, 2018 We usually find a quieter location than the buffet to eat our lunch on boarding day. Wondering what options are available on the Millennium? Main Dining is fine but some ships have other 'secrets' that a lot of passengers do not know about. Any suggestions other than Main Dining room and Buffet? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny01 Posted May 12, 2018 #2 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Try the Sushi on 5. I think it costs $20 now but it has lots of options beyond sushi and it’s quiet. It does cost, hopefully someone will update this thread on the actual cost. The price includes pretty much as much as you wish to eat, and non-alcoholic drinks. Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted May 12, 2018 #3 Share Posted May 12, 2018 We usually find a quieter location than the buffet to eat our lunch on boarding day. Wondering what options are available on the Millennium? Main Dining is fine but some ships have other 'secrets' that a lot of passengers do not know about. Any suggestions other than Main Dining room and Buffet? Thanks! Main Dining Room is not available on embarkation day unless you are in a Concierge only cabin. The only other spot would be the grill by the pool and Aqua Spa cafe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted May 12, 2018 #4 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Is Blu open for Aquaclass guests? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaBag Posted May 12, 2018 #5 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Blu is never open for lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted May 12, 2018 #6 Share Posted May 12, 2018 As already noted Blu is never open for lunch, but if the OP is possibly in a suite Luminae is open on embarkation day in addition to sea days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZapRowsdower Posted May 14, 2018 #7 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Try the Sushi on 5. I think it costs $20 now but it has lots of options beyond sushi and it’s quiet. It does cost, hopefully someone will update this thread on the actual cost. The price includes pretty much as much as you wish to eat, and non-alcoholic drinks. Den Are you (or anyone reading this) sure that Sushi on 5 is open for lunch on embarkation day? I didn't think this was the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bama4cruisin Posted May 14, 2018 #8 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Are you (or anyone reading this) sure that Sushi on 5 is open for lunch on embarkation day? I didn't think this was the case. It was on Solstice in March as we ate there while waiting for staterooms to be opened. We ordered 3 appetizers to share as we were eating in Tuscan that night, so we paid ala carte not a flat fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaBag Posted May 14, 2018 #9 Share Posted May 14, 2018 It was on Solstice in March as we ate there while waiting for staterooms to be opened. We ordered 3 appetizers to share as we were eating in Tuscan that night, so we paid ala carte not a flat fee. So. as well as a la carte, there is a flat fee as Denny suggested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZapRowsdower Posted May 14, 2018 #10 Share Posted May 14, 2018 So. as well as a la carte, there is a flat fee as Denny suggested? As far as I know it is a la carte only. If you eat at Sushi on 5 as part of a specialty dining package, you get up to $35 worth covered under your package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZapRowsdower Posted May 14, 2018 #11 Share Posted May 14, 2018 It was on Solstice in March as we ate there while waiting for staterooms to be opened. We ordered 3 appetizers to share as we were eating in Tuscan that night, so we paid ala carte not a flat fee. Good to know, thanks! Do you know if either of the other M-class specialty restaurants (Qsine or Tuscan) are open for lunch on embarkation day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZapRowsdower Posted May 14, 2018 #12 Share Posted May 14, 2018 As far as I know it is a la carte only. If you eat at Sushi on 5 as part of a specialty dining package, you get up to $35 worth covered under your package. To add to that, it appears that one can buy specialty dining at Sushi on 5 for $20 on the cruise planner on the website. That must be what Denny was referring to. But that just gives you $20 credit toward the a la carte menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fogfog Posted May 14, 2018 #13 Share Posted May 14, 2018 MDR if you are Concierge the spa salads at Aqua spa Cafe Sushi on Five if its open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECCruise Posted May 14, 2018 #14 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Good to know, thanks! Do you know if either of the other M-class specialty restaurants (Qsine or Tuscan) are open for lunch on embarkation day? Definitely not open. In fact, I've never seen a specialty restaurant open on any ship on embarkation day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadcruiser Posted May 14, 2018 #15 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Are you (or anyone reading this) sure that Sushi on 5 is open for lunch on embarkation day? I didn't think this was the case. I have had lunch at Sushi on 5 on embarkation day on Solstice class ships, however it was not open on embarkation day for lunch on the Millennium on the March 4th sailing this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted May 15, 2018 #16 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Or, eat a late breakfast, so you don't have to rush to eat! You can hit the buffet AFTER the mad feeding frenzy is over, if you are hungry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPete71 Posted May 15, 2018 #17 Share Posted May 15, 2018 We went to the Pool Grill on Constellation recently rather than the buffet on day 1. Plenty of seating available too. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam.Seattle Posted May 15, 2018 #18 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Or, eat a late breakfast, so you don't have to rush to eat! You can hit the buffet AFTER the mad feeding frenzy is over, if you are hungry! Feeding Frenzy! So well said... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelingla Posted May 16, 2018 Author #19 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Thank you all -- we are in a regular balcony -- so it appears we will try the Spa - appreciate your suggestions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelingla Posted May 16, 2018 Author #20 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Definitely not open. In fact, I've never seen a specialty restaurant open on any ship on embarkation day. Of course we are speaking of Celebrity here but I've been on plenty of other cruise lines who DO have specialty dining restaurants open at a reduced cost for embarkation day lunch -- trying to get folks to book a full price dinner later in the week, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECCruise Posted May 16, 2018 #21 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Of course we are speaking of Celebrity here but I've been on plenty of other cruise lines who DO have specialty dining restaurants open at a reduced cost for embarkation day lunch -- trying to get folks to book a full price dinner later in the week, I suppose. Can only speak from our experience. Celebrity, Royal, NCL, Azamara, Oceania, HAL, Costa, Ponant. Sushi on 5 is open but don't consider that a specialty neccessarily. Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted May 16, 2018 #22 Share Posted May 16, 2018 None. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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