barbpretz Posted January 20, 2020 #1 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Well, it's a new year, so we may as well start a new "Secrets" thread. Please share your favorite secrets so that people who are new to Princess (or those who don't read older threads) won't miss out. My favorite "secret" is still Refer-A-Friend. Details can be found on the main Princess page at the bottom in small print under "Cruise Deals". If you've never cruised Princess before, look into this before you book your cruise to get $25 on-board credit for yourself and whoever refers you. If you have cruised Princess before but have friends or family members who are cruising Princess for the first time, consider looking into referring them before they book. Here's to another great year of cruising! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampiress Posted January 20, 2020 #2 Share Posted January 20, 2020 mine isn't earth shattering, but baked potato is available every night in the pain dining room. also last time i wasn't feeling the food on the menu the last night, i think it was too rich or spicy, so i asked for shrimp cocktail no sauce and a caeser salad as my entree. it was a delightful shrimp caeser salad, and is now on my list for when i'm wanting something a bit simpler/lighter for dinner but still want to eat in the main dining room. sometimes, especially after i've had a migraine, my stomach just doesn't want all of the rich foods or new flavors. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaFej Posted January 20, 2020 #3 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I've learned that, on Celebrity, I can request a small bowl of mixed berries for dessert, rather than something from the menu. Does anyone know if I could do that on Princess as well? Thanks, @vampiress for inspiring me to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCCRUSINGCOUPLE Posted January 20, 2020 #4 Share Posted January 20, 2020 You can order off the kids menu if you want a change and the volcano is a good choice Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS CRUZIN Posted January 20, 2020 #5 Share Posted January 20, 2020 On a medallion class ship. Do not bother selecting what you will do each day from the app on your phone at home. It has many changes when you get on the ship. I really wasted my time at home thinking I would be all ready for each day. On the Sky Princess, in the buffet, you can order any drink from anyone.. No one special to get you a drink. Want hot soup. Find the ones covered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ombud Posted January 20, 2020 #6 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I order off menu as my favorite dishes aren't there (stuffed baked potato & ice cream between 2 chocolate chip cookies) And yes, I ask for ice cream & berries for dessert so I guess you can just get the berries 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted January 21, 2020 #7 Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) One can order only steamed vegetables every night in the main dining room for a fine and low calorie dinner. Of course, after doing this for an entire cruise, you will never want to cruise again. Edited January 21, 2020 by neverbeenhere 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ombud Posted January 21, 2020 #8 Share Posted January 21, 2020 41 minutes ago, neverbeenhere said: One can order only steamed vegetables every night in the main dining room for a fine and low calorie dinner. Of course, after doing this for an entire cruise, you will never want to cruise again. Huh. We must have never sailed on the same ship / same time as I've never been turned down. I get steamed broccoli, baked potato, cream sauce mixed with cheese. Deconstructed. Put it together. If you don't like anything on the menu put together several sides 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedprincess Posted January 21, 2020 #9 Share Posted January 21, 2020 On 1/19/2020 at 10:45 PM, MamaFej said: I've learned that, on Celebrity, I can request a small bowl of mixed berries for dessert, rather than something from the menu. Does anyone know if I could do that on Princess as well? Thanks, @vampiress for inspiring me to ask. Yup, no problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted January 21, 2020 #10 Share Posted January 21, 2020 You can order this (see picture) from the kids menu it’s soooo good. It’s called a Volcano 😋😋😋 Tony 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mevs904 Posted January 21, 2020 #11 Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) Yes, Tony, one of your previous posts inspired me to order the volcano on a prior cruise and it was great. I see that we will both be sailing on the January 26 Crown. Perhaps we’ll meet. The Roll Call for this cruise hasn’t been very active. It’s too bad that a Meet and Great didn’t develop. In the meanwhile I’m sure that there will be another Volcano in my future! Edited January 21, 2020 by mevs904 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moodyb1 Posted January 21, 2020 #12 Share Posted January 21, 2020 You can get breadsticks in the MDR if you ask for them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahav1 Posted January 21, 2020 #13 Share Posted January 21, 2020 1 minute ago, moodyb1 said: You can get breadsticks in the MDR if you ask for them. Hello moodyb1, this is Zahav1, I hope you're well and having fun cruising. We cruised together in 2013 and spent time on a Saturday morning in St. Thomas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moodyb1 Posted January 21, 2020 #14 Share Posted January 21, 2020 54 minutes ago, zahav1 said: Hello moodyb1, this is Zahav1, I hope you're well and having fun cruising. We cruised together in 2013 and spent time on a Saturday morning in St. Thomas. Hi there! Yes, we remember you! How are you? We retired in 2016 and have been on many cruises and land tours since then. On Friday we leave for two cruises: one around NZ and the other from Sydney to Singapore. Then we have two more later this year in Europe. Be well, Arlene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jondfk Posted January 21, 2020 #15 Share Posted January 21, 2020 1 hour ago, moodyb1 said: You can get breadsticks in the MDR if you ask for them. And if you have traditional dining and make it clear that you want them daily, they will be there waiting for you (likewise in CC). The quality & freshness do vary ship to ship like many other things Princess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneyochem Posted January 21, 2020 #16 Share Posted January 21, 2020 When using the coffee card, I always request a triple espresso shot with my latte. No extra cost! I use my Yeti coffee mug so the drink stays hot all morning. I even add brewed coffee to my latte. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katwoman007 Posted January 21, 2020 #17 Share Posted January 21, 2020 14 hours ago, Lucky TGO said: You can order this (see picture) from the kids menu it’s soooo good. It’s called a Volcano 😋😋😋 Tony So.. I asked for one.. and it had everything in it. I have to find a photo. It even had raisins!!!!!! hahahaha My waiter thought I was joking.. but I said I really wanted to try one. Each night after he offered it to me 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted January 21, 2020 #18 Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Katwoman007 said: So.. I asked for one.. and it had everything in it. I have to find a photo. It even had raisins!!!!!! hahahaha My waiter thought I was joking.. but I said I really wanted to try one. Each night after he offered it to me 😉 The only time I ordered one it was more "bare bones" than most pics but still good. I was just "considering" ordering it but when I mentioned it to my wife the server's eyes lit up and she got a big grin and told me I really had to order it. She actually seemed excited. Our table mates were surprised I even knew about it and that one could order from the children's menu. I don't think any of them even knew there was a children's menu. From pics that have been posted it seems clear there is no set recipe for the Volcano. It seems to vary from ship to ship and chef to chef - probably depending somewhat on the ingredients at hand. It was a pretty big dessert. I'd be more likely to order it to share. (Sometimes I miss the ability of young folks to eat and eat and eat and never get full or gain weight.) Edited January 21, 2020 by Thrak 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted January 21, 2020 #19 Share Posted January 21, 2020 18 minutes ago, Katwoman007 said: So.. I asked for one.. and it had everything in it. I have to find a photo. It even had raisins!!!!!! hahahaha My waiter thought I was joking.. but I said I really wanted to try one. Each night after he offered it to me 😉 First of all 007 I love it Mr. Bond. Now did your Volcano look like this one? See Photo Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katwoman007 Posted January 21, 2020 #20 Share Posted January 21, 2020 15 minutes ago, Thrak said: The only time I ordered one it was more "bare bones" than most pics but still good. I was just "considering" ordering it but when I mentioned it to my wife the server's eyes lit up and she got a big grin and told me I really had to order it. She actually seemed excited. Our table mates were surprised I even knew about it and that one could order from the children's menu. I don't think any of them even knew there was a children's menu. From pics that have been posted it seems clear there is no set recipe for the Volcano. It seems to vary from ship to ship and chef to chef - probably depending somewhat on the ingredients at hand. It was a pretty big dessert. I'd be more likely to order it to share. (Sometimes I miss the ability of young folks to eat and eat and eat and never get full or gain weight.) It surely was fun! It was a night nothing sounded good but a banana split and I remembered to ask for it and see what came out. haha There found mine! Totally worth the craving for something childish! 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katwoman007 Posted January 21, 2020 #21 Share Posted January 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, Lucky TGO said: First of all 007 I love it Mr. Bond. Now did your Volcano look like this one? See Photo Tony hahaha! I posted mine above! This one looks AMAZING though! 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseVA Posted January 21, 2020 #22 Share Posted January 21, 2020 15 hours ago, Lucky TGO said: You can order this (see picture) from the kids menu it’s soooo good. It’s called a Volcano 😋😋😋 Tony Do you serve those on the Row Boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted January 21, 2020 #23 Share Posted January 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, CruiseVA said: Do you serve those on the Row Boat? Absolutely 😋😋😋 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted January 21, 2020 #24 Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, mevs904 said: Yes, Tony, one of your previous posts inspired me to order the volcano on a prior cruise and it was great. I see that we will both be sailing on the January 26 Crown. Perhaps we’ll meet. The Roll Call for this cruise hasn’t been very active. It’s too bad that a Meet and Great didn’t develop. In the meanwhile I’m sure that there will be another Volcano in my future! Hi Mevs904, I’m at the adult pool everyday please come by and say hi. I really like meeting by Cruise Critic Friends!! Tony Edited January 21, 2020 by Lucky TGO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mevs904 Posted January 21, 2020 #25 Share Posted January 21, 2020 30 minutes ago, Lucky TGO said: Hi Mevs904, I’m at the adult pool everyday please come by and say hi. I really like meeting by Cruise Critic Friends!! Tony We’ll do that. It will be fun to meet “The Captain of the Rowboat” and Margie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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