Ocean Boy Posted May 17, 2020 #251 Share Posted May 17, 2020 38 minutes ago, MrCruzdoggie said: Maybe the end of food hogs that eat 12 pounds of food and eat 6 ounces, the cost saving could be huge. Did they ever cause you not be able to have something to eat that you wanted? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan25 Posted May 17, 2020 #252 Share Posted May 17, 2020 9 hours ago, LXA350 said: It really seems that the buffet lovers here are just worried not to get enough calories anymore, don't worry a cruisehip will never run out of food. I don’t appreciate the judgment. You need not concern yourself with how much food I consume. I am for the most part out of patience with MDR served meals that takes 1.5 - 2 hours. When eating alone, it is an unwanted waste of my vacation time. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted May 17, 2020 #253 Share Posted May 17, 2020 38 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: Did they ever cause you not be able to have something to eat that you wanted? I would think so. They do run out of things on occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCruzdoggie Posted May 17, 2020 #254 Share Posted May 17, 2020 41 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: Did they ever cause you not be able to have something to eat that you wanted? No but wasteful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCruzdoggie Posted May 17, 2020 #255 Share Posted May 17, 2020 1 hour ago, MrCruzdoggie said: Maybe the end of food hogs that get 12 pounds of food and eat 6 ounces, the cost saving could be huge. Meant to say Maybe the end of food hogs that get 12 pounds of food and eat 6 ounces, the cost saving could be huge. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted May 17, 2020 #256 Share Posted May 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, time4u2go said: They do run out of things on occasion. So does my grocery store but I still have plenty to eat. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted May 17, 2020 #257 Share Posted May 17, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: So does my grocery store but I still have plenty to eat. That's not what you asked. Edited May 17, 2020 by time4u2go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted May 17, 2020 #258 Share Posted May 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, time4u2go said: That's not what you asked. Yup, I know. Well, that is how life goes. Sometimes things run out. I guess I should have asked if he ever went hungry. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zekekelso Posted May 17, 2020 #259 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Hey, I just realized. No windjammer = shorts allowed in the MDR. Hooray! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted May 17, 2020 #260 Share Posted May 17, 2020 On 5/14/2020 at 1:16 AM, ONECRUISER said: Should only go on Royal Cruises I do. 10-16niters, only 10-50 kids at most. Bet there was only 25 over Thanksgiving. You miss out on a lot if you only sail Royal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty barnacle Posted May 18, 2020 #261 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Good. The buffet is disgusting and we never use it anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted May 18, 2020 #262 Share Posted May 18, 2020 23 minutes ago, betty barnacle said: Good. The buffet is disgusting and we never use it anyway. So why do you care if it stays? It makes no difference to your life. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfish65 Posted May 18, 2020 #263 Share Posted May 18, 2020 6 hours ago, LXA350 said: it will prevent you from eating to much of it or from food wasting by having to much on the plate and not being able to finish it. I don't need anyone managing what I eat. What you or others eat is no concern of mine. It's called liberty and that's why my ancestors moved to the new world. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agavegirl1 Posted May 18, 2020 #264 Share Posted May 18, 2020 While we seldom eat at the windjammer except when we have to for breakfast, it is convenient and readily available. The hot dogs were better than the specialty hot dog place on Oasis. The reason we did not eat there is because it was a buffet and all it entails. As hard as the staff works on keeping it refilled and appealing, the volume of passengers using it doesn’t lend itself to a sanitary, appealing, fully stocked option. The photo upthread of the “make your own caesar salad”. station kind of says it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted May 18, 2020 #265 Share Posted May 18, 2020 3 hours ago, zekekelso said: Hey, I just realized. No windjammer = shorts allowed in the MDR. Hooray! When weren’t they allowed? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted May 18, 2020 #266 Share Posted May 18, 2020 3 hours ago, betty barnacle said: Good. The buffet is disgusting and we never use it anyway. Another egotistical self centered cruiser only concerned with their preferences. Just because you do not frequent a place you should not be happy if it goes away. I will never utilize the rock wall or the flow rider, but I would not be in a state of euphoria if they went away. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiftyOnePlus Posted May 18, 2020 #267 Share Posted May 18, 2020 You cant socially distance on a holiday....lets get that straight. People go away to socialise, for one....to meet new people. Dance, chat, play games....have fun. You cant do that and socially distance. As for no Buffets..... No Buffet = No cruising for us. There is absolutely no reason to remove Buffets from cruises. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiftyOnePlus Posted May 18, 2020 #268 Share Posted May 18, 2020 8 hours ago, zonacruiser25 said: Just put Noro Virus routines on steroids. Personally, I love the salads! Actually, the bacon is very healthy, providing its not cooked in grain oils..... and is better for you than the lettuce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiftyOnePlus Posted May 18, 2020 #269 Share Posted May 18, 2020 6 hours ago, betty barnacle said: Good. The buffet is disgusting and we never use it anyway. Just think.......with no more Buffets.....all those people will now eat in the MDRs....shorts, bad manners.....greed. MDRs will never be the same again! Be careful what you wish for! 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted May 18, 2020 #270 Share Posted May 18, 2020 On 5/16/2020 at 10:46 PM, Milwaukee Eight said: I hope you right. In your opinion, how will they manage this? I preface this with these are only my musings, and nothing I have read anywhere from RC. The CK/SL, and Diamond Club all are venues that make social distancing a great challenge. Even when we sailed on Harmony, at half capacity after Hurricane Dorian, the SL/CK was still busy. Since social distancing will be a must for the foreseeable future I suspect JS will be removed for dinner privileges, which lowers the volume a bit. If the ship sails at half capacity, I also see half the suites being empty. It will effect RC revenue but I don’t see them being discounted for sale like in the past. The final aspect of regular overcrowding in the SL/CK comes down to Pinnacles which does vary by sailing. I envision them losing access for a while but getting the following instead. They could have breakfast and lunch offered in Chops, be limited for dinners in CK if there are many on board, and free drinks (equal to those served for free) on ships that have a CK/SL. Perhaps once there are enough on board they get to take over Dazzles/Music Club for their evening gathering spot. If there are not tables open for dinner in the CK perhaps they get discounted specialty dinning that night. An extreme thought, the Diamond Lounge becomes the Pinnacle lounge. Diamonds get drink vouchers (maybe 6?) to use all day and night. When there are too many Pinnacles on board they get moved another location. The DL it crammed full on a normal night pre COVID, so something need to change regarding it. That’s a whole topic on its own. As I said these are all my musings which are not meant to offended anyone. I’m just thinking about logistics. It could very well be a half empty ship, but some venues will still have issues with social distancing. My crystal ball predicts some changes will happen. It also says we will have to wait and see what they are. 11 hours ago, zekekelso said: Hey, I just realized. No windjammer = shorts allowed in the MDR. Hooray! I wonder if they knew there used to be a buffet as well in the MDR, for breakfast and lunch. The horror, the horror. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted May 18, 2020 #271 Share Posted May 18, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, A&L_Ont said: I preface this with these are only my musings, and nothing I have read anywhere from RC. The CK/SL, and Diamond Club all are venues that make social distancing a great challenge. Even when we sailed on Harmony, at half capacity after Hurricane Dorian, the SL/CK was still busy. Since social distancing will be a must for the foreseeable future I suspect JS will be removed for dinner privileges, which lowers the volume a bit. If the ship sails at half capacity, I also see half the suites being empty. It will effect RC revenue but I don’t see them being discounted for sale like in the past. The final aspect of regular overcrowding in the SL/CK comes down to Pinnacles which does vary by sailing. I envision them losing access for a while but getting the following instead. They could have breakfast and lunch offered in Chops, be limited for dinners in CK if there are many on board, and free drinks (equal to those served for free) on ships that have a CK/SL. Perhaps once there are enough on board they get to take over Dazzles/Music Club for their evening gathering spot. If there are not tables open for dinner in the CK perhaps they get discounted specialty dinning that night. An extreme thought, the Diamond Lounge becomes the Pinnacle lounge. Diamonds get drink vouchers (maybe 6?) to use all day and night. When there are too many Pinnacles on board they get moved another location. The DL it crammed full on a normal night pre COVID, so something need to change regarding it. That’s a whole topic on its own. As I said these are all my musings which are not meant to offended anyone. I’m just thinking about logistics. It could very well be a half empty ship, but some venues will still have issues with social distancing. My crystal ball predicts some changes will happen. It also says we will have to wait and see what they are. I wonder if they knew there used to be a buffet as well in the MDR, for breakfast and lunch. The horror, the horror. Thanks. Similar thoughts regarding the SL/CK. Pinnacles don’t get unlimited beer/wine on ships outside of Oasis Class (don’t know Quantum Class). Suites don’t either but Suites tend to be more expensive on Oasis Class for the extra amenities. Likely there will be less Pinnacle’s by the time we go back to cruising. No new ones that’s for sure. 😇 Edited May 18, 2020 by Milwaukee Eight 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted May 18, 2020 #272 Share Posted May 18, 2020 44 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said: Pinnacles don’t get unlimited beer/wine on ships outside of Oasis Class (don’t know Quantum Class). Suites don’t either but Suites tend to be more expensive on Oasis Class for the extra amenities. I thought I clarified, but I was going speaking of the ships with a CK/SL combo regarding meals and “all day” drinking. Other ships classes don’t offer the same level of perks, so I kept them out of the mix about when talking about it. Diamond Lounges, on all ships, will have an issue, and the same for stand alone SL at happy hour. Social distancing will bring about logistical changes to the C&A program, says my crystal ball, for the short term and possibly the long haul as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS CRUZIN Posted May 18, 2020 #273 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Just got this update on the iphone. Royal may no longer have a buffet. That is from Royal Caribbean. The key word is maybe. I would think that a cafeteria style would work just fine. 6ft apart while in line. Works for me. Tables set apart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted May 18, 2020 #274 Share Posted May 18, 2020 17 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said: I thought I clarified, but I was going speaking of the ships with a CK/SL combo regarding meals and “all day” drinking. Other ships classes don’t offer the same level of perks, so I kept them out of the mix about when talking about it. Diamond Lounges, on all ships, will have an issue, and the same for stand alone SL at happy hour. Social distancing will bring about logistical changes to the C&A program, says my crystal ball, for the short term and possibly the long haul as well. I agree with you but..... lol Suites come at a premium price on Oasis Class as compared to the ships without SL/CK. More amenities are offered to Suites. I don’t think P’s in cabins other than those in Suites, pay the premium required of Suites, on Oasis Class. My two and a half cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted May 18, 2020 #275 Share Posted May 18, 2020 45 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said: Suites come at a premium price on Oasis Class as compared to the ships without SL/CK. More amenities are offered to Suites. Suites on classes other than Oasis and Quantum do come at a premium, just not as steep. It is somewhat comparable up until an OS, at a prorated price, but not above that category. Not to mention other classes do not get the same added perks that Oasis and Quantum class get. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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