1st time with Princess Talk to me about dining

[brisalta]

12 hours ago, rbtan said:

We saw this in Florida.

 

Saw what in Florida? 

[mom says]

I don't want to hijack  the OPs thread, but as someone else who will be sailing Princess for the first time, can anyone  tell me if the MDRs  serve breakfast and lunch every day or only on sea days? Breakfast hours?

[donaldsc]

On 6/22/2021 at 9:24 AM, Catchum said:

Finally and this is not dining related but Love Boat? I am 50+ from the UK and have  managed to exist this far without ever hearing of it. I looked it up on the interweb but can you good folks fill me in so that I don’t miss anything important for my cruise without having to actually watch it? (I grew up with The Professionals, The Sweeney and Minder on TV so don’t think it would be my thing)

 

If these are stupid questions please just ignore them but all help would be gratefully received. 

 

 

Try typing "Love Boat" into Google to get all the info that you need.

 

DON

[Steelers36]

2 hours ago, mom says said:

I don't want to hijack  the OPs thread, but as someone else who will be sailing Princess for the first time, can anyone  tell me if the MDRs  serve breakfast and lunch every day or only on sea days? Breakfast hours?

One DR is open for breakfast in mornings.  One for lunch on sea days.  Hours will be posted in the Patter.  One DR is open for lunch on embarkation, but only if you are on soon enough.

[skynight]

10 hours ago, Steelers36 said:

One DR is open for breakfast in mornings.  One for lunch on sea days.  Hours will be posted in the Patter.  One DR is open for lunch on embarkation, but only if you are on soon enough.

Pre-pandemic. Breakfast each day 7:30 to 9:30, lunch on sea days noon to 1:30. No DR lunch on port days. All walk in, no reservations. Could change watch Dine My Way.  Example, reservations may be needed to comply with pandemic protocols. Keep watching.

Port & Sea day alternate options. Buffet, International Cafe, room service always open for breakfast, lunch, dinner. Grill, slice pizza, Alfredo's on Royal Class ships open for lunch & dinner. 

[Catchum]

On 6/24/2021 at 12:01 AM, donaldsc said:

 

Try typing "Love Boat" into Google to get all the info that you need.

 

DON

I did mention in my post that I had looked it up on the interweb. I should had made my question clearer which was would I miss fun stuff / references on my cruise because I didn't know about the show. It is mentioned on the Princess Web site and I didn't know how much this carries over into the actual onboard experience. jondfk very helpfully answered my question in their post.

[Catchum]

On 6/23/2021 at 11:45 PM, mom says said:

I don't want to hijack  the OPs thread, but as someone else who will be sailing Princess for the first time, can anyone  tell me if the MDRs  serve breakfast and lunch every day or only on sea days? Breakfast hours?

Please feel free to hijack I just hadn't though of those questions!

[SAKay]

Can you get the stockholder credit AND the Military credit on the same cruise?  I thought no.  

Thanks ! 

[katisdale]

Yes, I get both of those and usually have a future cruise deposit I use and that gives credit as well. I like that Princess allows "stacking" of credits.

[Travlin grrl]

On 6/22/2021 at 9:27 AM, kucheraa said:

Not stupid questions. Yes coffee in the International Cafe, its the best. Yes take your travel mugs or buy the Princess ones, they are nice. We always do a fixed time and dining room, same wait staff everyday. Not to much at the buffet, only on boarding or port days. Mid ship is good just ride down and get your coffee and its all good! Yes the menus will be displayed several places. 

 

Agreed. Love the IC. Best food there also. You can have the breakfast sandwich grilled like a panini there. They rotate out breakfast, lunch and dinner during the day. I usually bring a coffee mug to go also, like one with a lid so I can carry it around and stay warm in case I don't want to sit there.