Rare kjbacon Posted October 10, 2021 #1 Share Posted October 10, 2021 We are taking the Hawaiian Sojourn cruise over the holidays, can’t wait! It’s been 5 years since we have been on Viking and 2 years since we have been on any cruise. It’s so nice to be planning and daydreaming again. Do any of the restaurants serve special holiday fare for Christmas or New Years? Thank you, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Peregrina651 Posted October 10, 2021 #2 Share Posted October 10, 2021 I haven't been on board for Christmas but I have done 3 NYE cruises. No special menus for NYE dinner but a nice party in the Atrium starting after dinner. The last time we cruised NYE, the party spread to the pool deck with simulcast from the Atrium and there was also a HUGE New Year's day brunch around the pool. The kitchen crew went all out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kjbacon Posted October 11, 2021 Author #3 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Thanks, Peregrina, that sounds like so much fun. I cannot wait for this trip! I’m inclined to think that if there’s a special Christmas menu that it would be in The Restaurant and not in one of the specialties. Does that seem likely to you too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILCIANRQTS Posted October 11, 2021 #4 Share Posted October 11, 2021 We’ve had Thanksgiving dinner on Viking. It was available in all venues, to relieve pressure on The Restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Peregrina651 Posted October 11, 2021 #5 Share Posted October 11, 2021 11 hours ago, kjbacon said: Thanks, Peregrina, that sounds like so much fun. I cannot wait for this trip! I’m inclined to think that if there’s a special Christmas menu that it would be in The Restaurant and not in one of the specialties. Does that seem likely to you too? MDR and buffet serve pretty much the same menu each night (although no sushi/seafood bar in the MDR😉), so if there is a holiday special it should probably be available in both venues. My guess is the CT will keep to its menus and that Manfredi's might add a holiday specific special to the regular offering. Sorry, I only skimmed your original post. We are on the same cruise. Come join the roll call. We have over twenty people on board already and we are always happy to add one more to the conversation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kjbacon Posted October 12, 2021 Author #6 Share Posted October 12, 2021 19 hours ago, Peregrina651 said: MDR and buffet serve pretty much the same menu each night (although no sushi/seafood bar in the MDR😉), so if there is a holiday special it should probably be available in both venues. My guess is the CT will keep to its menus and that Manfredi's might add a holiday specific special to the regular offering. Sorry, I only skimmed your original post. We are on the same cruise. Come join the roll call. We have over twenty people on board already and we are always happy to add one more to the conversation. Just joined the roll call, thank you! It will be nice to meet in person. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vslparis Posted October 12, 2021 #7 Share Posted October 12, 2021 We were on board for Christmas 2019 sailing Bali to Sydney. While Viking had the ship decorated in the typical understated Norwegian way, and several Holiday concerts in the Living Room area, they did not have a “special “ Christmas dinner in the MDR or anywhere else on the ship , just the usual great choices . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CCWineLover Posted October 12, 2021 #8 Share Posted October 12, 2021 16 minutes ago, vslparis said: We were on board for Christmas 2019 sailing Bali to Sydney. While Viking had the ship decorated in the typical understated Norwegian way, and several Holiday concerts in the Living Room area, they did not have a “special “ Christmas dinner in the MDR or anywhere else on the ship , just the usual great choices . We were on board Christmas 2019 as well, but off the coast of South America! Nicely decorated and a wonderful Christmas Carole singing in the Atrium. We had Christmas and New Years Dinner at the Main Dining Room - Excellent Prime Rib and Yorkshire pudding!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dcl999 Posted October 12, 2021 #9 Share Posted October 12, 2021 We cruises the Amazon over Christmas and new year’s several years ago. Christmas wasn’t much different but New Year’s was great. First time we’ve been on a Viking trip where my husband wore tie and jacket and I wore a cocktail dress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Peregrina651 Posted October 13, 2021 #10 Share Posted October 13, 2021 5 hours ago, dcl999 said: Viking trip where my husband wore tie and jacket and I wore a cocktail dress. Although not required. It is guests' choice just how dressed up they wish to be. Some people took advantage and dressed to the nines, others were happy in their normal evening apparel and everyone sported their "I'm so glad to be be celebrating on Viking" happy faces to dance the night away. This group liked being dressed up: A year later, a very different vibe New Year's Day brunch welcoming in 2019. I believe that all of these flowers are actually fruits and vegetables. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Miggins Posted October 13, 2021 #11 Share Posted October 13, 2021 On our two New Year cruises, with a third coming up, most people did make an extra effort on New Year's Eve. In fact a few mainly young people went the full black tie/evening dress combination which was lovely to see. In the photo on the stairs (I sat in the very same spot) most men seem to have jackets on. Whilst I am definitely not a fan of Formal Nights surely just a little sparkle on New Year's Eve makes it special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kjbacon Posted October 13, 2021 Author #12 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Thank you all for adding to the fun of planning this trip! Fabulous pictures! I just love the idea of dancing and brunching for New Years 🎉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy Bun Posted October 20, 2021 #13 Share Posted October 20, 2021 On 10/13/2021 at 8:43 AM, Mrs Miggins said: In the photo on the stairs (I sat in the very same spot) most men seem to have jackets on. Whilst I am definitely not a fan of Formal Nights surely just a little sparkle on New Year's Eve makes it special. I agree with you - not a fan of formal nights at all, but maybe I would dress up a bit on NYE ! We're currently debating whether to book the Rome-Barcelona cruise that I think you're on, but are thinking of sandwiching it between Athens-Rome and Barcelona-Tilbury. Not quite decided, and the rising Covid numbers in UK are making us wonder if other countries will allow us in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSEm Posted October 31, 2021 #14 Share Posted October 31, 2021 In Nov 2019 we were cruising with Viking Ocean. They did not make a "big deal" of Thanksgiving, but roast turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes, and cranberry sauce was on the Lunch Buffet and dinner menu on T-day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Azulann Posted October 31, 2021 #15 Share Posted October 31, 2021 I would hope that Mamsen's would have lots of Norwegian Christmas coffee cakes and cookies! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Australia08 Posted November 1, 2021 #16 Share Posted November 1, 2021 5 hours ago, Azulann said: I would hope that Mamsen's would have lots of Norwegian Christmas coffee cakes and cookies! We were on Viking Sea for the Amazon cruise over Christmas and New Years 2019/2020. Mamsen’s had the usual fare. There was a lovely display of gingerbread houses in the Atrium, but that was about it. We were disappointed that there was no special brunch on Christmas Day since it was a sea day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kjbacon Posted November 5, 2021 Author #17 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Sound like New Years is the bigger celebration on board. Both New Years and Christmas are sea days so we will find out and I’ll update. Thanks to everyone who chimed in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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