CruiseNYC Posted April 12, 2022 #1 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Does anyone know if Princess is offering Ultimate Balcony Dinner? I thought I had read that they stopped it during Covid. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgwest Posted April 12, 2022 #2 Share Posted April 12, 2022 We have one scheduled on our cruise that begins Saturday. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted April 12, 2022 #3 Share Posted April 12, 2022 39 minutes ago, Bgwest said: We have one scheduled on our cruise that begins Saturday. Be sure to let us know if it's a GO. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgwest Posted April 12, 2022 #4 Share Posted April 12, 2022 6 hours ago, JF - retired RRT said: Be sure to let us know if it's a GO. Will do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvpends Posted April 12, 2022 #5 Share Posted April 12, 2022 7 hours ago, Bgwest said: We have one scheduled on our cruise that begins Saturday. How do you schedule? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted April 12, 2022 #6 Share Posted April 12, 2022 On Discovery no UBD, Chef’s Table nor Winemakers Dinner available on at least the first 3 cruises. Reason I was told by an assistant restaurant manager (AKA headwaiter) was a lack of sufficient wine inventory & the delayed shipment of special tableware for these dinners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jwattle Posted April 13, 2022 #7 Share Posted April 13, 2022 On our March Majestic, they still weren't doing UBD due to COVID precautions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgwest Posted April 13, 2022 #8 Share Posted April 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, jwattle said: On our March Majestic, they still weren't doing UBD due to COVID precautions. Ours is on the Emerald. Like you, I’m skeptical this will really happen. But it’s listed on our Travel Summary and I contacted Princess on the phone last month and was assured it’s a go. That said, I’ll be surprised to see the cart come rolling up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgwest Posted April 13, 2022 #9 Share Posted April 13, 2022 3 hours ago, cvpends said: How do you schedule? Ours is a comp that’s already been moved twice during the multiple pauses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flaminog Posted April 13, 2022 #10 Share Posted April 13, 2022 What’s typically tecost on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted April 13, 2022 #11 Share Posted April 13, 2022 1 minute ago, flaminog said: What’s typically tecost on this? $100 for two which includes nearly $100 in extras…flowers, cocktails, wine & photo…in addition to a great surf & turf dinner which can be modified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridababa Posted April 13, 2022 #12 Share Posted April 13, 2022 We were on Regal and they did not do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgees Posted April 13, 2022 #13 Share Posted April 13, 2022 7 hours ago, jwattle said: On our March Majestic, they still weren't doing UBD due to COVID precautions. I would have thought that a private balcony was the ultimate way to eat safely on a cruise ship! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted April 13, 2022 #14 Share Posted April 13, 2022 3 hours ago, Bgees said: I would have thought that a private balcony was the ultimate way to eat safely on a cruise ship! Princess doesn't want the waiters hanging around the cabin, plus lately all the ships are short-staffed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgwest Posted April 17, 2022 #15 Share Posted April 17, 2022 On 4/13/2022 at 4:50 AM, JF - retired RRT said: Princess doesn't want the waiters hanging around the cabin, plus lately all the ships are short-staffed. Mystery solved. Here is a photo of the document we found on the bed this morning when we returned from breakfast. I called room service to see about confirming the offer. Much as I expected would happen, I was told the UBD is not being offered on this cruise. Talk about one “ onboard hand” not knowing what the other “onboard hand” is doing!!🤣 Alas, that cart will not be rolling down the corridor on this sailing. This particular UBD has already been moved twice. Guess we’ll see if the third time is the charm on yet another future cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted April 17, 2022 #16 Share Posted April 17, 2022 17 minutes ago, Bgwest said: Mystery solved. Here is a photo of the document we found on the bed this morning when we returned from breakfast. I called room service to see about confirming the offer. Much as I expected would happen, I was told the UBD is not being offered on this cruise. Talk about one “ onboard hand” not knowing what the other “onboard hand” is doing!!🤣 Alas, that cart will not be rolling down the corridor on this sailing. This particular UBD has already been moved twice. Guess we’ll see if the third time is the charm on yet another future cruise. So, Room service said No? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgwest Posted April 17, 2022 #17 Share Posted April 17, 2022 4 hours ago, PacnGoNow said: So, Room service said No? Correct. Room service is responsible for executing the UBD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted April 17, 2022 #18 Share Posted April 17, 2022 31 minutes ago, Bgwest said: Correct. Room service is responsible for executing the UBD. Too bad. I hope they start it again! Room service seems to be short staffed on every ship now from reports. Hope your cruise is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseNYC Posted May 12, 2022 Author #19 Share Posted May 12, 2022 It has been about a month since last reply. Just wondering if there are any UBD updates. Has Princess stopped all Room Service or just UBD? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted May 12, 2022 #20 Share Posted May 12, 2022 5 minutes ago, CruiseNYC said: It has been about a month since last reply. Just wondering if there are any UBD updates. Has Princess stopped all Room Service or just UBD? Thank you. Room Service is working and was relatively fast on our April Discovery cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted May 12, 2022 #21 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Room service was good on CB Feb and Mar, no UBD until later they said. The menu has improved some what over the pre pandemic menu, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner2013 Posted May 12, 2022 #22 Share Posted May 12, 2022 I have a question, forgive me if it seems rather silly. Is the UBD only available to certain individuals in certain balcony cabin rooms, or can anyone purchase? If it's open to all, where do they put you? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted May 12, 2022 #23 Share Posted May 12, 2022 19 minutes ago, runner2013 said: I have a question, forgive me if it seems rather silly. Is the UBD only available to certain individuals in certain balcony cabin rooms, or can anyone purchase? If it's open to all, where do they put you? thanks More convenient with a balcony (any balcony will do). Theoretically, you could do UBD in a lesser cabin, but where would they put the table? No room at all in insides or OV (except for some HC cabins). Window suites (no balcony) have the room. Having an actual balcony is usually the way it's done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilliebean28 Posted May 12, 2022 #24 Share Posted May 12, 2022 We were on the Enchanted in March and loved our Ultimate Balcony Dinner. So yes they were doing it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted May 12, 2022 #25 Share Posted May 12, 2022 1 hour ago, JF - retired RRT said: More convenient with a balcony (any balcony will do). Theoretically, you could do UBD in a lesser cabin, but where would they put the table? No room at all in insides or OV (except for some HC cabins). Window suites (no balcony) have the room. Having an actual balcony is usually the way it's done. Yes, and if it’s raining, they would bring it inside or reschedule. They have told me that they have not brought it back, due to covid. Not wanting the crew member in your cabin that long. Although, it’s supposed to be outside. I think now, it’s more of a crew shortage. JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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