150edmiston Posted July 25, 2022 #1 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Hi everyone, as the title says we've completed a variety of cruises on a number of lines, the last 6 or 7 having been with Azamara. We've booked Insignia next summer as we love the R class ships. A couple of questions on F&B if you don't mind......... On AZ, there is what's called the Mosaic Cafe which offers a selection of daily pastries, sandwiches etc. We usually grab a few items, a couple of drinks and chill on the veranda with a book before dinner. Is there anything like this on Insignia? I see there is afternoon tea every day, but can you request this (or something like this) as a 'takeaway'? We are very relaxed and the thought of getting changed out of shorts and flip flops to get a sandwich puts me off. Alcoholic Drinks. The basic beverage package says 'drinks served with meals in restaurants', unless you upgrade to the top package which is then free pour. Is this policy adhered to? Can you get a drink from the daily selection next to the pool for instance? On AZ you can get a cocktail, beer or whatever pretty much any time you want, so just trying to draw some comparisons. On the same subject...... the wine package. How does that work? You buy a minimum of 7 bottles which you can presumably request whenever suits. I assume like other lines if you don't finish the bottle you can request it the following evening / day, and is this only available with meals in restaurants? Many thanks. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted July 25, 2022 #2 Share Posted July 25, 2022 2 hours ago, 150edmiston said: Hi everyone, as the title says we've completed a variety of cruises on a number of lines, the last 6 or 7 having been with Azamara. We've booked Insignia next summer as we love the R class ships. A couple of questions on F&B if you don't mind......... On AZ, there is what's called the Mosaic Cafe which offers a selection of daily pastries, sandwiches etc. We usually grab a few items, a couple of drinks and chill on the veranda with a book before dinner. Is there anything like this on Insignia? I see there is afternoon tea every day, but can you request this (or something like this) as a 'takeaway'? We are very relaxed and the thought of getting changed out of shorts and flip flops to get a sandwich puts me off. There is Barristas that have coffee & snacks until 6pm Waves until 4 pm Terrace Cafe until 2pm Shorts are fine for tea you can grab a plate of snacks & take where you want ..no swim wear 2 hours ago, 150edmiston said: Alcoholic Drinks. The basic beverage package says 'drinks served with meals in restaurants', unless you upgrade to the top package which is then free pour. Is this policy adhered to? Can you get a drink from the daily selection next to the pool for instance? On AZ you can get a cocktail, beer or whatever pretty much any time you want, so just trying to draw some comparisons. The basic beverage package O Life perk is Wine by the glass, beer & Champagne by the glass at lunch & dinner ONLY You can upgrade for $20 pd pp to get the Prestige package once onboard 2 hours ago, 150edmiston said: On the same subject...... the wine package. How does that work? You buy a minimum of 7 bottles which you can presumably request whenever suits. I assume like other lines if you don't finish the bottle you can request it the following evening / day, and is this only available with meals in restaurants? Many thanks. David The 7 bottle package they will have a list of wines available on each sailing the list can differ You can choose the 7 you want & yes they will be available in the dining venues or you could have some sent to your cabin They will store unused bottles for when you request them Check the FAQ for more information https://oceaniacruises.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMHuntFerry Posted July 25, 2022 #3 Share Posted July 25, 2022 LHT28 pretty much covered it. The only thing I'd add is that there is room service all day. Even the basic room service menu has some nice items...our favorite was the Mezza (sp?) platter...typical pita, hummus, olives, etc. which makes a nice lunch substitute or pre-dinner snack. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
150edmiston Posted July 25, 2022 Author #4 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Thank you both very much for your feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted July 26, 2022 #5 Share Posted July 26, 2022 I usually like the club sandwich available on the room service menu ... I go up to Waves to get a smoothie and bring it back to the room ... Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcpa1 Posted July 26, 2022 #6 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Don't forget, if you prefer liquor as well as wine or beer you can bring a onboard O ships for in cabin consumption only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escrick Posted July 26, 2022 #7 Share Posted July 26, 2022 I, too, will be a “newbie” next year. I do not have a large appetite, but I am assuming that I can order smaller portions. Am I right? Frankly, I am wondering whether going on a foodie cruise is a good fit for me. Although I think I will appreciate great food in small doses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pinotlover Posted July 26, 2022 #8 Share Posted July 26, 2022 2 minutes ago, escrick said: I, too, will be a “newbie” next year. I do not have a large appetite, but I am assuming that I can order smaller portions. Am I right? Frankly, I am wondering whether going on a foodie cruise is a good fit for me. Although I think I will appreciate great food in small doses. You can order half portions of whatever you like. We do it frequently in the Specialties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhD-iva Posted July 26, 2022 #9 Share Posted July 26, 2022 3 minutes ago, escrick said: I, too, will be a “newbie” next year. I do not have a large appetite, but I am assuming that I can order smaller portions. Am I right? Frankly, I am wondering whether going on a foodie cruise is a good fit for me. Although I think I will appreciate great food in small doses. Yes, I think it is very possible to request any entrée in an appetizer portion, meaning just a smaller plate or a smaller serving. I probably ought to try to do this more often, haven’t tried it yet, but many have posted regarding the smaller serving option. Just be clear when you place your order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted July 26, 2022 #10 Share Posted July 26, 2022 20 minutes ago, escrick said: I, too, will be a “newbie” next year. I do not have a large appetite, but I am assuming that I can order smaller portions. Am I right? Frankly, I am wondering whether going on a foodie cruise is a good fit for me. Although I think I will appreciate great food in small doses. I usually get an appy & the main course & dessert of course but yes just ask for smaller portions or just eat what you want & leave the rest I prefer to get smaller portions & not waste food YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escrick Posted July 27, 2022 #11 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Thanks for all the feedback. I, too, do not like wasting food. Appetiser size or half size will be the solution. I guess I was mainly wondering whether cruising made sense for me these days; however, great food is not the only benefit on such a trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted July 27, 2022 #12 Share Posted July 27, 2022 5 hours ago, escrick said: Thanks for all the feedback. I, too, do not like wasting food. Appetiser size or half size will be the solution. I guess I was mainly wondering whether cruising made sense for me these days; however, great food is not the only benefit on such a trip. I always ask the waiter how large the portion is before I downsize somethings the portions are not large at all If you have not done so already have a look at The Preismans blog he posts a lot of photos of the food it will give you an idea of portion sizes https://www.thepreismans.com/riviera_21.htm Only you can decide if cruising is for you now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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