Auscruisefam Posted August 20, 2022 #276 Share Posted August 20, 2022 How is the buffet for breakfast and lunch? I will be on board in a couple of weeks and it’s all sounding a bit depressing from these posts. I will book specialty dining on the app tomorrow to make sure we don’t miss out. I might book each restaurant twice. Just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare yes!yes!yes! Posted August 20, 2022 Author #277 Share Posted August 20, 2022 6 hours ago, Auscruisefam said: How is the buffet for breakfast and lunch? I will be on board in a couple of weeks and it’s all sounding a bit depressing from these posts. I will book specialty dining on the app tomorrow to make sure we don’t miss out. I might book each restaurant twice. Just in case. The buffet looks very sad compared to royal Caribbean. But the food is actually very tasty and served very hot. They have someone cooking fresh waffles to order. I am an early morning person and the buffet is open earlier than the dining room. I have had it 3 times for breakfast so far. To be honest the dining room breakfast has been the worst dishes I've had so far. The French toast was just deep fried bread that hadn't really been dipped in the egg. Looked good, tasted like the fryer. The lunch is good also. I eat there for Port days. It just looks like such a minimal set-up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shireboi Posted August 20, 2022 #278 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Rather cloudy and coolish arrival into Newcastle..0615am now….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare yes!yes!yes! Posted August 20, 2022 Author #279 Share Posted August 20, 2022 I have my umbrella and coat ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted August 20, 2022 #280 Share Posted August 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, yes!yes!yes! said: I have my umbrella and coat ready I don't think you need your brolly. Just a typical morning coastal shower, and the cloud usually burns off when the sun comes up. Much cooler than Brissie for sure, but should be nice enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 20, 2022 #281 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Hope everyone has a nice day, weather included 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripmode33 Posted August 20, 2022 #282 Share Posted August 20, 2022 11 hours ago, arxcards said: Apart from a cancellation or maybe a hold on some tables for suites, both specialty restaurants were booked out prior to boarding. Re the speciality restaurants being booked out prior to cruise, have you heard whether cruisers with complimentary speciality dining are having trouble getting a booking once on board. I understand that you can't book these complimentary speciality dining until you are on board (unless it is the Suite first night perk). It would be a shame to miss out on the promo inclusion because of no availability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jandex Posted August 20, 2022 #283 Share Posted August 20, 2022 On 8/19/2022 at 9:28 AM, arxcards said: Looks like a great thread to be on. On our way to the terminal in an hour. Been a while since we have had drinks packages. We aren't planning on being Friday night drunks, but I can't promise anything. Those Milky Way Martinis are dangerous. A final check, and once again a complimentary upgrade has slipped us by. We will get our first someday. CRUISE DAY! Definitely tried Milky Way Martini - along with many others. The beverage menu is very good, there is lots of variety. Medallion ordering works well most of the time, but plenty of bar staff taking orders the old fashioned way too. happy cruising everyone! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jandex Posted August 20, 2022 #284 Share Posted August 20, 2022 With regards to the food - can’t comment on buffet, however we have dined in MDR both nights. We are a total of 10 travelling together and we have all enjoyed the food. There is plenty of variety to choose from. No-one has been disappointed with their meals. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare yes!yes!yes! Posted August 20, 2022 Author #285 Share Posted August 20, 2022 52 minutes ago, arxcards said: I don't think you need your brolly. Just a typical morning coastal shower, and the cloud usually burns off when the sun comes up. Much cooler than Brissie for sure, but should be nice enough. I have a small fold up one that fits in my hand bag. The weather won't bother me. I had the smoked salmon with bagel and the English breakfast this morning. I'm stuffed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted August 20, 2022 #286 Share Posted August 20, 2022 31 minutes ago, yes!yes!yes! said: I have a small fold up one that fits in my hand bag. The weather won't bother me. I had the smoked salmon with bagel and the English breakfast this morning. I'm stuffed We are going to walk off some food today. If I add last night's drinks, I might need to run a marathon. 😁 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare arxcards Posted August 20, 2022 #289 Share Posted August 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Tripmode33 said: Re the speciality restaurants being booked out prior to cruise, have you heard whether cruisers with complimentary speciality dining are having trouble getting a booking once on board. I understand that you can't book these complimentary speciality dining until you are on board (unless it is the Suite first night perk). It would be a shame to miss out on the promo inclusion because of no availability. We have a complimentary specialty restaurant on Majestic later in the year. I am pretty sure I could pre-book on the app for any night, and it asks if you want to use your voucher. I am logged onto this voyage, so not able to check atm. You can go in and have a look, and back out before confirming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare yes!yes!yes! Posted August 20, 2022 Author #290 Share Posted August 20, 2022 9 minutes ago, arxcards said: We are going to walk off some food today. If I add last night's drinks, I might need to run a marathon. 😁 Same here. I don't think mum will keep up tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare yes!yes!yes! Posted August 20, 2022 Author #291 Share Posted August 20, 2022 With regards to the speciality restaurants. On the previous cruise a few people were complaining that they couldn't get a booking at the steakhouse at all. Apparently they are only doing 200 covers a night. I plan on doing it once on the last cruise. Just for something different. I haven't made a booking. I was hoping mum would get a complimentary one thru the casino. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted August 20, 2022 #292 Share Posted August 20, 2022 18 minutes ago, Hogbay said: On that menu I always go for the pork chop, but I have been tempted by the lamb shanks. There is always the fall-back option of chicken breast. I don't know why a person couldn't find something to appeal on that menu. I have found that every dish is well presented and very tasty. In the past, the only menu items I didn't like was some of Curtis Stone's specialty dishes although his chicken and leek pie was quite good. These items seem to have disappeared from the menu and I have to say "good riddance"! 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare yes!yes!yes! Posted August 21, 2022 Author #293 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Thanks to whoever gave me directions for this. About to go on the tunnel tour 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted August 21, 2022 #294 Share Posted August 21, 2022 As you leave the gun will be fired by a raffle winner from my old home town, I haven’t yet heard who wo it though. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogbay Posted August 21, 2022 #295 Share Posted August 21, 2022 1 hour ago, yes!yes!yes! said: Thanks to whoever gave me directions for this. About to go on the tunnel tour Looks like my old work . My choice ferry to Stockton, pension opal , then flat walk bolo and two pubs for walk back and this beach front gem . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare yes!yes!yes! Posted August 21, 2022 Author #296 Share Posted August 21, 2022 I have 2 more Port days in Newcastle Tunnel tour was excellent 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted August 21, 2022 #297 Share Posted August 21, 2022 1 hour ago, GUT2407 said: As you leave the gun will be fired by a raffle winner from my old home town, I haven’t yet heard who wo it though. I hope they are a bad shot. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted August 21, 2022 #298 Share Posted August 21, 2022 41 minutes ago, yes!yes!yes! said: I have 2 more Port days in Newcastle Tunnel tour was excellent We were there this morning, and were tempted to book the tour. Another time, it is a beautiful spot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer Posted August 21, 2022 #299 Share Posted August 21, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, yes!yes!yes! said: With regards to the speciality restaurants. On the previous cruise a few people were complaining that they couldn't get a booking at the steakhouse at all. Apparently they are only doing 200 covers a night. I plan on doing it once on the last cruise. Just for something different. I haven't made a booking. I was hoping mum would get a complimentary one thru the casino. That is interesting to read, as both Bayou and Sabatini's certainly weren't anywhere near full when we were on last week. Maybe the restriction in numbers is to spread out tables/diners more. Edited August 21, 2022 by Aussieflyer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare yes!yes!yes! Posted August 21, 2022 Author #300 Share Posted August 21, 2022 13 minutes ago, Aussieflyer said: That is interesting to read, as both Bayou and Sabatini's certainly weren't anywhere near full when we were on last week. Maybe the restriction in numbers is to spread out tables/diners more. I agree. It looked half empty every time I passed by. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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