jagsfan Posted January 13, 2023 #101 Share Posted January 13, 2023 On 1/9/2023 at 7:49 AM, LEMJMcC said: On past cruises I would awaken much earlier than the lovely wife and go out to catch the sunrise. On my way back to the cabin I would stop by Cafe Promenade to pick up a hot breakfast tea for me, coffee for the wife, and some breakfast pastries for us both. Also there were many evenings that we would want to enjoy a late night snack and I would again run down to Sorrentos to pick up some pizza and grab some beverages as well. In either case, I had my hands full! The problem for me has always been trying to carry all this from the promenade deck back up to the cabin, especially when I had to take the elevators - imagine a guy with two drinks and a bunch of food in his hands trying to hit the elevator button with his elbow or big toe of one foot while balancing on the other! Anyway, it occurred to me that others have likely solved this dilemma and what better place to find possible solutions than the CC Forum?! So what tactics have you successfully employed to carry a bunch of drinks and food up to your cabins? I’ve saved a room service tray in the past, and kept it in the closet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted January 13, 2023 #102 Share Posted January 13, 2023 On 1/9/2023 at 9:36 AM, Scottdalfonso said: say I wanted to take a few slices of pizza to the room...can I get a whole pizza to bring up with me? My DH keeps the whole pizza on a plate and covers it with another plate. more sanitary when getting on a crowded elevator, and it’s still pretty warm when I get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrinkm Posted January 13, 2023 #103 Share Posted January 13, 2023 8 hours ago, LEMJMcC said: You know, she recently told me that I am permitted to awaken her when I get up to get her to accompany me. I asked if I could video her saying that for later use and she refused, so I think I know how that's going to go😁 I think you would need to throw the red challenge flag! (have you seen those commercials?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare livingonthebeach Posted January 15, 2023 #104 Share Posted January 15, 2023 On 1/13/2023 at 2:57 PM, jagsfan said: I’ve saved a room service tray in the past, and kept it in the closet. Great advice! If you don’t hide it will get tossed with the cleaning service - that goes for glasses, forks spoons napkins as well. If you want it - hide it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie416 Posted January 20, 2023 #105 Share Posted January 20, 2023 I just purchased a small tray from Amazon. Will hold our 2 cups of coffee, won’t take up any room in the luggage, wish I thought of this yrs ago. A struggle getting back to the room with 2 cups of coffee! Marg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted January 20, 2023 #106 Share Posted January 20, 2023 On 1/9/2023 at 9:09 AM, not-enough-cruising said: Continental breakfast is free from room service. keep the tray and us it throughout the week. Room service continental breakfast rarely shows up at the time I order it for. Plus if I wake up early, do I have to wait? If I wake up late and they have to wake me up is not great either. I do like the keep the try part though…. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane Hog Posted January 21, 2023 #107 Share Posted January 21, 2023 On 1/9/2023 at 8:40 AM, LEMJMcC said: I wonder where I could lay my hands on a few of these? I've got two or three of those in the backseat of my truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane Hog Posted January 21, 2023 #108 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Our daughter is disabled, so we purchased trays we use onboard that fit perfectly in our rollerbags. In transit they're extra protection for my laptop and wine bottles, and used at home occasionally for crafts or grandkids. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirstyCruiser Posted January 21, 2023 #109 Share Posted January 21, 2023 You need a pair of Mule Socks https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B089ZG6371/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_3?smid=A1NW6QEN47NZN2&psc=1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted January 21, 2023 #110 Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) On 1/9/2023 at 8:36 AM, Scottdalfonso said: say I wanted to take a few slices of pizza to the room...can I get a whole pizza to bring up with me? Absolutely, we ordered what Evan the Mgr. called Caribbean Dream, it had pineapple, sausage and pepperoni, onion and olives, it was given to us the next night in a real pizza box and we ate it in our room. It was delish. That was Odyssey but we've done that on other ships too. even in Promenade Cafe. We've also taken food from the MDR. They gave it to us on a plate with the vented plastic covers. AGAIN, maybe ASK! Edited January 21, 2023 by BecciBoo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum2Mercury Posted January 21, 2023 #111 Share Posted January 21, 2023 9 minutes ago, BecciBoo said: Absolutely, we ordered what Evan the Mgr. called Caribbean Dream, it had pineapple, sausage and pepperoni, onion and olives, it was given to us the next night in a real pizza box and we ate it in our room. It was delish. That was Odyssey but we've done that on other ships too. even in Promenade Cafe. Ooh, that sounds tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEMJMcC Posted January 23, 2023 Author #112 Share Posted January 23, 2023 On 1/20/2023 at 11:52 AM, maggie416 said: I just purchased a small tray from Amazon. Will hold our 2 cups of coffee, won’t take up any room in the luggage, wish I thought of this yrs ago. A struggle getting back to the room with 2 cups of coffee! Marg Can you provide a link or picture? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie416 Posted January 23, 2023 #113 Share Posted January 23, 2023 2 hours ago, LEMJMcC said: Can you provide a link or picture? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twins_to_alaska Posted January 23, 2023 #114 Share Posted January 23, 2023 A 10x14 tray from Amazon worked great, fit in my backpack. Moved up to two 12x16 trays for last trip with my sister that fit great in my carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twins_to_alaska Posted January 23, 2023 #115 Share Posted January 23, 2023 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004DPBZXY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FRIDRG4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrinkm Posted January 23, 2023 #116 Share Posted January 23, 2023 If you live near an IKEA, they have some very inexpensive, cute trays as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 23, 2023 #117 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Another way to do it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky1987 Posted January 23, 2023 #118 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Can't believe no one has suggested the best way to do it: 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsf Posted January 23, 2023 #119 Share Posted January 23, 2023 I always pack some zip-top bags of various sizes that come in handy for all kinds of uses,carrying food also and protecting stuff at the beach. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amberle3 Posted January 24, 2023 #120 Share Posted January 24, 2023 6 hours ago, jbrinkm said: If you live near an IKEA, they have some very inexpensive, cute trays as well. I was going to mention that, they have some very inexpensive trays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morecruisesplz Posted January 24, 2023 #121 Share Posted January 24, 2023 First, don't take the elevator. Walk the stairs if you have an open coffee cup on top. Food on plate. Then upside down plate. Coffee on top and steady hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shofer Posted January 24, 2023 #122 Share Posted January 24, 2023 On 1/9/2023 at 11:45 AM, not-enough-cruising said: Believe it or not, not that long ago, they did provide trays in the WJ Haven't seen a tray in the buffet for the last 8-10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RCCL Fan Posted January 24, 2023 #123 Share Posted January 24, 2023 On 1/9/2023 at 8:36 AM, Scottdalfonso said: say I wanted to take a few slices of pizza to the room...can I get a whole pizza to bring up with me? OMG this happened on Odyssey. Teen gets in the pizza line which is super long, gets to the front and says, "I want 6 large pizzas" They tell him no. They don't do that. Especially when busy. He can only get by the slice. He argues and argues and finally says ok. I order 72 slices of pizza. They just stared at him, and gave him all 5 pizzas they had ready and prepared and we all had to wait while they made more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted January 24, 2023 #124 Share Posted January 24, 2023 2 hours ago, RCCL Fan said: OMG this happened on Odyssey. Teen gets in the pizza line which is super long, gets to the front and says, "I want 6 large pizzas" They tell him no. They don't do that. Especially when busy. He can only get by the slice. He argues and argues and finally says ok. I order 72 slices of pizza. They just stared at him, and gave him all 5 pizzas they had ready and prepared and we all had to wait while they made more. I wish there was an eye roll response. 🙄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinMamainMN Posted January 24, 2023 #125 Share Posted January 24, 2023 On 1/13/2023 at 5:12 AM, vacationlover_mn said: When I go to pick up my morning coffees and snacks, I use a collapsible nylon 4 cup coffee holder that I got on Amazon. Space for pastries AND coffee?! Great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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