$8 charge for an extra dining night at Chibang/Cucina/pig and Anchor?

[Thenagers]

15 minutes ago, Illbcruzn4life said:

Yeah I usually don't cruise Carnival a lot but they bribed me with free laundry so I booked a couple.

 

 

I’m living the casino offers!

[Illbcruzn4life]

5 hours ago, CruizinSusan70 said:

The food is better at Blue Iguana.

I ate there a couple times on the Horizon. Dont they close at 6?

[talkorpi]

I just noticed when looking at the Jubilee that it also had Guys Pig and Anchor listed as an "Additional Cost" restaurant.  Wonder what is going on there.

[Illbcruzn4life]

40 minutes ago, talkorpi said:

I just noticed when looking at the Jubilee that it also had Guys Pig and Anchor listed as an "Additional Cost" restaurant.  Wonder what is going on there.

maybe they are making the dining rooms bigger on the Jubilee?

[RD64]

So we have people complaining about an $8 dining upcharge and $999 cabana fee. Is there a happy medium?

[CruizinSusan70]

44 minutes ago, RD64 said:

So we have people complaining about an $8 dining upcharge and $999 cabana fee. Is there a happy medium?

Yes, it's called Cheers.

[mz-s]

2 hours ago, Illbcruzn4life said:

maybe they are making the dining rooms bigger on the Jubilee?

 

Judging from the deck plans, not that I can tell.

[BoozinCroozin]

Whambulance time. It is currently on MG only. Why not give others a try at it and if you want to eat there more than once, pay the $8. I don't know why people are up in arms about it.

 

Carnival serves the stockholders, that is who they report to, not the customer contrary to popular belief. Yes, they have a product to sell, but there are Multi-$B investors pressuring the Board and Execs to return the stock price. And if you don't think these big hedge funds don't have people scouring through the financials, identifying where $Ms can be made and saved, bringing them at stockholder meetings or meetings at Augusta with Board members, you are crazy. 

[mz-s]

2 hours ago, BoozinCroozin said:

Whambulance time. It is currently on MG only. Why not give others a try at it and if you want to eat there more than once, pay the $8. I don't know why people are up in arms about it.

 

Carnival serves the stockholders, that is who they report to, not the customer contrary to popular belief. Yes, they have a product to sell, but there are Multi-$B investors pressuring the Board and Execs to return the stock price. And if you don't think these big hedge funds don't have people scouring through the financials, identifying where $Ms can be made and saved, bringing them at stockholder meetings or meetings at Augusta with Board members, you are crazy. 

 

Who is up in arms about it?

[BrotherCraig]

17 hours ago, talkorpi said:

I just noticed when looking at the Jubilee that it also had Guys Pig and Anchor listed as an "Additional Cost" restaurant.  Wonder what is going on there.

 

Listed as additional cost on Celebration and MG as well.  It is still complimentary.  

Edited April 26, 2023 by BrotherCraig

[BrotherCraig]

4 hours ago, BoozinCroozin said:

Whambulance time. It is currently on MG only. Why not give others a try at it and if you want to eat there more than once, pay the $8. I don't know why people are up in arms about it.

 

Carnival serves the stockholders, that is who they report to, not the customer contrary to popular belief. Yes, they have a product to sell, but there are Multi-$B investors pressuring the Board and Execs to return the stock price. And if you don't think these big hedge funds don't have people scouring through the financials, identifying where $Ms can be made and saved, bringing them at stockholder meetings or meetings at Augusta with Board members, you are crazy. 

 

100% agree.  Not sure why some folks are making drama about it.  Eating in there once for dinner is plenty.  A lot of options onboard plus you can have lunch in there.  

[Saint Greg]

On 4/24/2023 at 10:55 PM, Illbcruzn4life said:

I ate there a couple times on the Horizon. Dont they close at 6?

 

BI closes more like 2:30-3:30. I think it depends on if it's a sea/port day.

[Saint Greg]

On 4/24/2023 at 12:32 PM, Illbcruzn4life said:

Please mention the Mexican side. Going on Celebration this weekend and I’d really like to know.😊

 

Didn't like it for dinner but I did like the lunch bowl. But I liked the Asian lunch bowl even more.

 

The main thing I liked about Chibang dinner is my room is always in the front of the ship and it's really convenient. Most of the dining is pretty much in the back of the ship.

[Tryingtocruise]

On 4/24/2023 at 9:55 PM, BlerkOne said:

il capitano ’s signature dish
Each Cucina Del Capitano also features a signature entrée
inspired by the Captain’s treasured family recipe that’s been
handled down for generations. And while each dish is different,
rest assured it’s a mouth-watering Italian classic that we are sure
your family will enjoy!

And on the Horizon, it was Chef Boyardee.  I don't remember the description, but it looked and tasted like it came out of can of my childhood.  Gross!

 

Also, recommend skipping Guy's Pig & Anchor for dinner.  It was essentially leftover from the lunch buffet.  Dried out and tasteless.

[CruizinSusan70]

6 hours ago, Tryingtocruise said:

And on the Horizon, it was Chef Boyardee.  I don't remember the description, but it looked and tasted like it came out of can of my childhood.  Gross!

You made the mistake of not ordering the tomahawk pork chop with the fingerling potatoes.  Well worth the upcharge price.

[Tryingtocruise]

46 minutes ago, CruizinSusan70 said:

You made the mistake of not ordering the tomahawk pork chop with the fingerling potatoes.  Well worth the upcharge price.

That's what my husband had and said.  I just expected the Captain's choice to be special and it was gross.

[gkbiiii]

On 4/24/2023 at 10:32 PM, BlerkOne said:

You used to get more than 4 before the Royal cutbacks, but I digress. Perks are bribes.

The "Happy Hour in the Lounge, was 5pm-8pm: now we get 4/5/6 drinks in ANY Bar and most Dining Rooms.  That's all day/night!

[BlerkOne]

17 minutes ago, gkbiiii said:

The "Happy Hour in the Lounge, was 5pm-8pm: now we get 4/5/6 drinks in ANY Bar and most Dining Rooms.  That's all day/night!

For a while you got both.

[CruizinSusan70]

Just now, BlerkOne said:

For a while you got both.

And your status on Royal is what?  Never thought you ever stepped foot on a Royal ship.

[gkbiiii]

Just now, CruizinSusan70 said:

And your status on Royal is what?  Never thought you ever stepped foot on a Royal ship.

Mine is Diamond Plus.

[BlerkOne]

5 minutes ago, CruizinSusan70 said:

And your status on Royal is what?  Never thought you ever stepped foot on a Royal ship.

I can tell you there was overlap in 2017.

[CruizinSusan70]

1 hour ago, gkbiiii said:

Mine is Diamond Plus.

Wasn't asking you.  Blerk flies the Carnival Corporation flag and only cruised on Celebrity after getting a casino deal.  Was inquiring if he ever cruised on Royal.

Hope you enjoy your five drinks per day on each sailing on Royal.

[CruizinSusan70]

1 hour ago, BlerkOne said:

I can tell you there was overlap in 2017.

I guess that gkbiii would know the answer since his status on Royal is Diamond Plus and I will infer from your response that your status is never.

[BlerkOne]

44 minutes ago, CruizinSusan70 said:

I guess that gkbiii would know the answer since his status on Royal is Diamond Plus and I will infer from your response that your status is never.

Your ability to be wrong is uncanny.

[CruizinSusan70]

13 minutes ago, BlerkOne said:

Your ability to be wrong is uncanny.

Then why so evasive on post 71.  I asked a point blank question and all you needed to do was respond with a straight forward answer as to what your status is on Royal.  Cruising on Royal doesn't tarnish your Carnival Corporation flag.