Rare mcatmcat Posted August 13, 2023 #1 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Coming from Royal where they prefer that we use the digital menu, I caught my celebrity waiter off guard when I told her that I was ready and I had the menu on the phone. Took another X cruise and it was the same, I also noticed that most people get paper menus which in my opinion can make the experience take longer. I was wondering what is the norm, paper or digital menu. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestLakeGirl Posted August 13, 2023 #2 Share Posted August 13, 2023 (edited) Paper is very much the norm, as you observed Edited August 13, 2023 by WestLakeGirl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doghog Posted August 13, 2023 #3 Share Posted August 13, 2023 The norm for us is paper. Celebrity and RC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelownadon Posted August 13, 2023 #4 Share Posted August 13, 2023 I wouldn’t use a digital menu even if they preferred it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted August 13, 2023 #5 Share Posted August 13, 2023 As you saw, the norm is paper menus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted August 13, 2023 #6 Share Posted August 13, 2023 We use the app, decide what we want and pass on the printed menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted August 13, 2023 #7 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Paper menus will be given to you at your table. I sometimes use the digital format in traveling on M or S in a suite to check other items to mix an match. I also usually look at the desert menu in advance to determine if I should leave room for desert. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahasamatman Posted August 13, 2023 #8 Share Posted August 13, 2023 The electronic menu is often wrong, so it should be taken with a grain of salt. I have ordered from what I saw in the app and been told it's not available on multiple occasions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbcallender Posted August 13, 2023 #9 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Just got off Millenium. I didn't see anyting about a digital menu and we had Room Service door hangers for the week in our suite. Had coffee and muffins three mornings, Just called romm service and host delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted August 13, 2023 #10 Share Posted August 13, 2023 7 minutes ago, jbcallender said: Just got off Millenium. I didn't see anyting about a digital menu and we had Room Service door hangers for the week in our suite. Had coffee and muffins three mornings, Just called romm service and host delivered. The digital menu is on the app and you can order room service on the TV. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted August 13, 2023 #11 Share Posted August 13, 2023 4 hours ago, mahasamatman said: The electronic menu is often wrong, so it should be taken with a grain of salt. I have ordered from what I saw in the app and been told it's not available on multiple occasions. I've found it very accurate, can you share anything specific that couldn't be ordered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted August 13, 2023 #12 Share Posted August 13, 2023 4 hours ago, jbcallender said: Just got off Millenium. I didn't see anyting about a digital menu and we had Room Service door hangers for the week in our suite. Had coffee and muffins three mornings, Just called romm service and host delivered. There's a QR code on the table of restaurants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_T Posted August 13, 2023 #13 Share Posted August 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, NutsAboutGolf said: I've found it very accurate, can you share anything specific that couldn't be ordered? We had this on Eclipse in January this year, didn't even have dinner menus for the first few days and then they started to appear but did not exactly match the paper menu so if you relied on the app you could find yourself ordering something that wasn't actually being served that day... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted August 13, 2023 #14 Share Posted August 13, 2023 1 minute ago, Mark_T said: We had this on Eclipse in January this year, didn't even have dinner menus for the first few days and then they started to appear but did not exactly match the paper menu so if you relied on the app you could find yourself ordering something that wasn't actually being served that day... Interesting, thanks for sharing the datapoint. Sounds like someone dropped the ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_T Posted August 13, 2023 #15 Share Posted August 13, 2023 1 minute ago, NutsAboutGolf said: Interesting, thanks for sharing the datapoint. Sounds like someone dropped the ball It was still a great cruise, but the app was of limited value until they got caught up about half-way through.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted August 13, 2023 #16 Share Posted August 13, 2023 much easier for some of us to read a paper menu..glad still the norm on X 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted August 13, 2023 #17 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Also the app doesn’t have the vegetarian menu , noticed it doesn’t have the kids menu anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tierun Posted August 13, 2023 #18 Share Posted August 13, 2023 I use both. I think the norm is actually a matter of personal preference. Some are digital while many are tactile. Celebrity is generally a more mature group than Royal so the use of tech will vary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadwaybaby123 Posted August 13, 2023 #19 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Volunteering for 2 tech companies, I know that anything can happen with tech and it's not always reliable. I'd much rather have the paper menu, that way you know the menu is right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upwarduk Posted August 13, 2023 #20 Share Posted August 13, 2023 2 hours ago, Ex-Airbalancer said: Also the app doesn’t have the vegetarian menu , noticed it doesn’t have the kids menu anymore I found it easier to use the paper menu, as it lists allergies at the bottom. Never seen those on the digital menu. I am always given a paper menu, when I pre order for the next day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islabahia Posted August 13, 2023 #21 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Paper menu. The X app has too many oops for my liking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doghog Posted August 13, 2023 #22 Share Posted August 13, 2023 (edited) The only time I use the app is at the 45 day mark for selecting our show up time. And then at the pre cruise hotel to do the muster drill and health questioner. Edited August 13, 2023 by doghog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted August 13, 2023 #23 Share Posted August 13, 2023 The app is unreliable and hard to navigate. Don’t count on it for any accuracy😟 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamer321 Posted August 13, 2023 #24 Share Posted August 13, 2023 I use the App pre-cruise to get an idea generally what will be available and to plan ahead but I prefer paper menus once I'm on board the ship. It just feels more elegant that way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted August 13, 2023 #25 Share Posted August 13, 2023 8 hours ago, Ex-Airbalancer said: Also the app doesn’t have the vegetarian menu , noticed it doesn’t have the kids menu anymore Some will say this will vary from ship to ship but it actually comes down to the app menu updating person/team. I am seeing the kids section in the dinner on a few sailings I just checked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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