basor Posted August 30, 2023 #51 Share Posted August 30, 2023 3 hours ago, LHT28 said: Did they not have afternoon tea with little sandwiches /cakes? I thought Barristas had some offering all day is this not case on Vista ? In the interest of research, we will have to go check out what is offered at Barristas between 4PM and 6:30PM ...see you there! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 30, 2023 #52 Share Posted August 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, basor said: In the interest of research, we will have to go check out what is offered at Barristas between 4PM and 6:30PM ...see you there! Yes right after afternoon tea so make it 4:30 pm 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJL2023 Posted August 30, 2023 #53 Share Posted August 30, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, basor said: In the interest of research, we will have to go check out what is offered at Barristas between 4PM and 6:30PM ...see you there! Research really is key in these situations!! I may have put in a bit too much research there on my Vista cruise in May!! Edited August 30, 2023 by EJL2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basor Posted August 30, 2023 #54 Share Posted August 30, 2023 To be fair, I believe the OP was indicating that for those that prefer to eat dinner earlier, there were no options except room service before 6:30PM ....which is true...some people due to medical concerns or preference, need/want to eat their dinner at 5:30 - 6PM. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJL2023 Posted August 30, 2023 #55 Share Posted August 30, 2023 7 minutes ago, basor said: To be fair, I believe the OP was indicating that for those that prefer to eat dinner earlier, there were no options except room service before 6:30PM ....which is true...some people due to medical concerns or preference, need/want to eat their dinner at 5:30 - 6PM. Good point. But……..does that mean you will be abandoning your research now??😃 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basor Posted August 30, 2023 #56 Share Posted August 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, EJL2023 said: Good point. But……..does that mean you will be abandoning your research now??😃 Of course not!!! It is still important to carefully check what sustenance is available during that "black hole" between 5PM (end of tea) and 6:30PM (dining room open) besides room service! A researchers job is never done....availability of food, cookie debacle and are the amazing almond croissants really available every morning in Barristas? 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 30, 2023 #57 Share Posted August 30, 2023 36 minutes ago, basor said: To be fair, I believe the OP was indicating that for those that prefer to eat dinner earlier, there were no options except room service before 6:30PM ....which is true...some people due to medical concerns or preference, need/want to eat their dinner at 5:30 - 6PM. But they would know this information prior to booking just by asking Oceania or ask here I am not buying it LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goletans Posted August 30, 2023 #58 Share Posted August 30, 2023 34 minutes ago, basor said: It is still important to carefully check what sustenance is available during that "black hole" between 5PM (end of tea) and 6:30PM (dining room open) Nibbles with your cocktails at the bar to tide one over 🙃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basor Posted August 30, 2023 #59 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Just now, goletans said: Nibbles with your cocktails at the bar to tide one over 🙃 Thanks, forgot about that one...will add to the list 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 30, 2023 #60 Share Posted August 30, 2023 38 minutes ago, basor said: Of course not!!! It is still important to carefully check what sustenance is available during that "black hole" between 5PM (end of tea) and 6:30PM (dining room open) besides room service! A researchers job is never done....availability of food, cookie debacle and are the amazing almond croissants really available every morning in Barristas? You have more time to do the research I will have to split the taste testing with DH LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basor Posted August 30, 2023 #61 Share Posted August 30, 2023 33 minutes ago, LHT28 said: But they would know this information prior to booking just by asking Oceania or ask here I am not buying it LOL I will give them the benefit of the doubt, if you have only sailed on larger ships where the buffet is always open or there is somewhere serving meal food, I would not have thought to ask about when a buffet or dining room is open. Also, so few actual cruisers know or post on CC, that they lack the option of learning the details, I sailed many years before finding CC and then it was while onboard a ship.. They are making an observation and it will now inform others about this, so if it is important for dining, they are prepared. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanoj Posted August 31, 2023 Author #62 Share Posted August 31, 2023 8 hours ago, basor said: To be fair, I believe the OP was indicating that for those that prefer to eat dinner earlier, there were no options except room service before 6:30PM ....which is true...some people due to medical concerns or preference, need/want to eat their dinner at 5:30 - 6PM. Yes, this was my meaning. On a couple of days we had either a late lunch at Waves Grill (ordered before 4 pm) or foraged in Horizon’s for Afternoon Tea (with petite sandwiches and delicious sweets) and or at the Baristas/The Bakery (late in day there were nuts, meats, cheeses, chips, small sandwiches, pastries and mini quiches). Though there was no shortage of food available between 4 to 6:30 pm, these offerings were not as satisfying as restaurant or even Terrace Cafe meals. Because of this we opted primarily for 6:30 dinner meals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanoj Posted August 31, 2023 Author #63 Share Posted August 31, 2023 7 hours ago, LHT28 said: But they would know this information prior to booking just by asking Oceania or ask here I am not buying it LOL Yes I knew about the dining times before booking. All other things equal (and they never are), if a different cruise line we would be willing to sail with offered earlier dinner dining options, this would be a decision factor for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linkster248 Posted September 1, 2023 #64 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Just got off Vista. There are no food options between 5:30-6:30 except room service. If in concierge class, thru do have bite size sandwiches and cookies in the lounge on 9 forward. We would bring snacks back to the room after lunch. Tender operation definitely needs improvement. For all those that enjoy a casino on board, the casino on Vista is very well run. The manager is always around and will but you drinks if you play. There are $10 and $25 black Jack tables, 3card poker and roulette and craps rables. The slots seemed very fair. My wife played on the same machine the entire trip and basically broke even. On sea days there is a black Jack tournament and hold ‘em poker tournament. You will enjoy the casino and the rest of the ship. I prefer a cabin near the aft elevators as they are more frequently used for dining venues. Bon Voyage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basor Posted September 2, 2023 #65 Share Posted September 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Linkster248 said: Just got off Vista. There are no food options between 5:30-6:30 except room service. If in concierge class, thru do have bite size sandwiches and cookies in the lounge on 9 forward. We would bring snacks back to the room after lunch. Tender operation definitely needs improvement. For all those that enjoy a casino on board, the casino on Vista is very well run. The manager is always around and will but you drinks if you play. There are $10 and $25 black Jack tables, 3card poker and roulette and craps rables. The slots seemed very fair. My wife played on the same machine the entire trip and basically broke even. On sea days there is a black Jack tournament and hold ‘em poker tournament. You will enjoy the casino and the rest of the ship. I prefer a cabin near the aft elevators as they are more frequently used for dining venues. Bon Voyage Baristas was closed between 5:30 and 6:30?? I thought it was open from early morning to late evening...they have lots of munchies available there to tide someone over until dinner... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linkster248 Posted September 2, 2023 #66 Share Posted September 2, 2023 I can promise you the guests are not hanging out at night sipping lattes. I’m pretty sure they do close before dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted September 2, 2023 #67 Share Posted September 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Linkster248 said: I can promise you the guests are not hanging out at night sipping lattes. I’m pretty sure they do close before dinner. Interesting I thought they had wine & nibbles until later in the evening 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMHuntFerry Posted September 2, 2023 #68 Share Posted September 2, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Linkster248 said: I can promise you the guests are not hanging out at night sipping lattes. I’m pretty sure they do close before dinner. They switch over around 6 pm or so and have some evening coffee bevvies available. There are most definitely people sipping lattes up to closing which I believe is ~10 pm. Plus other bevvies: Edited September 2, 2023 by AMHuntFerry 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basor Posted September 2, 2023 #69 Share Posted September 2, 2023 3 hours ago, Linkster248 said: I can promise you the guests are not hanging out at night sipping lattes. I’m pretty sure they do close before dinner. I believe they not only offer coffee drinks with and with out alcohol but wine in the evenings... I know we have partaken in after dinner coffees there many times. Did you actually go up there and confirm it closed at 6 or just guessing? Others have posted it is open until 10PM.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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