NSWP Posted December 16, 2023 #76 Share Posted December 16, 2023 On 12/15/2023 at 9:25 AM, getting older slowly said: just a general comment on pricess extra charges, we were talking about how everything has gone up.. then to put it in prospective standard fare 7years ago. for a suite (melbourne- NZ return ) was around 10k to 11k for 2 and on boards cost about 1.3k last trip a week ago around 8.5k for standard fare and on board costs 1.8k ( we didnt hold back ) so the overall cost it now less... haing said that price for late 2024 (melbourne- NZ return )is 10.1k Re room serve when in Club Class (reserve collection now ) just ask wait staff for a to go cheese plater and carry it back to cabin ( no cost and best cheese plater on ship ) so price go up, less is included, evyerybody is trying to make a quid Cheers Don with coffee Don make your own cheese platter up from the lunch buffet for pre dinner balcony snacks. What I did. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted December 16, 2023 #77 Share Posted December 16, 2023 On 12/15/2023 at 1:57 PM, joejoe 59 said: We have the old plus package booked prior to December 2022. I can now see in our onboard credit total that it has had $50 added to it, which is obviously to activate our medallions. I'm thinking we shouldn't have any issues unlike others have 🤞 You can use your medallions for no charge. The charge will only apply if you order food/drinks from your phone. I didn't detail from our affected cruise. We received $50 OBC for having our booking conditions altered. We chose not to dine at Alfredo’s and we chose not to use the medallion app to order, as we felt there was no value in activating on a short cruise. We spent the $50 on a Stanley bear for our upcoming grandcruiser instead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jean C Posted December 16, 2023 #78 Share Posted December 16, 2023 10 hours ago, NSWP said: Don make your own cheese platter up from the lunch buffet for pre dinner balcony snacks. What I did. We usually ate in the MDR, but if collecting water supplies or whatever from buffet after dinner, and checking what was on offer there, we were very, very impressed with the cheese selection - much, much better than if you ordered cheese instead of a dessert in the MDR 🧀 We keep saying that we'll go up there just for cheese after dinner some time but the MDR dessert selection usually gets the better of me 🎂 😋 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getting older slowly Posted December 16, 2023 #79 Share Posted December 16, 2023 14 hours ago, NSWP said: Don make your own cheese platter up from the lunch buffet for pre dinner balcony snacks. What I did. Good thought Les, but being after the DeepClean due to Gastro.... the buffet was a no-go area for us.... and have found the buffet / IC idea of a cheese is not the same as Reserved colloction Dining But .. in a few hours heading on board to the land of THE CHEESE TROLLEY in the princess grills on cunard finshed packing and driver will be here in under two hours Cheers Don with Tea 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted December 17, 2023 #80 Share Posted December 17, 2023 15 hours ago, NSWP said: Don make your own cheese platter up from the lunch buffet for pre dinner balcony snacks. What I did. Agreed. I usually take a Tupperware container so I can keep any left-over cheese in the fridge for the next night. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted December 17, 2023 #81 Share Posted December 17, 2023 59 minutes ago, getting older slowly said: Good thought Les, but being after the DeepClean due to Gastro.... the buffet was a no-go area for us.... and have found the buffet / IC idea of a cheese is not the same as Reserved colloction Dining But .. in a few hours heading on board to the land of THE CHEESE TROLLEY in the princess grills on cunard finshed packing and driver will be here in under two hours Cheers Don with Tea Bon Voyage Don, stay well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted December 17, 2023 #82 Share Posted December 17, 2023 3 hours ago, getting older slowly said: Good thought Les, but being after the DeepClean due to Gastro.... the buffet was a no-go area for us.... and have found the buffet / IC idea of a cheese is not the same as Reserved colloction Dining But .. in a few hours heading on board to the land of THE CHEESE TROLLEY in the princess grills on cunard finshed packing and driver will be here in under two hours Cheers Don with Tea I want to hear all about it! We're doing Princess Grills on Cunard next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoe 59 Posted December 17, 2023 #83 Share Posted December 17, 2023 15 hours ago, arxcards said: You can use your medallions for no charge. The charge will only apply if you order food/drinks from your phone. I didn't detail from our affected cruise. We received $50 OBC for having our booking conditions altered. We chose not to dine at Alfredo’s and we chose not to use the medallion app to order, as we felt there was no value in activating on a short cruise. We spent the $50 on a Stanley bear for our upcoming grandcruiser instead. Yes I knew I could use it to get into my room & on & off the ship. A Stanley bear for your grand baby sounds like a good way to spend your obc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetta83 Posted December 20, 2023 #84 Share Posted December 20, 2023 My kids got their 25 obc and were super excited. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetta83 Posted December 20, 2023 #85 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Btw, there is no more lobster on second formal. It is replaced with a very dry mashed prawn dumpling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripmode33 Posted December 20, 2023 #86 Share Posted December 20, 2023 14 hours ago, Zetta83 said: Btw, there is no more lobster on second formal. It is replaced with a very dry mashed prawn dumpling. Agree, definitely a stretch to call this dish 'Surf and Turf'. Surely they could have afforded a couple of prawns to sit on top. We're actually overall disappointed with the new menus this cruise. But we haven't gone hungry - just not enjoying the dining experience to the same extent that we used to on Princess. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted December 20, 2023 #87 Share Posted December 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Tripmode33 said: Agree, definitely a stretch to call this dish 'Surf and Turf'. Surely they could have afforded a couple of prawns to sit on top. We're actually overall disappointed with the new menus this cruise. But we haven't gone hungry - just not enjoying the dining experience to the same extent that we used to on Princess. I do not understand why people go ga gaga over Lobster. Very overrated. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted December 21, 2023 #88 Share Posted December 21, 2023 23 hours ago, icat2000 said: I do not understand why people go ga gaga over Lobster. Very overrated. Agree I bought a small one from Woollies last week, $24, thawed but had been frozen. God only knows where it originated from. Anyway it was super tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted December 21, 2023 #89 Share Posted December 21, 2023 On 12/20/2023 at 6:27 PM, Zetta83 said: Btw, there is no more lobster on second formal. It is replaced with a very dry mashed prawn dumpling. Cut backs and more cut backs. It will be BYO Lobster soon. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetta83 Posted December 22, 2023 #90 Share Posted December 22, 2023 On 12/21/2023 at 10:25 AM, icat2000 said: I do not understand why people go ga gaga over Lobster. Very overrated. I would say the lobsters from The Catch were great, would be lovely to compare, but alas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted December 22, 2023 #91 Share Posted December 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Zetta83 said: I would say the lobsters from The Catch were great, would be lovely to compare, but alas. My Mrs loves the Crown Grill Lobster as well. I guess that is the plan - if you want lobster, it is on the MDR menu as a pay extra dish, or it is in the specialty restaurants. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetta83 Posted December 22, 2023 #92 Share Posted December 22, 2023 2 hours ago, arxcards said: My Mrs loves the Crown Grill Lobster as well. I guess that is the plan - if you want lobster, it is on the MDR menu as a pay extra dish, or it is in the specialty restaurants. Do note, I have been told the no lobster situation is only for Aus sailing thus far, i.e. the 4 ships here. All other ships are still doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted December 22, 2023 #93 Share Posted December 22, 2023 3 hours ago, Zetta83 said: Do note, I have been told the no lobster situation is only for Aus sailing thus far, i.e. the 4 ships here. All other ships are still doing it. With even Aldi promoting $100/kg lobsters, the price in Maine is less than half of that. That goes a fair way to why you will pay extra for lobster tails on their Aus based ships. At least the option is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetta83 Posted December 22, 2023 #94 Share Posted December 22, 2023 19 minutes ago, arxcards said: With even Aldi promoting $100/kg lobsters, the price in Maine is less than half of that. That goes a fair way to why you will pay extra for lobster tails on their Aus based ships. At least the option is there. The question would be, if Carnival, Royal and others are still doing it, why not Princess? And you maybe right, it is to do with cost cutting. Otherwise, they would at the very least replace it with large prawns or equivalent and not two dices of prawn sausages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted December 22, 2023 #95 Share Posted December 22, 2023 Just now, Zetta83 said: The question would be, if Carnival, Royal and others are still doing it, why not Princess? And you maybe right, it is to do with cost cutting. Otherwise, they would at the very least replace it with large prawns or equivalent and not two dices of prawn sausages. They each have their own way of balancing their books. Royal charge over $100 to eat at Wonderland, Chops Grill, Jamie's etc. Crowns Grill, Sabatini's, Catch are in the $60's, so they are just going about managing costs in a different way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetta83 Posted December 22, 2023 #96 Share Posted December 22, 2023 1 minute ago, arxcards said: They each have their own way of balancing their books. Royal charge over $100 to eat at Wonderland, Chops Grill, Jamie's etc. Crowns Grill, Sabatini's, Catch are in the $60's, so they are just going about managing costs in a different way. I think that cost for maintaining Specialties would be another topic. But my main objective is to sound out for those looking forward to MDR lobster, paying is the only option. It rubbed me the wrong way as the menus on app stated they were still there on the day itself, only to be proven wrong. The app otherwise have been a useful guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted December 23, 2023 #97 Share Posted December 23, 2023 15 hours ago, Zetta83 said: I think that cost for maintaining Specialties would be another topic. But my main objective is to sound out for those looking forward to MDR lobster, paying is the only option. It rubbed me the wrong way as the menus on app stated they were still there on the day itself, only to be proven wrong. The app otherwise have been a useful guide. Yes, changes suck. Object constructively with the head waiter, maître d' , front desk, and on passenger survey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetta83 Posted December 23, 2023 #98 Share Posted December 23, 2023 14 minutes ago, arxcards said: Yes, changes suck. Object constructively with the head waiter, maître d' , front desk, and on passenger survey. I have, the managers also felt disappointed and commented that I wasn't the first to voice my concerns. I reassured them that the service was still excellent. I have completed the survey and distinguished service vs food vs supply of expected food. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted December 24, 2023 #99 Share Posted December 24, 2023 On 12/22/2023 at 8:25 PM, Zetta83 said: The question would be, if Carnival, Royal and others are still doing it, why not Princess? And you maybe right, it is to do with cost cutting. Otherwise, they would at the very least replace it with large prawns or equivalent and not two dices of prawn sausages. Prawn sausages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielil Posted December 24, 2023 #100 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Shocked that Princess is now charging for Chef's Table dinner and wine $207 AUD per person on our 10th December 23 cruise, a big jump in price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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