just back from the spirit

[Hikini]

Wow, these menus are a lot different than what we've experienced before. And they sound really good!

[kathas2boys]

CAPTAIN'S GALA DINNER

 

To start with:

 

Crab Louis Salad (Belgian endive and oranges segments)

 

Fresh fruit minestrone with amaretto

 

Baked escargots in Cafe di Paris butter

 

New England clam chowder

 

Double consomme with leeks and sherry

 

Butter lettuce with apples and grapes (choice of champagne dressing, traditional or fat free dressings)

 

 

MAIN SELECTIONS:

 

Spaghetti with roasted onions and garlic (Tomato concasse, olives, and prosciutto tossed in basil marinara sauce)

 

Chateaubriand bouquetiere (pepper-crusted beef and flamed beef tenderloin, jusde viande, and sauce hollandaise, chateau potato and assorted vegetables)

 

Broiled lobster with asparagus quiche (drwwn butter and nantua sauce)

 

Cinnamon and apricot glazed salmon (roasted mashed potatoes with leeks)

 

Vegetable lasagna (mushrooms, squash, and eggplant, roasted garlic and tomato sauce)

 

 

DESSERTS:

 

Berry amaretto summer trifle- Marinated berries mixed with angel food cake

 

Creme Brulee- burnt custard with french vanilla beans

 

Crepes Suzette prepared by you Maitre D'Hotel

 

Strawberry Mousse

 

kiwi Sherbet- Lemon sherbet

 

Mixed berry Frozen yogurt

[electricron]

Looks like the Caribbean Dinner has lost the Oxtail Stew. :rolleyes:

 

Darn, I was looking forward to trying the Oxtail Stew on my next cruise. :(

[kathas2boys]

ITALIAN DINNER:

 

To start with:

 

Beef Carpaccio (arugula, aioli sauce, and parmesan flakes)

 

Cantaloupe Melon and Fresh Strawberries (cinzano vermouth)

 

Italian Meatball (zesty tomato sauce)

 

Orrechiette and Spinach soup

 

Minestrone with pesto

 

Escarole, Radicchio, Grapefruit, and Walnut oil (choice of marsala wine vinaigrette, traditional or fat-free dressings)

 

 

MAIN SELECTIONS:

 

Pumpkin Risotto with Arugula and Baby Shrimp (toasted pecan dressing and char-grilled asparagus spears)

 

Chicken Parmigiana on Tomato Fettuccine Pasta

 

Grilled Flank Steak (caramelized onions, mushrooms, olives, and tomatoes, italian mushrooms, asparagus risotto and baked vegetables)

 

Pesce Spada al Passato (grilled swordfish with lemon-caper sauce, garlic-marjoram potao mashers, and baked mediterranean herbs and vegetables)

 

Vegetarian-Melanzane as Forno (soft-fried eggplant, mozzarella, and tomato baked with fresh basil oregano, parmesan cheese and bread crumbs)

 

 

DESSERTS:

 

Italian cream cake

 

Tiramisu- "Pick-Me-Up" Espresso-Mascarpone cheese cake

 

Chocolate souffle (Bailey's Irish Cream sauce)

 

Lemon Mousse

 

Orange Sherbet- Coconut Sherbet

 

Peach Frozen yogurt

[kathas2boys]

For anyone asking about the kid's menu, I stared a new thread with the kid's menu posted.

 

Now if you guys want me to type out the freestyles, then that will take more time than the menus did and you will probably get alot of typosbut if you want to ask questions that could or should be in the freestyles then I could answer them from my freestyles...just let me know

[kathas2boys]

Sunday

8:15 Orientation and Registration

10pm Beat the Clock!

10:45 Insanity-A crazy game for teens

11:30 to close Teen club hangout (closing is at 1am)

 

Monday

11:15 Tournament of Champions-Ping Pong

12:45 Hungry? Meet for lunch

2:15 Freaks of nature Hunt. Who will you meet?

3:00 Teen Passport party

4:00 Gorilla Hunt #1

8:00 Battle of the sexes (play for prizes)

9:15 Twister Tournament

10:30 to close Teen Hangout

 

Tuesday

8:00 Hot Tubbing

9:15 Dodgeball- only the Strong survive

10:30 to close Teen Hangout and disco

 

Wednesday

7:30 Teen dinner - Max 20 can attend (sign up on 1st night)

10:15 Caribbean deck party

11:30 to close Teen Hangout and disco

 

Thursday

10am Island Scavenger Hunt

11 Sun tanning and lunch

1:30 teen olympics

7:45 The Matrix Hunt-Come check it out

9pm Showtime

11 to close Movies and munchies

 

Friday

2:30 Gorilla Hunt #2

7:30 Teen dinner - Max 20 can attend (sign up on 1st night)

9:30 X-box challenge-Must sign up to play

10:15to close Teen disco and Hangout

 

Saturday

11am Gecko Making

12 Lunch time

1 Hunt it down and wear it well

3:30 Teen Passport party

7:15 X-box challenge-Must sign up to play

8:30 Sardines-The Adult version of Hide and Seek

10 to close Pajama Party-wear your pj's

 

 

(For the most part My 13 year old was always with the group. The teen counselors were Chris and Casey (very quiet counselors). If your teen decides to do the youth program, he/she will be able to do everything. There was alot of hanging out when they were not with Chris and Casey. Our son was very happy in the program)

[intrepid_guy]

In reference to the infamous meatball appetizer.... notice on the menu it says Italian Meatball. They aint lying. It is a meatball.... heh heh :p

 

~Intrepid

[Aldeya]

Thanks so much kathas2boys for the menu you took the time to type for all of us.

 

I copied and printed all of them. We are going on Spirit on May 20. Can't wait.

 

The question is... Is this obsession or what to copy and print the menu (not counting pages and pages of other very useful information???:eek: Definitely not normal.:D I have a feeling I'm getting addicted to cruising (after 6 cruises) and have no hope for the cure.:D

 

Oh well, it's just a part of the fun!:D

[Lotteryfan]

In reference to the infamous meatball appetizer.... notice on the menu it says Italian Meatball. They aint lying. It is a meatball.... heh heh :p

 

~Intrepid

 

I got two little meatballs on my appetizer. I waited to eat it with my chicken parm and spaghetti but by the time the meal came it was cold.

[CruisinKat]

KATHAS2BOYS.........You're the best! Thanks!

[Cruiser 1998]

Kat - thanks for the menus. We're sailing on the Spirit on May 20th; can't wait! We signed up for Roll Call and we'll be meeting and Swizzlin' with quiet a few cruisers. Hope to see you there Aldeya!

[me4me]

Is the kid's program the same for a 16 year old? Are these activities only available if you buy the smoothie option?

 

Thank you

[Cruiser 1998]

Kat - thanks for the menus. We'll be on the Spirit 05/20 and have a Roll Call of about 85 lead by some great people from the CC. We can't wait to go!

 

Sue

 

13 days and a wake up!

[AnneNchris]

These menus look so great!!! My DH and I are leaving June 18th and I sooooo can not wait....to sit and enjoy sox dinners like this...YIPPIE!!! Thank you so much for posting the menus!!! You have made the anticipation even better!!

[kroberst]

I've been told that menus are fleetwide - does this mean that the menus you posted will be the ones available on our upcoming adventure on the Sun? Anyone have any input? Thanks!

 

K

[Beach lady]

Kat - thanks for the menus. We're sailing on the Spirit on May 20th; can't wait! We signed up for Roll Call and we'll be meeting and Swizzlin' with quiet a few cruisers. Hope to see you there Aldeya![/

 

Please enlighten a relative newcomer to the board. Am also on the 5/20 Spirit. Where is "Roll Call", how do you sign up, etc. Thanks.

[snorklinbarb]

Hi Beach Lady,

Besdies this main NCL bd, there are roll call boards for each ship. We have a group of over 80 Spirit Swizzlers sailing on 5/20 and we would welcome you to join us. There are a few special activities planned.

 

To make it simple, here's the link to rather prolific roll call.:D

 

See ya there.

[nomorebocci]

Hello vallelde: I am sailing with you this Sunday! Why don't you log onto our roll call and meet everyone else who is coming? We have a room reserved for us all to meet on the ship on Monday (first day at sea) at 10:30 in the Clippership Conference Room. NCL will provide refreshments. Mosts of the families in our group have children too. :)

hi...we're going on 6/18 and I have met a few others going that day too. HOw did you get a room reserved on the ship with NCL providing refreshments? I'd like to do that too so all can meet. Thanks...Esther

[nomorebocci]

hi all, would all of you going on the Spirit on 6/18 like to meet at a private conference room? I"m trying to find out how to do it. Esther

[cruisinreunion]

Hi, we are also on that sailing of Spirit. Not many people in rollcall. Let us know how you make out on setting up a get together. 37 days to go!!!!!

[webtech1]

Thank you so much for posting the menus!