Jolynn2262 Posted May 18, 2008 #1 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Are there trays in the Horizon Court? I enjoy taking goodies back to the cabin but hate juggling. It's worth it to slide one in my suitcase for the trip if there aren't any. Also, I'm new to Princess. Is this a common practice or will I get funny looks for leaving the food area well stocked? Jolynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted May 18, 2008 #2 Share Posted May 18, 2008 No trays at the buffet on Princess, but they do provide huge platters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolynn2262 Posted May 18, 2008 Author #3 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Thank you. Good to know. I still might bring one. I'm thinking of silverware and drinks and such plus the platter. It can be too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdjam Posted May 18, 2008 #4 Share Posted May 18, 2008 It's not worth sliding one in your suitcase. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert star Posted May 18, 2008 #5 Share Posted May 18, 2008 That's the problem with those huge platters...you feel like you have to fill it! :D I don't think you will need a tray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted May 18, 2008 #6 Share Posted May 18, 2008 If you are actually desperate for a tray for the buffet, order room service and keep the tray. Just let your room steward know you would like to keep it for the duration of the cruise. Will you get funny looks? Well, probably a few wondering where you got the tray from. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolynn2262 Posted May 18, 2008 Author #7 Share Posted May 18, 2008 To me it is. That's why I asked. ;) They don't weigh much and are flat of course. I can always leave it behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolynn2262 Posted May 18, 2008 Author #8 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Now there is the perfect idea. Thank you Toto. You are a wealth of information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdjam Posted May 18, 2008 #9 Share Posted May 18, 2008 To me it is. That's why I asked. ;) They don't weigh much and are flat of course. I can always leave it behind. Whatever. You questioned if you'd get funny looks and I would think a large tray filled with plates, drink glasses and anything else would get you funny looks - especially when it's all available in a lovely atmosphere in Horizon Court and room service is on hand to deliver food to your room. I've seen people take food on platters back to their rooms, I would say hauling a tray with multiple plates would be outside the norm. Here's hoping you have calm seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingmankruiser Posted May 18, 2008 #10 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Thank you. Good to know. I still might bring one. I'm thinking of silverware and drinks and such plus the platter. It can be too much. Those platters are huge, plenty of room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeRon Posted May 18, 2008 #11 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I am thinking about taking a fold-up wheelbarrow on my cruise to bring back goodies to my room. Do yall think its worth that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted May 18, 2008 #12 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I use the tray that is on top of the fridge and if I need to sitck some cutlery or a banana in my pocket....so be it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Lew- Posted May 18, 2008 #13 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Whatever. You questioned if you'd get funny looks and I would think a large tray filled with plates, drink glasses and anything else would get you funny looks - especially when it's all available in a lovely atmosphere in Horizon Court and room service is on hand to deliver food to your room. I've seen people take food on platters back to their rooms, I would say hauling a tray with multiple plates would be outside the norm. Here's hoping you have calm seas.We had six adjoining cabins on the Crown last summer with all the balcony doors open. Quite often we would have parties on a couple of the balconies and send a couple of people up to Horizon Court for food. We never got any looks from anyone. The only comments were on the order of can we join your party? Do whatever you want. It's your cruise. As long as you don't interfere with the enjoyment of others, you don't get any looks from anyone. Lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeme Posted May 18, 2008 #14 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I just send my man servant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolynn2262 Posted May 18, 2008 Author #15 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Thank you. The cruise is very port intensive, and I think a quiet dinner away from the hustle and bustle some night might be nice. Room service selection is not near as good as the buffet. I travel solo and sometimes like to be solo. To each his own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob & Beckys mom Posted May 18, 2008 #16 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I am thinking about taking a fold-up wheelbarrow on my cruise to bring back goodies to my room. Do yall think its worth that? That had me laughing out loud!! Add it to thed 'must haves' like a bbq grill:rolleyes: Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob & Beckys mom Posted May 18, 2008 #17 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Thank you. The cruise is very port intensive, and I think a quiet dinner away from the hustle and bustle some night might be nice. Room service selection is not near as good as the buffet. I travel solo and sometimes like to be solo. To each his own. What a lovely idea. There is a silver tray under the glasses near the bar/refrigerator that I have used before. Have fun! Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treven Posted May 18, 2008 #18 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I've always eaten solo in the buffets; a big platter of food, a large tumbler of iced tea or lemonade, and a good book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted May 18, 2008 #19 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I use the tray that is on top of the fridge and if I need to sitck some cutlery or a banana in my pocket....so be it! Giving rise to the greeting: "Is that a banana in your pocket, or........?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbadog Posted May 18, 2008 #20 Share Posted May 18, 2008 i was just going to say that toto lol,ohh well maybe next time lol:));) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinaLee Posted May 19, 2008 #21 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Giving rise to the greeting: "Is that a banana in your pocket, or........?" ROFLMAO!! Great minds think alike!! I was thinking the exact same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin' Chick Posted May 19, 2008 #22 Share Posted May 19, 2008 My hubby likes to get a tray and save it for the week. In the morning, he'll go to the Horizon, get his made-to-order omelet and then make up a tray for the girl and me with cereal, OJ (but never enough for me), muffins, toast, etc., so that we can sleep in. I do write down a request for trays in the buffet on the comment card. It does make it easier so you don't have to juggle the plate, a glass of water or tea and the silverware, especially if you have to help a kid or older folk with their food too. If you don't want a tray, you don't have to have one, but let those who do have the choice. (and for those thinking the platter is big enough...I don't eat that much, I just hate to juggle those different items on that plate) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coiran Posted May 19, 2008 #23 Share Posted May 19, 2008 The ship gets a lot of their food supplies in plastic 5 gallon buckets - perhaps one could ask for one of these and use it at the buffet. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted May 19, 2008 #24 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Those platters aren't that huge. They're just big plates. By them time I try to hold silverware off to the side, and fit a salad bowl on them, there's really not even room for a beverage cup. I always smile when I read people say they're huge. I think that if Princess provided tray, and people could more easily carry things to their tables, it would cut the traffic around the buffet islands by half, because people wouldn't have to be going back over for things that didn't fit the first time around. And I'm not talking about pigs to the trough, either. If you're like me, and prefer that your food not touch and not be piled high, the trays are not that huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coiran Posted May 19, 2008 #25 Share Posted May 19, 2008 When you dine in the dining room do you ask the waiter to bring all of your courses at the samwe time? If this is the norm for some then they should have trays - but - I think if the waiter brought everything at once I think you would complain. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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