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We are sailing on the CB in about a week. Since I am with my family (12 of us) this time we chose traditional dinning, early seating (some younger kids). We usually have anytime dinning.

 

I was so excited about having the seafood buffet (again) but didn't realize it starts until 6 which is the same time as our dinner.

 

I want my family to experience the wonderful seafood but want to go to dinner the first night to set up the relationship with our waiter. Could I swing by Cafe Caribe and grab some lobster claws and crab legs and bring them into the dinning room as an "appetizer".

 

I was going to talk to the head waiter when we first get on the ship and get his thoughts but where else can I get the opinion of hundreds of people than on CC. :D I am hoping that if we talk to the head waiter, he will set it up so that there are some waiting for us on the table already. ;)

 

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Toto2Kansas

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Wellllllllllllllllll. I don't think I would carry food from the buffet into the diningroom, especially on the first night. If you are that concerned about the realtionship with your waiter, I don't think this would put your best foot forward when you first meet. IMHO of coarse.

 

Rude? Well, let me say I feel it is a bit questionable.

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nho9504

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You would be viewed as oddball if you do that. You can go up to the buffet AFTER you have had your dinner. We do that very often - usually is DH wanting to have some additional veggie but we do not mind to sit down and have another plate of spicy sautee shrimp! CB has an open kitchen that often churns out this delicious dish at the Caribe Cafe on non-seafood nights.

 

Also, I feel it is kind of messy to eat the shellfishes at the dining room - it is better done at Caribe with hands, imo.

 

We are sailing on the CB in about a week. Since I am with my family (12 of us) this time we chose traditional dinning, early seating (some younger kids). We usually have anytime dinning.

 

I was so excited about having the seafood buffet (again) but didn't realize it starts until 6 which is the same time as our dinner.

 

I want my family to experience the wonderful seafood but want to go to dinner the first night to set up the relationship with our waiter. Could I swing by Cafe Caribe and grab some lobster claws and crab legs and bring them into the dinning room as an "appetizer".

 

I was going to talk to the head waiter when we first get on the ship and get his thoughts but where else can I get the opinion of hundreds of people than on CC. :D I am hoping that if we talk to the head waiter, he will set it up so that there are some waiting for us on the table already. ;)

 

Thoughts?

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bermuda09

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I wouldn't recommend bringing the food in; in fact, I am not sure if its allowed. However, my fiance felt the same way about this; so we ate dinner at 6, and at 10 he went to the buffet. There was a lot of food left.

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Pia1913

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Or.......since getting into the diningroom is congested on the first night (they check your card, escort you, etc.), your party can get in line, you can go to the buffet and crab your seafood, bring it back to your cabin refrigerator and quick like a bunny run back to the diningroom to join your party. Worse case scenario is that they get seated before you get back, which should be no more than a few minutes. WHEW!

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Sandytoes

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I was so excited about having the seafood buffet (again) but didn't realize it starts until 6 which is the same time as our dinner.

 

I want my family to experience the wonderful seafood but want to go to dinner the first night to set up the relationship with our waiter. Could I swing by Cafe Caribe and grab some lobster claws and crab legs and bring them into the dinning room as an "appetizer".;)

You could excuse yourself from your family explaining you rather have the seafood served up in the Horizon Court.

I'm sure they will understand.

 

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Enjoy!!!!

 

:D

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Times Prince

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Consider the fact they have been really health/sanitation conscious about the dining areas.

 

I think the crab wouldn't taste that good after putting the alcohol sanitizer on it :rolleyes: .

 

I really don't think they would allow food to be brought in, but I know we had a tablemate on the Emerald Princess who got them to bring some crab from the kitchen - for dessert ! It did take the assistant waiter away for a long while.

 

So in creating that relationship, ask the waiter what can be done...

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Go-Bucks!

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You could excuse yourself from your family explaining you rather have the seafood served up in the Horizon Court.

I'm sure they will understand.

 

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Enjoy!!!!

 

:D

 

 

Oh, that picture you have of the seafood is making my mouth water big time!!!! I wish the Coral Princess had the seafood buffet, but I don't think it does. Anyone know for sure?! :confused:

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Pia1913

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Oh, that picture you have of the seafood is making my mouth water big time!!!! I wish the Coral Princess had the seafood buffet, but I don't think it does. Anyone know for sure?! :confused:

 

Not for sure, but I don't think so. I believe only those with Cafe Caribe have it.

 

Pia

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Sandytoes

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Oh, that picture you have of the seafood is making my mouth water big time!!!! I wish the Coral Princess had the seafood buffet, but I don't think it does. Anyone know for sure?! :confused:

I don't think it's available yet. The only two ships we had it on where the CB and Crown.

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ancldaca

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On my previous sailings on the CB, the first night's dinner wasn't that well attended in the first place. Noone will miss you if as a group if you all go to the buffet instead. I too make it a point to skip one night at traditional when they have the German food set-up...

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